When the TASER Works, It Really Works!

This guide details the operation of the TASER Bolt 2, a non-lethal personal defense device. It covers installation, deployment, and the incapacitation duration. The video emphasizes the device's integrated light and laser for aiming and the effectiveness of its prongs. Instruction comes from an experienced speaker with clear demonstrations.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring hosts John Correia and Mike Willever, analyzes a critical incident where a Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy confronted a man armed with a machete. The expert analysis highlights the deputy's effective threat assessment, use of a weapon-mounted light, and decisive action in neutralizing the imminent threat. It underscores the volatility of domestic calls and the importance of rapid threat recognition in rural policing environments.

This video details a high-stakes police pursuit culminating in a successful PIT maneuver executed by Tampa PD. The analysis, provided by Active Self Protection's John Correia and Mike Willever, emphasizes the critical importance of officer calmness, precise timing, and extensive training for such dangerous techniques. It highlights the justification for the pursuit due to the suspect's violent actions and the tactical execution of the PIT maneuver, followed by officer-involved shooting protocols.

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 analysis from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, breaks down a real-world self-defense incident where a clerk successfully defended against armed robbers. It highlights critical lessons on everyday carry, purposeful compliance, identifying 'go signals,' the importance of sighted fire over point shooting, and the consequences of staging firearms. The video emphasizes learning from mistakes to improve personal defensive strategies.

This guide, based on analysis from John Correia of Active Self Protection, details how to identify opportunities for a counter-ambush during a violent encounter. It emphasizes understanding threat indicators, assessing personal readiness through timed drills, and making critical decisions based on risk analysis. The content highlights the importance of proactive self-defense over passive compliance.

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.