Brave Student Stops Active Shooter on Campus | Active Self Protection

Published on July 10, 2016
Duration: 4:50

This video analyzes the Seattle Pacific University active shooter incident, highlighting how a student defender, Jon Meis, successfully intervened. It emphasizes the 'fight' aspect of 'run, hide, fight' and demonstrates the effectiveness of a counter-ambush using pepper spray and physical disarmament. The analysis also touches on situational awareness and the limitations of certain ammunition types.

Quick Summary

In the Seattle Pacific University active shooter incident, student Jon Meis employed the 'fight' principle of 'run, hide, fight'. He used pepper spray during the shooter's reload to launch a counter-ambush, successfully tackling and disarming the attacker.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: SPU Incident & 'Fight' Mentality
  2. 00:38Surveillance Footage: Shooter Enters & First Attack
  3. 01:56Analysis: Situational Awareness & Birdshot Effectiveness
  4. 02:59Counter-Ambush: Pepper Spray, Disarmament & 5 Ds

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the student stop the active shooter at Seattle Pacific University?

The student defender, Jon Meis, used pepper spray to initiate a counter-ambush while the shooter was reloading. He then tackled the shooter, disarmed him, and prevented further harm.

What self-defense principle was highlighted in the SPU incident analysis?

The analysis emphasized the 'fight' aspect of the 'run, hide, fight' strategy. It showed that direct intervention, when tactically sound, can effectively end a threat.

What tactical advantage did the defender gain by using pepper spray?

Using pepper spray during the shooter's reload provided a critical distraction and incapacitation window, allowing the defender to close distance, tackle, and disarm the attacker.

What does the analysis say about birdshot in a defensive scenario?

The analysis suggests birdshot may be less effective than commonly believed for stopping power in defensive situations, as the victim hit by it was still mobile.

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