Mike Dasargo
Use-of-Force Expert Witness
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Certification: Advanced Force Science Specialist
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Experience: 20 + years Security Operations, Risk Advisory, and providing evidence-driven training in martial arts, personal defense, and defensive shooting to civilians and armed professionals.
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Media Presence: Featured speaker on the Gun Symposium, Gun Owners Radio, and numerous podcasts
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Publications: Articles in magazines, newsletters, and the Personal Defense Network (PDN) – see author profile at:
https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/author/michaeldasargo
Professional Summary
I provide comprehensive forensic analysis and courtroom testimony for use‑of‑force investigations, including:
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Case‑by‑case threat assessment and reconstruction
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Scientific explanation of human reaction times, motor skills, and decision cycles
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Evaluation of training adequacy versus incident outcomes
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Preparation of detailed expert reports and demonstrative exhibits
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Depositions and trial testimony (both direct and cross‑examination)
All testimony is grounded in peer‑reviewed force‑science literature and real‑world tactical experience.
International Trainer, Published Author, and Featured Speaker
Expert Witness Services
I am an Advanced Force Science Specialist with more than two decades of practical field experience informed by current research on threat perception, decision-making under stress, and lethal-force dynamics. My work translates force-science principles into effective training and clear, evidence-based analysis for legal proceedings. I have been invited to speak at major industry events—including the Gun Symposium and Gun Owners Radio—and I regularly contribute articles to leading publications in the personal-defense community.
Contact
If you need an experienced, scientifically backed expert witness or wish to book a speaking/training session, please reach out:
619-917-9017