Tactical Analysis of Nashville School Shooting

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[@scottorr5758]

The most important thing beyond their tactics is that they ran to the threat with the proper sense of urgency and dedication to stopping the threat. Well done officers 👍👍

[@stevejackson9952]

Unlike the cowards in Texas.

[@scottrackley4457]

It was go time and they went

[@Ken-sd4uv]

Officer Rex took his job seriously. From what I have been told Nashville metro doesn’t supply rifles or optics to patrol officers. This officer most likely spent his own money on quality equipment like that Razor HD.

[@TheGuardian_TM]

I bet they do now.

[@Ken-sd4uv]

@@TheGuardian_TM they should. Nashville collects more than enough tax money every year to outfit every officer with knights SR-15s and all the Gucci gear. I don’t go to Nashville often but there are some really rough areas and very few cops for the amount of residents and tourists. I usually fall on the skeptical side of law enforcement but you rarely hear of misconduct from Nashville metro and these cops that responded are top notch. They have restored some of my faith in modern policing.

[@f3uibeghardt522]

He had an aftermarket charging handle (I assume it's a Radian) and a foregrip. Anyone know what it was? Is it one of those aluminum ones or a Tango Down?

[@davidb9323]

That’s great that he is allowed to use personal rifle and is competent enough to have it set up for immediate deployment. Too bad it is probably in evidence now.

[@bthemedia]

5:40 Note: Officer Rex with rifle at 45-degree angle most likely using offset Red Dot optic (visible at 9:14) to aim rather than LPVO

[@michaelhuffstetler1863]

I’ve been in law-enforcement for years and now im a school resource officer and I’m extremely proud and grateful for these guys. Very emotional and proud at the same time! ❤️

[@chrismarcus9371]

I've been SRO for the last 20 years and LE for 34, I agree with you.

[@jeremyjeremy8795]

I’ve never been either, but my question for y’all is if I’m there as a civilian and I decide to engage the shooter…how do I differentiate myself (good guy) from the shooter (bad guy) knowing that the cops are gonna arrive when I may be engaging the shooter?

[@chasestice4755]

"I love this. That's because they care". This hit me in the feels. So evident in how they move and react. Thank you officers. This footage will be seen by many and will encourage others to act in similar care and bravery. Saved lives on this day and in days to come. Thank you

[@Remy4489]

I appreciate how John nuances the difference between "tactical and moral considerations" and that he doesn't denigrate moral considerations simply because it may slightly take away from the tactical (*and from a utilitarian philosophy).

[@vanillagorilla9841]

Considering the complete mismash of officers, the detective with the shotgun, the traffic motorcycle cop (with the riot helmet), and the two road officers I think they did an outstanding job working together to get the job done. Yes, they could have been silent as ninjas in their execution of the hunt but these guys probably never worked together to do this type of clear before. Two thumbs up guys 👍👍

[@firemedic23-5]

It's like us firefighters. if everyone is trained the exact same way then we have no trouble working with a crew other than the one we usually work with

[@flat6fever680]

Impressive. They may not have even known each other and certainly didn't train together. They CAME together when it mattered.

[@spartan8185]

Honestly… when in an active shooter situation where your hearing “stimulus” (gunshots) quiet is not the goal. Communication and movement is key. In fact us officers are trying to be the target of the shooter in a way. When they target us they have stopped hunting victims. We NEED to become the target and take the fight to them.

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

Exactly they moved in and took down that shaundria will quick and effective .

[@berlingolingoful]

You're right!! They didn't all know each other. Just heard that today.

[@shaynemcallister]

Hi John, I'm a Nashville resident and I really thank you for this analysis. I run security for my church here and very often I wear my WPS hoodie. If you could pray for my church I would appreciate it. We have multiple children who attend Covenant School. One of the lead detectives on the case is a friend and member of my church. Just before we had a service Wednesday night for the victims, there was a shooting 6 blocks away from the church that multiple of our members witnessed while trying to go to a church service. We are really hurting here, and I really want to thank WPS for helping me as a security lead at my church think through these things.

