Many mass murderers have demonstrated predictive behavior before launching their violence, and the concealed carrier should be familiar with these tells.
Unfortunately, the frequency of mass murder attacks is on the rise and has been so for several years now. Starting in decades past, as other forms of crime significantly reduced, this particular trend has increased. Such events happen often enough now that we must consider them in our preparedness plan.
While more conversation is had regarding how to stop active shooter and terrorist threats during their rampage, few discuss the consistent pre-attack behavior that such monsters display. Just as understanding threat cues from violent street criminals is important, so is the ability to spot pre-attack behavior from active killers prior to an attack.
In many of the active killer attacks that have transpired both domestically and abroad, the killer, or several killers, simply burst into a crowded area or facility with little warning and begin the attack. However, in many other incidents, the perpetrators spend time in the vicinity, waiting for the right moment to commence their horror or preparing for it. In such cases, these monsters often portray certain characteristic behaviors. No matter how mentally prepared for doing such horrible violence an individual may be, there are usually signs that something is not right. Here is what to look for:
By Salvatore
