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In the same position if they said drop it, I would drop whatever was in my hands put my hands over my head and not move. Don't say anything and listen.

Sounds good, if you had time. It seems, according to the 911 tape, Scott had less then 2 seconds between the first command and being shot. It's hard to say just how a policeman will respond to disobedience however well intended -- remember, he only has fractions of a second to think as well.

Also, the human brain has built in delays for everything - and much longer delays for things that take thinking. Have someone hold out a rubber eraser and drop it, and hold your hand around but not under the falling path and try to grab it when you see it fall. If your hand is right under theirs, you won't be able to grab it. It will fall right through your hand before you can get the signal through your brain to close the hand! (Try it. It's a great party trick.)

Follow signs restricting carriage of guns (like the ones posted at the front of every Costco).

I've never seen any no-guns sign on any Washington Coscto, so I guess not all costco stores have them. But I agree, it is a good idea to respect private property owners desires when on their property (which is what going shopping is.)

~Jesse

I was talking about the Nevada Costcos. This incident happened in Vegas. Nevada CCW law says you don't have to follow such signs if posted, but businesses can ask you to leave without reason under threat of trespass. Costco get around that law because it is a "club" you have to join and as such isn't a public place.

As far as 2 seconds to react, its sound like from the reports he reacted to the verbal commands by attempting to dump his holstered firearm on the ground. Not the the verbal command the officer should have made. It should have been. "Stop, put your hand up, don't move. I see your weapon, don't make any movement towards your weapon." and then prone the guy out.