Prepare Before the Unthinkable Happens
Active Violence can happen anywhere—including healthcare facilities, schools, places of worship, businesses, and community spaces. AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) prepares individuals and organizations to recognize warning signs, make sound decisions under stress, and respond effectively during an active violence event. Through realistic, scenario-based training, you'll build the confidence to protect yourself and others when every second matters.
Would You Know What to Do?
Most people hope they'll never face an active violence event. But if one happened where you work tomorrow, would you know what to do? In a crisis, preparation—not panic—helps people make better decisions. Take a moment to ask yourself these questions.
Would you know the safest way to escape if one was available?
Would you know where to hide if escape wasn't possible?
Would you know when and how to fight back as a last resort?
Could you recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate action?
Would you know how to properly apply a tourniquet?
Would you know how to pack a life-threatening wound?
Would your team know how to communicate and respond together under stress?
The goal of AVIRT isn't to create fear—it's to build confidence. Through realistic, scenario-based training, you'll learn practical skills that can help you make better decisions, protect others, and respond effectively when every second counts.
What You’ll Learn
Recognize warning signs and improve situational awareness.
Learn how to make effective decisions during an active violence event.
Understand options for escape, evasion, and self-protection.
Improve communication and teamwork during a critical incident.
Learn life-saving bleeding control skills, including tourniquet application and wound packing.
Participate in realistic, scenario-based training designed to build confidence.
Why Choose Balance Training Academy for AVIRT?
AVIRT is most effective when it's taught by instructors who don't just teach the material—they actively train. Our instructors combine real-world medical experience with ongoing scenario-based and defensive training to provide practical, realistic instruction that goes beyond a slideshow. Through hands-on exercises and evidence-based curriculum, you'll build the confidence to make better decisions when every second counts.
Experienced instructors with real-world medical backgrounds
Instructors who actively train in defensive tactics and emergency response
Realistic, scenario-based learning—not just lecture
Hands-on bleeding control skills, including tourniquet application and wound packing
Interactive training designed for businesses, schools, healthcare, and community organizations
Nationally recognized HSI AVIRT curriculum
What to Expect During Training
AVIRT is an engaging, hands-on course that combines classroom discussion, realistic scenarios, and practical skill development. You'll actively participate throughout the training, giving you the opportunity to think critically, practice decision-making, and build confidence in your ability to respond during a violent critical incident.
Interactive instructor-led discussion
Learn the difference between cover and concealment
Develop practical escape and survival strategies
Learn defensive techniques used when confronting an active attacker
Hands-on tourniquet application and wound packing
Realistic scenario-based exercises
Opportunity to ask questions throughout the course
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take AVIRT training?
AVIRT is designed for businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, churches, community organizations, and anyone who wants to be better prepared to respond during an active violence event. No previous medical or tactical experience is required.
Do I need previous firearms or self-defense experience?
No. AVIRT is designed for people of all experience levels. The course focuses on awareness, decision-making, practical response options, and life-saving medical skills—not firearms proficiency.
Will we practice hands-on skills?
Yes. AVIRT is an interactive course that includes realistic scenarios, discussion, hands-on bleeding control skills such as tourniquet application and wound packing, and practical exercises designed to build confidence.
Will I receive a certification?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an official HSI AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training) certification.
Can you teach AVIRT at our business or organization?
Absolutely. We offer on-site training for businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, churches, and other organizations throughout the Phoenix area. Contact us for group training options.
How long is the class?
AVIRT classes typically last 2.5 hours, depending on class size, discussion, and scenario participation.
Is this course focused only on active shooters?
No. While the course addresses active shooter situations, the principles taught in AVIRT apply to a variety of violent critical incidents. The focus is on awareness, decision-making, emergency response, and life-saving actions that can help in many types of emergencies.
Is AVIRT emotionally intense?
Some of the topics discussed can be serious because they involve real-world emergencies. Our instructors create a professional, respectful learning environment where participants can ask questions, build confidence, and learn practical skills without unnecessary fear or sensationalism.
Real Stories. Real Preparation.
We're proud to help individuals and organizations build confidence before an emergency happens. As more students complete our AVIRT training, we'll be sharing their experiences here.
Ready to Bring AVIRT Training to Your Organization?
Whether you're preparing a healthcare team, school staff, church, business, or community organization, we're here to help you build confidence through practical, hands-on training. Contact us to discuss private group training or view our upcoming public classes.
Need individual training? Contact us to be notified when the next public AVIRT class is scheduled.