Drug Dealer Causes Huge Altercation After Refusing Arrest

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes an LAPD incident where officers successfully de-escalated and apprehended a suspect armed with a machete. The analysis highlights the effective use of verbal commands, maintaining tactical distance, and the strategic deployment of a 40mm less-lethal launcher as a last resort, demonstrating a successful application of de-escalation protocols.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a Phoenix PD response to a hatchet-wielding suspect at an IHOP. It details the deployment of a 40mm less-lethal launcher and subsequent lethal force engagement with a patrol carbine. The analysis highlights the importance of understanding distance perception with bodycams and the limitations of less-lethal options against determined threats.

This guide details the installation and initial testing of the Olight PL X weapon-mounted light on a Steyr L9-A2 MF pistol. It covers mounting, rail adjustment, charging via USB-C, and testing the dual-beam (flood/spot) and high/low modes. The review highlights the light's potential as a top WML for 2026, emphasizing its features and planned durability testing by the reviewer, identified as a tactical gear reviewer and influencer.

This expert guide breaks down the critical actions of a deputy ambushed during a wellness check in Deerfield Township, Ohio. Featuring analysis from Active Self Protection hosts John Correia and Mike Willever, it details the deputy's rapid draw, one-handed shooting technique, and application of the OODA loop under extreme duress. The content emphasizes the unpredictable nature of such calls and the importance of advanced tactical skills for survival.

This video analyzes a Phoenix PD incident where an officer was forced to use deadly force. It highlights the tactical considerations and decision-making process, including the effective use of a 40mm less-lethal launcher and a smooth transition to a duty handgun when faced with an escalating threat. The analysis emphasizes the importance of equipment like slings and optics for officer performance under stress, referencing legal standards like Graham v. Connor.

This analysis from Active Self Protection details a critical incident where a suspect discharged an officer's holstered firearm. Experts John Correia and Mike Willover highlight a potential safety issue with duty holsters designed for weapon-mounted lights (WML), where holster width may create a trigger access gap. The video emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, proper field procedures, and immediate medical response, referencing Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles.

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.