Emotional Fitness Can Get You Through A Fight You Didn't Start

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 video analyzes a robbery incident in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where a perpetrator was quickly neutralized by American consulate security. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, recognizing danger zones, and the effectiveness of trained security forces. The analysis also touches on the challenges of distance shooting for law enforcement and civilians, and emphasizes the value of compliance in certain self-defense scenarios.

This guide outlines seven essential firearms for a zombie apocalypse scenario, emphasizing practicality, logistics, and reliability over aesthetics. The selections include a 16-inch AR-15 carbine in 5.56 NATO, a Glock 19 Gen 5 in 9mm, a 12-gauge pump shotgun, a .357 Magnum lever-action rifle, a .357 Magnum revolver, a 9mm PCC, and a suppressed .308 bolt-action rifle. Each choice is justified by its specific advantages in maneuverability, ammunition availability, shootability, and effectiveness in various survival situations.

This video argues that the .45 ACP remains superior to the 9mm in terms of stopping power and impact, despite the 9mm's popularity. It details the historical development of both calibers, compares their ballistic performance, and discusses practical applications in self-defense and home defense scenarios. The .45 ACP is highlighted for its larger diameter, slower velocity, and resulting wider wound channels, especially when expansion fails.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test of experimental shotgun shells loaded with three bouncy balls, marketed as 'Bouncy Ball Shotgun Slugs' by Hickory Flat Boars. The test, conducted by Joe Fitt from Tática Civil, includes impact assessments on a water jug, paper targets, and a ballistic dummy head. The results show significant damage, including tearing apart a water jug and creating deep craters in the ballistic dummy, with some projectiles disintegrating. The instructor emphasizes the lethal potential and warns against being hit by this ammunition.

This guide, drawing on expert instruction from GBRS Group, emphasizes the critical importance of mastering both hammer and reverse knife grips for tactical and self-defense applications. It details how the placement of the blade and the drawing hand influence grip orientation and stresses the need for proficiency with both to adapt to dynamic situations. The instruction highlights that versatility in grip allows for effective tool access and manipulation regardless of the circumstances.

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.