Every Gunfight Is A Competition

This video analyzes a Dallas PD response to a shots-fired incident. It highlights officers' bravery in running towards danger but critiques their marksmanship, emphasizing the need for deliberate, accurate shots over rapid, ineffective fire. Key takeaways include the importance of situational awareness, effective radio communication (WIM acronym), avoiding dangerous vehicle positioning, and the critical need for immediate medical readiness.

This video from Active Self Protection, hosted by John Correia, analyzes an officer-involved shooting incident and highlights the Mantis Titan X smart laser training pistol. Correia, an established subject matter expert in self-defense, uses the incident to discuss force escalation, the Tueller Principle, and the risks associated with specific shot placements, while also showcasing the training capabilities of the Mantis Titan X for safe and effective practice.

This video demonstrates a fundamental doorway slicing technique for tactical entry. The instructor emphasizes a slow, deliberate approach, focusing on the opposite corner before initiating a 'slice' across the opening. The drill is designed to build speed and control through repetition, ensuring proper visual scanning of the doorway.

This guide outlines Craig Douglas's four-step progression for retention shooting, emphasizing a crawl-walk-run methodology. Developed from 33 years of experience, including undercover law enforcement, these techniques address extreme close-quarters encounters where traditional stances are impossible. The progression moves from visual checks to relying on tactile feedback and culminates in a single command to draw and fire, prioritizing safety and repeatability.

This video critiques the advice of a social media personality regarding point shooting with red dot sights. The instructor emphasizes that effective red dot shooting involves focusing on the target, bringing the gun to the eyeline, and confirming sight alignment, even at close distances. He argues that relying solely on point shooting without sight confirmation is a disservice to new shooters and can lead to accountability issues, especially under stress.

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

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.