Can You Shoot An Active Shooter Even If You're Not The Target?
This video, featuring insights from attorney Tom Grieve and USCCA's Kevin Michalowski, explores the complex legal and tactical considerations of intervening in an active shooter event when you are not the primary target. It emphasizes that while legal defense of third parties is generally permissible if there's a reasonable fear of imminent harm, the decision to act requires careful assessment of situational facts, potential for confusion, and personal safety priorities, including the responsibility to protect one's own family first. The discussion highlights the severe consequences of misidentification.









