Another Idea to Stall Active Shooters in your Classroom

Published on July 12, 2022
Duration: 1:01

Instructor Mike, a professional firearms and tactical instructor, demonstrates an accessible, low-cost method for educators to stall active shooters in a classroom. The technique, dubbed 'Bellringers', involves using a readily available double-barrel water gun filled with hot sauce to temporarily incapacitate an intruder's vision and create a diversion, allowing time for escape or further action. The demonstration utilizes a Century BOB training dummy for safe practice.

Quick Summary

Instructor Mike, a professional tactical instructor, introduces the 'Bellringers' technique: a low-cost classroom defense method using a hot sauce-filled water gun. This improvised tool can temporarily incapacitate an intruder by irritating their eyes, creating a crucial window for escape or further action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 'Bellringers'
  2. 00:11First Demonstration
  3. 00:24Second Demonstration & Cost
  4. 00:41Conclusion and Visual Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Bellringers' technique for classroom defense?

The 'Bellringers' technique involves using a double-barrel pump-action water gun filled with hot sauce. It's designed to be a low-cost, accessible method for teachers to temporarily incapacitate an active shooter by spraying the mixture into their eyes, creating a diversion.

What materials are needed for the 'Bellringers' tactic?

You will need a double-barrel pump-action water gun, readily available from places like dollar stores, and a large bottle of hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot, mixed with water.

How effective is a hot sauce water gun against an active shooter?

While not a lethal weapon, the hot sauce mixture can cause significant eye irritation and temporary blindness, potentially incapacitating an intruder long enough to allow for escape or intervention. It serves as a stalling tactic.

Is the 'Bellringers' technique recommended by professionals?

Yes, Instructor Mike, a professional firearms and tactical instructor, presents this as a practical and accessible method for educators to enhance classroom safety by providing a non-lethal deterrent.

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