Survive A Shooting: Strategies to Survive Active Shooters and Terrorist Attacks 3762111609, 9781937872137

Table of contents :
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1. History of Mass Killings
School Killings Are Not New
A Brief Look at Some Major Incidents
Why the History of Shootings and Mass Killings is Important
Killers Study Others
Chapter 2. The Problem Defined
Definition of Active Shooter
Active Shooter vs. Shooting Incident
Active Threat
Who Are the Shooters?
Some Characteristics of Active Shooters
Active Shooter Statistics
Chapter 3. Active Shooter/Killer Prevention
Hardening Targets
Threat Assessment
Reporting Mechanisms
Indicators
Chapter 4. Your Mind, Adrenalin, and Mindset
The OODA Loop
Denial
Accept that it Can Happen to You
Understanding Stress and the Adrenal Response
Combat Breathing
Situational Awareness
Know Your Exits
Develop A Survivor’s Mindset
Chapter 5. Active Shooter Response Models
Active Shooter Response Models
Why Another Model?
Escape – Deny – Attack Back
Active Shooter Triangle vs. Linear Models
Chapter 6. Escape to Safety
Getting Off the X
Movement Saves Lives
Playing Dead
Recognizing Gunshots
How to Tell Where Gun Fire is Coming From
Opportunity and Avenue of Escape
Look, Listen, and Plan Your Escape
Leap Frog Maneuvers
Movement Techniques
Running Zig Zag vs. Straight
Cover vs. Concealment
Escaping When in a Crowd
Separate Yourself from the Crowd
Should You Pull the Fire Alarm?
Chapter 7. Deny Access
Lock Doors
Commercial Lockdown Devices
Improvised Lockdown Measures
Barricading
What to Do After You Lock and Barricade
Chapter 8. Attack Back
Legalities of Attacking Back
Attack Back Attitude
Armed and Unarmed Resistance
Armed Resistance
Armed Resistance Tactics and Considerations
Unarmed Resistance
Arm Yourself
Firearm Familiarization
When and How to Attack Back
Gun Disarms
Defending Against an Edged-Weapon Assault
Chapter 9. Stop the Bleeding
Terminology
Actions Before Approaching the Casualty
How to Check the Casualty for Responsiveness
Controlling Hemorrhaging
Treating Open Chest Wounds (Sucking Chest Wounds)
Treatment for Shock
Your Personal First Aid/Trauma Kit
Chapter 10. When Law Enforcement Arrives
Law Enforcement Priorities
Call 911!
Interacting with Law Enforcement in General
Interacting with Law Enforcement When Escaping
Interacting with Law Enforcement When Barricaded
Interacting with Law Enforcement When You Have Attacked Back and Taken the Intruder’s Firearm
Interacting with Law Enforcement When You Have Attacked Back with Your Own Firearm
Chapter 11. Develop Your Plan Now
Why a Plan Is Important
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The Importance of Multiple Plans
Develop Your Plans
Visualize Your Plan
Practice Your Plan
Discuss Your Plan with Loved Ones and Get Them on Board
Talking to Kids
A Final Message
Appendix A: Business Plan Considerations
Appendix B: Lawsuits Against Organizations After Active Shooter Events
Appendix C: Training Courses
Appendix D: Suicide Bomber Threats and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Appendix E: Surviving Terrorist Vehicle Attacks
Appendix F: Active Shooter Lessons from “The 15:17 To Paris”
Resources
Acknowledgements
About the Author