[@tonymccauslin4577]

Hey Shayne. I’ll be praying for you & your church family. Thank you for your selfless commitment to securing those you serve and love. John 15:13 🙏🙏🙏

[@shanecabbage2187]

Prayer is our best and strongest weapon, and our prayers are out to you, your town, schools and churches. I am thankful for what you do. I also hope more churches and schools will embrace the need for trained teachers, staff, and security to, if not prevent, at least mitigate these soft target attacks. God bless

[@racecontrol1780]

Prayer from Texas, right now

[@66racer]

🙏

[@15LVV]

I'll pray for you, too!

[@lxndrptzldt1986]

The blurred body of an innocent child hit so hard 😪 these guys are pure heroes...I guess they saved many more lives

[@freedomlover3834]

After watching john for a couple of years i feel as if i somewhat know him, with that said i can tell he is sad. I can also see his switch is flipped as he is narrating this as if he there. I can see the soldier in his eyes. Much love ❤️

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks for rolling with me all this time homie

[@Robmancan1987]

​@@WarriorPoetSociety I've been addicted to your stuff since telluric group days. 👍

[@Thelatinoconservativeview]

Fake !!!! Why isn’t anyone talking about the shooter having on black and whit puma’s. The dead shooter had on red and yellow vans. I guess he changed shoes faster than changing genders. Watch the video of body cam and shoot walking around the empty school. Prove me wrong you sheeple. It a fake shooting.

[@richardkington4800]

Tears came to my eyes watching these heroes lay their lifes down for others. This is what good men do. May the Lord bless these heroes.

[@stevejackson9952]

But none fell for the innocent who were gunned down?

[@alquinn3562]

@@stevejackson9952 I think you are being too sensitive. Just because it wasn’t mentioned doesn’t mean it wasn’t felt. I was going to comment that I choked up at the blurred image, which I did. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t appreciate the fine work of the officers. Don’t drag animas into a horrific incident. We are better than that as warrior poets.

[@edwardwade2696]

Same here brother! I didn’t expect it but the eyes got a bit watery. Very proud of these guys.

[@ianharper1189]

me too

[@edwardpennacchini7841]

@richard kington. Uncalled for comment. No officers died. Steve Jackson is correct.

[@JJawsyW]

The CDC used to have defensive gun uses on their web site but took it down after anti gunners and the Whitehouse pressured them. The study showed there are up to 2 million defensive gun uses in the United States every year. That's law abiding citizens protecting themselves from criminals and mass shootings from becoming victims and saving countless numbers of lives. Not all are guns being fired but using a firearm to hold the criminal until law enforcement arrives.

[@jmpetersrn]

Sadly, the CDC has become politicized since the 1990s. I'm in the medical field and watched this happen far too long.

[@bigshoe84]

It’s ridiculous, instead of just giving facts for people to research they prefer to try to hide any positive light shining on private firearm ownership.

[@LRRPFco52]

200,000 rapes are prevented with firearms each year in the US alone.

[@philhardwick100]

To an untrained eye,my feeling was that these extremely brave guys were exposing themselves with that much speed. More concerned about saving kids than worrying about their own safely. True heroes . Bravo!

[@VIRGILDSIZEMORE]

They put themselves in the line of danger. That's where their morals came in over their training. God Bless these heroes. God bless these students, faculty members, and parents in these times of great loss.

[@IronSharpensIron127]

I have kicked in hundreds of doors overseas. There was a little bit of speed over tactics happening, but when children's lives are at risk I would run into the bullets if I had to. They did a great job.

[@TheSheepdog54]

Active LEO Trainer and former SWAT Leader here. I think your AAR here was spot on. Those improvements that we'd like to see are more than understandable considering the likelihood that these guys don't work together, plus the need to move to quickly to save lives. Also, I liked how Officer Engelbert took a leadership role from the get go and organized a hasty team and moved them when they hesitated due to their uncertainty. Keep up the good work that you do!

