Missouri Concealed Carry Forum

This has been in the news again recently in St. Louis and I wanted to get opinions from folks about it. Over the last 18 months or so, groups of teens have been "randomly" attacking people as part of a "game". In the first article, it states that the attackers were four teenagers and that they approached within clear view. Clearly, disparity of force is in play here.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_5facf0f8-6b62-11e0-a889-0019bb30f31a.html

In the latest attack, seven teenagers were arrested.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/th-juvenile-is-arrested-in-st-louis-knockout-game-attack/article_4140879c-071b-11e1-ba80-001a4bcf6878.html
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-knockout-game-case-dismissed-after-witness-misses-court/article_6c93b0d4-3c83-11e1-afe7-0019bb30f31a.html

Using this as a scenario for yourself, how would you have handled it? I know that I should be aware of my surroundings at all times, but it sounds like the latest attack came without warning and from behind. In class, it was stated that 3 or more attackers qualifies for disparity of force. What if there is only one attacker but he is part of a larger group? My first option would be to get the heck out of there if I see a group of teenagers loitering or up to no good. However, with a group it might be impossible to get away. What are your opinions/how would you handle the situation? The teens didn't appear to have any weapons except for their hands. How does that factor into your decision-making process?

Two or more would be a disparity of force. One attacker that is part of a larger group = a group of attackers. Again, a disparity.
Hit from behind without warning wouldn't seem to have any use of force solutions, only tactical awareness and avoidance ones.

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Greg
http://www.stlccw.com/