Active Shooter Training - Empower Your Team!

Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT) gives you the tools to understand how to recognize warning signs, react quickly in an active shooter situation, and learn how to control bleeding in life-threatening situations. AVIRT is active shooter response training with the addition of techniques on how to stop the bleed of victims.

A certification is issued upon successful completion of the course.

Why your organization needs active shooter response training with AVIRT

Active shooter incidents are unpredictable, and they can evolve rapidly. During the chaos, anyone involved can play a vital role in lessening the impact of an active shooter incident. Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT) prepares your team with active shooter training resources that help you and your organization understand warning signs and respond to a potential active shooter incident.

Recent active shooter incidents have shown the importance of a rapid response. Every second counts when active violence occurs and active shooter training with AVIRT teaches you the tools that allow you to quickly react and make decisions on whether to escape, evade, or attack.

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Prior to purchasing the course via the website, you MUST contact the training center by filling out the form at the top of the page.

This is a FLAT FEE course which includes up to 15 students. Students receive a certificate upon completion.

This course has a 15 student limit per session. Multiple sessions may be conducted back-to-back, on the same day.

Why is active shooter training important for organizations?

Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere and escalate rapidly. Proper training equips individuals with the skills to recognize warning signs, make quick decisions, and respond effectively—whether by escaping, evading, or taking defensive action. This training helps businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and public spaces prepare for unpredictable situations.

How long is an AVERT certification good for and how often should we train our staff?

AVERT certification is valid for two years. We recommend training staff annually or every two years and maintaining a workplace violence program as required by OSHA [section 32.0.2(1)]. Clear policies and procedures should be reviewed and updated annually.

How long does active shooter training take?

The duration varies based on the course format and level of instruction required. Training typically includes a mix of hands-on exercises, situational awareness drills, and emergency response techniques, ensuring participants leave with practical skills they can apply immediately.

Course Length: 

100% in-person sessions last approximately 3 hours.

Blended learning sessions (combination of online and in-person) last approximately 1.5-2 hours. Blended are optimal - the in-person session is about half the length of the 100% in-person course.

All courses include hands-on training, realistic drills and education with encouraging tips and feedback.

Class sizes are limited to 15 people or less so that all participants will leave the AVIRT program with the confidence to respond with appropriate action if an active violence or life-threatening situation arises.