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Mass shootings are devastating events. A perpetrator roams the area with the intent to kill until he is stopped—or takes his own life. How can we understand this, how can we prepare for it, and how can we defend ourselves?
Thomas Herzing has decades of experience from special operations with the German Armed Forces and police in situations involving targeted violence. He played a key role in developing the Bavarian mass shooting response concept. Today, he is an entrepreneur and advises decision-makers in corporations, schools, government agencies, and federal specialized units on violence prevention, threat management, and comprehensive security.
The book explains:
- the psyche of the mass shooter and their goals
- how mass shooters and their hatred emerge
- how those affected can protect themselves in an emergency
- how authorities should respond to an emergency
- what really happens, with case studies.
His approach combines operational field practice with strategic analysis and legal assessment. In his book “AMOK,” he brings this experience together in a well-researched work that empowers decision-makers and provides lasting confidence in taking action in high-risk situations. The book demonstrates in a practical way how to identify risks, assess threats, and manage extreme situations. It builds confidence in taking action for organizations and individuals.
