[Kistle]

Sniper makes a good point. My reaction, instinctively, would have been to throw both of those attackers violently through that window.

But let's play this out more like it would really unfold. Let's say I am in that McDonald's with my family (wife and two kids), stopping while road traveling in a different state (no carry reciprocity). I see that unfold and jump up and intervene, getting physical with the two attackers. Probably not a big stretch to imagine those attackers being affiliated with "others" who are likely lurking outside. Now, after I have intervened and stopped the immediate threat, what happens when the "affiliates" outside come in to find out who struck out at their "friends"?

I have a 9 year old boy, a 6 year old girl, and a 115 lb. wife. I would be almost completely helpless if charged in retaliation while waiting for police to arrive. I can't even fathom the horror of the potential harm to my family in that scenario.

So, what's the solution:

1) Mind your own business and get the heck out of there?
2) Physically intervene to save the victim's life and hope for the best?
3) Attempt to "talk" them out of it similar to what the old lady did?
4) Illegally carry a firearm and break the law by brandishing and intervening?
5) Illegally carry a firearm and use it only to defend your family and get the heck out of there?
6) Don't go anywhere where you can't carry a firearm?
7) Never leave the house?

That video is disturbing, and I cringe at the thought of finding myself in the middle of an event like that (especially with my family in tow).

Interested in thoughts on response alternatives.

JA