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This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident involving a veteran carjacking and police shootout in Salt Lake City, Utah. Experts John Correia and Mike Willever provide a detailed tactical breakdown, discussing suspect background, officer response, and lessons learned regarding firearm handling, cover utilization, and the importance of situational awareness. The analysis highlights the complexities of engagements involving individuals with mental health challenges and emphasizes officer safety principles.

This analysis breaks down a critical incident where a South Carolina deputy accidentally injured a civilian bystander during a struggle with a suspect. Expert John Correia of Active Self Protection provides a detailed tactical review, highlighting critical errors in situational awareness, backup procedures, and firearm retention techniques. The entry emphasizes lessons learned for law enforcement and defensive training professionals.

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 guide, presented by an expert from TREX ARMORY, details the strategic placement of a Weapon Mounted Light (WML) on a suppressed AR-15. Key considerations include managing the shadow cast by the suppressor and utilizing the light as a heat buffer during transitions to a sidearm. The presenter emphasizes practical application for improved illumination and shooter safety.

This guide details the operation of a Safariland duty holster, focusing on its active retention system. It covers proper holstering, engaging the SLS hood for security, and the technique for drawing the firearm efficiently. The demonstration emphasizes the use of a light-bearing holster, crucial for modern tactical applications.

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.