Active Self Protection Podcast
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 447 ratingsActive Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting. Title music by Jorikbasov.
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Attentive Defender Bugs Out, Avoids Drive-by Shooting! -Micah
February 10, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with prepared self-defender Micah and discuss the evening he went for tacos at his favorite taco truck and witnessed a large disturbance and had the presence of mind to get out of the area ahead of a terrible drive-by shooting that took the life of an infant and injured several more children. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll indicating a ...
Defender Intervenes In A Domestic Dispute! -Abraham
February 03, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with prepared self-defender Abraham and discuss the day he decided to get involved in a domestic disturbance where his neighbor found herself bleeding out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss not one but TWO seperate federal court decisions that (hopefully) spell disaster for New Jersey legislators who would attempt to disarm their constituants. Active Self Protection exists to...
Active Shooter At The Mall? -Kenny Siddons
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Kenny Siddons and discuss the day he was shopping with his wife and small child when fear and panic spread over the mall when an unknown loud bang rang out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss some of the possible reasons the Supreme Court doesn't immediately hear some cases when we might think it is urgent. Raw Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDc...
Negligent Discharge At Military Base! -Lt. Col. Eric
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with United States Army Officer Eric and discuss the day he found himself detained and under investigation for a negligent discharge at his residence on base. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the refusal of many county sheriffs in Illinois to enforce the new anti-gun laws there. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of li...
Federal SWAT Cops In Dangerous Gun Battle With Human Trafficker! Part Two -Special Agent Jeff
January 13, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week in part two of this two-part episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Federal Agent and tactical team member Jeff and discuss the day he and his partners faced down a human trafficker armed with an AK-47 and the perilous shootout that ensued. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss new gun control laws in various states and why they might not stand up the the scrutiny of recent Supreme Court decisions. Active...
Federal SWAT Cops In Dangerous Gun Battle With Human Trafficker! -Special Agent Jeff (Part One of Two)
January 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis week in part one of this two-part episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Federal Agent and tactical team member Jeff and discuss the day he and his partners faced down a human trafficker armed with an AK-47 and the perilous shootout that ensued. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a new Associated press poll about the publics desire for more gun control laws. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane...
Active Self Protection Year In Review! -John Correia, Stephannie Weidner, Neil Weidner, Lisa Ludwig, Mark, Chris Shinn and Stephen Gutowski
December 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Active Self Protections executive staff and discuss the year that was with the YouTube channel, national conference and more. Then we have three past podcast guests come back on to discuss what has happened since their appearance on the podcast. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the future of The Reload. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, pru...
Trouble At A Texas Truck Stop! -Todd Springer
December 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Todd Springer and discuss the night he and a friend stopped for some snacks and were threatened with carjacking by the occupants of the car parked next to them. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the Centers For Disease Control's recent decision to remove defensive gun use statistics from their website after conferring with gun control groups in off-the-books meetings. A...
Family Vacation Interrupted By GUNFIRE! -Phil Buckles
December 16, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Phil Buckles and discuss the night he, his wife and small children were wrapping up a vacation day when their peace and calm was interrupted by gunfire. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss why California Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot defend their new restrictive gun laws. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of li...
Dangerous UK Police Shootout! -Officer Dave
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with British Police Officer (Armed) Dave and discuss the night he and his colleagues faced down a man armed with a shotgun who had been shooting at random citizens and ended up holed up in his home with his children. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss federal and state judges challenging Oregons new restrictive gun laws. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober...
Criminals Run Down And Shoot At Open-Carrier To Steal His Gun! -Alfonso Gallegos
December 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBA breakdown of this weeks guests defensive encounter is live on the Active Self Protection YouTube channel. This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Albuquerque resident Alfonso Gallegos and discuss the day he went for a walk while open-carrying a pistol when a group of criminals ran him down with their truck and shot at him in an attempt to steal his pistol. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss some possible upco...
Troubled Employee Pulls A Knife! -Jacob
November 25, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with cemetery supervisor Jacob and discuss the day he had to terminate an employee and was threatened with a knife forcing him to draw his concealed firearm to defend himself. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent poll indicating that support for new gun control measures is declining as more Americans become gun owners. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, s...
