Active shooter events are fast, brutal, and chaotic. Most of these tragic events take place in open, public spaces like malls, schools, and workplaces, where there’s little protection and a lot of potential victims. The scariest part? A lot of harm can be done before law enforcement even arrives. When seconds matter, we need well trained people to protect themselves and others. This is why it’s so important to train specifically for active shooter scenarios. When you can’t rely on help getting there in time. You need to be ready.
ISP member, Ron, running an Active Shooter drill.
Proper Training
Active shooter events are becoming more common. You could be at work, out shopping, or just grabbing coffee, and find yourself in a life-or-death situation with no warning. When the bullets start flying, you can’t afford to panic or freeze as most people do. You need to know exactly what to do and that only comes from proper training.
We simplify it; you don’t need to memorize a million techniques. You need to learn a few key skills that will keep you alive. Proper training with experts teach you to assess the situation, decide if and when to engage the shooter, and how to avoid putting innocent people in danger. We’re not just talking about pulling the trigger. You have to know when to shoot, when not to, and how to move through a chaotic situation.
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Real-World Example: A Citizen Hero
Look at what happened in 2022 at the Greenwood Park Mall in Indiana. A gunman opened fire, but before he could do more damage, 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken stepped up. He was carrying a pistol, legally, and he didn’t hesitate. From 40 yards away, he took aim and stopped the shooter, saving countless lives. Dicken wasn’t a cop or a soldier; just an ordinary guy who knew what to do because he was prepared. This is what training does. It gives you the mindset, the skills to act quickly, stay calm, and protect others when things go sideways. Plus, it teaches you the laws in your area so you know exactly when and how you can legally defend yourself.
In our Active Shooter Courses, participants learn how to handle real-world scenarious.
Get Trained with Intuitive Self Protection
At Intuitive Self Protection, we offer real-world training that prepares you for active shooter events and other life-threatening situations. Our Level 1 Protective Pistol: Active Shooter Course teaches the same core components that special forces operators use in pistol craft. You’ll learn:
How to engage a threat quickly and effectively
Rapid sight acquisition and target engagement
Shooting from cover and while moving
Handling malfunctions and reloads under stress
How to decide when to shoot and when to find an exit
By the end of the course, you’ll run through real-world scenarios that mimic what you could face in an active shooter event. We prepare you for the worst; before it happens.
Conclusion
There’s no sugarcoating it; if you’re in an active shooter situation, your survival depends on how well you’ve prepared. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll figure it out in the moment. Too many people have found out the hard way that that doesn’t work.
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About The Author
Hank Hayes is a Combat Arts Hall of Famer and inventor of the No Lie Blade. He is the founder and CEO of both Intuitive Self Protection and NLB Tactical and creator of the ISP/NLB viscous fighting system. Since 1998, he has trained well over 30,000 Military and Law Enforcement personnel via Government contract mainly at the elite special teams level and continues to train both civilians and MIL/LE how to come home safe.
