ASP Podcast: Deverick Woodfork, Hero Who Saved His Family

Published on October 19, 2021
Duration: 62:16

Deverick Woodfork recounts a harrowing self-defense encounter where he was forced to use his Glock 22 (.40 Caliber) to protect his family from an armed assailant. The incident highlights the importance of situational awareness, the need for immediate and decisive action in a deadly force encounter, and the critical role of legal protection and mental health support in the aftermath.

Quick Summary

Deverick Woodfork used a Glock 22 (.40 Caliber) with hollow-point ammunition in a critical self-defense incident. He emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, maintaining calm under extreme stress, and the necessity of legal protection services like US Law Shield for concealed carriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Self-Defense
  2. 00:49Guest Introduction: Deverick Woodfork
  3. 01:46Woodfork's Background and Family
  4. 02:08Woodfork's Business at the Time of Incident
  5. 02:50Legal Concealed Carry Status
  6. 03:00Firearms Training Prior to Incident
  7. 03:45Firearm and Ammunition Details
  8. 04:14The Day of the Incident: Shopping Trip
  9. 05:08The Attack Begins: Demands and Gunfire
  10. 06:43Deep Dive into the Encounter
  11. 07:33Rapid Reaction Under Pressure
  12. 08:22Concern for Family's Safety
  13. 09:45Exchange of Gunfire and Initial Hit
  14. 11:01Intense Moments of the Gunfight
  15. 13:16Realization: The Threat Didn't Go Down
  16. 14:03Details of the Gunfight: Rounds Fired
  17. 15:31Assailant's Prior Activity and Getaway Driver
  18. 19:13Assailant Flees, Van Malfunction
  19. 20:04Importance of Legal Representation
  20. 21:05Membership in US Law Shield
  21. 22:20Auditory Exclusion and Tunnel Vision
  22. 23:11Seeking Refuge After the Incident
  23. 23:54Police Arrival and Initial Interaction
  24. 25:42Firearm Recovery and Legal Policy
  25. 28:08Post-Shooting Impact on Wife
  26. 30:07Children's Reaction and Trauma
  27. 31:13Family's Shifting Views on Firearms
  28. 32:42Post-Traumatic Stress and Therapy
  29. 34:47Helplessness and Situational Awareness
  30. 35:57Transition to Firearms Instruction
  31. 38:48Racial Dynamics and Law Enforcement Encounters
  32. 42:43Final Advice for Critical Incidents
  33. 46:51Where to Find Deverick Woodfork: All Out Tactical
  34. 48:25Discussion on Gun Sales Trends

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm did Deverick Woodfork use in his self-defense incident?

Deverick Woodfork used a Glock 22 chambered in .40 caliber, loaded with hollow-point ammunition, during the self-defense encounter to protect himself and his family.

How did Deverick Woodfork's family react to his concealed carry before and after the incident?

Before the incident, his wife was uncomfortable with him carrying a firearm due to negative programming. After the harrowing event, she became supportive, and now both she and other family members, like his grandmother Brenda Johnson, understand and even encourage carrying firearms for protection.

What is the importance of legal representation after a self-defense shooting?

Legal representation is crucial after a self-defense incident to navigate interactions with law enforcement, understand your rights, and avoid making statements that could be used against you. Deverick Woodfork credits his US Law Shield membership with educating him on what to say and do.

What advice does Deverick Woodfork give for handling a critical self-defense situation?

Deverick Woodfork advises staying as calm as possible, remembering your training, neutralizing the threat, and continuing to fight even if injured. He emphasizes that 'calm is a superpower' and that no one truly knows how they will react until they are in the heat of the moment.

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