Troubled Employee Draws A Knife! -Jacob
November 25, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with cemetery supervisor Jacob and discuss the day he had to terminate an employee and was threatened with a knife forcing him to draw his concealed firearm to defend himself. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent poll indicating that support for new gun control measures is declining as more Americans become gun owners. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane,...
Close Call At The Dog Park! -Cody
November 18, 2022 14:01 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with dog owner and self defender Cody and discuss the day he and his wife visited the local dog park with their dogs and were accosted by a very angry pit bull terrier with an owner who couldn't control it and how Codys mindset, training and preparation helped avert a tragedy. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the midterm election results and what it might mean for national a...
Unarmed Defender Fights Off Armed Carjacker in Australia! -Mark
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Australian citizen Mark and discuss the night he and a female companion were accosted by a knife-weilding carjacker and what it was like to try to defend himself in a country where carriage of virtually all defensive weapons is illegal. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss Tuesdays midterm election results and what they might mean for the Second Amendment moving forward. A...
Attacked By A Family Member! Kendra Hook
November 04, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Kendra Hook and discuss the day she was trying to prevent a drunk family member from driving and was attacked for her trouble. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the NRAs recent ad push ahead of the 2022 mid-term elections. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their ...
Aware Self Defender GETS OUT of the Carjacking Danger Zone! Chris H.
October 28, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with CCW Holder Chris H. and discuss the day he was right next to a carjacking in in progress and what he did to minimize risk and craft his response. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a gun control groups move into political campaigns and issues that had not been a focus previously and why they might be doing it. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mora...
Warnings Unheeded: Military Police Officer Faces Down Active Shooter! -Andy Brown (Part Two Of Two)
October 21, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we hear part two of the sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he engaged an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and the aftermath of what he was made to witness and do and the effects of having been forced to use deadly force. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a one gun control organizations unorthodox approach to this falls cam...
Warnings Unheeded: Military Police Officer Faces Down Active Shooter! -Andy Brown (Part One Of Two)
October 14, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he shot and killed an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and what might have been done to prevent the event from ever happening. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a lawsuit brought against American gun makers by the Government of Mexico and the Everytown gun control group. Link to YouTu...
Poor Concealment Lands Good Dad In A Bad Spot -Chris Shinn
October 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and self defender Chris Chinn and discuss the day his daughter didn't get off the bus and how when he rushed to the school to find her and register his frustration was arrested for having a concealed firearm that otherwise was completely legal. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent decision by the Supreme Court to send a controversial Massachussetts case back ...
Road Rage Perp Points Gun At Police! -Brent Mordecai
September 30, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Brent Mordecai and discuss the night he and his friends were reporting a road rage incident to a police officer when the perpetrator showed up pointing a pistol at them and the officer. Additionally we briefly revisit the Whataburger vs. In N Out debate and discuss why we should stop comparing them. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss various gun rights groups challenge of...
Single Mom Has 9mm Surprise For Home Invader! Mary Forgues
September 23, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Emergency Communications Dispatcher and Connecticut State Director for the DC Project and discuss the night she was forced to defend herself against a deranged man who burst into her home and tried to strangle her in her own bed. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a new code utilized by credit card companies to identify purchases made at retailers that sell firearms and w...
Man Sets Up Ambush For Cops, But Nets A Paramedic! Chris Conn
September 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Texas Paramedic Chris Conn and discuss the night he stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded motorist but turned out to be a man setting an ambush for police. Then we settle the In-N-Out/Whataburger debate once and for all. Later we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent survey of gun owners that shows an increase in instances of firearms being used for self-defense and...
Shop Owner DRAGGED By Car Thief! Tim Rodifer
September 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Tennessee auto shop owner Tim Rodifer and discuss the day a criminal jumped in a customers truck and how when Tim tried to stop him he was dragged across the parking lot and partially run over. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and continue our discussion of the far-reaching implications of the recent Supreme Court Bruen decision and how that has reaffirmed Americans constitutional ...
Prepared Guard Draws On Man Threatening To Bludgeon Him With A Brick! Taylor Bates
September 02, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Florida security guard Taylor Bates and discuss the day a mentally unstable man refused to leave the property he was guarding and what happened when the man returned with a large brick, threatening to bludgeon him with it. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent federal court ruling placing a stay on a law banning certain types of firearms in a Colorado county. Activ...
