What Not To Do; Lessons From Houston

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where a shoplifting suspect escalated to violence, leading to an officer-involved shooting. It highlights the importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces like Walmart, the legal standards for use of deadly force against fleeing felons (citing Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner), and the tactical considerations for law enforcement when facing an armed and dangerous suspect. The analysis emphasizes the irrationality of escalating a minor offense into a life-threatening situation.

This video provides a detailed, frame-by-frame tactical breakdown of a self-defense incident involving a security guard. Instructor John Correia, with high authority, analyzes the guard's actions, emphasizing situational awareness, the use of a weapon-mounted light, and critiquing the slow draw time from an off-body carry method. The analysis also touches on shooting mechanics and the importance of avoiding 'stupid places, stupid times, and stupid people.'

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a carjacking incident where a delivery driver was targeted. Correia, a recognized self-defense expert, emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness and prioritizing escape using the vehicle as a primary tool. He strongly advises against engaging attackers through windshields due to unpredictable bullet deflection and warns against ever submitting to being moved to a 'second location,' highlighting the severe risks involved.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a real-world incident where a contractor's BJJ training and calm demeanor prevented a violent confrontation during an armed robbery. The analysis highlights the importance of on-body firearm carry and recognizing pre-attack indicators. John Correia's expert assessment emphasizes tactical lessons learned from the footage.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident where a legally armed citizen, 'Tubbs,' successfully deterred an attacker with a defensive display of his firearm. Instructor John Correia breaks down the situation, emphasizing situational awareness, threat assessment, and the legal justifications for drawing a weapon. The analysis highlights the importance of pre-planning and understanding the risks involved in intervening in conflicts.

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 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.