HOW TO SURVIVE AN ACTIVE SHOOTER #activeshooter #gundefense #gunviolence #gun

READ OUR BLOG ON ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE: https://ift.tt/oFeONsB Violence has decayed our sense of safety and overall comfort and well-being. It’s made many of us unable to thrive in its aftermath. The frequency of mass shootings and consistent media coverage means we can’t escape this brutal attack on human lives, metaphorically speaking. But – we can arm ourselves mentally and physically for when and if it spawns, in real-time – as we hear it, see it, and live it. There are 400 million guns in circulation, and 8 million Americans became first-time gun owners between 2019 and 2021; naturally, this is how the world responds to fear and the sadistic existence of active shooters so close to home. However, not everyone has access to firearms for personal protection, but hard core, active shooting training is always abundant. Active shooter training exercises are prevalent, although they demand competent and qualified practice. A weak system is futile and could leave you worse off. FBI training stipulates three tactics you can use to keep yourself and others safe during an active shooter attack RUN, HIDE and FIGHT. Learning these strategies prepare and empower you to execute them for survival. Run: Run and evacuate are interchangeable, and they stipulate if there is an escape route, it’s critical to use it! This action is indicative of situational awareness, something I continually explore in my blogs – reinforcing its priority in our everyday lives. Every emergency response plan demands alertness and a keen perception of one’s surroundings. It’s a sense of place that I train my students to develop. This skill set drives you to seek out alternative exits that differ from your original point of entry and to also pay attention to the signs and locations of any stairwells. You should never deter from exit doors that read ‘ alarm will sound.’ This is also an essential tip to also pass on to your kids who may be reluctant or fear using these available exits. It’s also strategic when attending events such as concerts, parades, church services, and school functions. Identify an escape plan to include a primary meeting place if you and your family members separate. There will always be comfort in prepar