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QuestionWhat happens if you are lost and can't find anyone you know and you're a kid?Community AnswerEither escape (if you can) or hide. If you have already escaped and need to get back home, go to any nearby public place (store, library, etc.) and ask someone who works there to help you out. You could have them call your parents or, if you don't know their number, call the police, who can help you get home.
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QuestionIf I'm already holding something I can run with, should I drop it?Community AnswerNo, there's no need to drop it unless it inhibits your ability to get away.
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QuestionIf the public shooting is at a concert and I left my phone in my bag, should I try to get it?10HK29Community AnswerNo. Abandon your phone and attempt to escape/hide; your life is much more valuable.
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QuestionIs it better to escape with others or alone?Community AnswerWhatever is quickest and most feasible in the situation. Your own safety should be your top priority, but if you can safely escape with a few others by your side, go ahead.
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QuestionWould I get into trouble with my parents or the police by hurting the shooter?Community AnswerNo, you wouldn't get in trouble for hurting the shooter.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I am faced with multiple attackers?Community AnswerMake sure you are out of all of their lines of fire and keep the same principle of what you have just read in the article. If you see them close, play dead until they go. When they are gone, just run. Don't worry about picking up others, just run.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I am hurt and can see the shooter, but the shooter doesn't see me?Community AnswerPlay dead. The shooter won't waste bullets on someone they think is already dead.
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QuestionCan everyone help to incapacitate the shooter?Community AnswerYou should only attempt to do this if you cannot escape or hide. If you can do either of those things, then you should.
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QuestionIf I were to disarm the shooter, what would I do next?Community AnswerGet the shooter's weapon away from them and try to encourage other people to get out of the building while the shooter is incapacitated. When law enforcement arrives, put your hands up and step away from the shooter's weapon so you are not mistaken for the shooter.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I have a pair of scissors and I'm behind the shooter?Community AnswerIf you are close enough, and stealthy, stab the shooter in the back of his/her neck, or on the neck pressure points.
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QuestionIf there are firearms in the area, should I go back and fight?Community AnswerNo, you should not. You should try to save your own life by hiding or escaping.
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QuestionIf I hate the person being targeted, should I still save them?Community AnswerIf helping that person inhibits your escape, then no. However, if it doesn't inhibit you in any way, then you should absolutely save them.
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QuestionShould I talk to the shooter if I know who it is?Community AnswerNo. Even if you know them, don't try to engage with them. Run or hide. Don't do anything to draw attention to yourself.
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QuestionWhat if there is a sniper?Community AnswerThis is extremely rare, but just do your best to take cover. Hide under a table, behind a car, wherever is convenient. If you have a phone on you, call 911.
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QuestionWhat do I do if there is a shooter behind me and a shooter in front of me?Community AnswerDrop flat to the ground.
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QuestionWhat if the shooter knows he didn't kill anyone in the area I am in and is shooting them all to be sure?NY BlossomTop AnswererIf you have an opportunity to, try to hide. But there's not much you can do except try to fight back. Hit them with anything you can. Don't play dead unless it's your last resort, because shooters can easily just fire again.
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QuestionWhat do you do if I'm in a large, open area like a field or an empty parking lot and I'm a kid with no fighting experience? What do I do then?NY BlossomTop AnswererGet as far away from the shooter as you can and alert the authorities. If you cannot run, try to hide behind anything you can. Play dead if you can't do anything else.
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QuestionShould I play dead if I'm not hurt?RiptideWolfCommunity AnswerThis is a good idea, but be aware that some people will try to shoot dead bodies just to make sure they are dead.
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QuestionIf I'm a kid and find a handgun lying on the floor, should I pick it up and use it?RiptideWolfCommunity AnswerNo. If you don’t properly know how to use it, it’s better to not take chances. Hide with others and wait for help to arrive.
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QuestionWhat do I do in a Las Vegas shooting situation where I don't know where the bullets are coming from or how many shooters there are?Luciana HemphillCommunity AnswerTake cover under a sturdy object as soon as you hear the noise indicating gunshots. Luckily, you won’t be targeted in this situation. Leave your valuables behind and call emergency services as soon as you reach safety.
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QuestionIf I'm outside the building because I was late (for example, a doctor's appointment) and I hear gunshots, should I call the police?Community AnswerIf you hear gunshots, first run away from the building to safety, then call the police. Your safety is your first priority.
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QuestionWhat if the shooter has already killed or injured quite a number of people, and I’m nowhere near anyone else, and alone in a small room?SpaceshipCommunity AnswerIf you are in a room all by yourself when a shooter is in the building, stay quiet and hidden until the emergency services arrive.
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QuestionIs is possible to dodge a bullet coming towards you?CeleryisgoodCommunity AnswerProbably not. A bullet can travel at speed of up to 1800 miles per hour, and the fastest human only can go about 30 miles per hour. You have even less of a chance depending on how close they are.
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QuestionWhat if the shooter is one of my family members and/or I have no other option but to kill them?Kael OlsonCommunity AnswerForget about familial ties if your life is in danger. Do what must be done to protect yourself. It would be hard but necessary.
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QuestionWhat would I do if I got shoot in the chest and I was down would I play dead or try to get away or is there something else I can do?Kael OlsonCommunity AnswerIf you were down, you’d want to find cover if the shooter cannot see you, or play dead if they can see you.
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