Shooter On Campus: Know You Can Survive

Published 2014-06-03
Concordia University College of Alberta is among several Alberta post-secondary institutions participating in a program to educate staff and students on appropriate responses to 'active shooter' situations. The chance of an active shooter incident occurring is minimal; however, this video provides key information for students and staff on how to survive the unthinkable.

All Comments (21)
  • my school is so stupid, we all are supposed to huddle inside a classroom in a corner... if the shooter enters they would have one easy target
  • @oDarlynHD
    If I'm running from the shooter my school will be like no running in the halls
  • @andybub45
    At our school, we hide. If I hear shots down the hall, I open the window and run, not giving 2 cares about what my teacher says.
  • @GalaxyUnicorn
    If this happens, I hope it's during my English class. That's the only class where the windows aren't bolted shut. Lol
  • @gisele8741
    Am I the only one that's likes watching these types of videos? Yes?alright..
  • Once we had a real lockdown and the entire time I played with a Rubik's cube
  • @sunset1199
    Some tips: - If a shooter is nearby, or you think they are, always choose to turn the lights off, it will make you a harder target for the shooter to get to you or to aim. (If possible, think of a plan while taking action, it may be hard to do so, but trust me planning is crucial in the situation, so that things like ‘dead ends’ or ‘don’t know what do next’ don’t hit you by surprise). Only run if you feel that it is safe to do so, if you want, you can take someone or even 2 people along with you, however NEVER travel in crowds above 5 people, it will only make it harder to escape and an easier target for the terrorist. Preferably, stick with 2-3 people (including yourself). This may be selfish, but try to persuade your company (if your only in a group of 2) to go first, and if your in a group of 3, try going second, so that someone is guarding you from both the back and front. To make it a bit fair, try taking turns going first and last, but if you know that a shooter is likely to be in an area, RESIST going first, but if you truly are a selfless one, go first and then run for cover ASAP. So that your chances of surviving are higher, since the shooter might not see you. In case you cannot run, hide. If you feel that it’s not safe to run to another area, stay where you are, make the most out of the place, even if it’s not much. Look for heavy objects to block the door from opening, or to use as a weapon….anything will do in this matter. But do this all quietly and if possible, quickly so that you get things done faster and you don’t give away your location. Silent any gadgets to avoid unexpected noises or phone-calls. Tell your buddies and people around you to do the same, for their safety and yours. If worse comes to worse and the shooter gains entry to your area, you have 2 options. The first one you have is to RUN to another area if the room your in has access to other rooms or is a hallway, but always know where your going, never go down paths that look sketchy. If you don’t have the option, or you simply feel uncomfortable with it, you have another one. DEFEND yourself and others (if possible) but of course this is your last resort if you absolutely have to confront the shooter, this may put your life at stake but it’s better than doing nothing and leaving yourself and others a 0% chance of survival, while hiding, call the police but don’t put it on speaker, it’ll attract the shooter. Always state your location first and then the precious and valuable info so that if anything cuts the call, they’ll know where to go. Remember, you only have to fight until the police arrive. If you manage to disarm the attacker, NEVER EVER pick up the weapon or use it, it’ll make it look like that YOU are the shooter, and you don’t want that to happen. If possible, whenever you hear the shooter coming your way, and you have limited protection, try looking for a window, it may be a risky way out but chances are, you’ll survive the fall, however, this is a no-go if you are higher than the 4th or 5th floor. Try landing into a garbage dumpster, it’ll lighten your fall and prevent serious injuries. Weapons to use can include fire extinguishers, a mop, even a pillow or book. In case you don’t have anything that will hold the shooter off for as long as the police arrive, at least get you something to buy you some time, it’ll give you the chance to run out of the room and hide or even escape to somewhere else. You may even step on the attacker’s feet or scratch them with your nails, go for the face, it’ll hurt the most. You can even use your jacket as a weapon, by swinging it around. Hopefully, you won’t have to deal with this situation, but if you do, at least you’ll know something. Stay safe! And thanks for reading :)
  • @ayahahmad2755
    For the guy that slipped in 1:58, that was a realistic fall good job buddy
  • I love how the person took a fire extinguishers an bangs it on the guys head. 😂
  • @johnsilver9488
    Drill: Shooter: wiggles doorknob dangit they locked the door i'll go find another room Real: Shooter: wiggles doorknob then breaks down the door or shoots through it or both
  • I've been threatened at school they said IT WAS A PRANK was not funny at all
  • @jenneta5593
    I hope shooter never watch this to atack back😂😂😂
  • @nightvisions8
    If you get ahold of the intruder's weapon, never actually shoot or fire. The police may confuse you with the shooter.
  • @sjobm
    The thing about my school is that the doors are very weak because someone in my class almost kicked our door down 😂
  • @xurkitri2623
    Best weapon during a shooting: Fire distinguisher. - Long range (Shoot Nitrogen) -Close range (Hit the shooter with it)
  • 'Protect yourself first before helping others' stabs everyone with a knife and bails out the window
  • @facer3609
    Finally, this is the first active shooter safety video that is accurate. The police don't send in just a couple officers with pistols, a real SWAT team shows up.