Should You *Hold Down* An Active Shooter?

This video, featuring Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer John Correia, breaks down a hotel robbery incident. It highlights crucial self-defense lessons including using distance effectively, maintaining composure under pressure, and leveraging the environment to escape danger. The analysis emphasizes the clerk's successful evasion without needing to use a weapon.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a real armed robbery in Brazil where a victim was fatally shot after resisting a phone snatch. Correia, drawing on analysis of thousands of incidents, emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness, especially in transitional spaces. He advises that when facing a firearm, a full compliance or full resistance strategy is necessary, as half-hearted attempts can be fatal. The analysis also touches on the retributive nature of some criminal acts and the importance of moral and spiritual preparedness for unexpected life-threatening events.

This video demonstrates self-defense techniques for road rage incidents, emphasizing de-escalation and tactical firearm deployment from a vehicle. It highlights the importance of assessing threats, drawing a concealed weapon, and engaging only when necessary. The scenario showcases how a retired military medical professional, despite physical limitations, effectively managed a dangerous confrontation through judgment and preparedness.

This video demonstrates techniques for women carrying concealed firearms, particularly when using a purse. It emphasizes the importance of creating an opportunity to draw and engage an attacker, rather than being caught in a 'bad trade' where both parties act simultaneously. Key strategies include waiting for the attacker's attention to shift or creating a diversion to gain an advantage.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a violent retail assault, emphasizing the critical importance of situational awareness and threat detection. Instructor John Correia details how a lack of awareness, exemplified by the victim being on her phone, can lead to devastating consequences. The analysis covers legal aspects like disparity of force and suggests appropriate bystander responses, highlighting the need for preparedness and immediate action in violent encounters.

This video demonstrates a jewelry store owner's effective self-defense against armed robbers. The owner, John Correia of Active Self Protection, highlights the importance of being armed and prepared to defend oneself. The footage shows the owner drawing his concealed firearm and engaging the suspects, ultimately causing them to flee. The incident underscores the value of proactive self-defense measures in high-risk environments.

This USCCA video presents a critical incident scenario in a retail environment, highlighting an active physical altercation. It emphasizes the importance of bystander and staff intervention and prompts viewers to analyze their own tactical responses to dynamic threats. The content is produced by USCCA, indicating a focus on self-defense preparedness.

This video from USCCA, featuring Kevin Michalowski, analyzes the lawful use of deadly force. It breaks down the legal framework of Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy, using real-world surveillance footage to illustrate a self-defense scenario. The discussion emphasizes situational awareness and the importance of decisive action when facing a credible threat.

This video demonstrates a critical self-defense scenario in a retail environment. A store clerk successfully defended themselves against masked suspects during a robbery. The incident highlights the importance of situational awareness, de-escalation attempts, and decisive action when faced with an immediate physical threat. The clerk's use of a knife to repel an attacker who breached the counter is a key takeaway, emphasizing the need for preparedness in high-stress situations.

This guide outlines the recommended procedure for interacting with law enforcement during a traffic stop when legally armed. It emphasizes immediate, clear communication about the firearm's presence and location, maintaining visible hands, and cooperating with the officer. The USCCA, a leading authority in concealed carry education, highlights these steps as crucial for ensuring safety and de-escalation during such encounters.