Originally Posted by
Trooper224
If you ever find yourself in that situation, you've already done more than your share. Don't turn into Safety Sally in the aftermath. Holster your weapon and appear as unthreatening as possible. DO NOT handle the shooters weapon/weapons. Not only can this be your ultimate outcome, but you're also handling evidence and disturbing a crime scene. Absolutely DO NOT kick weapons away or any other Hollywood highjinks. You don't know the mechanical condition of those weapons. The media and the Chipotle Crew have done an outstanding job of convincing everyone that anyone on scene with a rifle is someone up to no good, this includes responding LE. If you're standing there holding a long gun, that's likely to be a trigger for responding units that may very well end up like this tragic story.