Videos tagged with Mantis Products

This video analyzes an incident where an on-duty Brazilian police officer tackled an armed robber wielding a large knife. The analysis highlights the risks involved in close-quarters combat with a bladed weapon, emphasizing the importance of distance and the effectiveness of techniques like the 'bicep tie' for control. It also discusses the potential justification for lethal force when faced with such a threat.

This video analyzes a moto robbery incident in Peru where a victim was shot while fleeing. It emphasizes the importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces, recognizing 'ghost signals' like suspicious motorcycles, and the strategy of 'running to safety' rather than just away. The discussion also covers the potential for a counter-ambush draw and the tactical decision to ditch valuables when facing an armed threat.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a robbery where pepper spray was used, focusing on pre-assault indicators and the legal implications of using deadly force against an OC spray attack. Instructor John Korea emphasizes situational awareness, recognizing loitering and target glancing as red flags, and advises against escalating to deadly force when faced with ordinary force like pepper spray, recommending disengagement as a primary response.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a Houston pizza shop robbery, focusing on the concealed carrier's potential to counter-ambush the perpetrator. Instructor John Korea emphasizes the importance of knowing one's draw-to-first-hit time (1.5 seconds, 1.0 second, or 2.0 seconds depending on the attacker's orientation) to effectively engage during a robbery. He also highlights pre-attack indicators like masks and hoods, and the legal justification for using deadly force against a forcible felony in Texas.

This video introduces the Mantis Blackbeard dry fire system for AR-15 platforms, designed to allow realistic trigger reset during training without live ammunition. The system replaces the bolt carrier group and uses a dedicated magazine, enabling multiple shots in dry fire without manually racking the charging handle. It offers adjustable laser zeroing and can be used for individual or team training, with different models including laser options (red, green, IR).