I remember being in a classroom in a single story building during an earthquake. As the building rattled I decided to leave the room through a window to get into the parking lot where only a large hole in the ground could hurt me.
The teacher told me it was too dangerous and I should stay inside. I told him my safety was my responsibility and I was taking said responsibility.
Ultimately, anything the authorities say in such an event is merely a suggestion to me. Don’t get me wrong. In an environment where both sides have gungs and the authorities have a tendency to shoot first and ask questions later, I just may comply.
I discussed this type of situation with a coworker yesterday. Rather than ‘shelter in place’ with a shooter in the building, I would hop out my first floor window.
He told me that might not be a good idea - the herd of swat and police holding coffee cups outside the building might just shoot me.
So I’ve sharpened all my pencils, as they’re all I’ve got to defend myself with.