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“Don’t Get Under The Table:” Teacher Shares Tips On Staying Alive If An Active Shooter Is Nearby
Americans of an earlier generation will probably remember the ‘duck and cover’ type of safety drills at school, a somewhat optimistic protection measure in the event of an atomic explosion. While the threat of nuclear annihilation has subsided somewhat, many residents of the ‘land of the free’ still live with a nagging undercurrent of fear, highlighted by this Twitter thread by “V” (@lareinavicc.)
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“I received active shooter training at work today that I feel will save my life in the unfortunate (and likely) event that someone will open fire in public so I’m gonna share my takeaways. Some stuff is obvious, the rest might not be,” she wrote.
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After being taken to task for her “and likely” comment, she felt the need to clarify with the following disclaimer: I don’t say “likely” to offend. I say likely because mental health is a GROWING issue in this country. It is steadily being underfunded, yet guns are becoming more and more accessible (legally). Interesting. But that’s a convo for another day.”
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Because yes, in 2017 almost 40,000 people died in shooting incidents in the U.S. That is an insanely high number and a modern day tragedy in a nation that should be doing so much better. But although the risk of getting caught in the crossfire of a shooting is real, saying that it is “likely” is definitely an exaggeration. Speaking to Bored Panda, V later clarified this. “It’s been a mixed response. Most folks were upset about the “likely” tweet,” she told us. “In hindsight, saying “likely” was an exaggeration.”
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That said, the fact that workplaces feel the need to train their employees on how to react in the event of an active shooter is now a sad reality. Because it’s always better to be prepared if the worst were to happen isn’t it? V is a teacher at a school, and with 113 people killed or injured in school shootings in 2018, it definitely makes sense for teachers to be knowledgeable and well-trained about the risks. “I’m a science teacher. I absolutely love my job,” V told us. “I feel safe at work but the training definitely gave me some solid steps to follow if I was ever in that kind of situation because, before the training, I would’ve gotten under the table.”
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Her eye-opening thread runs through some practical advice on what to do when faced with an active shooter incident, giving some common-sense tips that could one day save your life. Some of them may seem obvious now, but logic and reasoned thought can quickly fly out of the window when faced with the panic of a life-or-death situation.
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When your survival instincts kick in, the choices you make are critical. While it may feel natural to hide yourself away somewhere and hope it passes you by, acting positively and taking the initiative will increase your chances of getting out alive.
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This could either be escaping through any available exits as soon as possible or, if that’s not possible, using some tricks to make it harder for an attacker to enter your space.
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As a last resort, it’s time to take the fight directly to the attacker. But how do you confront someone who is armed and dangerous? You have to outsmart them. Easier said than done, but any steps to increase your odds of survival are necessary.
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Even if you did happen to take a bullet, your chances of making it out alive are still in the balance. It’s almost impossible to imagine what it must be like to have been shot and be wounded, but there are critical steps you can take to stay alive until medical help arrives on the scene.
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Tragic events in the past could’ve been less lethal if some of these common-sense steps had been common knowledge. That’s why, as sad as it seems, this kind of training is necessary and important and can end up making the difference between life and death.
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Martha Meyer 6 years ago
Sad to think so many people in the U.S. think their shooting hobby is more important than other people's lives. P.S.: Hope she's a maths teacher, since she doesn't know how to spell "barricade".
Master Markus 6 years ago
I'm glad you mentioned the "baracade" thing because I was incredibly distracted by that.
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Matt Palmer 6 years ago
Please forgive the language. How about do something about all the f*****g guns?
diane a 6 years ago
To many shooters in the US who want to hang onto their guns - just in case someone else has a gun
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Olivier van Remoortel 6 years ago
Valid and helpful information. But so, so sad that this needs to be taught. Less access to firearms would change the 'likely' to 'unlikely event' at the beginning of this post.
Lola DM 6 years ago (edited)
@Yael if you're a nurse you should know that it's not only about losing a limb, but also because the high concentration of potassium in the limb could result in a CARDIAC ARREST. Hence extra precautions to be taken which are not mentioned in the thread.
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Daria B 6 years ago (edited)
Korea is technically officially still at war. And yet... It's much more peaceful than the USA, apparently. Guess what? Guns are illegal here. Pro-gunners say it's people who cause harm, not guns. Well, then, don't give guns to people. Allow guns only to those who underwent special trainings for special licences and who signed security and responsibility related pledges. And make guns more expensive, so that they be less accessible. I mean, these things can be a start, I guess.
Ozacoter 6 years ago
Its unbeliable that USA did not restrict yet the access to guns... They have so many deads that they could avoid, so much violence... Here in Europe you barely ever hear about somebody geting shot...
