How to Fight Back in an Active Shooter Event

Do you know what you’d do during an active shooter event, especially if you must fight back?

The worst-case scenario you can prepare for is an active shooter event taking place, you can’t run or hide, and you must fight to survive. Active shooter training can help your staff learn what to do in these situations and be able to execute if necessary.

When should you attack?

The best time to attack is during a gun jam or reload, however this isn’t always possible. If your life is at stake, fight back. If a gun jam or reload does occur, it’s the perfect time to strike the shooter with decisive blows.

It’s best to find a weapon, but in the workplace, what can you use as a weapon?

Anything that can stab or slash

• Box cutters
• Scissors
• Pens or pencils

Anything that has weight and can be thrown

• Laptop
• Tools
• Can of soda
• Coffee mug
• Stapler
• Chair

See more improvised weapons on our website.

Prepare Your Staff for the Worst with Active Shooter Training

TPOP’s active shooter preparedness training teaches your employees how to recognize, manage, and survive an active shooter event. Topics include situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, the Run, Hide, Fight methodology, and more. Online training can be customized to feature an introduction from your leadership, place the training faculty in your location via green screen, and choose the length that fits your time requirements. Your staff can feel safer and more confident at work in less than an hour!

Let’s talk about preparedness for your business today.