[@cardillo275]

definitely agree with that. Somone needs to step up and he did. It was a relief to watch. So many good officers in WA have quit I'm not sure who is left.

[@fakecubed]

One person screaming "let's go!" can make all the difference. I come from the medical side of first responding, and I'm very aware that in medical emergencies, it's easy for group think, indecision, and dispersion of responsibility can take over. People usually don't call 911 usually unless somebody is assigned that specific task by somebody else who's willing to step up and lead. If somebody says "somebody call an ambulance" nobody will. If somebody points and says "hey you, call an ambulance", they will call for one.

[@archipelago93]

They confirmed this when these officers gave a press conference a couple of days after the shooting--the first officer you see (with the rifle) said that he's almost never in that part of town but was driving through, and he's never worked with the other officers before. It was *all in their training,* which clearly was excellent. Cheers to these heroes and the ongoing excellent training they've had. Now, about that manifesto that they STILL haven't released. Because apparently we don't care about the motivations of this sick individual and want to address the core causes, no! Let's just focus on the firearm and pretend those are the sole problem here! Makes me sick 😠

[@Worleywoods]

Literally choked up to see such bravery and tactics from the police after Uvalde. Don't let the media fool you, there still some good cops out!

[@finngamesknudson1457]

I believe majority of cops are good, though far too many cannot shoot straight. This is part of what makes Uvalde so appalling. I think biggest problem was that they stopped to think. Running to the threat can be automatically and requires far less courage and determination than starting backup once you’ve started thinking about risks. Solution is to train and game out scenarios to minimize decision making on the fly so everyone can fall back to training instead of focusing on their personal risk.

[@SuperSouthstreet]

The media is still fooling you😅

[@deadreckoning4132]

​@@finngamesknudson1457 I've been a law enforcement firearms instructor for years. I've also taught active shooter, tactical medical etc. If you watch the body cam footage from Uvalde. It was a complete mess. You had too many agencies involved and nobody took charge. The great thing about this incident was that it was one agency. The Nashville Metro Police. They regularly train on active shooter response and it obviously showed in the video. I now work as a school resource officer and I have the same issues from surrounding agencies. Everybody has a chief that wants to do cheap stuff and play politics instead of doing what's right for the public. And you are correct, and my experience most police officers are great people. However, they get more caught up in responding to daily complaints, traffic stops etc than they do training for rare critical incidents. I've come to the realization that I can only be responsible for myself and my school. I regularly have meetings with staff and do trainings on how to keep the school safe.

[@EuseeCap95]

I work in full time ministry at my church, and as a teacher in our small Christian school here in Georgia… I carry every single day (sometimes concealed, sometimes open) and neither bother the children or the parents… Our pastor and the parents realize the importance of certain staff carrying a weapon in order to protect the lives of their children, and are always glad to see that we have some way to protect their children in the event that something horrific like this happens at our school.

[@Asidebar]

No benefit in open carry.

[@0waverunner0]

@@Asidebar doesn't matter in a school setting. The point is, he is armed and prepared to defend.

[@ogloc6308]

God bless you all. Psalm 144:1-2 “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues people under me.”

[@markb130]

Thank you

[@fernando_u]

@@Asidebar also an easy first target for the monsters that want to kill children but they are mostly cowards this monsters so they most likely won't go were they know they are guns on the hands of good people.

[@JamesRMills1]

As a military veteran, I would say the biggest improvement we can do to our schools is get the best camera system that can be monitored to relay faster information to responding officers. If done right, you'd be able to lock down an intruder within a minute with the push of the button. Other than that, it was textbook.

[@bigbird4481]

That and arming teachers and having armed guards

[@orphanedhanyou]

Exactly. So many other public facilities do this from government buildings to hospitals. Our kids should have better security than the politicians surrounded with guns claiming ours should be taken away.

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

Armed and Trained Staff. Gun Free Zones are a JOKE!

[@evlutionzllc5519]

After Uvalde I'm calling this an A+++! That was impressively smooth and efficient for an improvised team jumping right into the heat of the moment. I can't imagine what it is like to jump into a situation like that with no idea what to expect from the people around me, I'd be terrified. They got over it quick, true professionals.