Anna Phoenix 6 years ago
It is terrifying, to be honest... I can hardly imagine living in a country where anyone around me could be armed at all times...
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Hans 6 years ago
The fact that such a Twitter thread is posted in the US but would never, for whatever reason, be found in Europe, should make you think that some things might not be as they should. (And I do not mean to imply, what. Merely crying for "confiscate all firearms" will likely not do.)
diane a 6 years ago
Exactly - thats why so many people get shot by the Police. Everyone is considered potentially armed. Just Googled fatal police shootings US and UK. 2018 there were almost 1000 fatal shooting by Police - 47 officers fatally shot. In the UK those figures are - 1 civilian and Zero officers (that I can find). Does that not say something about free-for-all gun ownership?
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Pavel Nekoranec 6 years ago
Oh god, that's terrible. Instead of fight the shooting issue, people in the US just adapted into the idea to be shot on public ... I always wanted to visit US, because of the beautiful national parks, but I'm very scared of what is considered as normal there.
Katchen 6 years ago
Pavel you said it so perfectly: “instead of fight the shooting issue, people in the US just adapted to the idea of being shot.” It is so true and it makes me sick. Also many pro gun Americans (ammosexuals) think we should have guns in national parks.
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Lola DM 6 years ago (edited)
There is some serious misinformation about tourniquets here. 1) They should only be used in last resort. 2) They should be placed right above the articulation 3) When you tie it, write down the exact time. You want to stay alive AND keep your limb.
Hannah H 6 years ago
Agreed. Tourniquets should only be used when direct pressure can't stop the bleeding.
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Martha Meyer 6 years ago
Sad to think so many people in the U.S. think their shooting hobby is more important than other people's lives. P.S.: Hope she's a maths teacher, since she doesn't know how to spell "barricade".
Master Markus 6 years ago
I'm glad you mentioned the "baracade" thing because I was incredibly distracted by that.
Load More Replies... Matt Palmer 6 years ago
Please forgive the language. How about do something about all the f*****g guns?
diane a 6 years ago
To many shooters in the US who want to hang onto their guns - just in case someone else has a gun
Load More Replies... Olivier van Remoortel 6 years ago
Valid and helpful information. But so, so sad that this needs to be taught. Less access to firearms would change the 'likely' to 'unlikely event' at the beginning of this post.
Lola DM 6 years ago (edited)
@Yael if you're a nurse you should know that it's not only about losing a limb, but also because the high concentration of potassium in the limb could result in a CARDIAC ARREST. Hence extra precautions to be taken which are not mentioned in the thread.
Load More Replies... Daria B 6 years ago (edited)
Korea is technically officially still at war. And yet... It's much more peaceful than the USA, apparently. Guess what? Guns are illegal here. Pro-gunners say it's people who cause harm, not guns. Well, then, don't give guns to people. Allow guns only to those who underwent special trainings for special licences and who signed security and responsibility related pledges. And make guns more expensive, so that they be less accessible. I mean, these things can be a start, I guess.
Ozacoter 6 years ago
Its unbeliable that USA did not restrict yet the access to guns... They have so many deads that they could avoid, so much violence... Here in Europe you barely ever hear about somebody geting shot...
Anna Phoenix 6 years ago
It is terrifying, to be honest... I can hardly imagine living in a country where anyone around me could be armed at all times...
Load More Replies... Hans 6 years ago
The fact that such a Twitter thread is posted in the US but would never, for whatever reason, be found in Europe, should make you think that some things might not be as they should. (And I do not mean to imply, what. Merely crying for "confiscate all firearms" will likely not do.)
diane a 6 years ago
Exactly - thats why so many people get shot by the Police. Everyone is considered potentially armed. Just Googled fatal police shootings US and UK. 2018 there were almost 1000 fatal shooting by Police - 47 officers fatally shot. In the UK those figures are - 1 civilian and Zero officers (that I can find). Does that not say something about free-for-all gun ownership?
Load More Replies... Pavel Nekoranec 6 years ago
Oh god, that's terrible. Instead of fight the shooting issue, people in the US just adapted into the idea to be shot on public ... I always wanted to visit US, because of the beautiful national parks, but I'm very scared of what is considered as normal there.
Katchen 6 years ago
Pavel you said it so perfectly: “instead of fight the shooting issue, people in the US just adapted to the idea of being shot.” It is so true and it makes me sick. Also many pro gun Americans (ammosexuals) think we should have guns in national parks.
Load More Replies... Lola DM 6 years ago (edited)
There is some serious misinformation about tourniquets here. 1) They should only be used in last resort. 2) They should be placed right above the articulation 3) When you tie it, write down the exact time. You want to stay alive AND keep your limb.
Hannah H 6 years ago
Agreed. Tourniquets should only be used when direct pressure can't stop the bleeding.
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