Are You Prepared for a Terrorist Attack in Your Hometown?

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Right now, all over the United States, a network of guards, barriers, and technology protect monuments, buildings, and high-profile locations against terrorist plots. But there’s one target that remains both highly desirable and almost totally defenseless: schools. 

Around the world, terrorists have attacked hundreds of schools. In Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Algeria, and many other countries, terrorists have struck again and again, creating unthinkable carnage. In Turkey alone, over 300 schools have been destroyed. 

The best-known school attack happened in Beslan, Russia. 

Terrorists know the power dead children have in today’s media-driven world. And experts have been warning for years that our schools are vulnerable…

On September 1, 2004, terrorists seized a school in the town of Beslan, and took more than 1,100 people hostage, including 777 children. They herded their victims into a small, sweltering gymnasium and, over the next three days, beat, tortured, and raped them. 

Russian security forces finally stormed the school, setting off a chaotic battle. After a series of explosions, fire engulfed the building. In the end, over 300 hostages died, including 186 children. 

Terrorists know the power dead children have in today’s media-driven world. And experts have been warning for years that our schools are vulnerable and that a Beslan-like attack is not only possible, but likely. 

The question is, what can be done? How should American schools react to this threat? Is there anything you can do to prepare yourself and your family? 

In his book, Terror at Beslan, John Giduck wrote: “When I asked Russian experts what the most important things were for America to learn from Beslan, I was frequently told that the number one thing was preparation. Not only psychological preparation is important, but physical, tactical and mental preparation of everyone. 

As a people we must become our own best resource and be ready to act at once, not cowering like victims of abuse, sitting back and waiting for our own government forces to try and figure it all out, to come and save us.

“That means that every single person in America, including parents, teachers, students, police and government officials, must be ready, must be alert and must be able to respond to terrorism anywhere and everywhere, at all levels. As a people we must become our own best resource and be ready to act at once, not cowering like victims of abuse, sitting back and waiting for our own government forces to try and figure it all out, to come and save us.

“ … They insist that terrorism is everyone’s problem, and every single citizen in America must accept his and her responsibility for dealing with it: Act or wait to die are your only real choices.” 

You carry a concealed weapon. That’s a good start. But are you really prepared for a Beslan in America? In your city? In your child’s school..,

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