The Implementation of Active Shooter Self-Defense in the College Setting: Does Gender Matter?

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Abstract

This study evaluates the value of hands-on self-defense training to prepare students for an Active Shooter event. Fifty college students participated in two sessions, one hands-on and the other traditional lecture style. Participants were administered a pre- and post-survey after the training, that included questions about prior self-defense history, active shooter event experiences, confidence levels during an event, and demographic questions. Statistical results show that while there is no difference in outcomes between the two session, female students are more likely to decrease their fear of Active Shooters and increase their confidence in knowing what to do in case of an Active Shooter.

Authors

• Sara Gribanoff, Utica College

• Rebecca Bruce, Utica College

• Richard B. Duque, Utica College