Practice One Handed Draws For Uncommon Situations

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, details a bodyguard's successful counter-ambush against armed robbers in Medellín, Colombia. It emphasizes critical self-defense principles including heightened situational awareness in transitional spaces, the strategic advantage of waiting for the right moment to act, and the mechanics of a 'visually quiet draw.' The analysis highlights the importance of practicing seated draws and maintaining precision under pressure, especially when bystanders are present.

This guide, based on analysis from Active Self Protection's John Correia, details techniques for effective firearm deployment and de-escalation. It emphasizes situational awareness, proper draw mechanics including adapting to holding items, the critical role of verbal commands, maintaining tactical distance, and safe holstering practices. The insights are derived from an analysis of a real-world incident, offering practical advice for defensive scenarios.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident where an accidental firearm discharge occurred during a robbery. It highlights the importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces and emphasizes critical firearm safety, particularly safe re-holstering techniques. The Mantis X training system is also presented as a tool for improving shooting performance.

This guide details essential garment clearing techniques for hip carry, emphasizing the importance of clearing from the bottom near the muzzle. It demonstrates both the support hand clear and the primary hand clear, highlighting the critical nature of the primary hand clear for situations like entangled gunfights where the support hand may be compromised. Instruction is provided by an experienced speaker from Tenicor.

This video emphasizes realistic scenario training for self-defense, differentiating civilian needs from law enforcement or military applications. It highlights the importance of purpose-based learning, focusing on what's most likely to happen, and incorporating legal considerations alongside physical defense. The training aims to empower individuals, including teachers, with non-lethal tactics and enhanced situational awareness to navigate potential threats effectively.

This guide details practicing a one-handed draw from an appendix carry position, crucial for parents or individuals needing to retain control of a child during a self-defense scenario. It emphasizes efficient garment clearing and a stable grip under simulated high-stress conditions. The video highlights the importance of dedicated practice for this advanced technique.

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.