Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Active shooters

What a surprise to read facts not emotional screeds.


Thoughts on "active shooters"
(HT: Snowflakes)

Couple of critical points:


They strike “stunned, defenseless innocents via surprise ambush. On a level playing field, the typical active killer would be a no-contest against anyone reasonably capable of defending themselves.”

• They generally try to avoid police, do not hide or lie in wait for officers and “typically fold quickly upon armed confrontation.”


See also:

Richard Clarke in The Atlantic

Not a helpless bystander

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