As you view the images below, ask yourself: Which ONE PLACE is IMMUNE to Random Acts of Violence?
Schools
Religious Meetings
Playgrounds
Work Places
Public Assemblies
Common Active Shooter Incident Locations
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50% occur in open public spaces
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17% Commercial venues
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13% Government property
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4% Places of Worship
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Sources:
FBI.gov​/Gunviolencearchive.org/SHRM.org/2026 HSI-AVIRT
AVIRT Class Topics
AVIRT Class topics
- Active violence response
- Emergency bleeding control techniques
- Situational awareness
- Typical reactions when faced with violence
- Decision-making: How to quickly choose to escape, evade, or attack
- Techniques for escape and evasion
- Techniques for attack and defense
- Interacting safely with law enforcement following an attack
- Recognizing different types of weapons
- Immediate response to life-threatening bleeding
- Direct pressure and wound packing
- Proper application of tourniquets
- Best practices for bleeding control kits
- Facility equipment and preparation best practices
- Acknowledging and identifying active violence events
AVIRT
AVIRT Class Formats
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Blended Learning
By using a combination of online learning and instructor-led class sessions, participants combine knowledge and skills to learn how to effectively respond confidently to life-threatening violent situations.
Anticipated time in class: 1.5 hours
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Classroom
The training includes a single in-person component where participants and instructors meet to cover the same comprehensive information provided in the blended class.
Anticipated time in class: 2.5 hours
All of our classes utilize digital resources, instructor demonstrations, and group skill practice.
Regardless of the course format, all successful participants receive a valid, digital AVIRT certificate issued by the Health and Safety Institute (HSI).
All instructors are authorized to provide this training by HSI
Heart Song Rescue Training Instructors carry credentials
Heart Song Rescue Training offers
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Interior and exterior site observations and consultation by appointment
Free with scheduled training
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Also offered independent of training for a fee
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See our American Red Cross course class offers for your CPR, AED and First Aid Training needs!
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STOP THE BLEED training also available!
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GET IT ALL DONE IN ONE!
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We TRAIN Lifesavers!
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Interesting Statistics​
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Mass Shootings in the United Sates 2025: 408
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Casualties: 2,201
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Fatalities: 358
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OSHA estimates more than 2,000,000 people are affected by workplace violence every year
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After a severe injury, a person can bleed to death in as little as 3 minutes
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1 in 7 employees reports they feel unsafe at work
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48% of HR professionals said their organization, at some point, had an incident of workplace violence
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Over 60% of active shooter incidents are over by the time law enforcement arrives
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U.S. workplace injury estimated costs in 2023: $176.5 BILLION in damages
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Sources:
FBI.gov​/Gunviolencearchive.org/SHRM.org/2026 HSI-AVIRT