Active Shooter Response

Training in Charlotte

If an active shooter event occurred in Charlotte,

would you be prepared?

Senseless, unpredictable acts of violence happen in all types of cities. Charlotte, NC, has unfortunately been a target in the past, and while we cannot predict such events, we do strongly believe that we can prepare for them.

ProActive Response Group works hard to provide individuals and organizations with the practical skills they need to respond in an active shooter event. Along with skill-based training, our classes teach participants to adopt an empowered mindset so that they have the confidence to act in an emergency.

Could you be your coworker’s first responder?

Workplace Violence Prevention for Charlotte’s Business District

Instances of workplace violence are increasing across the US, and North Carolina is no exception.

That’s why it’s so important for Charlotte’s many businesses, companies, and organizations to provide their employees with Active Shooter Response Training. After all, to acknowledge the pending threat, but not give your team the tools they need to respond effectively is careless. Scenario-based, on-site training for corporations will not only teach employees to act as first responders in an emergency, but it will also empower them to survive.

ProActive Response Group holds Active Shooter Response classes in Charlotte, NC, but many of Queen City’s larger companies prefer to take a blended learning approach to Active Shooter Response Training and provide a video curriculum to a portion of their workforce. If a video course is more feasible for your Charlotte-based team, check out our online training curriculum for active shooter response.

School Safety Drills and Emergency Medical Response for Charlotte Schools

Building good habits and lifesaving skills keeps Charlotte’s schools safer.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, two students were killed in a shooting at the University of North Carolina’s Charlotte Campus. Unfortunately, school shootings have become commonplace across the nation, but usually, it’s not until an active shooter event occurs close to home that people start to think about Active Shooter Response Training.

Regardless of how seemingly close or far removed Charlotte’s schools or college campuses are from previous active shooter events, it’s important to train teachers and staff in active shooter response and emergency medical response. With the right hands-on training, they will be prepared to respond effectively in a crisis. Additionally, teachers must have basic lifesaving equipment in their classrooms. Bleeding Control Kits contain all of the tools necessary to stop severe bleeding and save lives.

Safety in Charlotte’s Manufacturing Facilities

Industrial teams need hands-on training more than they need another safety manual.

Heavy industrial equipment is dangerous, and when accidents happen, a coworker’s trained medical response could mean the difference between life and death. Your role as an employer at a manufacturing business in Charlotte is to proactively prepare your team by providing them with emergency bleeding control training. A team trained in emergency medical care will have the skills and confidence they need to respond to and treat a life-threatening injury.

In addition to providing training in bleed control, make sure that your Charlotte facility also has Bleeding Control Kits on site for emergencies.

Security Assessments for Churches in Charlotte, NC

Preventing acts of violence requires preparation.

Charlotte’s many churches and other religious establishments cannot ignore the threat of mass shootings. Church leaders must take the initiative to promote safety and preparedness among their staff and congregation.

Beginning with a safety assessment and on-site training, places of worship can learn to recognize potential threats before they become a reality.

Training a Survivor’s Mindset

Contact ProActive Response Group.

ProActive Response Group’s dedicated team of instructors is ready to provide your school, workplace, or religious establishment with the practical skills and the empowered mindset needed to survive an active shooter event or other life-threatening situation. Contact us to learn more about:

Jim Tapscott

Instructor

Jim served as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Illinois for 30 years. During his time as a Deputy, Jim served on the SWAT team as an operator, team leader and Commander. Jim was involved in several barricaded gunman/hostage incidents as well as service of high risk arrest and search warrants.

Jim was a member of the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force where he performed surveillance and fugitive apprehension. His team was responsible for thousands of high risk felony fugitive arrests. Jim also served in the patrol division where he earned the rank of Sergeant and was responsible for patrol operations. Jim received numerous awards throughout his career to include Deputy of the Year, medal of valor and unit citation for SWAT operations.

Jim was a state certified CQB (Close Quarter Battle) SWAT instructor as well as an Active Shooter Response instructor, providing training for multiple law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Illinois.

Jimmy Pregel

Medical Instructor

I’m a proven leader with a diverse background in defense, law enforcement, and emergency response. My career began as a Scout Sniper in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. I then served as a security contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq, further developing my tactical and crisis management skills.

