Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Awareness Course

InstructorDennis Kennedy

Director of Training

Active Shooter Defined- One or more suspects who assault or kill and continue to do so with unrestricted access to the victims.

Types of Active Shooters/Armed Intruder LocationsHomes (invasions)MallsChurchesOfficesWorkplaceSchools & CollegesMilitary FacilitiesGovernment AgenciesOthers ????

Recent Incidents

Refer to Hand out and discuss

Situational AwarenessBe consciously AWARE of your surroundings at all times

Position yourself to be able to WATCH your surroundings

Always visually locate TWO possible exits or escape routes

Have a mental PLAN

Constantly WHAT IF in your mind everywhere you go

The Survival Mindset and Mental Preparation

Decide RIGHT NOW if you will survive a deadly situation. Ask yourself these questions;

Are you mentally and emotionally determined to save your own life?

What are you willing to do to save the life of a family member?

Would you have the emotional courage to use deadly force to protect yourself or others?

Response Models – American Vs. Israeli

American Model

Left over from Cold War Era DUCK & COVERDesigned by Academics not WarriorsCompletely PASSIVE in conceptNobody resists the attackDon’t OFFEND, startle, scare or upset the Killer(s)Hide & Wait for DeathLeave all defensive actions to the Police

Response Models Continued- Israeli model

Israeli Model

Created by Warriors following Ma’alot massacreEveryone present is responsible for each others safetyCreates the concept of ON Scene ResponderRecognizes help is not coming for awhileEncourages individuals to take appropriate actionTrains citizens, teachers, students to respond independently and defend themselves if required.Teaches citizens to respond together as a unit/teamEVERYONE attacks !

Have a PlanPANIC is not a plan

Know what to do ahead of time

Develop a Family Emergency Plan for yourself and your loved ones

Have an Emergency Plan for your School, Office or Workplace

Escape FIRST! If you see or hear what you think is gun shots or other life threatening situation, GET OUT OF THE AREA BUILDING FIRSTGet away from the building as fast and as far as you can

Use Fire exits, breaks window, glass walls or any other barrier to your escape

Get behind something solid that will stop or slow down bullets, if possible (COVER)

If no cover is available at all, GET SMALL. Lay flat on the ground and stay still

If approached by the police, show your hands and obey all instructions

Shelter in Place ( S.I.P.)If Escape is not possible or is not safe, consider the following;Get into a room with a door. One without windows is bestLOCK the door if possibleBarricade the door(s) with furniture Use a door JAM if one is availableGet away from the FATAL FUNNELSpread out around the room. Turn OFF all lightsSILENCE all cell phonesCover any windows if possible

TAKE ACTIONIf escape is not possible and the Intruder enters your hiding place, you may have to TAKE ACTION to save your lives or the lives of others. That means FIGHT !. This is a life threatening event. Meek or half way actions will not be appropriate. Go ALL OUT with 100% aggression if you want to make it out of the incident safely.

Team up with othersDiscuss and make an emergency plan of action if the shooter entersLook around, find or make improvised tools that you can use to defend yourself withIf your life is threatened, use whatever force is needed to protect yourself and othersThrow objects at the Intruders faceUse tables and chairsTackle and restrain him/her until police arrive

Improvised Tools of Defense

Things to THROW (OODA LOOP)

Things that Ensnare & Trip

Things with an EDGE

Things with a POINT

Things that are heavy

Things that RESTRAIN

The AFTERMATH

Give first aid to yourself and others

Call 911 and report your location

Call your family members if possible. Leave messages

Cooperate with the police investigation

Seek out professional counseling for your own mental health