Videos tagged with Defensive Carry

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Mike Willover, analyzes a critical incident where LAPD officers responded to a suspect firing a modified pistol. The hosts, with high authority and expertise in tactical firearms and self-defense, break down the suspect's actions, the police response, and the effectiveness of the engagement. They offer valuable tactical advice for civilians and discuss the importance of advanced training for law enforcement.

This video outlines a comprehensive 'War Council' checklist for personal and family readiness, emphasizing defensive preparedness. Key actions include meticulous firearm and ammunition inspection, zeroing of primary weapons, ensuring essential gear like body armor and medical supplies are ready, and conducting emergency drills. The speaker stresses the importance of legal self-defense and maintaining a high state of readiness.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a carjacking attempt where a businessman successfully defended himself. It highlights the importance of vehicle tactics, such as locked doors and utilizing ground clearance, for personal defense. The analysis also covers bank transaction safety and appropriate post-incident actions, emphasizing situational awareness and legal responsibilities.

This video provides a tactical breakdown of an officer-involved shooting in Niles Township, Michigan, analyzed by law enforcement veteran Mike Willever. It highlights the critical danger of 'hidden hands' and emphasizes the importance of rapid threat assessment and transition between less-lethal and lethal force options. The analysis includes reaction time comparisons, malfunction clearance, and essential post-incident procedures (TAP-IFS), offering valuable insights for law enforcement training.

This guide outlines techniques for confronting an armed robber, drawing from an analysis by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes recognizing pre-attack indicators, the risks of bystander intervention, and tactical considerations during a confrontation, including weapon control and physical engagement. The analysis highlights the importance of high-percentage tactical plays and consistent training.

This video by Nikko Ortiz, a veteran with implied tactical expertise, analyzes various public confrontations and police interactions. It highlights the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the potential dangers of escalating situations, using examples from retail disputes, road rage incidents, and high-risk police stops. The content emphasizes situational awareness and the consequences of poor decision-making in volatile scenarios.

This comprehensive review by Hickok45 delves into the Glock 19x MOS, detailing its unique crossover design, Coyote Tan finish, and suppressor-height sights. The video showcases practical shooting demonstrations, reliability tests with various ammunition, and insights into its history as a contender in the U.S. Army's MHS trials. Hickok45's experienced assessment highlights the MOS system's utility and addresses specific features like magazine compatibility and mechanical offset.

This video, featuring Thomas from Desk Pop, provides an expert-level explanation of the critical differences between FMJ and Hollow Point ammunition for defensive carry. Through detailed ballistic gel and dummy head tests, the instructor demonstrates why FMJ is unsuitable for self-defense due to over-penetration risks, while HP rounds are designed for optimal energy transfer and target containment. The content emphasizes practical application and safety considerations for civilian firearm owners.

Roger Barrera from QVO Tactical provides an initial look at the Laugo Alien Remus at SHOT Show 2025. He highlights its exceptionally light and smooth 3.5-pound trigger pull, noting the crisp break and minimal reset. The firearm is an all-metal platform with a reciprocating slide but a stationary optic, featuring interchangeable optic footprints and a grip angle reminiscent of a 1911 or 2011. Designed for both competition and defensive carry, its premium nature is reflected in an estimated price point of $5,000-$6,000.

This Active Self Protection analysis reviews a self-defense incident where a gym owner in Cúcuta, Colombia, attempted to disarm a gunman. Hosts John Correia and Neil Widener, recognized experts in self-defense analysis, break down the tactical situation, emphasizing the critical role of situational awareness, the challenges of defensive carry in gym environments, and the dangers of multiple attackers. The discussion highlights the importance of pressure-testing disarm techniques and the '5 Ds + 1' principles.

This YouTube video introduces the Avidity Arms PD10, a new compact 9mm pistol designed for defensive carry. The description highlights its collaboration with Rob Pincus and Avidity Arms, emphasizing its suitability for personal protection.

This video, presented by firearms enthusiast 2Ajkell, critiques government policies impacting self-defense capabilities and highlights the realities of urban crime through illustrative footage. The speaker advocates for carrying firearms and choosing hollow-point ammunition for personal protection, emphasizing the importance of the Second Amendment. The content serves as a call to action for responsible gun ownership and preparedness against criminal threats.