New Mexico Officer Has Only a Split Second to Save His Life | Active Self Protection

This guide, explained by a USCCA instructor, details how to effectively use vehicles as cover during a gunfight. It emphasizes that most parts of a car, like doors and hoods, offer little ballistic protection and can be dangerous due to ricochets. The most effective cover points are the vehicle's pillars and wheel wells, offering structural integrity against bullets. Maintaining distance from the vehicle and varying firing positions are crucial for survival.

This video, featuring Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, provides expert tactical guidance on how to stack the odds in your favor during a gunfight. Medina emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing pre-attack signals for early reaction and repositioning. He details the difference between cover and concealment, using examples like sand-filled barrels versus empty ones, and stresses the advantage of supported shooting stances for accuracy at distance, citing the example of Elijah Dickens in the Indiana Mall shooting.

This video analyzes a law enforcement incident where a suspect used concealment to draw a firearm and injure an officer. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, recognizing feigned compliance, and understanding how cover and concealment can be used by both parties. The analysis also touches on the officer's emotional fitness to continue fighting after being shot and the critical need for immediate first aid skills for junctional injuries.

This video tests the ballistic effectiveness of various locations within a vehicle against 9mm rounds. The driver's side door proved ineffective, while the trunk, areas behind two doors (when positioned low), the passenger footwell, and the wheel well demonstrated significant protection, with no observed penetration. The findings suggest that vehicles can offer substantial ballistic protection.

This expert-level analysis synthesizes insights from a firearms instructor on preparing for domestic terror attacks using a pistol, focusing on the Kimber 2K11 Pro. It covers critical pistol skills for high-threat scenarios, mental states under stress, and detailed technical aspects of the firearm, including potential failure points. The review emphasizes advanced proficiency and preparedness for unlikely but critical events.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a violent car wash robbery involving off-duty officers. It highlights the critical importance of rapid threat assessment, effective shooting techniques like two-handed grip for accuracy and recoil control, and understanding the difference between cover and concealment. The video also emphasizes post-incident procedures using the TAP-IFS acronym for managing the aftermath of a defensive encounter.

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.