In mass shootings, a split second can mean the difference between life and death. A minor pause, a hesitation, or simply waiting for mental confirmation can mean the difference between being a survivor and being a victim.
We see time and again that some people run to safety immediately upon hearing gunshots, while others take several moments to recognize that something terrible is happening. Some experience perceptual lag because they enter “F3” (as described in this article on The Most Important Principle of Physical Self-Defense Training), while others succumb to “normalcy bias.” Normalcy bias can cause people to ignore what they heard altogether and return to what they were previously doing. It’s not because they’re weak, ignorant, or stupid. It’s because normalcy bias causes them to ignore threat indicators and underestimate the possibility of catastrophic disaster. We as humans sometimes simply don’t want to believe that something bad is happening. Sadly, the results can be devastating.
Active shooter attacks are extremely chaotic and stressful events, and it’s not our intention to pass judgment on victims or dishonor their memories. Rather, our purpose is to glean and share a few lessons that might help save lives in the future.
In the video below, Krav Maga Instructor James Hiromasa asserts that good awareness, coupled with good self-defense habits (such as knowing where the exits are), can save your life and others' in a mass shooting. It’s part of our amazing course that's guaranteed to improve your defensive skillset no matter your training level. We strongly recommend it to anyone who's serious about learning self-defense.
We also recommend learning to recognize dangerous body language (as taught by former Green Beret Matt Tardio in our course) to help obliterate the lag altogether and develop your superhero skillset.
No comments
Post a Comment