Videos tagged with Contact Distance

This video emphasizes the importance of trigger discipline, stating to keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target. It also clarifies that sights do not need to be perfectly aligned through the shooter's eyes to be considered 'on target,' especially at contact distances, relying on consistent body indexing for accuracy.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident from Mexico. Correia, an 'Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer,' emphasizes the critical importance of empty-handed skills for controlling an opponent's weapon at contact distance. He also discusses the limitations of deterrence by firearm presence alone and highlights the value of partner tactics in high-stress encounters. The analysis includes a breakdown of shooting techniques, advocating for proper grip and sight alignment even when a one-handed shot is successful.

This video discusses the strategic use of verbal challenges during a sudden assault. While a clear verbal command can turn bystanders into witnesses and offer the attacker an opportunity to disengage, it is not always required or advisable, especially at contact distances where an imminent deadly threat exists. Instructor Kevin Michalowski emphasizes that legal benefits and de-escalation potential do not outweigh the immediate risk of harm in close-quarters encounters.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, breaks down an officer-involved incident where a wanted fugitive was subdued. It highlights the critical importance of situational awareness, understanding the speed of deadly force encounters, and the tactical decision-making involved in using physical control and environmental tools over immediate firearm deployment. The analysis emphasizes moving from a state of awareness to active threat engagement and controlling distance in a dynamic situation.