Gila Hayes from the Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network (ACLDN) recently interviewed Ed Monk about surviving a mass shooting. You can read the interview or watch it at the links here. It is definitely worth a listen:
I have also embedded the video here with a summary below:
Summary
In this conversation, Ed Monk discusses the motivations for attending active shooter response classes and the common myths and misconceptions surrounding active shooter situations. He emphasizes the importance of taking immediate action and dispels the belief that lockdowns and building hardening are effective strategies. Monk highlights the effectiveness of armed citizens in stopping active shooters and challenges the notion that gun control and mental health solutions are the answer. He stresses the need for violence as a response and provides strategies for confronting an active shooter. Monk also addresses the importance of considering demographics and motivations of active shooters, decision-making in different venues, and overcoming social rules and legislation. He concludes by emphasizing the need for carrying firearms and taking responsibility. In this conversation, Ed discusses important considerations for self-defense and active shooter situations. He emphasizes the need to choose a gun that is adequate for stopping an active shooter, rather than just a mugger. Ed also highlights the importance of Rule Four in gun safety, which is to be sure of your target and what’s in line with your target. He argues that 100% hits should be the goal in active shooter situations, as lives are at stake. Ed acknowledges the challenge of Rule Four in real-life scenarios and suggests that training should focus more on this aspect.
Takeaways
- Immediate action is crucial in stopping an active shooter and preventing a high victim count.
- Lockdowns and building hardening are ineffective strategies and may lead to more casualties.
- Armed citizens have been successful in stopping active shooters and have a better safety track record than law enforcement.
- Violence is the only effective response to an active shooter, and individuals should be prepared to use deadly force if necessary.
- Demographics and motivations of active shooters are not as important as taking immediate action and stopping the threat.
- Carrying firearms and being mentally prepared are essential for individuals to effectively respond to an active shooter situation. Choose a gun that is adequate for stopping an active shooter, not just a mugger.
- Follow Rule Four in gun safety: be sure of your target and what’s in line with your target.
- In active shooter situations, aim for 100% hits to minimize the risk to innocent bystanders.
- Training should focus more on Rule Four and adapt to different shooting distances and scenarios.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Motivations for Attending Active Shooter Response Classes
04:29 Common Myths and Misconceptions about Active Shooter Response
06:27 The Importance of Taking Immediate Action
08:15 The Ineffectiveness of Lockdowns and Building Hardening
10:05 The Need for Violence as a Response
12:14 The Effectiveness of Armed Citizens in Stopping Active Shooters
13:20 The Ineffectiveness of Gun Control and Mental Health Solutions
16:21 The Importance of Time and the Role of Armed Citizens
18:20 The Psychological and Physiological Aspects of Stopping an Active Shooter
20:36 Strategies for Confronting an Active Shooter
26:03 Considering Demographics and Motivations of Active Shooters
28:21 Decision-Making and Actions in Different Venues
30:44 Overcoming Social Rules and Legislation
33:24 Preparing Mentally and Strategizing for Active Shooter Situations
38:49 The Importance of Violence as a Response on Active Shooter Day
44:22 The Need for Carrying Firearms and Taking Responsibility
46:45 Choosing the Right Gun for Self-Defense
47:41 The Importance of Rule Four in Gun Safety
48:40 The Need for 100% Hits in Active Shooter Situations
49:09 The Challenge of Rule Four in Real-Life Scenarios
50:07 Paying Attention to Rule Four in Training
51:35 The Value of Ed’s Seminars and Speaking Engagements
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