[cinFLA]

But common sense and the Corps has taught me that returning fire is better than doing nothing. Using the right ammo, quite a bit of damage can be done to surrounding area's resulting in secondary "shrapenel"(sp?). Just 'cause I use a .357, .44 or 9mm does not mean that I cannot do some damage and keep the assholes head down.

This guys mo is one shot and leave. If you interrupt his exit you risk a lot of return fire from one or more .223's. I would not want to attract that kind of fire!

[Pitchfork]

After hearing about the increased gun sales and carry permit apps in Virginia it appears there may be a lot of newly armed (likely inexperience shooters) out there. I sincerely hope that a few of them don't get all gung-ho and try to face these guys down. If they are AQ trained and carrying semi-auto .223s all that will result is an increased body count.

Your best weapon is always your wits.

[aristeides]

If you interrupt his exit you risk a lot of return fire from one or more .223's.

We don't know that. The guy's MO is one shot. But if he does do that, that means a lot more evidence and witness ID's.

[supercat]

This guys mo is one shot and leave. If you interrupt his exit you risk a lot of return fire from one or more .223's. I would not want to attract that kind of fire!

The reason the killer has been able to avoid detection and capture is his adherence to only firing one shot. If the killer gets into a firefight with someone, he'll no longer be able to escape undetected. If many nearby are armed, he'll no longer be able to escape, period.