General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Do you make an active shooter plan when in public spaces? [View all]Kaleva
(36,406 posts)"Run to Safety
Seek safety. Getting away from the attacker is the top priority.
Leave your belongings behind and get away.
Call 9-1-1 when you are safe and describe the attacker, location and weapons.
Cover and Hide
Cover and hide if you cant evacuate. Find a place to hide out of view of the attacker and put a solid barrier between yourself and the threat if possible.
Lock and block doors, close blinds and turn off lights.
Keep silent.
Defend, Disrupt, Fight
Fight only as a last resort. When you cant run or cover, attempt to disrupt the attack or disable the attacker.
Be aggressive and commit to your actions.
Recruit others to ambush the attacker with makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, books, etc.
Be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the attacker."
https://www.ready.gov/public-spaces
I don't know of any reputable source that recommends the first and only thing you do is to lay flat.