Carjacker Pays Dearly For Choosing the Wrong Target

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes a defensive shooting incident where a carjacker was neutralized. It emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness, the need for both speed and accuracy in a gunfight, and the effectiveness of firearms in rapidly changing behavior. The analysis highlights the defender's quick thinking and proficient shooting, offering actionable lessons on carrying a firearm, maintaining awareness, and the necessity of consistent training to achieve a high level of defensive skill.

This guide, informed by Active Self Protection's analysis, details how to react to a carjacking attempt. It emphasizes situational awareness, prioritizing evasion by accelerating away, and using the vehicle as a tool if necessary. While armed self-defense is a last resort, the guide stresses preparedness and immediate post-incident contact with law enforcement. John Correia's expert assessment highlights the importance of planning and trusting one's instincts.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident where a driver used their vehicle to neutralize motorcycle robbers in Rio de Janeiro. The analysis, led by John Correia and Neil Weidner, highlights the tactical advantages and significant legal risks associated with using a vehicle as a defensive weapon, emphasizing the importance of immediate post-incident actions to establish victim status.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a carjacking attempt in Puerto Rico. The victim successfully evaded the attackers by using his vehicle in reverse. The analysis emphasizes using your vehicle as a primary self-defense tool in such scenarios, prioritizing escape over immediate firearm engagement when possible. It also touches on the effectiveness of distance in negating attacker accuracy.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a dangerous road rage incident where a motorcyclist's aggressive actions backfired. It highlights the importance of dashcams for evidence, the tactical advantage of using a vehicle as a barrier, and the psychological necessity of emotional de-escalation to avoid severe consequences. The content emphasizes practical self-defense strategies in volatile situations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Neil Widener, analyzes a carjacking incident in New Orleans. It emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and basic security measures like locking car doors. The analysis delves into the financial and legal risks associated with intervening in property crimes, advising against using deadly force solely for property protection.

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.