Full Compliance Isn't Enough For These Robbers

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes a defensive encounter where timing and decisive action were critical. It highlights the importance of recognizing 'go signals' and the risks of delayed engagement, emphasizing the need for effective training tools like Mantis products for skill development. The analysis also touches on weapon retention and the necessity of carrying medical supplies.

This analysis breaks down a critical self-defense incident in Panama, critiquing the actions of Kenneth Darlington. Instructor John Correia highlights significant tactical and safety violations, including improper firearm handling and unjustified use of lethal force. The video also touches upon bystander and protester safety, emphasizing that frustration does not justify deadly action and advising immediate evacuation when a firearm is drawn.

This video analyzes a critical incident in Tallahassee, Florida, where a woman attacked police with an AR-15. The analysis, led by experts John Correia and Mike Willever from Active Self Protection, highlights the importance of tactical lights, marksmanship under stress, and emotional fitness. It also showcases Mantis training products like the X10 Elite and Blackbeard for enhancing firearm proficiency.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a defensive shooting incident in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, initiated by a traffic dispute. Instructor John Correia breaks down the tactical aspects, including the use of cover and engagement distances, while also emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and traffic etiquette to avoid such confrontations. The analysis highlights legal justifications for using deadly force when facing an immediate firearm threat.

This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection's John Correia, details critical lessons from a pharmacy owner's self-defense incident. It highlights the severe consequences of holster failure during a struggle and emphasizes the importance of reliable gear, effective shot placement with low-capacity firearms, and considering higher-capacity options for personal defense. The analysis underscores the need for robust training and equipment that can withstand extreme stress.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, details a critical incident involving a civilian disarming an individual armed with an AR-15 pattern rifle during a police standoff. The analysis highlights the extreme dangers of civilian intervention and the tactical considerations for law enforcement. The video also features sponsors like Mantis, showcasing their firearm training technology.

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.