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Originally Posted by ScottyS
Yeah, campus "security" totally dropped the ball with a 2hr window between events. Actually, I can't even fathom how that happened. Probably a case of too much CYA going on, and not enough real leadership.
Yep, a responsible CCW holder might have ended things a few killings early.
As far as the victim resistance bit goes, close quarters 1 vs. 25, the guy with the handguns will lose. Unless he was a trained professional, extra guns and mags only help if you have lots of extra time. There's a reason why they train cops not to attempt a draw if a perp is rushing them inside 30ft and they don't already have the gun out. My point there is that the reoccuring theme in every major event like this is the typical lack of resistance offered. I know, I know, keyboard commando warning....
I heard that one class saw him coming, slammed the door and wedged it. He dropped a couple rounds through the door to no avail and continued down the hall.
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It makes sense that a cop wouldn't want to draw down on someone that's close and intent on assaulting you. However, the shooter here wasn't being assaulted. "Fish in a barrel" comes to mind. I can't even fathom how horrifying it must have been to be in that classroom. How many people, half asleep in class at 9am, are prepared to literally fight for their lives at a moment's notice? I doubt I could have done anything in that situation.
Heros are called heros because they're rare. Unfortunately it doesn't sound like there was anyone in the room able to step up and try to save the day... or if there was, they weren't quick enough.