Perhaps the Wildest Armed Robbery Gunfight You'll Ever See | Active Self Protection

This guide details the critical techniques for firearm retention and recovery, as demonstrated in a video analyzed by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, the use of active retention holsters like the Safariland ALS, and the application of the '5Ds + 1' tactical framework to counter disarming attempts. The analysis highlights how superior technique and a strong mindset are crucial for law enforcement officers facing violent encounters.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident in Brazil where a shop owner successfully defended against armed robbers. Hosts John Correia and Stephanie Weidner provide expert commentary, breaking down the event using tactical analysis and highlighting the effectiveness of POM Pepper Spray. The analysis covers criminal tactics, defender's response, and post-engagement procedures (TAPIS).

This video analyzes a self-defense incident where an off-duty officer in São Paulo, Brazil, intervened in a motorcycle-based robbery. Expert John Correia of Active Self Protection breaks down the tactical challenges of shooting from a moving motorcycle, the legal justification for deadly force based on furtive gestures and ongoing crime, and the cultural threat indicators of two individuals on a motorcycle in South America. The analysis highlights the importance of situational awareness and proportional force in defensive encounters.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a defensive shooting incident in Brazil. Hosts John Correia and Stephanie Weidner, experts in self-defense, break down the defender's actions, highlighting critical tactical errors such as a slow draw from a 'small of the back' carry position and one-handed shooting while distracted. The analysis emphasizes the importance of a sub-2-second draw time and proper two-handed grip for effective self-defense.

This expert analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring instructors John Correia and Mike Willever, breaks down a critical incident where a shoplifter attempted to disarm an officer. It highlights crucial lessons on firearm retention, tactical positioning, the dangers of certain holster designs like 'Serpa', and the necessity of advanced defensive tactics and force-on-force training for law enforcement survival.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident in Brazil where a motorcyclist was robbed. The analysis highlights the victim's 'purposeful compliance' to create an opportunity for a counter-attack, the tactical considerations of engaging multiple threats, and the crucial post-incident protocol known as TAP IFS (Threat, Accomplices, Partners, Injury, Firearm, Seek help). Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, emphasizes practical application and tactical awareness.

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.