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50. I had the same thought for the first time today

Wed Aug 14, 2019, 01:41 AM

Aug 2019

Was at the movies earlier and there was a loud noise from the far right side of the theater. I think it must have been an extra loud scene in the movie playing next door? Whatever it was, it was very unsettling. I couldn't help looking around for a couple minutes afterwards, imagining worst case scenarios and thinking of ways to hide, if necessary. The couple sitting next to me were nervously looking around, too.
That sort of thing had never before crossed my mind while I've been out and about, and I absolutely hate how it felt.

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I was eating lunch at the food court at my local mall today. [View all] raccoon Aug 2019 OP

Always. Evergreen Emerald Aug 2019 #1

Well, if you (a good guy) had a gun also... ret5hd Aug 2019 #2

Yes, but I used to work executive protection, so I'm hardwired that way. NightWatcher Aug 2019 #3

Sure is. nt Blue_true Aug 2019 #36

No. Newest Reality Aug 2019 #4

It really sux that we even have to have this discusssion. DonaldsRump Aug 2019 #13

It is probably therapeutic and Newest Reality Aug 2019 #28

U2! DonaldsRump Aug 2019 #31

There's only one bullet in the world with your name on it Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #56

I've done it for decades. Situational awareness is never a bad thing. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2019 #5

I have to admit customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #6

That might have been true a while back Butterflylady Aug 2019 #53

I always scoped out exits since seeing the most brutal fire "prevention" film in elementary school.. hlthe2b Aug 2019 #7

Yep jberryhill Aug 2019 #8

Pull out my 9 millimeter and blow it to bits! Tipperary Aug 2019 #15

Since I'm not likely to leave my purse anywhere... Delmette2.0 Aug 2019 #17

Me too... (I might be less wary in some communties than others as with LA), but there is that hlthe2b Aug 2019 #25

Yep jberryhill Aug 2019 #30

Great reply. I bet he will always remember that. Delmette2.0 Aug 2019 #32

Unattended bags always get my attention jberryhill Aug 2019 #34

I would have waited a few minutes to see if anyone came back. subterranean Aug 2019 #24

Stole the wallet and credit cards from it? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #27

Damn jberryhill Aug 2019 #29

I would have moved as far away from the purse as possible. nt Blue_true Aug 2019 #40

Yes, how can you not? LisaL Aug 2019 #9

I Was Visiting With a Teacher Earlier Today dlk Aug 2019 #10

a whole generation that have practiced schoolprotection for mass shootings since young to now teens lunasun Aug 2019 #38

Yeah. The good old days where a kid being caught with a pocket knife Blue_true Aug 2019 #41

I walked into our local Walmart last week mcar Aug 2019 #11

Driving there and home much more dangerous. nt USALiberal Aug 2019 #16

Aww mcar Aug 2019 #20

You are correct...more danger on the highways. virgogal Aug 2019 #21

True. Blue_true Aug 2019 #44

Hence, we pay very close attention to our surroundings when driving. LanternWaste Aug 2019 #62

I always want to escape Walmart always have.😀 virgogal Aug 2019 #22

Yes mcar Aug 2019 #59

I like Walmart's burgers. But I have avoided it since the Kentucky shooting. Blue_true Aug 2019 #43

I work for a school district, not at a school site. We are trained on active shooter situations. onecaliberal Aug 2019 #12

No nt USALiberal Aug 2019 #14

No...at least not yet. virgogal Aug 2019 #18

I was at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday. Initech Aug 2019 #19

Two thoughts - Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #23

Yes, a little. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2019 #26

Like someone pointed out on DU. Blue_true Aug 2019 #45

Yes and it does not feel good to try to go buy groceries Grammy23 Aug 2019 #33

When I am in a big space, I always look for the nearest exits. Blue_true Aug 2019 #35

Thanks for that post. Nt raccoon Aug 2019 #58

Yes! ellie Aug 2019 #37

Very shortly after Pulse (about 2 weeks) I went to a huge LGBT choral festival in Denver dsc Aug 2019 #39

Yep. I am not a fan of movie theatres anymore. nt Baltimike Aug 2019 #42

Much as I try not to live in fear, I do make a point to check exits. davsand Aug 2019 #46

I wonder how many people Turbineguy Aug 2019 #47

Always look for an escape. sagetea Aug 2019 #48

I have always had situational awareness, but for other reasons. rusty quoin Aug 2019 #49

Same KatyMan Aug 2019 #63

I had the same thought for the first time today happybird Aug 2019 #50

Honestly, I've done it my whole life JackintheGreen Aug 2019 #51

I stay out of Malls. Never go to movie theatres much anymore. Grocery store, yes. YOHABLO Aug 2019 #52

Yes MFM008 Aug 2019 #54

I was in the theatre district in NY mnhtnbb Aug 2019 #55

Earlier this year I was sitting in the examing room of an orthopedic doctor waiting Vinca Aug 2019 #57

More likely killed by mall court fast food than a shooter ksoze Aug 2019 #60

Wow! You still have a viable mall?? bhcodem Aug 2019 #61

Similar, But Different RobinA Aug 2019 #64

I ordered school supplies in line Bluesaph Aug 2019 #65