If this was over-hyped by a Costco Employee resulting in a man's death, he needs to go to jail. If the police “acted stupidly”, then they need to go to jail as well...
I legally CC all the time and this is THE one scenario I fear the most.
And yes, it is a scenario that CC permit holders should fear.
Just put your hands in the air, go prone, whatever. Never let your hands go out of sight. Tell the law where the weapon is, and let them fetch it.
That said, this story pisses me off. These cops must be terminated from the police force, minimum. Likewise with the city or county management that puts up a legal defense., They all need to find work in the private sector.