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What is the recommended order of response options in an active shooter situation, according to the Run, Hide, Fight model?
Answer — Run first if there's a safe escape path. If you can't run, hide in a secure location out of the shooter's view. Fight as a last resort, only if your life is in imminent danger.
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What is the recommended order of response options in an active shooter situation, according to the Run, Hide, Fight model?

  1. AHide, Run, Fight — always secure your location first, then look for an exit
  2. BRun, Hide, Fight — evacuate if there's a safe path, hide if you can't, and fight only as a last resort
  3. CFight, Run, Hide — confront the threat immediately to protect others
  4. DCall 911, Hide, Run — contact emergency services before taking any other action
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BRun, Hide, Fight — evacuate if there's a safe path, hide if you can't, and fight only as a last resort
Run first if there's a safe escape path. If you can't run, hide in a secure location out of the shooter's view. Fight as a last resort, only if your life is in imminent danger.

If you decide to hide during an active shooter event, what should you do to secure your location?

  1. ALock the door but leave the lights on so responding officers can see inside
  2. BKeep your phone on speaker so a 911 dispatcher can hear the room
  3. CLock and barricade the door, turn off the lights, silence your phone, and stay quiet and out of sight
  4. DGather everyone near the door so you can exit quickly when it's clear
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CLock and barricade the door, turn off the lights, silence your phone, and stay quiet and out of sight
Lock and/or barricade the door, turn off lights, silence your phone, and stay quiet and out of sight — the goal is to appear unoccupied.

During an active shooter event, when is "Fight" considered an appropriate response?

  1. AOnly as an absolute last resort, when your life is in imminent danger and running or hiding are no longer options
  2. BAs soon as you have any improvised weapon within reach
  3. CWhenever you outnumber the shooter, regardless of whether escape is possible
  4. DImmediately upon hearing gunfire, to stop the threat as early as possible
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AOnly as an absolute last resort, when your life is in imminent danger and running or hiding are no longer options
Only as an absolute last resort, when your life is in imminent danger and running or hiding are no longer options — using aggressive force, improvised weapons, and acting as a team if others are present.

What information should you be prepared to give a 911 dispatcher during an active shooter event?

  1. AOnly your own name and location, to keep the call as short as possible
  2. BYour employer's name and the building's insurance information
  3. CA description of everyone in the room with you so they can be accounted for
  4. DThe shooter's location, number of shooters, physical description, weapons, and number of potential victims
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DThe shooter's location, number of shooters, physical description, weapons, and number of potential victims
The shooter's location, number of shooters, physical description, type of weapons, and the number of potential victims — as much specific detail as you can safely provide.

Why do active shooter response plans recommend a flexible decision framework instead of one fixed procedure?

  1. ABecause federal law prohibits employers from mandating a specific response
  2. BBecause the right response depends on your proximity to the threat, available exits, and whether a secure hiding place exists
  3. CBecause a single fixed procedure would be too easy for a shooter to anticipate
  4. DBecause each state requires a different response sequence
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BBecause the right response depends on your proximity to the threat, available exits, and whether a secure hiding place exists
Because the right response depends on your specific situation — proximity to the threat, available exits, whether a secure hiding spot exists — so training teaches Run, Hide, Fight as a decision framework, not a single script.

What is a key workplace violence warning sign that active shooter training encourages employees to report?

  1. AAny coworker who regularly works late or keeps to themselves
  2. BA coworker who has recently been passed over for a promotion
  3. CDirect or veiled threats, escalating anger or grievances, or fixation on a specific person or event
  4. DOnly documented incidents that have already resulted in physical harm
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CDirect or veiled threats, escalating anger or grievances, or fixation on a specific person or event
Direct or veiled threats of violence, a sudden escalation in anger or grievances, or fixation on a specific person or event — reporting early, rather than waiting for a concrete incident, is the emphasis.
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is active shooter training legally required?

It's not federally mandated for most private employers, though some states, industries (like healthcare), and specific facility types have their own requirements.

What is the Run, Hide, Fight model?

A widely-used framework, popularized by CISA and DHS, that gives people a prioritized set of response options for an active shooter event based on the situation they're in.

What should I do after law enforcement arrives?

Keep your hands visible and empty, follow all instructions immediately, and avoid making sudden movements — officers won't know who the threat is right away.

Is Cambo affiliated with CISA or DHS?

No. Cambo is an independent study tool, not produced or endorsed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency or the Department of Homeland Security.

How should organizations prepare beyond individual training?

By developing an emergency action plan, conducting drills, and establishing clear communication and lockdown procedures specific to their facility.

What should I do if I can't tell where the gunfire is coming from?

Move away from the sound as quickly as possible while still assessing your surroundings — don't freeze, and don't move toward uncertainty.

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