Surviving an active shooter situation
The Hostage Survival Training Centre (HSTC)
Active Shooter Awareness and Response Training is a vital preparedness module designed to help individuals recognize, respond to, and survive the rare but devastating occurrence of an active shooter situation. This training cultivates a mindset of heightened situational awareness, enabling participants to assess their environment and identify early warning signs. It also provides practical guidance on how to mentally and physically prepare for such events, emphasizing the importance of having a clear, rehearsed plan of action. Through scenario-based discussions and strategic planning exercises, participants gain the confidence and clarity needed to act decisively and increase their chances of survival in the face of imminent danger.
How do you survive an active shooter at a workplace, a social establishment, shopping centre or school/university campus?
The following are covered under this training unit:
- Developing a mindset that helps you to become aware of the situation you find yourself in
- Preparation for an unlikely event of being involved in an Active Shooter Situation
- Rehearsal of your Plan of Action in case you are in an Active Shooter Situation