Stay Safe-No matter where you are

Las Vegas mass shooting raises new doubts about safety of live entertainment. ... Is live entertainment safe in the era of mass shootings, concert-hall bombings and terrorism of all sorts?

We at Redwicks are always on the lookout to help and spread awareness.

We have some tips that you can share with everyone you know.

It can be helpful in a situation of dire need.

1. Run away whenever possible. Your best chance to survive the shooting is to get out of the area as fast as possible.  Only rule this out if the only escape routes would put you in sight of the shooter.

2. Know the escape routes. Prepare in advance by identifying all exits from the rooms where you spend the most time. This includes emergency exits, fire escapes, and windows. Ideally, plan at least two escape routes out of the school or workplace, in case the shooter is blocking one of them.

Don't rule out second story windows, or windows that you would have to break. You can survive cuts from broken glass, or a broken leg from a fall.

98% of shooters act alone. If you can avoid the area where you hear gunfire, you are usually safe.

3. React immediately. Don't freeze up or waste time debating your options. Find an escape route, and start running. If you hear gunshots in the distance, you can likely get out of the area before the shooter arrives.

If you have shoes that prevent you from running, take them off.

4. Forget your belongings. If you've determined that it's best to run, then forget your wallet, your purse, or your cell phone. Though your first instinct may be to take your possessions with you, none of them are as important as your life.

5. Run directly to the exit. Do not slow yourself down with evasive maneuvers, such as running in a zig-zag or bending over as you run.[3] Run as fast as you can, directly to safety. These tactics only matter if the shooter is aiming directly at you, and using a weapon with a low rate of fire. Getting away fast is usually the better option.

The one exception is a situation where you are forced to run within sight of the shooter, in an area with plenty of cover between you and the exit. In this case, running from obstacle to obstacle may be your best chance. See the section on hiding for advice on finding cover that will stop a bullet.

6. Bring people with you. As you're running, encourage others to run. If someone looks disoriented or too scared to move, grab that person and drag him with you. Tell the people that running is crucial to their survival. If you're running in a bigger group, it'll be harder to target you individually, and you'll have strength in numbers if you do run up against the shooter.

7. Grab a weapon only if convenient. If you happen to see a sharp object, or a blunt object you can carry while running, grab it. Do not waste time looking for one of these when you could be running. This is only for a last case scenario when you are unable to escape the shooters.

Tips

Do not attack your shooter if he/she says that she can see you. Unless they're looking directly at you, they're probably not telling the truth.

Don't take anything with you unless you are holding it or can grab it quickly on the way out.

If you are in the same room as the shooter, and there is no chance of hiding or successfully attacking, drop to the floor and lie flat. This will make you a smaller target, and may make the shooter think you are dead.

Seek therapy afterwards, if the event was deeply troubling for you.

Warnings

Don't take personal belongings or put yourself at risk to collect these items. Personal property can be replaced, but once your life is gone, it's gone forever.

Don't let the fear of a shooting change your life. Although it's worth preparing for, the chance of a specific person experiencing one is rare.

 Stay Safe and Be alert !