Posted on 07/27/2016 8:14:44 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
This summer, deadly terrorist attacks and crimes have taken place across the world and have many wondering how they can be safe even in the United States or Western Europe.
This violence has been conducted with a range of weapons—including a suicide bomb in Ansbach, Germany, a truck in Nice, France, a rifle at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and a pistol in Munich, Germany, last weekend. While most of these are clear cases of terrorism, the investigation is still ongoing in Munich.
Such violence will likely continue and every American should take the time to think about what they would do if they found themselves in danger. Specifically, do you know what you would do if you were in an active shooter situation?
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security recommend the “Run, Hide, Fight” plan. When a shooting occurs, it is only natural for many folks to freeze or forget what they should do. “Run, Hide, Fight” provides an easy to remember plan for survival.
First, if you are able to safely get away from the shooter, do so. Once away from the scene, prevent others from going toward the shooter and call 911.
Second, if you can’t safely run away, hide. Barricade doors and turn lights off. Take cover behind large objects and try to be as silent as possible.
Third, and finally, if you cannot safely run or hide, be prepared to fight. Improvise weapons and commit to defending yourself.
Consider how you would use “Run, Hide, Fight” at your place of work or other places you frequent. Importantly, check to see if your work has an active shooter plan that may be different. If no plan exists, ask for your company to create one.
From a policy perspective, the U.S. should also ensure that state and local law enforcement are trained to respond to active shooters as the local police are likely going to be the first to respond to such incidents and stop the shooter. The Department of Homeland Security operates the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, which provide training to local, state, federal, and foreign law enforcement officers on how to respond to a myriad of issues.
Congress should expand the Active Shooter Threat Training Program and corresponding instructor training program to ensure that the first line of response is able to engage the threat and stop further loss of life.
While the best way to stop terrorists is good proactive intelligence and law enforcement work beforehand that prevents them from ever getting to their target, the reality is that terrorists and criminals alike will inevitably succeed and we should all be prepared to respond if we find ourselves in a worst-case situation.
PING!
KILL THE SONUVABITCH!!!
Shoot the bastard back.
So, whac are the tactics to thwart Hussein?
A magnum buckshot load or a spreader load in close quarters works best. Spreader loads minimize the risk of what’s behind your target.
I do have to agree.
You fire to kill the attacker. You don’t simply run away and let others die.
It’s like “ready, aim fire”...when you’re under attack it’s just FIRE!!
Go to the sound of guns. Risky, but honorable and sometimes a life-saver.
One would think Steps #1 thru #3 are instinctual
I don’t think there’s anything new here
“Allahu snackbar!”
No one wants to hear that at Walmart, then popping noises ..... so,
I only play a pistolero at the range and on FR, but most of us carrying concealed won’t have shotguns on our hips in the grocery store or wherever. Public places.
Unless you have time to run outside and pop your trunk, you fight with what you have: a pistol.
Yes, definitely:be sure of your target and what/who is behind it. And ditch your beloved milsurp pistol and buy something that reliably feeds hollow points.
Since ‘tunnel vision’ kicks in, just aim for center of body mass and make sure you re-holster ASAP so someone doesn’t shoot you.
Exactly the tactics used by the LEOs at Columbine and Sandy Hook...
It is interesting that the article was written but it adds nothing at all except a short waste of time.
Who would have thought it could come to this?
Growing up in the 50s and 60s we feared missiles launched from the sky by enemies. Duck and cover.
Now it is from gunfire, knives and bombs, by people THAT OUR GOVERNMENT ECOURAGES TO COME, AND LIVE AMONG US.
Two to the chest, one to the head, leaves 'em dead.
(Was that just my grandpa?)
you forgot Orlando
“You don’t simply run away and let others die.”
I get that.
Suppose a man has his wife and two or three of his children with him. What then?
#1 - Don’t get attacked while in a “Gun-Free” zone.
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