I would look to the age demographic of the crowd.
If I were there as the father of a family, I’d not have taken that kind of chance because it could easily get my family killed. Call me a wuss if you wish, but my first responsibility is to them, not the other family a couple of rows up.
In addition, this appears to be the kind of scenario where it would be difficult to get a good shot at him without hitting a bystander, so I’m not sure being armed would have helped much.
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The audience was not able to tell the difference between what was part of the show and what was not until the place was smoke-filled and bullets were flying.
I refuse to blame the victims.
You have to consider that most adults who carry firearms are not going to be at a midnight showing of a Batman movie, or probably any midnight showing.
You have to consider that most adults who carry firearms are not going to be at a midnight showing of a Batman movie, or probably any midnight showing.