Domestically, I served as a Deputy for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, earning a Medal of Valor, and as a firefighter, where I was awarded a Life Saving Ribbon. These roles reflect my commitment to safety and service, demonstrating leadership under pressure and a passion for protecting others.

As part of the Proactive Response Group Team, I design and deliver comprehensive medical training, developing lesson plans and conducting hands-on sessions. I ensure that participants are equipped with essential medical skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and readiness. My role is vital in preparing our team to handle medical emergencies confidently and competently.

Chris Taylor

Instructor

Chris is a retired Major from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina. Chris was third in command over operations, overseeing more than 300 sworn Deputies as well as all special teams within the Sheriff’s Office. In 2012, Chris helped to organize a Dignitary Protection Team within the Sheriff’s Office that assisted the Secret Service with Presidential and Vice Presidential visits throughout the state. In addition to his normal duties, Chris performs private security for dignitaries, celebrities, as well as 12 years with the Miss America Organization. Chris has been instructing Active shooter Response with ProActive Response Group since 2021.

In his down time, Chris enjoys time with his wife and daughter, as well as watching sports and fishing.

Tyrie Fowler

Instructor

Tyrie Fowler is an Active Shooter Response instructor at Proactive Response Group and an Emergency Medicine Trauma Nurse at Prisma Health in Greenville. A Greenville native, Tyrie earned his Exercise Science degree from the University of South Carolina and his nursing degree from Mary Black School of Nursing. He joined Greenville Health System in 2015, transitioning from Orthopedic Trauma to Emergency Medicine. At Prisma Health, a Level One Trauma Center, he is part of the Trauma Nurse Leader team, with training in Advanced Trauma Care (ATCN) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC). Tyrie is pursuing certifications in Emergency Nursing (CEN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN).

Tyrie enjoys Fall for its long runs, college football (Go Gamecocks!), and hunting, including deer and quail. He also loves smoking recipes with a creative twist. As a medical instructor, Tyrie empowers bystanders to provide critical assistance in emergencies, teaching them to control bleeding and manage injuries, ensuring they leave his class confident in making a difference.

Steven Anderson

Instructor

Steven J. Anderson is currently an Active Shooter Response Instructor for ProActive Response Group; he enjoys empowering people to survive in life threatening situations. Steve grew up in central Minnesota and spent three years with the United States Army. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Steve worked as a federal agent for the United States Border Patrol where he was a member of the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC): completing multiple assignments in Central & South America, an assignment with the United Nations and the Deputy Director (A) of the National Air Security Operation Center. In 2020 he retired from working in Federal Law Enforcement.

In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors especially bow hunting. Steve is a proud husband and father to 3 wonderful daughters.

Rob Christian

Instructor, Sales

Rob is originally from Louisville, CO. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003 and served as a Combat Engineer Officer until 2012. Rob deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2009 and 2010 where he planned and implemented force protection strategy, counter improvised explosive device operations, and mobility operations for Third Battalion Sixth Marine Regiment and Third Battalion Seventh Marine Regiment . Upon his departure from the military, Rob began to teach firearms and tactics with Arizona based Alpine Arms while simultaneously running his own small residential security consulting firm. Rob relocated the South Carolina in 2021 and joined ProActive Response Group in early 2023.

When not working Rob spends time with his wife Lindsey and son Theo. He enjoys stand up paddle boarding, visiting the rifle range, four wheeling, and camping.

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Founder

Chad Ayers

Chad Ayers served as Sheriff’s Deputy for Greenville County in South Carolina for 12 years. He has worked undercover in multiple state and federal investigations and in high-pressure environments, including active shooter events and hostage negotiations. Chad was a member of the SWAT team, where he served as assistant team leader and also assisted in the creation and implementation of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office active shooter response program. Chad starred in season one of A&E TV’s Emmy-winning documentary LIVEPD and is a frequent guest commentator for FOX News, Law & Crime Network, and On Patrol Live.

Founder

Andy Sexton

Andy Sexton spent 12 years with the Greenville County Sheriff’s office in South Carolina, where he held the rank of Uniform Patrol Sergeant. His experience includes serving as an assistant SWAT team leader, involvement in high-risk incidents, including hostage rescues and the protection of dignitaries, working in criminal investigations (including armed robbery and homicide), and serving on the training committee for the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

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