Examining Active Shooter Options (Part 1a)

Since the increase of active shooter incidents, more and more so-called certification programs are producing instructors in mass numbers through online classes. This is not something I feel should be taught online, but as a business model it generates more income and accesses more people, so I do understand why. The majority of questions I get asked in interviews or at my personal safety seminars are “What do I think of the philosophy being taught in Active Shooter certifications, and do I think what they preach will work in real life?” These questions cannot be answered in one article, so this will be Part 1 of a three-part series focusing