[@Autoxdriver]

John I'm so glad you addressed the fallacy of Gun Free Zones. GFZs are free kill zones for the mentally disturbed and by default are more dangerous than other areas because it's a filter that only lets in people with guns that have bad intent. The fact that we keep our children in these inherently more dangerous areas is insane.

[@ctrlaltdebug]

M-M-M-Monster Kill!

[@StarDriver1]

The doors were LOCKED at the school, the shooter shot through the glass doors and enetered the school. Same thing happened at Sandy Hook......

[@dcentral]

Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, South Korea, India, China are all Gun Free Zone countries! Between China and India alone we’re talking about over 2 Billion people and another 500 million in Europe. Why do none of those countries have Frequent mass shootings and mass school shootings like the U.S. does? It’s good to look for outside ideas on how to keep kids and citizens safe since Americans keep failing with status quo ideas. Texas of all places had 400 police officers rush to a school shooting within minutes and they failed to stop the shooter. Turning cities into Baghdad with armed patrols is illusion of safety.

[@homeFall1]

In the fire service we say we risk a little to save a little, we risk a lot to save a lot. I would say they had a lot to save!

[@andyw237]

Those officers are true HEROES, giving the situation they were calm, professional and got things done as soon as they could.

[@TheBrigandBob]

I think what I liked best about the body cam footage was the second they heard gunfire they stopped clearing and ran towards the direction the shots were coming from. They knew what those shots meant, and they immediately made the call and booked it. Well done.

[@hookeaires6637]

Fortunately, at that point, the killer was no longer hunting but engaged with LEO’s through that window. Even with that knowledge as I watch the video, it is chilling.

[@HomesteadDNA]

As I watched it a while back I thought the shotgun guy didn't get enough credit from the media in general. Yes, the two that sent the rounds did well too, but he was right there moving fast.

[@wiseinvestments5134]

When they first entered into the school (the second door), shotgun guy fearlessly breached through that door. That was a blind entry and took courage.

[@egomaniac247]

@@wiseinvestments5134 Agreed, especially as was mentioned in the beginning that it was a long hallway and that shotgun's effectiveness was limited....but he didn't care, it was all about saving those kids. Kudos to them.

[@CThomasBeer]

Shotgun carrier led the way. Wonder if he was a Ranger.

[@haroldfarquad6886]

And the first one through most of those doorways.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

I praised him twice calling him the ‘one who moves like a lion’. I’m a fan of his. Drive on brother

[@RdeneckTech]

John! You absolutely nailed that intro. Morals will always be more important than tactics in scenarios like this that involves children.

[@robertkinman3516]

Tragic for the loss of those lives, but they quickly found a rhythm and saved lives …thank you for rushing in and taking charge and getting it done.

[@craigsteinkamp12]

Heroes walk among us. The moral aspect of haste shows the intent to save lives and that’s excellent to me. They knew their job and they were going to do it, God bless them.

[@seanusmc]

this video got me RAMPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm an afghan vet and this stuff shoots me back to my experience and makes my blood absolutely boil! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@egomaniac247]

Appreciate your service Sean!

[@bryanduchane2371]

thank you for your service

[@seanusmc]

@@egomaniac247 your welcome I'm proud that I did do it 1st battalion 7th marines was my unit 0311 Infantry

[@CT-ob2bw]

Thank you buddy!

[@writingonthewalls9052]

The fact that he was actively manipulating his safety as he entered and cleared tells me that he wasn’t just going through the motions. He was ready to lay hate. He was *wanting* to find the threat instead of simply looking and he was ready to deliver that absolute *work* at the earliest possible convenience. Solid work, Rex.

[@40arpent]

They were hunting

[@egomaniac247]

Absolutely great comment….he was actually SEEKING, not just seeing if his oath crossed the shooter.

