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How to Respond to the Presence of a Shooter Training Short

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This course trains employees on the Department of Homeland Security's approved tactical response to an active shooter: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.

3 minutes   |   SKU: ATS157-3    |    Language(s): EN    |    Produced 2025

SKU:

ATS157-3

Language(s):

EN

Updated:

2025

Length

3 minutes

Training Objectives

Apply the "Run, Hide, Fight" tactical response hierarchy based on threat proximity
Implement "Hide" strategies via barricading doors and silencing digital devices

Course Overview

You've heard the phrase "Run, Hide, Fight", but do you actually know the mechanics of survival?

In the heat of the moment, simply running in a straight line could be a fatal mistake. This training short breaks down the three critical tactical options available when an active shooter is present. We analyze the nuances of Running, explaining why your belongings must stay behind and how to move effectively to make yourself a harder target for a shooter.

We also explore the art of Hiding, teaching you how to turn a standard office room into a fortress and the vital importance of silencing your electronics. Finally, we discuss the Fight, the absolute last resort. Do you have the mindset required to switch from passive victim to aggressive defender using makeshift weapons? Watch this video to master the decision matrix that could save your life.

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What are the three basic response actions in an active shooter situation?


The three basic actions are RUN, HIDE, and FIGHT.


What is the recommended running tactic to make yourself a harder target?


Running in an irregular line makes you a harder target, as victims are typically selected at random.


What is a critical step to take when hiding in a secure room?


You should lock yourself in, barricade the door, and turn off the lights so no light shows underneath the door.


When is the safest time to attack an active shooter?


The safest time to attack is during the four to seven seconds it takes for an inexperienced shooter to reload.


If law enforcement arrives and you are near the weapon, what should you do immediately?


If you are holding the gun or near it, you must drop it and immediately raise your open hands.


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