Lanier knew an opportunity when he saw one. With great speed, he lunged at the corporate guard nearest him and seized his weapon. With a savage kick, Lanier sent the guard to the floor gasping in pain. He snapped off the safety on the stubby H&K 227 and spun on the other guard, firing a burst of 9mm rounds into him. The rounds slammed into the guard’s chest and he fell back, his own weapon flying from his hand and clattering to the floor.