[@mogwaiwarrior1823]

If anyone is wondering why Officer Rex seems to have his AR canted, even when he pulls up to aim, it's because he also has a canted red dot I believe he is using as his primary optic.

[@Pr0m3th3us90]

I want to say it was an ACRO

[@TrexBootsActual]

I was a janitor before going into law enforcement and I carried every day at work.

[@brentrasmussen2440]

I'm also impressed by the teacher giving him good info, but yes Officer rex was very calm considering what he was headed into - clearly well trained and I would bet on combat experience. Appreciate the insight you provide in your AAR.

[@dant1239]

From what I heard, he does have combat experience, infantry

[@egomaniac247]

Even said “yes maam” as he was walking into the building in the zone!

[@brentrasmussen2440]

@@egomaniac247 exactly, did not seem rattled at all!

[@davidhowell7901]

Great point about cardio. Many "good guys with a gun" don't take physical fitness as seriously as we should. I've heard many comments about not needing to be as fit as SF guys because the chances of being in a run-n-gun situation are low. That can all change in an instant as we see here. Praying for all the families involved.

[@lukesb3025]

Absolutely spot on analysis. These guys did exceptionally well, considering they are not a “team” like a swat team (who train together everyday). Their moral courage and quick action was decisive. They absolutely deserve a medal and a beer!

[@nickhill3033]

These dudes make me proud to be an American!

[@jonathonlong6504]

God Bless these brave men and women! Thanks for the analysis!

[@CoolSmoovie]

There is some kind of mental health crisis going on. People didn’t used to do this. In my rural school you used to be able to keep your hunting rifles and shotguns in your lockers and there were no incidents.

[@oneballwizard406]

The principal at the alternative high school in my city is well known for carrying a concealed handgun and has done so for around 17 years as long as the school has been open. People act like these mass shootings are so common yet there hasn't been a single one in my state

[@richardlindquist5936]

“These are good cops.” You got it, John. Thank you for this AAR!

[@karatemonkey2189]

Happy to have men like this doing what they can to help protect our future.

[@BUCHANAN75]

I agree 100%. As a teacher, we are sitting targets for anyone who decides to come into our building. We do have a SRO but there is no guarantee that he will be at the school on the day an incident may occur. I appreciate the swift response these officers gave and the neutralizing of the threat.

[@bruced625]

As always, totally agree with you John! Prayers for the families of those killed in this horrific tragedy!

[@AdamWest84]

One of the main things I took away from this is that I'm way too fat and out of shape to do what would need to be done in a situation like this. As a civilian it's less likely that I'll ever need to, but I still want to be ready. I've got a wife and 2 kids that I'll fight to the death for, and I have to get it together to make sure that I can stay in the fight until it's done. Thank God for men like these cops.

[@jon27d]

20 minutes of getting your heart rate above 120 at least 3 days a week will go a long way. Whatever it takes. I've been there And it wasn't fun fighting my way back to getting in shape but it is worth it. I use the term in shape loosely here because I still have a bit of a dad bod. That said, I can run through my 3 miles at a respectable pace without stopping now

[@AdamWest84]

@@jon27d Thanks for the positive advice, and congrats on your achievements! I really appreciate someone actually saying something encouraging on the internet!

[@TUKByV]

I'm disabled. I am cognizant of the probability that my only contribution might be drawing fire from other potential victims for a moment. Maybe that will be enough for someone.

[@AdamWest84]

@@TUKByV I hope that you are never put in that situation, but if you are and you do save the life of even one person by being there, rest easy knowing you are more of a hero than those that have the ability to do more and choose not to.

[@haroldfarquad6886]

The good thing about being out of shape and fat is you get a say in fixing it. Being a paraplegic is one thing, but having the full mobility to solve that problem is a huge leg up. I say this as someone currently getting myself back in shape after years of self neglect and laziness. Your family will thank you later for taking your physical health seriously.

[@stairclimbersteve]

Love the comment 'Good Cops'! You rock John! Wow, I choke up/tear up each time I see this video, so proud of this team! As a former volunteer firefighter, I can somewhat get the adrenaline rush these guys were feeling. I could hear it in their voices and see it on their faces. These camera views were very telling, the ran to the gun fire, no waiting for instructions. And Officer Engelbert has great trigger discipline!

