There are many differences in the psychological state of most active shooters, such as those at Columbine High School, and the tactical team members who confront them. However, one of the biggest differences would be that the psychological state of most active shooters troubled. They have emotional problems and might have an issue with mental illness. Therefore, “the attacker went to the location of the attack with one objective in mind, to kill as many people as possible” (Harmening, p. 83). The only thing on their minds is their mission to kill and nothing else, not thinking beyond that point; according to Harmening, “in many cases [the active shooter] has not thought of escape or capture” (p. 82). Whereas the psychological state of the
