this is interesting. I did not know that some people had guns in the pits.This kind of incident is EXACTLY why I do carry my weapon to the track. Not only for my own safety, but for the safety of others, when someone looses all rational thought and escalates to deadly force.
I hope I NEVER have to be in a situation to exercise this level of protection, but if the unfortunate events do unfold in front of me, I'd be remiss if I didn't step in.
Although I do personally have specialized training in this area, and I was welcomed by a deputy working security at MMSP for carrying.
BTW, I do not carry concealed. Mine is visible to all who may approach. Maybe that visual presence would have made the weapon wielding perp think twice.