Brazilian Moto Robbery Teaches Us Lessons

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes three robbery scenarios to teach crucial counter-ambush timing. It emphasizes understanding your personal draw time and identifying 'go signals' based on robber orientation to effectively respond. The analysis highlights the statistical advantage of armed resistance over compliance in robbery situations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a motorcycle robbery incident in Argentina. It highlights the common threat of "two dudes on a moto" and emphasizes situational awareness. The analysis focuses on recognizing criminal tactics, the importance of a counter-ambush plan, and the potential role of a passenger in a defensive response.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a robbery incident in Pensacola, Florida, where the perpetrator made a critical error by placing his firearm on the counter. The analysis focuses on the missed opportunity for a counter-ambush and discusses situational awareness, transitional spaces, and the risks associated with compliance versus taking defensive action. It highlights tactical errors made by the robber and the potential for a different outcome if the clerk had been trained in defensive tactics.

This entry analyzes a tragic incident where a responding officer lost his life in Cuernavaca, Mexico, as detailed by John Correia of Active Self Protection. The analysis focuses on critical tactical errors made by the officer, emphasizing the dangers of confronting multiple attackers, the importance of decisive action (either full compliance or full resistance), and the impact of surprise due to auditory exclusion and an exposed position. It serves as a somber lesson in defensive tactics and situational awareness for law enforcement and armed citizens.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Neil Weidner, breaks down a defensive encounter during an armed robbery. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, recognizing pre-attack indicators, and understanding tactical concepts like the 'go signal'. The video also emphasizes firearm reliability and compliance as survival strategies, referencing FBI statistics. Zero9 Holsters duty gear is showcased.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a home invasion shootout in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Host John Correia, drawing on principles like those of Jeff Cooper, dissects the incident, highlighting critical lessons in defensive tactics, firearm proficiency, and medical preparedness. The video emphasizes that effective self-defense requires more than just owning a firearm; it demands rigorous training and a comprehensive approach to security.

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.