What Do You Do in a Movie Theater Shooting?

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Movie theaters are a popular form of entertainment, but they can also be a dangerous place in the event of an active shooter situation. Movie theaters have been the site of some tragic shootings in recent years, and it’s important to know what to do if you find yourself in such a situation.

The first thing you should do is try to identify where the shooting is coming from. This will help you determine the best course of action for escaping or hiding.

If possible, try to locate any exits that may be available, and exit the theater as quickly and quietly as possible. If there are no exits available, look for a safe place to hide, such as behind large pieces of furniture or under a seat.

Once you’ve identified an exit or a hiding spot, it’s important to remain calm and quiet. The last thing you want to do is draw attention to yourself by panicking or making noise that could alert the shooter of your location. If you’re able to safely leave the theater without drawing attention to yourself, do so immediately.

If you’re unable to leave the theater or find a safe hiding spot, it’s important not to move or make any noise until the shooter has left the area. Even if you think that someone else has been shot and killed around you, stay in your hiding spot until help arrives. It may be difficult for some people not to check on their friends or loved ones who may have been hurt during the shooting, but this could put them at further risk from potential harm from the shooter if he or she still remains in the area.

Stay vigilant even after help arrives and never assume that all danger has passed until police have declared it safe to leave your hiding spot or evacuate from the theater premises entirely. Once police arrive on scene they will assess any potential threats before allowing anyone else into an area where there may still be danger present.

In conclusion, when faced with an active shooter situation in a movie theater it’s important to remain calm and take steps necessary for your own safety first by identifying any exits and/or hiding spots available before attempting escape or remaining hidden until police arrive on scene and declare it safe enough for people inside theater premises to evacuate safely.