The only thing I would add, is to find cover first for tacticle advantage if possible. Then.......
........CHLSteve wrote:My $.02 (that's why we're all here anyway, right?)
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B) Fire on the perp as soon as possible--without warning if that's within the law. I don't see how "asking" or "arguing" with him to put his gun down was a prudent move.
So my preference is not to get involved at all, but if I do, it will be suddenly and without any warning.