Here are the things you need to know to never be caught in this horrific situation…
Now lets he honest, your chances of getting caught in an active shooting is pretty slim. However, in recent years the chances have been higher than ever before.
Readying yourself for an active shooter/terror attack
The world isn’t what it was when we were young and because of that we must adapt to the times.
Your chances of survival depend on your SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
You need to practice focusing on everything going on around you from this moment on. You must know your environment to be able to successfully function in it when the SHTF.
When in public, Examine the your surrounding environment closely. Listen to your gut and follow your instincts. Stay on your toes and leave if need be.
Learn how to defend yourself, whether it be martial arts or a self defense class, learn something! Also learn and continually practice excellent firearms training.
A few things you need to learn during your training are:
- Be able to holster your sidearm
- Learning how to use improvised weapons
- Hand to hand combat
- Dealing with stress
- Being able to call for police while focusing on your target.
Always Knowing Where The Exit Is
When it goes down, the most important thing to know is how to get out of the area. Always know where the exit is.
Identifying Gunfire
You and your loved ones need to know what gunfire sounds like. Many times civilians admit to not being able to recognize it. Don’t be one of those people.
Always Be Prepared!
The Second Amendment is your right, and until the government changes that, you have the right to defend yourself.
Stay Away From Crowded Events
Lone shooter and terrorist THRIVE on this, do your best to stay away from shows, concerts, grand opening, political rallies, and whatever else fits the bill.
Don’t Be A Sitting Duck
- Don’t stand out.
- Sit close to the exits.
- Don’t ever put yourself in the center of any crowd.
And Last But Not Least Don’t Get Caught In A Gun-Free Zone
Assailants target these areas specifically knowing they can accomplish their twisted goals more easily. Do your absolute best to stay clear of these zones.
On the next articles we will teach you how to survive a mass shooting if you are ever caught in one.