[@Thelatinoconservativeview]

Why isn’t anyone talking about the shooter having on black and whit puma’s. The dead shooter had on red and yellow vans. I guess he changed shoes faster than changing genders. Watch the video of body cam and shoot walking around the empty school. Prove me wrong you sheeple. It a fake shooting.

[@chrisian20091974]

John thank you for doing what you do. This is good stuff.

[@godgunsglory5463]

Thank you John for these breakdowns and speaking the truth. I appreciate situation breakdowns like this

[@dansparrow1506]

Courage on display. Kudos to the brave officers performing a difficult job. Thank you John for your analysis and commenting on a difficult event with grace.

[@j.r.palehorse]

Our school has biometric gun boxes throughout the school. Parents who have ccw are not discouraged from carrying. Rural school 45 min for police to respond.

[@trimha1]

You definitely should be proud of all your hard work and dedication. Great job

[@shanecoleman]

When this man speaks I get goosebumps.. much love my brother!

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

I like the way you think. I also like the way that you don't overthink. I carry 100% of the time, including in my home. If I have to put myself in harm's way, I would at least like to have a fighting chance. It's a good idea to think about your reaction to an event before it happens. I constantly go through tactical responses in my everyday life. That way, not only do I have a better chance of reacting properly, but I also improve the chances of innocent bystanders and their survival. I operate under a disadvantage right from the start. I'm going to be seventy years old this year and I'm not the man I used to be. But I can be the best man I'm capable of being. I refuse to be a helpless victim. And I refuse to stand around watching innocent people be slaughtered. Thanks for the great video. I appreciate your input on this tragic event. Keep up the good work!

[@martyjohnson4833]

Accolades to you, Marvin

[@texasranger24]

I rate the officers 10/10. It's just sad that they have a response time and no teacher was carrying. Turning the shooters pronouns to was/were in a second. Good job.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

She/her who thought herself he/him, is now was/were. Just as anybody who could shot 9 year old kids should be. Hope 'it' is burning/burned now.

[@tishbontrager9580]

Thank you for making this video. It gives an understanding of what these officers deal with in these dangerous situations. This is courage and valor on display.

[@brandtjustsayin]

Fantastic breakdown. I've watched a few of these from various operators like yourself. Having served as an MP back in 2002-2005 with crappy training and limited experiences clearing structures (about 3 times total in my service) this is amazing to see in action. Very impressive and these guys are heros.

[@jerrycogburn7034]

I love what you guys have going on! God bless the Warrior Poet Society!

[@CThomasBeer]

Thank you for the professional AAR. Well done.

[@angelgutter8249]

Thank you for walking us through this and god bless these officers for their service. Prayers for the families and victims involved acknowledging that this could have been so much worse.

[@jaylc]

Appreciate what you do, brother.

[@kingdavidthedogo6639]

120BPM is at least my resting heart rate every day watching what's happening to this country.

[@0bjectr]

As soon as I heard about this I've been waiting to hear your thoughts on the incident. Thank you for providing your insight and analysis on this difficult subject. Could see the humanity and sorrow in your eyes as you were speaking. Glad these men were there to help mitigate the damage.

[@RobertLowery]

Thank you for recording and publishing this, John and team. This event hit too close to home for me. Time for more training. Wish you guys were coming back to KS.

[@michaelbarnes3546]

These guys are heros and thanks for the analysis! We can all learn from these type situations.

[@generalneyland4005]

the 12ga is what I'm grabbing 10/10 times in this situation

[@DaveL9170]

Darned right. Pump twelve gauge is deviation in the hands.

[@garyandtricia1]

John addressed that the shotgun has a high probability of collateral damage if there's a hostage, the AR is the weapon of choice with possible hostages.

[@chadbrown4918]

Awesome breakdown and analysis. Cheers to officers involved!

