Civilian Response to Active Shooter Course

This training course is designed to provide tools and techniques on how to react to an active shooter / active threat. This training expands upon information found in the Tufts University Emergency Response Guide. This platform is modeled around the Avoid, Deny, Defend response to an active shooter.

• Avoid: Trust your instincts and don’t delay. Get away as quickly as possible
• Deny: If you can’t flee, obstruct or deny the active shooter access to your area
• Defend: If all else fails…Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger

For questions, please email ready@tufts.edu

This training is open to all Tufts students, faculty, and staff. For Fall 2025, you can now choose to attend in person or virtually:

In-Person Sessions

Attend a live session on the Boston Health Science or Medford Campus. Register through the Tufts Learning Center by searching Civilian Response to Active Shooter.

Virtual Session

Attend a live Zoom webinar that delivers the same expert-led content as our in-person sessions—right to your screen. Registration will be through the Zoom Webinar Platform. Note: Virtual access requires a Tufts email address. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.