Videos tagged with Staten Island

This video details the case of Rafi Khan, a legal gun owner who was wrongfully arrested by the NYPD. Despite possessing valid permits, Khan was arrested on charges of illegal firearm possession. The lawsuit revealed that NYPD officers lacked knowledge of New York's gun laws, including post-Bruen changes, and relied on internet searches instead of proper procedure. Ultimately, Khan's charges were dropped, but the judge ruled the arrest an 'innocent mistake,' denying accountability for the officers and leaving Khan without compensation for damages.

This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection's John Correia, outlines crucial steps for vehicle security and managing confrontation risks. It emphasizes locking doors, securing valuables, and understanding the tactical dangers of engaging with suspects, recommending intermediate force over direct pursuit.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a carjacking attempt thwarted by evasive driving in Staten Island. It emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, particularly in transitional spaces and during late hours. The 'Let's Go' acronym (Lock, Engine, Transmission, Seatbelt, Scan, Get Organized, On Your Way) is presented as a crucial defensive routine when entering a vehicle. The instructor highlights that while deadly force might be legally permissible when faced with a drawn firearm, evasive maneuvers like reversing and driving away are often the wisest and most effective immediate actions.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a bodega attack, emphasizing the critical importance of empty-handed skills, emotional fitness, and tactical preparedness. Correia, demonstrating high expertise, breaks down grappling mechanics and recommends firearm carry and dedicated mat time as essential components of self-defense strategy. The analysis highlights how to maintain mental presence and control during a violent encounter.