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This incident reminds me that it is NOT a good idea to elect to engage a shooter with a hi-cap rifle, when only armed with a handgun. Especially if he's earned a CIB, jump wings and Expert Rifle badge.
Deja-vu from the Tyler Courthouse shooting 10 years ago.
I admire these men for their gumption to try to stop an active shooter and save lives... but as Dirty Harry says "a man's got to know his limitations".
At best, you would have to have cover to get in close, as trying to engage from >25 yds with a handgun would put you at a great disadvantage.