AVIRT – Active Shooter Response Training

Active Shooter Training: Why should I be prepared?

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. Recent active shooter emergencies have revealed the importance of a rapid and clear-headed response. Every second counts when active violence occurs and active shooter training with AVIRT teaches you the skills and tools to quickly react, evaluate options, make decisions, and potentially save lives. Active shooter awareness is a key training tool. Incidents can happen anywhere at any time. Being able to react quickly to life-threatening situations is critical in any environment, whether at school, in the office, or in public spaces. With AVIRT, you will learn situational awareness and how to adopt an active shooter response plan so you can take fast action in the event of an emergency.

Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT), gives knowledge & confidence to escape, evade or attack during an active violence incident.

AVIRT teaches the general public how to respond in the case of active violence. The possibility of shootings and intentional violence in organizational contexts is increasing. For that reason, AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) is essential for all organizations: schools, college campuses, businesses, churches, and health care facilities to name a few. If you are not part of group but still want to learn consider one of our regularly scheduled classes at our site.

AVIRT goes far beyond standard lockdown protocols in the case of active violence. Our training focuses on skills once reserved for first responders, now adapted for the public. Being informed and prepared for an active shooter or other violent situations is crucial. Empower yourself and others to respond effectively when violence occurs to save lives. AVIRT is an active shooter training course that also enables you to become an immediate responder by learning emergency techniques.

AVIRT Training Teaches

  • Until law enforcement and EMS arrive, you are the immediate responder to others and yourself.

  • Early Warning Signs of a potential active violence event

  • Escape, Evade, and Attack techniques, and how to quickly select which one(s) to use

  • Situational Awareness, a life skill that has been overlooked in our technology-driven and sensory-overloaded lives. Regaining and practicing this skill helps you understand when to act.

  • Emergency Bleeding Control Techniques are important and potentially life-saving skills since one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the U.S. is uncontrolled bleeding.

  • Respond quickly and confidently in an emergency

  • Course Topics Include:

    • Recognizing Warning Signs of potential violence

    • Situational Awareness and threat assessment

    • Emergency Bleeding Control techniques

    • Wound Packing and hands-on trauma care

    • Tourniquet Application using real-world tools

    • Equipping Your Space for faster response

    • Escape and Evade tactics during active violence

    • Defend and Attack strategies when escape is not possible

    • Live Scenario Exercises to build confidence and decision-making under pressure


Class Details

Cost: $80.00 - $100.00 Per Person

You can Book, Cancel, or Reschedule: Up to 72 hours (3 days) in advance of the classroom date

Appropriate Ages: Age-12+ (under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign up and pay)

Physical Requirements: Training is provided to each person’s ability

Time to Complete: On-line - 1 hour & In-class - 3 hours

Class Sizes: Must have at least 4 people for a group class and no more than 15 people (if more we can add more instructors)

Certificate Issued: By email you provide on sign up for the class

Certificate Valid: 2 years

Prerequisites: None