Active Shooter Training
Active Shooter Training - Empower Your Team
Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) gives you the tools to understand how to recognize warning signs, react quickly in an active shooter situation, and learn how to control bleeding in life-threatening situations. AVERT is active shooter response training with the addition of techniques on how to stop the bleed of victims.
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AVERT is even more than active shooter response training
When violence occurs, seconds count, and you can't always wait for EMS to arrive. AVERT is an active shooter training course that also enables you to become an immediate responder by learning emergency stop the bleed techniques. AVERT teaches how to:
- Recognize warning signs using situational awareness
- Decide whether to escape, evade or attack
- Apply critical stop the bleeding techniques
- Respond quickly and confidently in an emergency
Why your organization needs active shooter response training with AVERT
Active shooter incidents are unpredictable, and they can evolve rapidly. During the chaos, anyone involved can play a vital role in lessening the impact of an active shooter incident. Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) prepares your team with active shooter training resources that help you and your organization understand warning signs and respond to a potential active shooter incident.
Recent active shooter incidents have shown the importance of a rapid response. Every second counts when active violence occurs and active shooter training with AVERT teaches you the tools that allow you to quickly react and make decisions on whether to escape, evade, or attack.
AVERT is for all types of organizations and industries
Active shooter awareness is a key training tool
Incidents can happen anywhere. Being able to react quickly to life-threatening situations is critical in any environment. With AVERT, you will learn situational awareness and how to adopt an active shooter response plan so you can take fast action in an emergency.
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Stop the bleeding techniques for emergencies
Uncontrolled bleeding is a serious emergency. Blood loss due to trauma is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. If care is delayed, even by a few minutes, uncontrolled bleeding can quickly become life-threatening.
When active violence occurs, time is critical to survival. Being able to react quickly and with confidence is vital to saving lives.
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Two ways to get active shooter training with AVERT
Active shooter instructor training
Train others in active shooter safety techniques and emergency bleeding control with the AVERT Instructor Development Course (IDC).
Find an Instructor Development CourseRequest on-site active shooter training
Contact us for more information on active shooter training and emergency stop the bleed techniques taught in the AVERT program.
Contact UsThe AVERT course was well organized, relevant, and provided a lot of hands-on experience. It gave us confidence and helped to prepare us for our responsibilities. I would highly recommend the AVERT program to anyone seeking solid active shooter training.
Jason Porter
Safety & Security Director, Woodside Bible Church
Developed by security experts and medical professionals
AVERT was developed by professionals with expertise in law enforcement, private security, and the medical field. The training teaches active shooter response training skills that are accessible for anyone. The active shooter training and bleeding control skills in AVERT have been taught in corporations, churches, government buildings, schools, healthcare facilities and venues.
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TAC+PAC Kits
Our unique TAC+PAC kits are designed with the sole purpose of stopping the bleed and helping to save lives. All the contents are allergen-free with no expiration date, and they contain the components necessary for emergency bleeding control.
Active shooter response training trusted by clients
Here are just a few of our valued customers who have trained with the AVERT program. Appropriate for all types of organizations and industries, AVERT helps you plan for emergencies by dynamically teaching individuals and teams how to react in active violence and life-threatening bleeding situations.
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Nationwide Active Shooter Response Training
The AVERT program is available nationwide to help individuals and organizations. Participants learn to recognize potential threats and minimize harm during emergency situations. Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on drills, AVERT training equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter anywhere in the United States.
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Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere and escalate rapidly. Proper training equips individuals with the skills to recognize warning signs, make quick decisions, and respond effectively—whether by escaping, evading, or taking defensive action. This training helps businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and public spaces prepare for unpredictable situations.
This training is designed for a wide range of organizations and industries, including corporations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, government agencies, retail stores, and public transportation hubs. The program benefits employees by increasing preparedness in high-risk situations.
Participants will learn:
- How to recognize early warning signs using situational awareness.
- Response options—whether to escape, evade, or take defensive action.
- Hands-on techniques for controlling bleeding and providing emergency aid.
- How to stay calm and act decisively during an emergency.
Yes. Instructor development courses are available for those looking to train others in active shooter response and bleeding control techniques. Organizations can have in-house trainers to provide ongoing education and preparedness.
The duration varies based on the course format and level of instruction required. Training typically includes a mix of hands-on exercises, situational awareness drills, and emergency response techniques, ensuring participants leave with practical skills they can apply immediately.
Organizations can request on-site training or take an instructor development course. For more details on scheduling training, please contact us.