Armed Shop Manager Defends Employees From Active Shooter! Don (Last Name redacted)
August 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Florida Auto Shop General Manager Don as he recounts the day an active Shooter entered his business shooting his employees multiple times and how he was forced to use his concealed firearm to end the threat. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the surprising results a recent AP poll asking Americans about their gun ownership and their positions on gun control measures. Acti...
Homeowner Draws On Masked Knife-wielding Intruder! Bill (Last Name Redacted)
August 19, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with USAF Veteran and IT professional Bill and discuss the day his German Shepherd Dog Sasha (who we are told is a very good girl) alerted him to the presence of a random, masked, knife-wielding man who had entered his yard and was headed towards his house and how Bill was ready and able to defend his life with a concealed pistol and Sasha at his side. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com an...
Car Accident Turns Potentially Deadly When Driver Pulls A Rifle! Frank (Last Name Redacted)
August 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Los Angeles resident Frank and discuss the night a simple car accident turned into the driver pulling a rifle and attempting to rob him. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent California law forbidding the marketing of firearms to minors and how that has had some (possibly) unintended consequences. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral,...
Texas Cops SHOT And KEEP FIGHTING As They Face Full-Auto Gunfire! Nathan Gadsen
August 05, 2022 02:57 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Texas Police Officer Nathan Gadsen and discuss the day he and his partners went up against a desperate criminal armed with an illegally-altered, fully-automatic pistol. We hear about how despite Officer Gadsen and several of his friends and partners being shot, they all stayed in the fight. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the passage of an assault weapons ban in the Un...
Shoplifter Breaks Bad! Jim (Last Name Redacted)
July 29, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with corrections officer and loss prevention specialist Jim and discuss the day a routine shoplifter put up a fight and how Jim had to resort to OC gel and even drawing his firearm before it was over. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the likelihood of the new assault weapons ban passing through congress successfully. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mo...
ASP Viewer Blesses Carjacker With The Hot Sauce! Eric Last Name Redacted
July 22, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 47 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Active Self Protection viewer and self-defender Eric and discuss the night he went to the grocery store for some late-night treats and ended up OC spraying an attacker who was trying to assault him and steal his car. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the Hero Of Greenwood Mall in Indiana and how recently relaxed CCW laws may have helped him save the day. Active Self Pro...
Randomly Assaulted By Two Thugs! Adam (Last Name Redacted)
July 15, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Beverly Hills, CA resident Adam and discuss the recent day he was walking home from coffee and was accosted by two random thugs who attempted to assault him for no apparent reason. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the senate confirmation of the new BATF director Steve Dettelbach, his history and why it matters to gun owners and Second Amendment supporters. Active Self Pr...
Shot Point Blank And Left For Dead! Kevin Cooper
July 08, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 34 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Kevin Cooper who was minding his own business and getting gas at an Atlanta area gas station when he was confronted by a would-be carjacker, shot at point blank range and left to bleed to death. Kevin hopes his story will help others avoid the pitfalls of trying to rationalize what is a clearly dangerous situation. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the political response...
Should We Arm School Staff? Ed Monk
July 01, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Arkansas Police Officer and Active Shooter Response Instructor Ed Monk and discuss his views on practical, real world responses to active shooters in schools and elsewhere. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the California Department Of Justice leaking sensitive, personal information on gun owners in that state and the recent SCOTUS decision regarding concealed carry laws....
SWAT Cop Runs To The Sound Of Gunfire! Quinn Cunningham
June 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Colorado Police Officer and SWAT Team member Quinn Cuningham and discuss his first-hand account of responding to an active shooter in a high school and how that incident encouraged him to seek better and more effective solutions to the issue. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the new gun control legislation moving through the senate. fastersaveslives.org Active Self Pro...
Defender Shoots Stalker In Front Of His Own Home! Benjamin Backus
June 21, 2022 00:49 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender Benjamin Backus and talk about how a neighbor with a past whom he had befriended and tried to help devolved into a drug-addled, threatening stalker and the fateful morning when Benjamin was forced to use a firearm to protect himself and his son. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss possible federal legislation regarding red flag laws and gun control in the wake...
Two Gunmen 11 Years and 3 Miles Apart. Carl Chinn
June 20, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Active Shooter Response Instructor, author and Founder of the Faith Based Security Network FBSNAmerica.com Carl Chinn and discuss two incidents that occurred in his life: the hostage situation at the Focus On The Family HQ and the active shooter at the New Life Church. We discuss how these events shaped his philosophy on armed response to evil acts and how church members and leaders can frustrate efforts to protect the flock. Th...
