Profile of an Active Shooter
Active Shooter Response
Run:Evacuate
Hide: Shelter in Place
FIGHT: Take Action against the Shooter
100

The percentage of active shooters that are male.

What is over 90%

100

This is the first priority during an active shooter event if you are inside the building and it is safe to evacuate

What is to evacuate quickly and avoid the path of danger?

100

This is considered the best course of action to survive an active shooter situation when it is safe to do so.

What is to run and evacuate?

100

If you cannot evacuate during an active shooter situation, this is your next best option to stay safe.

What is to hide and shelter in place?

100

This is the last resort response in an active shooter situation, used only if your life is in imminent danger.

What is to fight and take action against the shooter?

200

This percentage of active shooters plan their attack for a week or longer.

What is approximately 77%?

200

This proactive step helps improve your chances of survival during an active shooter incident by ensuring you are ready before the unthinkable happens.

What is preparing a workplace Active Shooter Response Plan?

200

When evacuating during an active shooter event, you should keep these visible at all times so you are not mistaken for the shooter.

What are your hands?

200

When hiding from an active shooter, you should silence this device to avoid giving away your location.

What is your cell phone?

200

When taking action against an active shooter as a last resort, you should act with speed, stealth, and this.

What is full commitment to your actions?