This is the first lecture type class we have done and think that it went pretty well. I always feel that it is a great thing to be able to just sit and listen to what Ken has to say. His approach to complex situations and problems (whether it is dealing with politics within your PD or shooting a bad guy) is always interesting to say the least.
The feedback from the attendees was very good. Everyone seemed to take away something of value I think.
Hany Mahmoud did a couple of really good active shooter response seminars at the Rangemaster winter tactical conference in Memphis last weekend. It was an eye-opening couple of hours and what I learned is going to help guide me in making some tough and complex decisions. This is a topic that applies to people other than law enforcement personnel (and has added levels of complications due to the way the laws work), although opportunities to learn for those of us without badges are not common yet.
CCW holders or just defensive minded shooters should understand what goes on during an active shooter situation.
We may even do an “armed citizen” type lecture in the future, but this one was a gift from us the LE community and because of the sensitive nature of the subject, was not open to the public (for good reason).