When Is It Your Turn?

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident where a perpetrator was thwarted by a firearm malfunction. It emphasizes tactical considerations for garages as transitional spaces and the importance of EDC. The analysis highlights how a defender can exploit a perpetrator's malfunction for escape or counter-attack, underscoring the value of efficient training tools like Mantis products.

This video from Active Self Protection features John Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, discussing a robbery incident where full compliance did not prevent a fatality. The video highlights the importance of preparedness beyond mere compliance and promotes Mantis training products like the X10 sensor and Blackbeard auto-resetting trigger for skill development.

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 analyzes a critical incident in Tallahassee, Florida, where a woman attacked police with an AR-15. The analysis, led by experts John Correia and Mike Willever from Active Self Protection, highlights the importance of tactical lights, marksmanship under stress, and emotional fitness. It also showcases Mantis training products like the X10 Elite and Blackbeard for enhancing firearm proficiency.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a violent encounter in Pattaya, Thailand, initiated by a drunk tourist. Instructor John Correia uses the incident to highlight the importance of situational awareness and avoiding dangerous environments, particularly when alcohol is involved. The video also showcases Mantis training products like the X10 and Blackbeard for firearm and dry-fire practice.

This analysis breaks down a critical incident involving a domestic violence call that escalated into a shooting. It highlights key tactical lessons for law enforcement, including recognizing suspect red flags, maintaining officer separation, the importance of early de-escalation, and the necessity of robust defensive tactics and weapon retention training. The video also briefly showcases the Mantis Blackbeard AR-15 trigger auto-reset system for dry-fire practice.

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.