What Do You Do When the Bad Guy Has the Drop on You? | Active Self Protection

This analysis from Active Self Protection, led by expert John Correia, breaks down a robbery and shooting incident in Lynchburg, Virginia. It highlights the dangers of transitional spaces and the critical decision-making involved in confronting an armed assailant, emphasizing survival over property. The video is sponsored by Firearms Legal Protection.

This guide, informed by Active Self Protection's analysis of a carjacking incident, outlines critical self-defense techniques. It emphasizes situational awareness, vehicle security, and the readiness to transition to a defensive posture. The advice covers appropriate tools for in-car defense and crucial post-engagement protocols, stressing the importance of not pursuing fleeing assailants.

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 analyzes a self-defense incident where a clerk successfully defended himself against an armed robber. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, the risks of staged firearms, and the legal justification for using deadly force. The analysis emphasizes that while the clerk won the fight, luck played a significant role due to factors like the firearm's placement and the robber's actions.

This video analyzes a jewelry store robbery where a clerk successfully defended herself against an armed assailant. The analysis highlights pre-attack indicators such as the suspect concealing his identity and conducting a 'witness check' by looking around outside. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs and preparing for a potential threat, even if compliance is an option. The clerk's aggressive response, despite the suspect displaying what appeared to be a firearm (later revealed to be a BB gun), is examined, along with the risks and potential justifications for such actions. The importance of firearm safety and basic handling knowledge is also stressed.

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.