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by Chris
Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would you search for a shooter?
Replies: 77
Views: 11899

Re: Would you search for a shooter?

Ameer wrote:I plan to get the truck out of Dodge. With my looks, I'm worried cops will assume I'm the active shooter.
What you can do is call 911, leave the open line, and narrate your actions. It's all recorded, and the information will be relayed directly to the responding officers. The more information you are able to provide, the more effective their response will be. People simply call because they hear shots while running away. Most callers are panicky and aren't level headed enough to take a quick survey of the situation and relay vital information. 911 call takers have to sift through these calls to find the one caller with valuable information. Whether you engage or not, you have the ability to at least take up a defensive position that would allow you to play an important communication role in resolving the incident rapidly. You become the eyes and ears of the police without the risk of leading the charge. If you end up actively engaging a shooter with this open 911 line, the cavalry will come directly to you to reign down fire and brimstone.

Ultimately, there is no right or wrong answer to a response If YOU come out alive, then you made the right decision.
by Chris
Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would you search for a shooter?
Replies: 77
Views: 11899

Re: Would you search for a shooter?

nightmare69 wrote:If I was close enough to see it happen then yeah I would do what I could to help but as far as going looking for the gunman, doubt it. I would be too afriad of being shot by responding officers.
You face the same obstacle an off duty officer does. My department policy recommends I be armed at all times. State law doesn't make distinction between duty status. I don't know about you, but if I'm a lone Ranger and the heavily armed and armored cavalry shows up, I'll gladly put my weapon down and let them take over. I never want to see a funeral happen when there exists the tiniest chance I could have prevented it.
by Chris
Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Would you search for a shooter?
Replies: 77
Views: 11899

Re: Would you search for a shooter?

I don't think it's in me to go the other direction. Every time I've searched a building for a potential bad guy, they could always end up shooting at me. Guys I've worked with have had just that happen. At least in a scenario like suggested, you know they're shooting, and you are better able to pinpoint a location before you make your move.

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