“...Americans will shoot back.”
Unless it happens somewhere like FT. Hood (where our military was totally unarmed.)
Almost every mall in this country restricts visitors from carrying. How many people could a jihadist kill before one of the mall cops calls the police while peeing his pants?
The element of surprise is in their favor. The attacks would most likely happen at schools, malls, theatres, hospitals, etc. You know, places where you are not allowed to defend yourself by exercising your right to self-defense.
Those of us who do not honor the ‘NO FIREARMS’ sign at the mall would probably respond immediately after assessing the situation. Then when the cops show up 20 minutes later after there could be 20-30+ dead already (Bali) you have to prove to them that you’re not the bad guy. Sticky situation, folks.
One on one in an environment that we are familiar with, yes, we would shoot back. A surprise attack at a mall, school, etc. would be devastating.
Unfortunately, it will take only one such attack and the gun-grabbers will be wanting to close down all private sales, gun shows and serious restrictions on ammo purchases.
This is a serious threat to America and should not be brushed aside.
BLOAT like there is no tomorrow.
Sorry. I posted before reading yours and we agree almost point by point. Oops.