Armed Civilian Confronts Gunman During Oregon Elementary School Shooting
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In a rare occurrence, a father of two intervened during a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Oregon by using his own firearm. Police Chief Mike Krantz reported that Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter, had a pistol legally stored in his vehicle and used it after he heard shots and saw a teacher struggling with the attacker. The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University recorded 634 “active attack” incidents between 2000 and 2025, with 29 of these incidents ending when an armed civilian shot the attacker.
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Few mass shootings in the U.S. conclude with an armed civilian confronting the attacker, as occurred during a deadly incident at an Oregon elementary school.
President Trump and others commended a father of two who confronted an armed teenage attacker at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, leading to the prevention of more casualties. Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter and legal .40-caliber pistol owner, intervened when the shooting started at his daughters’ school.
The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) at Texas State University notes that such interventions remain uncommon. ALERRT recorded active attack incidents involving firearms, blades, or vehicles from 2000 to 2025. Among 634 cases, 29 ended with armed civilians shooting the attacker, and 31 ended via other interventions.
James Keith, a spokesperson for the center, emphasizes the importance of such interventions, as often they’re the only way to stop an attack before law enforcement arrives. This sentiment underscores the importance of self-defence and public safety, as advocated by gun rights supporters.
Some states aim to position armed citizens for immediate intervention in public attacks. Texas, for instance, implemented a school marshal program in 2013, allowing trained school staff to carry concealed firearms. The state has since expanded safety programs with requirements for armed security at schools, after mass shootings in 2018 and 2022.
According to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Texas and Oregon have some of the least restrictive and most robust gun control laws, respectively. There have been significant instances where armed citizens have confronted gunmen, helping to stop mass shootings.
Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out Incident
An off-duty officer and an armed civilian at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, potentially saved numerous lives by exchanging fire with a gunman, causing the attacker to retreat and eventually take his own life.
White Settlement, Texas, Church Shooting
In 2019, a disguised man killed two people during a church service before he was shot by Jack Wilson, a 71-year-old firearms instructor and reserve sheriff’s deputy, who remained calm amidst chaos.
Sutherland Springs, Texas, Church Shooting
In 2017, a former National Rifle Assn. instructor confronted and wounded a gunman who had killed 26 people at a small-town church, leading to the attacker’s eventual self-inflicted death after a pursuit.
Vertuno writes for the Associated Press.
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