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EmeraldCityGrl

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4. One point to consider...

Reply to cthulu2016 (Original post)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 02:07 PM

Jul 2012

I believe the reason for the teargas was to force people up and out' to prevent people from playing dead.
Your suggestions would not work if one is choking and unable to breath. The first instinct is to get away
from the substance suffocating you and unfortunately that forces you into the aisles.

This was a very precise, thought out execution.

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On the off chance you are in a Theater Shooting [View all] cthulu2016 Jul 2012 OP

And whatever you do, stifle any coughing that the tear gas and gun smoke induces. Loudly Jul 2012 #1

It is a disgusting topic, granted cthulu2016 Jul 2012 #2

And don't forget, if you have your gun with you.... rgbecker Jul 2012 #3

Excellent advice. I would only add, that when you get up A Simple Game Jul 2012 #7

One point to consider... EmeraldCityGrl Jul 2012 #4

Very true cthulu2016 Jul 2012 #5

A witness camera video of the lobby was instructive. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2012 #6