There is absolutely no other way to solve this problem, only the free market can help. /s

Here is a pdf from DHS that has some recommendations for free.

If you ignore the bits about police helping the situation, it’s not bad. In summary, it says stay calm, understand what is going on and act accordingly.

In all seriousness, luck favors the prepared. A situation could be about active shooters, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods or fires. I don’t care which. Take 2 seconds to look at the place you are at now and think about what you would do in an emergency. What is the quickest escape? Where could you hide? Where are others in relation to where you are at? Most of all, understand what emergencies you are likely to experience.

If survival requires tools (medical kits, weapons, communication stuffs, etc…) get proper training on those tools. Just being familiar with what is in a first aid kit is extremely valuable. As an example, did you know those cheap medical scissors in first aid kits can cut small coins in half? It’s good to know if you have to cut off a ring or something metal of similar thickness. Know your tools.

There are a ton of guides and classes around for triage training or even just first aid and CPR. Some are even free.

I don’t want to get into a political discussion around this, but if you have firearms for self-defense, practice with them on a regular basis. Tomorrow, I’ll be shooting a minimum of 500 rounds at my range, as an example. And no, it’s not for fun and will take actual work. It’s what needs to be done so if I have to fire my gun in anger, it will be with calculated purpose and with the fewest shots needed for a situation. Remember: Pepper spray and tasers are weapons too. You must learn how to use those effectively and that takes at least a little practice.

Also no. I am not some kind of weirdo “prepper”. I have a minimal amount of supplies in my house at all times to last at least 3 days without power and and that is about it. Think ahead a little and that could meen the difference in life or death for you or someone else.

It kinda pisses me off that we live in a world where I even need to plan for emergencies like active shooters, but yet, here I am. Until we solve problems like that, plan ahead.

Now how are we supoosed to keep everyone scared if we don’t have scary headlines? Think about this quarter’s profits, you monster.

How has the rate of U.S. gun deaths changed over time?

While 2021 saw the highest total number of gun deaths in the U.S., this statistic does not take into account the nation’s growing population. On a per capita basis, there were 14.6 gun deaths per 100,000 people in 2021 – the highest rate since the early 1990s, but still well below the peak of 16.3 gun deaths per 100,000 people in 1974.

The gun murder rate in the U.S. remains below its peak level despite rising sharply during the pandemic. There were 6.7 gun murders per 100,000 people in 2021, below the 7.2 recorded in 1974.

The gun suicide rate, on the other hand, is now on par with its historical peak. There were 7.5 gun suicides per 100,000 people in 2021, statistically similar to the 7.7 measured in 1977. (One caveat when considering the 1970s figures: In the CDC’s database, gun murders and gun suicides between 1968 and 1978 are classified as those caused by firearms and explosives. In subsequent years, they are classified as deaths involving firearms only.)

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/26/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-u-s/

Way ahead of you, bro