I recently read Ed Monk’s First 30 Seconds: The Active Shooter Problem on a long-haul flight, and I couldn’t put it down. It makes the following case:America has an active shooter problem, and the country has failed to honestly address the problem. The bulk of the casualties happen during the first 30 seconds of an attack. In case after case, Monk’s diligent and thorough research shows that stopping an attacker within the first 30 seconds can limit victims to single digits, whereas delays lead to significantly higher casualties. AdvertisementI urge everyone to read, “First 30 Seconds.” It’s a vital resource for schools, religious institutions, and communities.