Quote Originally Posted by TheSearcher View Post
Given the number of crazy, panic-fueled shootings from LEO's lately, it could have gotten the scout killed, as the gun was already pointed at him. The scout leader would have a responsibility to protect the scout first, not risk his injury in a civics lesson. If it had been the gun pointed at the scout leader, well, that would be a different story.
he could have gone after him AFTER the weapon was holstered. get a supervisor, heck call the local news, call another cop and ask for the JBT to be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.