Active Shooter Scenario: How to Stop an AR-15

Published on April 14, 2013
Duration: 1:56

This video by Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, details how to counter an AR-15 in an active shooter scenario. It emphasizes that the firearm is just a tool and the situation is a fight, stressing mental preparedness. Techniques include physically deflecting the muzzle, controlling the weapon's direction, and inducing a 'fail to eject' malfunction to create an opportunity for hand-to-hand combat.

Quick Summary

In an active shooter scenario, an AR-15 is just a firearm in a fight. To counter it, physically deflect the muzzle away from your body and grab the handguard for control. You can induce a stovepipe malfunction by covering the ejection port during firing, creating a distraction for hand-to-hand combat.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Mindset: It's a Fight
  2. 00:30Deflection and Control Techniques
  3. 01:00Inducing a Stovepipe Malfunction
  4. 01:27Transition to Hand-to-Hand Combat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary mindset for an active shooter scenario involving an AR-15?

The primary mindset is that it's a fight, not a magical event. While running and hiding are preferred, be mentally prepared to engage if necessary. The AR-15 is just a tool in this confrontation.

How can you physically counter an AR-15 in a close-quarters confrontation?

Physically deflect the muzzle of the AR-15 up or down and away from your body to get out of the line of fire. Grabbing the handguard provides leverage to control the weapon's direction.

What is a 'fail to eject' or stovepipe malfunction and how is it induced?

A stovepipe malfunction occurs when a spent casing gets stuck in the ejection port. It can be induced by placing a hand over the ejection port as the rifle fires, jamming the action.

Why is inducing a malfunction useful in an active shooter situation?

Inducing a malfunction jams the rifle, temporarily incapacitating it. This distraction provides a critical window of opportunity to transition from firearm defense to hand-to-hand combat.

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