BE PREPARED FOR AN

ACTIVE

SHOOTER

Recent national tragedies remind us that the risk is real. Taking a few steps now can help you react quickly when every second counts.

An active shooter is an individual engaged in attempting to kill people in a confined space or populated area. Active shooters typically use firearms and have no pattern to their selection of victims.

Can happen anywhere

Can happen anytime

IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENT

  • See somthing, say something

  • Before you run, know the exits.

    Before you run, know the exits.

  • Find a place to hide.

    Find a place to hide

  • Learn first aid skills so you can help others.

    Learn first aid skills so you can help others.

  • Help law enforcement.

    Help law enforcement.

  • Seek help to cope with trauma.

    Seek help to cope with trauma.

Hazard Scope and Impact

Impacts of active shooter events include death and injury, as well as long-term psychological damage.

Death and Injuries Impact

Between 2000 and 2018, the FBI identified 277 active shooter incidents that occurred in the United States. In these, a total of 884 individuals were killed and a total of 1,546 individuals were wounded. [1] An additional analysis of active shooter incidents found that 20 incidents took place during 2016, 30 incidents occurred in 2017, [2] and 27 incidents in 2018.

Effective Protective Action Timeframes

Key Protective Actions for saving lives and preventing injuries are in two phases: before and during. Protective Actions to take before the event include signing up for active shooter and first aid training, being aware and reporting the signs and clues for potential violent behavior, developing a plan of response if needed, and maintaining situational awareness. Protective Actions to take during the event include using one or more of the following: run, hide, and fight.