Mall Rioting on Boxing Day

Frankly, I guess this is something else I need to learn since I returned as I never considered a riot at a mall. Yes, I have considered a terrorist attack, robbery, or assault at malls but never riots. Sure I go to a mall once in a while, mainly Sears to purchase tools that I need immediately but I normally take the same precautions that I would take going to any major store like Walmart or Home Depot: I go armed (I no longer even care if it is a gun free zone or not), I watch the area exiting and entering my car, keep aware of what's going on around me (situation awareness) if I am being followed of if someone is walking towards me...if the latter I never let them get within 8 meters of me without confronting them (look right at them, loud voice "What's up?" or "Wait. Can I help you?", left arm fully extended with hand held out in clear stop sign and my right hand purposely and decisively on my pistol in preparation to draw so they know...however that stuff have become second nature. I have given strict orders to the wife that she must park close to entrances if I am not with her or don't go...which of course I have no way of knowing if she does but I have reiterated numerous times and I think she gets it.

But, a riot is a whole different animal... not sure a Bank or Jewelry store would even let you inside if a riot was going on. I truly doubt it. Lots of variables there... One could get one's back in a corner so that your rear is safe while having 180 degree visibility in front with your firearm fully presented and tracking threats would probably be the next best position if you couldn't get into a store (safe place) or run through a store to get to outside. Honesty, if you are caught in the middle of it - well - you're screwed whether you're armed or not.

 

I concur. Something SHOULD be there to warn you: a bunch of nasty looking folks (Males and/or Females), loud boisterous arguments or people, anything strange/unusual (noise, gathering, flag(s), etc.), things breaking (like a jewelry store window)... the best defense is in ANY area where there is a multitude of people is to retreat and get in front of the tidal wave of people before the badness hits.

I think the best thing is to go into the nearest shop and head for the exit to the outside stating the obvious on your way out the door. The next best would be to get into some safe place and barricade entrance, just like an active shooter scenario.

EDIT: It appears most of these 14 incidents started in Food Courts...so either stay away or watch for large group of young people arriving at these places...better to stay away.

I would also say know what you are getting into if you get involved. I wouldn't get involved unless I saw someone was serious going to be hurt. Teens fights usually are not too serious.

Also, appears from the video that these are young teens, mostly black... another point to key on. Looks more like an organized 'us against them' after school type dustup but in a public place. Nevertheless, bad things can and will happen when stuff like this goes down.

EDIT: Should these type of incidents continue I would not be surprised to see teens being ban from the malls involved without an accompanying adult to be responsible. I would think the Mall is within its rights to do so. Comments from legal types?

 

Great... Like I need another reason to avoid malls...

Anyways its all "gun free" here (scotland)so stopping at the nearest sports store isent that much help.. I say head for the perfum shops.. CK1 makes for a bitchin flamethrower