Videos tagged with Stephanie Weidner

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Stephanie Weidner, breaks down a home invasion where the defender's own unsecured firearm was used against him. It highlights critical errors in firearms security, emphasizing the danger of leaving guns accessible. The lesson stresses the importance of layered home security and the necessity of empty-handed defensive skills when firearms cannot be safely deployed.

This Active Self Protection video analyzes a self-defense incident in Brazil where a defender intervened in an assault. Instructors John Correia and Stephanie Weidner discuss the legal nuances of third-party defense, the critical importance of de-escalation, and the severe legal risks associated with actions taken during or after a shooting, particularly fleeing the scene. The analysis highlights the thin line between justified self-defense and criminal action.

This video analyzes a road rage incident in a Popeye's parking lot where a driver brandished a carbine. The hosts emphasize that drawing a firearm without an immediate threat of death or great bodily harm constitutes aggravated assault. They also discuss the defensive use of a vehicle and the importance of being the 'good guy' in such encounters.

This video analyzes a tragic father-son shootout in Georgia, emphasizing the critical importance of respecting property owners' firearm rules. It details the incident where a dispute over a gun escalated to a deadly exchange, highlighting legal considerations of property rights and the necessity of pre-crisis family discussions about force. Tactical advice includes dropping the phone during a gunfight for better firearm control.

This video analyzes a self-defense incident in Bogota, Colombia, where victims successfully defended against armed robbers after a cash withdrawal. Key takeaways include the extreme risks of carrying large sums of cash, the importance of situational awareness, and tactical principles for weapon retention and disarming. The analysis also covers vehicle security and post-incident medical care for gunshot wounds.