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Statistics Range From: 1970 – 2022 (Source: CHDS)

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Understanding Active Shooter Statistics & Incident Response Times

Active shooter incidents are a growing concern for schools and workplaces, making it crucial for safety officials, law enforcement, and educators to understand key active shooter statistics surrounding these events. Below you can explore critical data, including active shooter statistics, average incident durations, and law enforcement response times. By raising awareness, we can improve preparedness and help prevent tragic outcomes.

Step inside the Texas school district that already arms its teachers

While the nation debates whether teachers should carry guns to protect students from armed intruders, the question’s already settled in one Texas school district, where educators have had firearms on campus for years. And while no teacher in Callisburg, Texas, has been called on yet to fire a weapon in defense of a classroom, students in the Callisburg Independent School District say they feel safer knowing their teachers can protect.

1997 Pearl High School shooting

On October 1, 1997, during the Pearl High School shooting in Mississippi, Assistant Principal Joel Myrick played a pivotal role in stopping the attack. After hearing gunshots, Myrick retrieved his Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol from his truck, where it was stored in a secured case. He then confronted the shooter, 16-year-old Luke Woodham, who was attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. Myrick pointed the firearm at Woodham, causing him to lose control of his car and crash. He then held Woodham at gunpoint until police arrived, effectively preventing further violence.

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Gary Pluff

Retired Teacher – NY State

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