The essentials you need to be safe, secure, and to survive Active shooter events are rare but can happen anytime and anywhere. Having a plan, and practicing the plan, is critical to saving lives if the unthinkable happens. This course provides the basic tools needed using our Safe & Secure & Survive strategy. It's unfortunate that this course is needed, but just like fire drills and evacuation plans, an active shooter plan is important to help save lives in case of this unlikely but very possible event.