Videos tagged with Defensive Drawing

This video demonstrates the critical concept of the 'reactionary gap' and close-quarters defense. Lead Firearms Instructor Neil from Geauga Firearms Academy, with assistance from Daryl, illustrates why bringing a knife to a gunfight can be disadvantageous for the attacker in very close proximity. The demonstrations highlight the speed at which an attacker with a knife can close distance and inflict harm before a defender can effectively draw and deploy a firearm, emphasizing the importance of creating space and understanding reaction times in self-defense scenarios.

This expert-level guide, informed by Active Self Protection's analysis, details critical techniques for armed defenders facing immediate threats. It emphasizes radical acceptance of the situation, prioritizing life over property, and executing a defensive firearm draw from compromised positions, including while on the ground. The instruction highlights the necessity of mental and physical resilience, the importance of 'Stop the Bleed' training, and carrying an IFAK for immediate trauma care.

This expert-level guide from USCCA instructor Zach details a critical close-quarters firearm draw technique. It emphasizes creating a shield with the non-dominant hand, drawing the weapon while establishing distance with the firearm itself, and then creating further distance with body movement by circling away. This multi-faceted approach aims to prevent the attacker from gaining control of the weapon and allows the defender to effectively engage.

This guide details a defensive technique for entering a vehicle while maintaining high situational awareness, as demonstrated by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes recognizing pre-attack indicators, executing a fast draw from concealment, using the vehicle for cover, and prioritizing family safety over pursuit. The instruction highlights the importance of constant vigilance in potentially dangerous environments.

This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection's John Correia, details tactical advantages of vehicle positioning and effective defensive drawing techniques. It emphasizes using cover and the element of surprise for a surreptitious draw, while also cautioning against engaging fleeing suspects due to accuracy and legal risks.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a robbery incident in Brazil where an armed, off-duty officer waited for the opportune moment to draw his concealed firearm. Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, breaks down the importance of situational awareness, patience, and acting only when a clear tactical advantage is present, emphasizing that compliance is often the safest initial strategy.

This video breaks down a defensive encounter where a motorcyclist successfully defended against muggers. Instructor John Correia highlights the importance of situational awareness, strategic drawing techniques (avoiding drawing under direct threat), and appropriate firearm use. The analysis emphasizes using a feigned surrender to create an opportunity for a draw from an appendix holster and neutralizing the primary threat.

This guide, based on instruction from Vincent Jackson of Integrity Shooting and Consulting, details the critical considerations for drawing a firearm in self-defense. It emphasizes situational awareness, the importance of a reasonable fear for life, and the use of verbal commands as a primary deterrent. Techniques like 'blading' the body for concealment and understanding the 21-foot rule for edged weapon threats are also covered, highlighting the need for realistic training.