Run, hide, fight? Hide, run, fight? Fight, Fight, FIGHT?
It's great that so many workplaces and government agencies are teaching active shooter survival, even if it's just a 15 min video one time. A little knowledge can go a long way. Practice is better of course, but we can't let the best solution get in the way of progress. But I've always wondered if what they're teaching is the best advice for such situations. I remember thinking about this when I did my Census Bureau active shooter training, before I had even started training in Krav Maga (but had martial arts experience under my belt). The good: Classes like this get people prepared...even if it's a baby step, it's a good one. They emphasize protecting yourself (running and hiding) instead of trying to be a hero. That's smart. More on that below. One thing I remember vividly from my Census training is to be careful about rushing out into waiting law enforcement, lest you be confused for a gunman. Go out hands up (and empty) and clearly...