Looks like it boils down to: run for the exit, or hide and wait for LEOs.

If I take the run option, the problem is that I wouldn’t know what sort of “gun” was in play, so trying to count how many shots are fired (not to mention the noise and confusion) and wait for a re-load I don’t think is practical for me, esp at 50 yards with other people running around.

What is more likely is that I may be able to see her (why does it need to be a man?) turn around and be focused in another direction; that would be the time to run, quickly and quietly ? I think I would like the family to go first, and I’d bring up the rear, that way I’d know where everyone was and I guess it would offer them some protection.

The thought of hiding does not appeal at all. Having to sit in a small spot perhaps for many hours and not knowing what was happening or about to happen. Listening to what is going on. Awful and Terrifying ! Just think : no food, drink, or toilet, no moving or stretching – try and get your kids to cooperate for that long !

Academically I’d like to take the run for the exit option. I think that in the first few moments is when there is maximum confusion and people running around etc, and that is probably the time to get out. After a while (few minutes ?) things would quieten down and if you tried to run then you’d be an easy target.