In most cases, even those who own firearms aren't going to have them
with them. It is simply not practical to carry everywhere and all the time.
I used to teach self-defense, including for situations such as these, in
which the only remedy is for as many as possible of those present to
*swarm* the shooter(s). That is exactly the opposite of what it is
instinctive for most people to do, and the shooter counts on that. But
even though each swarmer may increase his risk of being shot, he also
increases the odds of stopping the shooter before more are shot.
It can help to lead the swarming with flying objects. For example, heavy
plates, thrown like a discus, make excellent weapons, that can distract
the shooter long enough to reach him. I taught my students to be
constantly aware of common objects that can be used as weapons in an
emergency.
We need to teach people my Rule for Dealing with Armed Threats: When in
doubt, attack, attack, *attack*.
-- Jon
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