Mentally Unwell Woman Fires Shots In Airport

This entry details tactical lessons derived from an NYPD badge cam incident, emphasizing the importance of recognizing suspect indicators like 'protecting' gait and the need for visible hands. It critiques departmental equipment failures, such as the lack of lapel mics and outdated radio holsters, and discusses marksmanship considerations like red dot sights. The analysis is presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor, offering critical insights into real-world law enforcement scenarios.

This video analyzes a critical incident where an Ohio deputy rapidly intervened in a hostage situation. The analysis, provided by experts from Active Self Protection, breaks down the deputy's decisive entry and effective marksmanship. It highlights the importance of immediate action in active threat scenarios and reviews the tactical application of firearm fundamentals, including grip and optic use.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where a shoplifting suspect escalated to violence, leading to an officer-involved shooting. It highlights the importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces like Walmart, the legal standards for use of deadly force against fleeing felons (citing Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner), and the tactical considerations for law enforcement when facing an armed and dangerous suspect. The analysis emphasizes the irrationality of escalating a minor offense into a life-threatening situation.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a San Francisco police encounter where a suspect pointed a firearm at officers. The analysis highlights the tactical advantages of drone surveillance, the critical importance of proper marksmanship and zeroing for patrol carbines, and the immediate application of medical aid, including tourniquets, in critical incidents. The expert breakdown emphasizes situational awareness and adherence to use-of-force protocols.

This video breaks down a critical incident involving LASD deputies responding to a man experiencing a psychotic break. Instructor John Correia analyzes the deputy's tactical decisions, including stress management techniques like 'box breathing' and the strategic use of a Weapon Mounted Light (WML) to illuminate the suspect while minimizing risk to a bystander. The importance of marksmanship and equipment confidence in high-stress, close-quarters encounters is also emphasized.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a critical incident where Reno PD officers were forced to immediately neutralize a knife-wielding suspect. The video, featuring John Correia and Mike Willever, highlights crucial tactical concepts including maintaining distance, effective use of lighting, marksmanship under stress, and tactical movement. It emphasizes the importance of mental preparation for first responders and the realities of body-worn camera perspectives versus actual threat perception.

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.