How to Survive an Active Shooter: What You Do Before, During and After an Attack Could Save Your Life

The number of active shooter incidents—that is, when someone with a firearm is attempting to kill others in mass numbers—is on the rise. They include terrorist attacks as well as domestic and workplace violence. Knowing what to do before, during and after such an attack could save your life and the lives of others. Find out: • What you should do when someone starts shooting • How to decide between the four basic action options: Flee, Defend, Oppose, Defeat • What you can do if escape isn’t possible • Why playing dead can get you killed • Why it’s dangerous to keep your cell phone with you • How to defend yourself against an active shooter • What you should do before and after law enforcement arrives • And much more! Active shooter situations can happen anywhere—the workplace, schools, churches, theaters, entertainment venues, transportation centers, sporting events and other places. In this Conversations book, Jacquelyn Lynn interviews a terrorism and security expert who provides those answers and more. Learn how to save your own life and the lives of those you love.