Commit To A Fast Draw Or Learn A Harsh Lesson

This guide details the principles of appendix carry, a concealed carry method favored for its speed and accessibility. It highlights three key reasons for its adoption: exceptionally fast draw times, maximum accessibility in various scenarios (including vehicle or ground fighting), and its role as a motivator for maintaining physical fitness. The technique emphasizes proper holster placement and drawing mechanics.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, breaks down a real-world self-defense incident where a clerk successfully defended against armed robbers. It highlights critical lessons on everyday carry, purposeful compliance, identifying 'go signals,' the importance of sighted fire over point shooting, and the consequences of staging firearms. The video emphasizes learning from mistakes to improve personal defensive strategies.

This guide details a technique for appendix carry draws, emphasizing the critical role of clearing the cover garment. Expert instruction from Tenicor highlights that draw failures often stem from garment entanglement rather than grip issues. The method involves a specific grip progression and a support-hand technique to efficiently manage clothing, ensuring a consistent and reliable draw under various conditions.

This video demonstrates a technique for deploying a firearm from a concealed position, specifically through the seat of a car, to engage a threat. It emphasizes practicing the draw to appear natural and suggests using a cross-body bag or appendix carry for staging. The demonstration confirms the bullet's ability to penetrate the seat and hit the target.

This expert-level analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down a real-world defensive encounter. It details a picture-perfect disarm of an armed robber, emphasizing tactical decision-making, weapon control, and the critical use of deadly force. The video highlights the importance of situational awareness, the limitations of open carry, and the effectiveness of concealed carry in such violent confrontations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring analysis by John Correia, details a self-defense incident where a defender successfully stopped an armed robbery by disarming the assailant. It emphasizes the critical importance of speed in gunfights, the effectiveness of counter-ambush tactics, and the 5Ds + 1 principle for disarming an attacker. The analysis highlights the risks of carrying an unchambered firearm and stresses the need for immediate readiness.

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.