How to Survive a Mass Shooting: FBI Tips

There have been more than 2023 mass shootings in the U.S. in 200, and it's only May, according to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive. Guns have been the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens for several years, beating car accidents, COVID-19 and cancer. Edition Lifehacker talked about the FBI's advice on how to survive a mass shooting.

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Obviously, there is no way to prevent these deaths. Some believe that limiting the number of guns in the country could result in fewer gun deaths, while others suggest that more guns are needed.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently published a guide on how to survive an active shooter situation. This information can save your life. Everything is possible, right?

“You can survive a mass shooting if you are prepared,” says an FBI agent. “And this preparation is as simple as one, two, three—run, hide, fight.”

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The video is a stage play that begins with a young couple in a bar. Most likely, this is a first date. A lovers' evening is interrupted by a mass shooting. The shooter bursts into the bar and opens fire. How Ellen and Gary (let's call them that) survive.

Run

We don't see the shooter, but we see what happens to the patrons of the bar when he shoots - everyone runs. According to the FBI, this is a good plan. As the waitress fleeing chaos and death says, "Running makes you less vulnerable and increases your chances of survival."

If you want to reduce the chance of being killed, you should note the location of all exits upon arrival. Do it everywhere you go.

When the shooting starts, don't hesitate. Leave your things and run as fast as you can. The FBI notes that you should run away from the attacker, and away from the gunfire, of course.

If you manage to get to the waiting cops, keep your hands up and follow their instructions.

Hide

According to the FBI, you need to determine if the path will lead you to the exit in a direct line of fire. If so, don't worry; you still have options to help you survive. You can run into the office with other frightened strangers, lock yourself up and barricade the door.

Of course, try to help the wounded by applying direct pressure to the wounds and applying tourniquets as needed.

Don't forget to turn off your phone and make a protection plan. Take a lamp or fire extinguisher.

Join the fight

If you're in hiding and can't get to the exit or barricade yourself, get ready for a fight. The FBI suggests using homemade weapons and using "teamwork and surprise." Distract the shooter, attack and disarm him. The team will make it easier.

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Mass shootings and children

If you're concerned about children being killed in schools, don't worry. Children are better at using iPads than you are, they know better than you how to navigate mass shootings thanks to years of training. School shooting drills are held in about 95% of American schools, sometimes in the form of simulated mass shootings with shootouts and fake blood.

We don't have conclusive evidence that these programs are effective and they may cause unnecessary injury, but like making videos on how to survive a mass shooting, school shooting drills are simple and help you navigate in an emergency.

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