Active Shooter: How to Respond

Overview

When responding to an active shooter, the best course of action is not always black and white. How to best respond to an active shooter will depend on circumstances and your capabilities. Are you armed? Are you prepared to engage someone trying to kill you? Are exits easily accessible?

In the event of an active shooter, be prepared to assess the situation, determine the best course of action and to act with speed and aggression. Do not react to the sound of gunfire. Respond to the sound of gunfire. Respond with deliberate, intelligent action. Determine what you must do to increase your chances of survival. Run. Hide. Fight.