Brave Student Stops Active Shooter on Campus | Active Self Protection

Published on July 10, 2016
Duration: 4:50

This guide details the counter-ambush technique employed by Jon Meis to stop an active shooter at Seattle Pacific University, as analyzed by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes using the 'fight' aspect of 'run, hide, fight' when necessary, leveraging tools like pepper spray during the shooter's reload, and executing a physical takedown and disarm. The analysis highlights the importance of situational awareness and the '5 Ds' of self-defense: deflect, dominate, distract, disarm, and disable.

Quick Summary

Expert analysis of the Seattle Pacific University active shooter incident highlights the critical 'fight' component of the 'run, hide, fight' protocol. The defender utilized pepper spray during the shooter's reload, executed a takedown, and disarmed the attacker, demonstrating the '5 Ds' of self-defense: deflect, dominate, distract, disarm, and disable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to SPU Incident
  2. 00:38Surveillance Footage Analysis
  3. 01:56Situational Awareness & Ballistics
  4. 02:59Counter-Ambush & 5 Ds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'fight' aspect of the 'run, hide, fight' strategy?

The 'fight' aspect of 'run, hide, fight' involves actively engaging and confronting the threat when escape or hiding are not viable options. It's a last resort focused on neutralizing the attacker, often through disarming or disabling them, as demonstrated in the Seattle Pacific University incident.

How effective is birdshot for self-defense?

While birdshot can be effective at extremely close ranges, its pattern spreads rapidly, reducing penetration and stopping power. In the SPU incident, a victim shot with birdshot at close range was still able to move, indicating its limitations for immediate incapacitation.

What tactical advantage did the defender exploit?

The defender exploited the shooter's vulnerability during the reloading phase of the pump-action shotgun. By using pepper spray and initiating a physical confrontation at this precise moment, the defender gained a critical advantage to disarm the attacker.

What are the '5 Ds' of self-defense mentioned?

The '5 Ds' of self-defense are deflect, dominate, distract, disarm, and disable. These represent a progression of actions a defender can take to control or neutralize a threat, emphasizing proactive engagement when necessary.

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