4 chapters across the catalog
Coincidental Training Exercises and Active Shooter Drills
Media reports reveal that a SWAT team training exercise was taking place nearby when the San Bernardino shooting began, allowing for a rapid response. A witness interviewed on CNN confirms that her workplace had recently undergone "active shooter training." The hosts express skepticism regarding the frequency of these coincidences in high-profile shooting events.
Olympic College Active Shooter Drill in Bremerton
Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington, conducted a large-scale active shooter drill involving 300 first responders and actors. The exercise used simulated gunfire and panic to test emergency response plans. Officials stated the training was planned over a year in advance, though the hosts suggest such drills often coincide with actual events.
A training exercise at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup featured a simulated rampage involving "angry parents" as the shooters. The hosts argue that shifting the threat profile from maniacs to parents is a tactic designed to increase fear and dependency among children.
Jon Stewart Gun Violence Comparison and Active Shooter Training
Jon Stewart's comparison of U.S. gun violence to the Netherlands is challenged by citing the assassinations of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh. The hosts also discuss the rise of the "active shooter training" industry, noting that freshmen at San Diego University are now being trained on how to respond to campus shootings.
