Should people be trained to fight back during a terror attack? Experts weigh in

Afghan refugee and local resident Abdul Aziz (left) speaking with a man who came to thank him for his bravery during an interview with AFP in Christchurch on March 17, 2019, two days after he chased a gunman at Linwood Mosque.
Afghan refugee and local resident Abdul Aziz (left) speaking with a man who came to thank him for his bravery during an interview with AFP in Christchurch on March 17, 2019, two days after he chased a gunman at Linwood Mosque.PHOTO: AFP
Officers in action during a simulated attack at 313@Somerset as part of Exercise Heartbeat in January.
Officers in action during a simulated attack at 313@Somerset as part of Exercise Heartbeat in January.PHOTO: ST FILE
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Mar 20, 2019, 8:03 pm SGT
tammei@sph.com.sg

SINGAPORE - In the event of a terror attack, Singapore advises civilians on the ground to "Run, Hide, Tell".

But during the Christchurch mass shootings last Friday (March 15), a worshipper, instead of running or hiding, chose to fight the attacker.

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