ACTIVE SHOOTER INTERDICTION

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023 - TUCSON, AZ

Instructor: Gabriel Suarez

"To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour."

– Winston Churchill

In this class I will teach you how to recognize that there is a mass murder in progress, and how to move to contact with and kill the active shooter. It is a simple strategy, but a tactically complex one. We will teach you the hunter's predator mind set. You are not stuck in there with the active shooter…he is stuck in there with you. You will learn tactical movement to contact. This is different than the typical search and clear stuff taught to private citizens.  Think aggression, attack, close with and kill the target. Shoot him in the face as you pass the corpse and look to do the same to his accomplices.

I will teach you strategies to not be mistaken by responding law enforcement. How to not be shot by the police by mistake. As one who has had dozens of police weapons pointed at him and not been shot, there are things you can do to mitigate the Blue-on-Blue threat.

Want to make a difference in your community, your church, your job when the bad guys decide to target you? Want to be ready for that "figurative tap on the shoulder"? Attend this class and you will be ready for what will be your finest hour.

VIDEO DISCUSSION OF CLASS CONTENTS

BASIC STORY - SCHOOL TEACHER OUT RUNNING IN THE EARLY MORNING GRABBED UP AND FORCED INTO AN SUV...NOT SEEN SINCE

I suspect there may be a back story fit for a Netflix Special here but I want to address the kidnapping part...specifically how to not get captured. I worked a few cases like this years ago and I see they have a suspect in custody. I hope they have the right sort of interrogators working on hm with the right sort of methods...but I doubt it given today's climate and the evident nature of the image. Here is my advice to joggers and runners...specially female ones.

You will get the advice to not run...to use the elliptical at the gym. You will hear about the dangers with traffic and a myriad of other reasons why you should do something else. I also know you will do it anyway...and you should. You should do whatever makes you feel free and happy. That is one of the reasons America is still great and when we begin to make concessions of our freedom because she is no longer as great, we diminish her and us.

My advice is specifically toward the ladies although it fits the less bellicose gentlemen as well.

1). Run on main thoroughfares or at least in places where you have room to see and maneuver around potential hazards. As well where others can see you. If you choose to run on trails or remote areas understand that the dangers are higher and you should pay attention more. Still enjoy the run...but keep your eyes open.

2). Notice the hazards I mentioned. They include anything that could possibly be a danger point such as, but not limited to parked vans and SUVs (Hillside Strangler vehicles). Loitering groups, areas with obstacles that limit your visibility. Ad es...you are profiling the hell out of everyone...racially, sexually, socially and every other which way.

3). Always carry a weapon. I suggest a Smith & Wesson Airweight Revolver. These are small and super light. Very easy to wrap in a small towel and keep in your hand, or carry in a small waist pack. Some of you may live in places that makes that difficult due to laws and that is unfortunate, but look at the image above. Nothing short of a bullet to the face would have sufficed. You won't be kidnapped by people smaller and weaker than you. And no...pepper spray won't do anything.

I bet if this lady could go back in time and follow this advice...she would be fine and there would be a couple of dead kidnappers in the news instead.