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This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a carjacking attempt where a businessman successfully defended himself. It highlights the importance of vehicle tactics, such as locked doors and utilizing ground clearance, for personal defense. The analysis also covers bank transaction safety and appropriate post-incident actions, emphasizing situational awareness and legal responsibilities.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a physical altercation involving Grand Junction officers at a Walmart. Experts John Correia and Neil Weidner break down the incident, focusing on the realities of intense physical fights, the effectiveness and limitations of less-lethal tools like Tasers against heavy clothing, and the critical importance of proper grappling mechanics and center of gravity. The analysis highlights the need for supplemental empty-handed skills training for law enforcement.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where British armed police responded to a suspect armed with a crossbow. The analysis highlights the importance of armed response to lethal threats, the tactical gear employed by UK police (including AR-pattern rifles and ballistic shields), and the necessity of officer marksmanship and physical fitness. The hosts, John Correia and Mike Willever, emphasize the role of firearms in neutralizing dangerous situations and discuss the legal ramifications for the suspect.

This guide details critical incident response based on an analysis of a police shooting in St. Charles, Illinois. It covers officer response to an active threat involving a chainsaw, the challenges of Taser deployment and failure, and the transition to lethal force. The analysis, presented by John Correia and Mike Willever, emphasizes the importance of officer urgency, preparedness for less-lethal tool failure, and the legal justification for using lethal force to protect vulnerable residents.

This analysis breaks down a critical incident involving a motorcyclist who escalated a traffic stop into a violent confrontation. Hosts John Correia and Mike Willever, recognized self-defense instructors, meticulously dissect the event, emphasizing the legal justification for the officer's use of deadly force after the suspect seized and threatened the officer with their TASER. The segment highlights crucial officer safety tactics and the importance of advanced training.

This video provides a tactical breakdown of an officer-involved shooting in Niles Township, Michigan, analyzed by law enforcement veteran Mike Willever. It highlights the critical danger of 'hidden hands' and emphasizes the importance of rapid threat assessment and transition between less-lethal and lethal force options. The analysis includes reaction time comparisons, malfunction clearance, and essential post-incident procedures (TAP-IFS), offering valuable insights for law enforcement training.

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.