Sometimes You Have To Fight From Your Vehicle

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 video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident where victims fought back against an armed robber. It highlights the risks of 'follow-home' robberies, the importance of full commitment during resistance, and critical weapon retention techniques. The analysis also touches on bystander intervention and the ethical line between self-defense and excessive force.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a carjacking attempt where a businessman successfully defended himself. It highlights the importance of vehicle tactics, such as locked doors and utilizing ground clearance, for personal defense. The analysis also covers bank transaction safety and appropriate post-incident actions, emphasizing situational awareness and legal responsibilities.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a road rage incident where a driver was followed home and confronted in their driveway. Correia, a recognized self-defense expert, emphasizes the critical mistake of leading aggressors to your residence and advises driving to a police station instead. The analysis covers legal perceptions of aggression, the use of force within a vehicle, and the importance of evasive driving skills.

This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down a Cleveland convenience store robbery where a "comedy of errors" led to a successful outcome. It critically examines the actions of both clerks, emphasizing the dangers of physical struggles during armed confrontations and strongly advising against the use of warning shots due to legal and tactical risks. The content highlights the importance of understanding proximity's impact on firearm effectiveness and proper weapon handling during a defensive encounter.

This guide details critical weapon retention and close-quarters combat techniques as analyzed by John Correia of Active Self Protection. It emphasizes the importance of using a non-shooting arm to create space and maintain control of a firearm when an attacker closes the distance. The analysis also highlights the necessity of basic grappling skills for firearm carriers and the critical decision-making involved in neutralizing a threat without escalating the situation post-engagement.

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.