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This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection's John Correia, details the risks associated with open carry, emphasizing the critical need for active retention holsters and heightened situational awareness. It also introduces non-lethal options like POM Pepper Spray and advises on tactical decision-making during an ambush.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident where victims fought back against an armed robber. It highlights the risks of 'follow-home' robberies, the importance of full commitment during resistance, and critical weapon retention techniques. The analysis also touches on bystander intervention and the ethical line between self-defense and excessive force.

This video, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, analyzes a real-world gunfight resulting from an open-carried firearm being disarmed. Correia emphasizes the critical importance of using active retention holsters for open carry and critiques poor firearm carriage methods observed in the incident. He provides tactical lessons on threat assessment, escape strategies, and recommends specific gear, highlighting the Safariland ALS while cautioning against the Blackhawk Serpa.

This guide details techniques for handling a firearm encounter initiated at extremely close range, drawing from a lesson by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It covers strategies for initial engagement, dealing with dropped firearms, and firing from unconventional positions, emphasizing situational awareness and the potential drawbacks of pocket carry.

This guide, informed by John Correia of Active Self Protection, details essential weapon retention techniques for armed individuals, particularly in high-stress environments like an Emergency Room. It emphasizes the importance of body positioning, active hand sweeps to counter grabs, and maintaining leverage by keeping arms close to the body. The use of Level 3 or 4 retention holsters is highlighted as crucial for open carry scenarios to prevent unauthorized weapon access.

This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down a Cleveland convenience store robbery where a "comedy of errors" led to a successful outcome. It critically examines the actions of both clerks, emphasizing the dangers of physical struggles during armed confrontations and strongly advising against the use of warning shots due to legal and tactical risks. The content highlights the importance of understanding proximity's impact on firearm effectiveness and proper weapon handling during a defensive encounter.

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.