Would you take matters into your own hands if you were in the middle of a terrorist attack?

[Orlandochuck1]

I would try to take cover and fire back. I carry 18 rounds, hopefully it will be enough.

[Orlandochuck1]

Originally Posted by skins_fan82

This. If folks have never been around assault rifles without hearing protection, than they really have no idea just how loud and startling it can be. Not to mention if there are IEDs going off around you.

My 9mm pistol is louder than my AR-15 chambered in .223

[PassTheChocolate]

I think we can imagine what we would do. It might be different when it actually happens. I'd probably crap a watermelon first. After that, who knows?

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by PassTheChocolate

I think we can imagine what we would do. It might be different when it actually happens. I'd probably crap a watermelon first. After that, who knows?

I know that whatever I do, I'm utterly dependent on the bad guy shooting someone else first.

[KathrynAragon]

Couple of interesting thoughts:

1. Our town is hosting a training session on an "active shooter" scenario in August. I plan to go.

2. Our church recently held a training session on an active shooter scenario in the church. We also have trained personnel who guard the church discreetly during services.

3. I would not try to "put down" an attacker unless I knew I could take him down. But I would not "go gentle into that good night" either. I plan to take additional private self defense courses as well. I took one a long time ago but apparently it's time for a refresher course.

4. My sister in law's company recently held a training session as well, for all employees. It's sad that we have to think seriously about this sort of thing but I do appreciate the opportunities to learn more about self defense.