A Win Is A Win But Lessons Get Learned

This video, featuring Officer J. Quirarte, discusses the immediate physiological and tactical responses of a law enforcement officer when facing gunfire. It highlights the critical importance of training and mental preparedness for survival and effective return fire in such high-stress situations. The content underscores the dual possibilities of immediate incapacitation or the ability to continue the fight.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring law enforcement veteran Mike Willever, details a critical incident where a suspect attempted to disarm an officer. The video emphasizes the paramount importance of active retention holsters and the justified use of deadly force tactics, including strikes and leverage, to survive such an attack. It highlights that a disarming attempt escalates the situation to a deadly force encounter, necessitating a relentless fight for survival.

This video analyzes a San Jose Police Department encounter involving a carjacker who engaged in multiple armed robberies and shot a sergeant. It highlights the tactical use of patrol cruisers to end confrontations, the importance of officer mindset and aggression in gunfights, and the justification for continued engagement based on the totality of circumstances. The analysis emphasizes officer survival tactics and the critical role of preparation and mental fortitude.

This guide synthesizes insights from an Active Self Protection analysis of an Ohio State Patrolman's encounter with a highly agitated suspect. It emphasizes the critical need for officers to possess personal defensive skills beyond standard training, particularly when facing individuals in states of 'delirium with agitation'. The analysis highlights tactical considerations for less-lethal tool deployment, the importance of transitioning to empty-handed skills when tools fail, and the necessity of awareness regarding environmental hazards during violent confrontations.

This guide details tactical responses to a rifle threat during a traffic stop, as analyzed by law enforcement veterans. It emphasizes utilizing vehicle cover, the importance of appropriate patrol car equipment, and maintaining emotional fitness during high-stress encounters. The analysis highlights the critical need for officers to counter rifle threats effectively and safely.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a harrowing Baltimore police call. Hosts John Correia and Mike Willever provide expert commentary on the officer's decisive actions, the importance of mental preparation, and the critical need for partner support during high-stress encounters. The video highlights the use of a Glock handgun and Axon body camera in a critical incident.

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.