[@dwaynewilson6310]

Thank you for the video. Love the analysis and love that you called out Uvalde. Keep up the great work.

[@gregoryknox4444]

Good review. Being a former SWAT Entry deputy you move with who you have on hand, and that's usually happens with a road patrol response. Nice review John.

[@marcrolle4601]

Appreciate the perspective as always. God speed.

[@insightfulentertainment5734]

I'm glad all of you guys are doing your own breakdown of this

[@allseriousness]

I was waiting for this video so much

[@alexcusma4908]

Great analysis John. You’re words of encouragement and thanks for those men and women coming from a warrior and defender like yourself, I’m sure mean a lot to them. Your tactical breakdown is always on point right to the small detail of the flared out elbow I missed at the very start. You are a machine. God bless you.

[@jamesargro9116]

John, thank you for sharing their photos. I've seen a hundred clips of the shooter. This is the first time I've seen the victims. I'm dying inside. The little one is going to haunt me forever.

[@saldridge92]

Love this kind of video John

[@620ronin]

Spot on assessment Sir. Thank you.🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@emarieevelez]

I really liked the angle you guys chose to take on this video and situation. Good job men of God! ❤

[@PAIsIllegal]

Imagine if it was a Satanic School. It wouldn't matter.

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

It's an AAR ... no politics, no emotions, no bullshit ... it's not an angle.

[@danielmatthews3420]

Good job guys thank you for doing a good job Metro! Thanks for sharing!

[@PhuVet]

Thank you sir. Team member from the mountains, having to process this in the years to come will be harder than the action they took that day. Please continue to support them by holding the department accountable for their care after this horrible day. They will need it. It has taken me 13 years to rebound and shift gears. The road is long but worth it.

[@shanecabbage2187]

Amazing analysis. You made me realize that while I do some cardio, I definitely need to do more. You also inspire me to work with my wife about clearing our home together. Thanks for the work you do and God bless.

[@logicalone41]

As a Nashville, I was really wanting to see your breakdown on this

[@danutt99]

Bless you, John. Great video

[@billynomates920]

thanks for your analysis, john. i hadn't considered the cardio aspect but yes, repeated adrenaline pump and dumps aren't just physically exhausting but place the mind under extreme stress too - can make good people make bad decisions they can't explain later but these cops keep fit, kept cool and shouted "police!" before firing.

[@stevetalbottofs236]

Great breakdown John. I'm a retired LEO with quite a bit of active shooter training so, they did an awesome job, especially given the circumstances.

[@Cerberus-Training]

Best assessment I’ve seen on this. Good work John!

[@FJJN1005]

My heart was pumping just watching it.

[@TroopThrowback]

So refreshing to see police doing the right thing in the right way, what we know happens every day out of the limelight. Would love you to have an interview with those brave officers.

[@ventarfield7115]

I just realized that youtube has not been sending my notifications on your videos for months. Wild. I'm glad I found the society of warrior poets again. Thanks for the excellent work.

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Welcome back! They hate us

[@root1657]

@@WarriorPoetSociety consider it a badge of honor.

[@wandersondeoliveira211]

Loved their aggressiveness, OUTSTANDING!

[@staysurvived6400]

Great freaking job officers. Much respect.

[@Justintime8510]

John I'm sure that was a hard video to produce. Thank you for your vew and thank you to the officers involved!

[@ismaeltiburcio8241]

Fantastic job done by the officers, as you described. Quick reaction tactics perform on the go to save lives. God bless all the law enforcement officers who risk their lives daily in this nation and worldwide. Rangers lead the way!

[@steveh7108]

These officers did very well and they did put others life's ahead of Their Own. But make no mistake, very few officers in this country operate that way or even have that mentality. They are trained incomplete contrary to that concept. They are actually trained that their lives are more important than everyone else's. And that is why so many innocent people are shot by law enforcement. Or people that are only suspected of a misdemeanor and get shot by law enforcement. Don't fool yourself. Most law enforcement is not at all this courageous and dedicated as you see here.

