Safety Tips Students Can Use To Stay Safe From Active Shooters
When a gunman opens fire in a school, students aren’t just left to wonder if they might be the next target. Instead, they also have to answer the question: Where can I hide if there is an active shooter? And what should I do if I can’t escape? Should I fight back? Or maybe the best course of action is to cooperate and give up no resistance. It’s that third option that is proving controversial with some adults. Because after the Parkland shooting, many students concluded that it would be better for them to not resist an assailant so as not to increase their risk of being shot again. But even as these views are attracting widespread media coverage, there has been very little discussion about how risky this advice really is…
Why Faking Death Can Be A Dangerous Strategy
Faking one’s death during a violent encounter is a risky strategy for a number of reasons. To begin with, there is always the chance that the assailant will shoot anyway, killing the student even if he or she is not actually targeted. Another concern is that the assailant may merely believe the student is dead (which is possible in the case of a school shooting) and flee the scene without checking if the student is actually dead or injured. This could result in the assailant returning at a later time to finish the job. But the biggest challenge in faking death is timing. That is, the student must do so at precisely the right moment. That’s because there is a brief window between when a shooter shoots and when the sound of the shot registers in the shooter’s brain. During that period, the shooter experiences something called startle reflex, which slows down his trigger finger. The student must time his or her actions during that window in order to go undetected.
2 Strategies That Are Safer Than Faking Death
There are a couple of other strategies that are safer than faking death during an active shooter event. One of them is called “stop, drop, and roll.” Students should stop what they are doing, drop to the ground, and roll away from the shooter. This strategy is safer than faking death because it gives students more control over the timing of their actions. The second strategy is called “hide and barricade.” Students should hide in the first available safe place and barricade the door. This strategy is safer than faking death because it gives students more control over the location of their hiding place. There is one more important difference between the “hide and barricade” and the “stop, drop, and roll” strategies. Namely, the “stop, drop, and roll” strategy is primarily intended for outdoor spaces. The “hide and barricade” strategy, on the other hand, is designed for indoor spaces.
3 Tips For Finding a Safe Place During An Active Shooter Event
If you find yourself targeted during an active shooter event and cannot escape, it is important to find a safe place as quickly as possible. If you can’t find a place to hide, your next best bet is to find a place to defend yourself. If there are other people around, it is important to team up with them. Communication is key during these events, and the more people you can band together with, the better your chances of survival are. If you can’t find other people, you may want to use your cell phone to call 911. You might also want to use your cell phone to record what is happening around you, particularly if there are students who are not defending themselves and are in need of help.
2 Strategies That Are Safer Than Fighting Back
There are two strategies that are safer than fighting back during an active shooter event. These strategies are using barriers to defend yourself and using non-threatening items to defend yourself. Students who use barriers to defend themselves should choose large, heavy objects, such as large tables or filing cabinets. Students who use non-threatening items to defend themselves should choose items they can throw, such as books or chairs. Fighting back is a risky strategy because it can lead to the death of the student and others, particularly if the student uses a weapon like a gun. There are a couple of other reasons that fighting back with a weapon is a risky strategy. One reason is that the shooter may have a gun. Another reason is that the shooter may use a knife or other weapon.
3 Tips For Improving Your Chances Of Survival During An Active Shooter Event
Students who find themselves targeted during an active shooter event can improve their chances of survival by not revealing their location to the shooter. To do this, they should be quiet and avoid making any sudden movements. They should also try to keep their hands visible. These steps will make it more difficult for the shooter to pinpoint their location. They should also try to remain calm. Panic can lead to making rash decisions that could increase their risk of being shot. Finally, they should not give up hope. There is always a chance that the shooter will make a mistake, and even if the shooter is particularly skilled, they will eventually run out of bullets. Yes, this may come as a surprise to you: there are many other strategies that are safer than faking death during an active shooter event. And yet, the idea that “What Would You Do If There Was An Active Shooter In Your School?” is a frequently asked question in the lead up to and aftermath of school shootings.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, there will sadly probably always be a need for students to talk about what to do if there is an active shooter in their school. Nevertheless, it is important to remember that most of the time, shootings happen at a distance and during those situations, it is best to run. It is also important to remember that during an active shooting event, there are a variety of strategies that are safer than faking death. The key is to remember that the best way to stay safe during an active shooter event is to avoid the situation in the first place. By following these safety tips, you can significantly increase your chances of surviving an active shooter event by either avoiding the situation or escaping if you find yourself in the middle of it!