The Answer to Active Shooters is Violence | Higher Line Podcast #265

The Answer to Active Shooters is Violence | Higher Line Podcast #265

From Higher Line Podcast by Carry Trainer

January 12, 2026 · 2h 14m · Episode 265

About this episode

Ed Monk discusses his experiences and insights on handling active shooter situations and the importance of training.

After served 24 years in the US Army as an armored cavalry officer Ed Monk entered public education working as a history teacher. As a teacher he was shocked with way active shooter situations were handled and moved forward to address the national problem. Since 2011 Active Shooter Ed Monk has trained schools, churches, and businesses nationwide, helping them develop a training and response plan that will save lives. Last year retired Lt. Colonel Ed Monk published "First 30 Seconds." The book give no none-sense instruction to minimize risks and casualties in active shooter situations. To learn more visit first30-seconds.com and lookup Last Resort Training on Facebook. RELATED PODCASTS: Best of Dr. William Aprill | Higher Line Podcast #120 Who is really looking out for the kids?| Higher Line Podcast #256 Self Defense Law for Gun Owners // Higher Line Podcast #219 --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

People in this episode

Host: Carry Trainer

Guest: Ed Monk

Topics covered

  • active shooter training
  • public safety
  • education
  • military experience
  • risk management

Keywords

  • active shooter
  • training
  • public education
  • safety plans
  • military
  • First 30 Seconds
  • risk reduction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First 30 Seconds, Last Resort Training

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