Off Duty Officer Educates Would Be Robbers

This guide details a real-world self-defense incident where an off-duty officer intervened in a carjacking. It covers tactical considerations for drawing a firearm, engaging threats, and crucially, the TAP-FIPS protocol for post-engagement actions. Instruction is provided by John Correia, a recognized use of force expert.

This guide details defensive firearm deployment and cover utilization, drawing insights from an incident in Puerto Rico. It emphasizes drawing a firearm while seeking cover, using cover effectively against threats, and the importance of family safety during an attack. The analysis highlights the critical role of situational awareness and consistent firearm carry in providing options during a violent encounter.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia and Stephanie Weidner, analyzes a critical incident where a motorcyclist intervenes in a domestic assault. It highlights the complex tactical considerations of drawing a firearm while mounted on a motorcycle, emphasizing the need for specialized training. The analysis stresses maintaining a low ready position for legal and tactical reasons, especially when dealing with the unpredictable dynamics of domestic violence situations.

This guide details techniques for handling a firearm encounter initiated at extremely close range, drawing from a lesson by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It covers strategies for initial engagement, dealing with dropped firearms, and firing from unconventional positions, emphasizing situational awareness and the potential drawbacks of pocket carry.

This analysis breaks down a self-defense incident where a Texas vape store clerk successfully defended against armed robbers. The clerk demonstrated exceptional reaction time, drawing his firearm in approximately 0.5 seconds and executing tactical movement. The video emphasizes the importance of preparedness, rapid threat assessment, and proper post-incident procedures (TAP-IFS). Instruction is provided by John Correia of Active Self Protection, known for his analytical approach to defensive encounters.

This analysis breaks down an off-duty defensive shooting incident, emphasizing situational awareness, rapid threat assessment, and efficient firearm deployment. Instructor John Correia highlights the importance of recognizing anomalies and executing a professional draw-to-shot sequence. The video also showcases Mantis training products for enhancing defensive skills.

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.