Carjacker Wants Valuables, Gets Lead

This expert-level analysis from Active Self Protection, led by John Correia, breaks down a carjacking incident where prepared bodyguards successfully defended their principal. The video emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces, the effectiveness of locked vehicle doors as a barrier, and the superiority of pistols for in-vehicle defense due to maneuverability. It also provides crucial insights into defensive shooting principles, post-incident conduct, and the risks associated with excessive force or pursuing fleeing felons.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes a defensive shooting incident in Cali, Colombia. The defender, a member of a National Protection Unit, successfully neutralizes a carjacker or potential assassin. The analysis emphasizes the critical importance of both speed and accuracy in a gunfight, the necessity of constant situational awareness, and the value of consistent firearms training to earn defensive skills. It also touches on the 'Fibs Factor' and the immediate behavioral changes a gunshot can induce in an aggressor.

This video demonstrates a carjacking scenario and a subsequent counter-carjacking response. It highlights the importance of situational awareness and the use of a concealed firearm, specifically a Sig Sauer P365 variant equipped with a red dot optic and weapon light, to defend against an armed assailant. The footage shows the victim drawing their weapon and engaging the fleeing vehicle after being forcibly removed.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes an armed robbery in Manchester, Connecticut, where an AK pistol was used. It emphasizes that while concealed carry offers a defense option, compliance is often safer. The host highlights the importance of training for high-percentage defensive actions rather than relying on low-percentage gambles like shouting at an armed assailant. The video also features the Mantis Titan X Smart Laser Training Pistol as a sponsor.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes an armed robbery in the Dominican Republic where an off-duty officer intervened. Host John Correia breaks down the incident, emphasizing contextual awareness regarding common robbery tactics like two riders on a motorcycle. He details the officer's reaction and draw times, setting training standards and introducing the TAP-IFS acronym for post-engagement protocol.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes a robbery where a concealed carrier had opportunities to intervene but did not. It stresses the importance of assuming threats are real and lethal, and highlights the critical need for consistent training to achieve fast draw-to-shot times. The analysis covers 'go signals' and discusses statistics comparing compliance versus resistance outcomes in armed robberies.

A homeowner's wife, armed with a newly purchased handgun, successfully defended her family against a violent intruder. This incident highlights the critical importance of immediate firearm training and preparedness for new gun owners, demonstrating how a firearm can be a vital tool for home defense when used decisively.

A 73-year-old shop owner successfully deterred five armed robbers by drawing a .38 caliber revolver. The owner's decisive action, without firing a shot, highlights the effectiveness of a visible firearm in de-escalating threats. The incident also underscores the ongoing issue of crime and the need for business owners to be prepared to defend themselves.

This video analyzes a self-defense incident, highlighting three key lessons: Verbal Judo, maintaining distance with a defensive fence, and definitive control. It demonstrates how a victim used grappling techniques, likely from Judo, to neutralize an aggressor after initial physical contact. The importance of a two-handed defensive fence for preventing surprise attacks and maintaining emotional fitness during altercations is emphasized.

This video analyzes a store owner's successful defense against an armed robber in Chicago. Key takeaways include the importance of waiting for a tactical advantage before acting, the risks of re-engaging a suspect after initial disengagement, and the application of defensive principles like the '5 Ds'. The analysis highlights the owner's calm demeanor and decisive action in disarming the assailant.