Knife Attack Stopped by Brave Bus Driver

This video demonstrates a close-quarters combat technique where a knife is used as a secondary weapon when an adversary attempts to gain control of a pistol. The instructor emphasizes drawing a knife instead of a pistol when a firearm is compromised at close range, highlighting the knife's advantage in retention and its ability to create space for re-engagement with a firearm.

This video demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: when an adversary attempts to gain control of your pistol during a draw or engagement, it is safer to deploy a knife rather than risk losing control of your firearm. The instructor emphasizes maintaining a strong grip on the knife and using it to create space for disengagement and subsequent re-engagement with a firearm.

This video analyzes a rare defensive knife use during an armed robbery in the Dominican Republic. The defender, John Korea, and co-host Neil Widner discuss the importance of situational awareness, the challenges of using a knife against a firearm due to range limitations, and the psychological aspects of deploying such a weapon. They emphasize that while the defender was successful, the outcome relied on several factors, including the attacker's hesitation and potentially a non-functional firearm, highlighting the inherent risks of using a knife as a primary defensive tool.

This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection host John Correia, details crucial techniques for resisting a kidnapping attempt, particularly when an attacker tries to move a victim to a second location. It emphasizes fighting with extreme desperation, aggression, and vocalization, drawing on expert self-defense principles. The advice is applicable to individuals regardless of whether they are armed.

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 shoplifting incident in Fresno, California, where a clerk intervened and was assaulted by multiple teenagers. The analysis focuses on risk management, the legal justification for using force, and the importance of empty-handed skills and de-escalation. It emphasizes that while the clerk had the right to intervene, the overwhelming odds and the clerk's subsequent physical assault created a situation where lethal force might be legally justifiable, though OC spray is presented as a less risky alternative. The video strongly advises against escalating conflict and chasing perpetrators, prioritizing breaking contact with the threat.

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.