[@johnanderson3405]

@@steveh7108 Unless you’re a law enforcement officer or are a family member of one, how can you make a statement like that? I know several officers and I know for a fact they are well trained and would sacrifice their lives to protect others. To say there are not many officers like the ones in this instance is not true and irresponsible to say. Officers know what they’re getting into when they take the job. I’m not saying ALL officers, but to say FEW would be WRONG.

[@steveh7108]

@@johnanderson3405 so unless you've got family that's law enforcement you cannot judge how they conduct themselves in public ? Is that what you were trying to say ? You are ridiculous! You could go to just about any city in America and then see that the majority of law enforcement act cowardly and put their own safety above everyone else's. You're telling me that my own eyes and ears are lying. Sounds like you are completely biased because you have law enforcement in the family. It is you who do not have a objective opinion. Again go to any city in America in about 7 out of 10 law enforcement don't care about your rights or your safety. You could observe it on the daily basis.

[@johnanderson3405]

@@steveh7108 I’m basing my opinion on what I see and hear with MY eyes and ears. Any interaction I’ve had with law enforcement officers is what I’m saying. I don’t haven’t gone to 10 different cities and followed around police officers to see how they act. I can’t imagine many people have done that either. I’m assuming you must have a lot of experience with the police. What is ridiculous is someone talking shit that police don’t care about your rights or safety.

[@steveh7108]

@@johnanderson3405 get off your high horse and get your head back into reality. How many times have you been pulled over by the police or had an interaction with the police ? I'm talking anytime that they asked you for ID or where you're heading to or what you're doing there? How many times ?

[@shojus]

Great analysis! God be with the family and loved ones that passed!

[@riobigby6561]

Great video as always!

[@CThomasBeer]

School can ask for volunteers to get John’s training and post at entrances. I’d do it for free. Others would also. Be a tactical Grandpoppy

[@andrewallason4530]

One thing that caught my attention. These guys are not from the same agency. They are not aquatinted with each other, and experienced collaborators. They address each other by the type of weapon or even weapon sight to co-ordinate their movements ( “Push LPVO”). Totes badasses. It’s great when a team can train, often relentlessly, together, but when you have a totally ad-hoc team, not to mention that infernal fire alarm, they moved very quickly, effectively and purposefully. Well done.

[@berlingolingoful]

Right? They called the guy on the blue t-shirt, "Blue".

[@SmartShootersLLC]

Loved this breakdown. Thank you for this.

[@caseyalbiero7004]

Great job by these officers. God Bless!

[@libertariansasquatch]

I think in a Scenario like this where you know you just have one shooter, it’s ok to kinda cut corners and keep moving to the fire

[@richardlindquist5936]

You may not know there is only one shooter.

[@thedoobie1]

Minor quibble. It wasn't shown in this edit, but the cop w/ long gun didn't load a rnd into the chamber until after he was slung up and walked around a bit. I would like to have seen him do that before slinging up as a threat could have presented itself much sooner. In fact, later the murderer was firing down from the 2nd floor on newly arriving LEOs outside the school. Overall great job by them!

[@chadc437]

Thank you for the information

[@5ive9inefx]

Sad situation. Thanks for the heroism of those officers. We live in Pennsylvania and been fortunate enough to have an officer in every school our daughter has been in. We also are silent protectors. Stay safe everyone!

[@haroldfarquad6886]

Nice breakdown. Of course hindsight means there's always room for critique, but the one thing no one can doubt was the constant urgency displayed by these officers. They were focused on eliminating the threat asap from the second they got the call. Donut Operator's theory on the street clothes guys was they were 'jump out boys' as part of a special task force.

[@ASMRConservative]

Metro Nashville Police didn't let a scary "assault weapon" stop them from immediately going after the active shooter. Uvalde should take some notes and be completely full of shame. MNPD showed us how to do it. Also, the plainclothes officer is a detective. Theyll respond to stuff like this.

[@dudestuff1557]

John, this is perfect!

[@MrKakemann1]

Outstanding job to the gentlemen of Nashville PD.