"Michael Julian has written an excellent book. Practical, detailed, and a potential life saver if you find yourself in the midst of a targeted attack."
In-Person Active Shooter Survival Training
A.L.I.V.E.'s in-person active shooter training courses are for organizations and businesses and designed to teach participants how to survive a violent attack in any setting. A.L.I.V.E. stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose. These are the steps that anyone can take to more effectively respond should they ever be confronted with an active shooter situation, terrorist attack, or other violent attacker in the workplace, church, school, or venue. Our courses are suitable for individuals, businesses, organizations, places of worship, schools, and security professionals who want to increase their survival skills and confidence in the face of an active threat.
- Become more aware of your surroundings
- Recognize the warning signs associated with potential violence
- Prepare for such an event by being "proactively reactionary"
- Evaluate an active shooter situation more quickly and efficiently
- Decide and take the best action necessary for your survival
- Dominate the attacker, if necessary, to neutralize the threat.
- Navigate the chaos that comes after the event
- Train family, friends, and coworkers how to survive such an event
A.L.I.V.E. In-Person Active Shooter Survival Training Program Objectives
After engaging in an in-person A.L.I.V.E. presentation, participants will be better able to:
- Understand the causes of these incidents, as well as the mental process an assailant goes through both before and during an active shooter event
- Identify behaviors and red flags that may signal that an active shooter incident is likely to occur
- Develop a survival mindset and enhanced situational awareness, both of which contribute to an effective active shooter response
- Survive an active shooter incident by following the A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Plan
In-Person Active Shooter Survival Training That Builds Real Response Skills
ALIVE in-person active shooter survival training brings a certified instructor on-site to teach the five-step ALIVE active shooter response method using your actual hallways, exits, classrooms, sanctuaries, or workspaces. Hands-on rehearsal in the rooms people occupy every day is what converts knowledge into a survival reflex. Participants practice rapid threat assessment, determine escape routes, learn how to barricade with available furniture, and rehearse scenario-based decisions until correct response becomes automatic.
Our in-person training is the gold standard for organizations that need real workplace violence prevention training, school safety drills, or active shooter preparedness for first responders. Sessions are tailored to your industry - manufacturing floors, hospitals, K-12 schools, universities, government buildings, places of worship, and event venues all receive content shaped to their unique threat profile. Each session also satisfies key compliance frameworks including California SB 553 workplace violence prevention training and Pennsylvania Act 55.
What to Expect From an On-Site ALIVE Training
A typical session opens with a behavioral threat assessment briefing, transitions into the five-step ALIVE survival method, then moves to applied drills inside your facility. Instructors use no-fault scenarios, video debriefs, and after-action discussion so every participant leaves confident in their ability to lead, follow, or act independently during an active shooter event. To reinforce learning year-round, pair on-site drills with the self-paced ALIVE online active shooter training course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does in-person active shooter survival training include?
Each in-person ALIVE training combines classroom instruction in the five-step active shooter survival method with hands-on scenario drills, barricading techniques, evacuation rehearsal, and a structured Q&A. Sessions are tailored to your facility, headcount, and risk profile.
How long is an in-person training session?
Standard on-site active shooter training sessions run 90 minutes to four hours depending on group size and whether full live drills are included. Multi-shift workplaces and large school districts can be scheduled across consecutive days for full coverage.
Where do you deliver in-person active shooter training?
Our certified instructors travel nationwide and deliver in-person active shooter survival training for workplaces, schools, hospitals, government agencies, places of worship, and event venues. Out-of-state and multi-site rollouts are available.
Is the in-person training compliant with workplace violence laws?
Yes. ALIVE in-person active shooter training is designed to align with OSHA general-duty workplace safety obligations and state-level workplace violence prevention requirements including California SB 553, Pennsylvania Act 55, and Tennessee security guard mandates.
Can we combine in-person and online training?
Absolutely. Many organizations assign the ALIVE online active shooter training course first to build foundational awareness, then schedule on-site instructor-led drills for muscle-memory rehearsal.
Online Active Shooter Training Courses
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Hear From An A.L.I.V.E. Student Survivor Of The Las Vegas Massacre
"As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation."
- Christopher C.
A.L.I.V.E. STANDS FOR:
Assess
Assess the situation quickly
Leave
Leave the area if you can
Impede
Impede the shooter
Violence
Violence may be necessary
Expose
Expose your position carefully for safety
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Corporations
Government
Healthcare
Places of worship
Schools & Universities
Venues
MICHAEL JULIAN
Creator of A.L.I.V.E.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
Why A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter
Survival Training Program?
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.