1. Active Shooter/Armed Intruder Awareness Course
Instructor
Dennis Kennedy
Director of Training

2. Active Shooter Defined- One or more suspects who assault or kill and continue to do so with unrestricted access to the victims.

3. Types of Active Shooters/Armed Intruder Locations
Homes (invasions)
Malls
Churches
Offices
Workplace
Schools & Colleges
Military Facilities
Government Agencies
Others ????

4. Refer to Hand out and discuss
Recent Incidents
Refer to Hand out and discuss
Refer to local hand out or other recent events and discuss

5. Situational Awareness
Be consciously AWARE of your surroundings at all times
Position yourself to be able to WATCH your surroundings
Always visually locate TWO possible exits or escape routes
Have a mental PLAN
Constantly WHAT IF in your mind everywhere you go

6. The Survival Mindset and Mental Preparation
Decide RIGHT NOW if you will survive a deadly situation. Ask yourself these questions;
Are you mentally and emotionally determined to save your own life?
What are you willing to do to save the life of a family member?
Would you have the emotional courage to use deadly force to protect yourself or others?

7. Response Models – American Vs. Israeli
American Model
Left over from Cold War Era DUCK & COVER
Designed by Academics not Warriors
Completely PASSIVE in concept
Nobody resists the attack
Don’t OFFEND, startle, scare or upset the Killer(s)
Hide & Wait for Death
Leave all defensive actions to the Police

8. Response Models Continued- Israeli model
Created by Warriors following Ma’alot massacre
Everyone present is responsible for each others safety
Creates the concept of ON Scene Responder
Recognizes help is not coming for awhile
Encourages individuals to take appropriate action
Trains citizens, teachers, students to respond independently
and defend themselves if required.
Teaches citizens to respond together as a unit/team
EVERYONE attacks !

9. Have a Plan PANIC is not a plan Know what to do ahead of time
Develop a Family Emergency Plan for yourself and your loved ones
Have an Emergency Plan for your School, Office or Workplace

10. Escape FIRST!
If you see or hear what you think is gun shots or other life threatening situation, GET OUT OF THE AREA BUILDING FIRST
Get away from the building as fast and as far as you can
Use Fire exits, breaks window, glass walls or any other barrier to your escape
Get behind something solid that will stop or slow down bullets, if possible (COVER)
If no cover is available at all, GET SMALL. Lay flat on the ground and stay still
If approached by the police, show your hands and obey all instructions

11. Shelter in Place ( S.I.P.)
If Escape is not possible or is not safe, consider the following;
Get into a room with a door. One without windows is best
LOCK the door if possible
Barricade the door(s) with furniture
Use a door JAM if one is available
Get away from the FATAL FUNNEL
Spread out around the room.
Turn OFF all lights
SILENCE all cell phones
Cover any windows if possible

12. TAKE ACTION
If escape is not possible and the Intruder enters your hiding place, you may have to TAKE ACTION to save your lives or the lives of others. That means FIGHT !. This is a life threatening event. Meek or half way actions will not be appropriate. Go ALL OUT with 100% aggression if you want to make it out of the incident safely.
Team up with others
Discuss and make an emergency plan of action if the shooter enters
Look around, find or make improvised tools that you can use to defend yourself with
If your life is threatened, use whatever force is needed to protect yourself and others
Throw objects at the Intruders face
Use tables and chairs
Tackle and restrain him/her until police arrive
Discuss OODA Loop

13. Improvised Tools of Defense
Things to THROW (OODA LOOP)
Things that Ensnare & Trip
Things with an EDGE
Things with a POINT
Things that are heavy
Things that RESTRAIN

14. The AFTERMATH Give first aid to yourself and others
Call 911 and report your location
Call your family members if possible. Leave messages
Cooperate with the police investigation
Seek out professional counseling for your own mental health