A Brazilian Off Duty Is Not To Be Messed With

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where an off-duty police officer successfully defended himself against four armed robbers. The analysis highlights the importance of tactical movement, utilizing cover, and decisive engagement. John Correia's expert breakdown emphasizes the officer's effective use of a side room to gain a tactical advantage before engaging the threat, showcasing a high level of skill and preparedness in a dynamic, life-threatening situation.

This video analyzes a defensive gun use incident involving an off-duty US Federal Agent in New York City. Host John Correia, with high authority, breaks down the encounter, emphasizing situational awareness, the OODA loop, and the importance of emotional fitness under extreme stress. The analysis highlights tactical goals like breaking contact and effective shot placement for incapacitation.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, led by John Correia, breaks down a self-defense incident involving a Brazilian security guard. Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, highlights the critical importance of situational awareness, especially in transitional spaces. He critiques the guard's one-handed shooting technique due to phone use, emphasizing the need for a two-handed grip for accuracy, and advises on proper post-incident actions, stressing de-escalation and contacting authorities.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, breaks down a critical incident where an off-duty officer narrowly escaped a life-threatening attack. Correia emphasizes the vital importance of situational awareness, recognizing transitional spaces, and the necessity of acting first in a defensive encounter. The analysis highlights the officer's effective, albeit unconventional, response, including drawing and firing from a grounded position, and stresses the need for practicing such non-traditional skills.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring instructor John Correia, details a self-defense incident where an off-duty officer successfully defended herself. The analysis emphasizes the critical role of situational awareness, a prepared draw stroke, and understanding the legal justification for using deadly force, such as disparity of force. The incident highlights how proactive awareness and readiness can be decisive in a critical encounter.

This video analyzes a self-defense incident where a defender successfully neutralizes a carjacking attempt. Host John Correia, with high authority and expertise, breaks down the tactical decision to 'wait your turn' before drawing a firearm, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and identifying opportune moments. The analysis covers threat assessment, utilizing cover, and the critical post-incident TAPS protocol, offering valuable insights for personal safety and legal considerations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring analysis by John Correia, showcases a critical home defense scenario. A resident, who had owned her firearm for less than 24 hours, successfully intervened in a home invasion by neutralizing an intoxicated intruder. The incident underscores the importance of preparedness and the effective use of a firearm in a life-threatening situation.

This video showcases a 73-year-old jewelry store owner successfully deterring five armed robbers by drawing a .38 caliber revolver. The incident highlights the effectiveness of a firearm as a deterrent, as no shots were fired and the suspects fled immediately. The owner's actions and subsequent message emphasize the importance of self-defense preparedness for business owners. Expert analysis from Active Self Protection underscores the tactical implications of such encounters.

This expert guide from John Correia of Active Self Protection breaks down a self-defense incident, emphasizing the critical roles of Verbal Judo, maintaining distance, and establishing a defensive fence. It details how to use head and neck control for takedowns and ground control, offering practical insights for enhancing personal safety through evidence-based defensive training.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident where a store owner successfully countered an armed robbery. It details the critical moments of a counter-ambush, disarming the assailant, and emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and tactical advantage. The analysis highlights key defensive principles and warns against unnecessary re-engagement after a threat is neutralized.