In the context of an active shooter situation, which action should you NOT take?

• A. Keep your hands visible
• B. Move to a safe location
• C. Call for assistance when possible
• D. Follow instructions from authorities

Answer: (A)

In an active shooter situation, the focus is on maximizing safety by getting to safety, alerting others, and following responders’ directions. Keeping your hands visible is important because it helps anyone approaching you, including law enforcement, recognize you as non-threatening. Moving to a safe location reduces your exposure to danger. Calling for assistance as soon as possible ensures that help is on the way and the situation can be addressed more quickly. Following instructions from authorities ensures your actions align with the coordinated response and reduces interference with rescue efforts. Because these steps each support your safety, there isn’t an action here that you should avoid; the recommended approach is to take them as appropriate—escape if you can, then alert others, then comply with what responders tell you.