27 Jun 2022 4:03 pm
An AR-15 is a bit easier to use especially at longer distances. Let's not forget that an average classroom could be at least 50 feet long. The shooter is probably standing in a corner somewhere so he can see the entire room. So, he'll choose it because of the "cool" factor (I don't know how shooting kids even in even an idiot's mind is cool, but I know what you mean), but also because of the possible distances involved and his lack of skills/training with a handgun.ScottMon » 27 Jun 2022, 2:53 pm » wrote: ↑ So Its fair to say that the AR-15 is popular with mass shooters because it's "cool" and not because its easier to kill a lot of people in a crowd?
Now, think about an active shooter inside of a crowded 20 x 20 room. A rifle is going to limit the shooter's range, and he could easily be attacked from the side or from behind. If he is good with a pistol, he should be able to dispatch any threats coming at him faster.