In an imminent danger active shooter scenario, which action should you NOT take?

• A. Keeping your hands visible
• B. Move to a safer location
• C. Call for help
• D. Find cover behind solid objects

Answer: (A)

In an imminent danger active shooter situation, your priority is to get out of harm’s way and reduce exposure to the threat. Moving to a safer location helps you escape the shooter’s line of fire. Calling for help quickly alerts authorities and others to the danger, speeding a response. Finding cover behind solid objects provides physical protection from gunfire and buys you time to stay safe. Keeping your hands visible, though, can reveal your location and attract the shooter’s attention, increasing your risk in the moment. That’s why it’s not the action you want to take right now.