Announcement! The Active Self Protection Podcast Is Moving To Fridays!
June 08, 2022 23:00 - 41 seconds - 571 KBJust a quick announcement that the show will now be released every Friday. See you all then! Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use,...
Federal SWAT Cop Talks Tactics and Training! Special Agent Jeff
June 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with active duty federal agent and tactical team member Jeff (last name redacted) and discuss the selection and training for agents on federal tactical teams (SWAT/SRT), firearms instruction, how active shooter incidents should be handled and how the training for such situations has evolved over the years. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the law enforcement response to the t...
Crazy L.A. Pot Shop Shootout! Matthew V.
May 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Compton, CA marijuana dispensary security guard Matthew V. as he tells us about the night he faced down 4 determined armed-robbers and prevailed despite being shot in the face. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the tragic Buffalo, NY mass-killer event and how New York's existing assault weapons ban and red flag laws failed to prevent the massacre. Active Self Protection ex...
Front Door Kicked In, Shots Fired! Stacey P.
May 18, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender Stacey P. as she tells us about the morning she was awoken by a drug-crazed stranger violently kicking in her door and how she had split seconds to use a firearm to defend herself. Then, we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com to discuss a group of employees within the ATF who are battling to keep the acting director on as the permanent head of that agency. Active Self Prote...
American Ex Pat Repels Gang Of Home Invaders! Charles Shirley
May 11, 2022 20:00 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired U.S. Army Military Police Officer Charles Shirley as he tells us about the night he had to repel a group of organized criminals who were holding his family at gunpoint. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the possible nomination of former United States Representative Allen West to replace Wayne LaPierre as the CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA). Active Sel...
ISIS Makes A Serious Miscalculation in Texas! Officer Greg Stevens Part 2
May 04, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn part two of this series, we continue our conversation with with retired Garland, Texas Police Officer Greg Stevens as he tells us about the day two heavily-armed terrorists showed up to attempt a mass-shooting at an art contest and how he had to defend himself and hundreds of others from them using only his service pistol. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss The State of Georgia and their newly minted permitless or "constitutional ca...
ISIS Makes A Serious Miscalculation in Texas! Officer Greg Stevens Part 1
April 27, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Garland, Texas Police Officer Greg Stevens as he tells us about the day two heavily-armed terrorists showed up to attempt a mass-shooting at an art contest and how he had to defend himself and hundreds of others from them using only his service pistol. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss there current ATF nominee Steve Dettleback and some of his controversial state...
Two Aggressive Dogs, A Split Second To React! Diego Hernandez
April 13, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with California resident Diego Hernandez as he tells us about the night he came home and was attacked by two angry dogs and how he was forced to draw and fire his concealed firearm to protect himself. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent poll that indicates that recent first-time firearms buyers are more frequently minorities and that they do not like the idea of furthe...
Shot Through His Own Front Door! Juan Rivas
April 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Juan Rivas as he tells us about the night he was sitting at home minding his own business when a random gunman shot him through his own front door and about how his faith got him through that night and the long and painful aftermath. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the Canadian AR-15 ban and confiscation and why it matters to Americans. Active Self Protection exists to...
Home Invader Takes Two Rounds of .45! Val Evans
March 30, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Val Evans as she tells us about the night her police officer husband was at work when a deranged stranger burst into her home and how she was forced to use a firearm to defend herself and her young daughter. Also, we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com to discuss the confirmation hearings of United States Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her potential views on the Sec...
Texas Cop Fires To Save Partner! David Riggall
March 23, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Fort Worth, Texas Police Officer David Riggall as he tells us about the day a fleeing shooting suspect attempted to run down his partner and how he was forced to shoot. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the recently reopened federal lawsuit brought by Smith and Wesson against the State of New Jersey and why it matters to gun makers and owners nationwide. Active S...
The Importance Of Medical Training/IFAK/Combat Medicine Brian McLaughlin
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former U.S. Navy corpsman Brian McLaughlin as he tells us about serving with a U.S. Marine Corps combat unit in Afghanistan and how that led him to his current career as a trainer with Mountain Man Medical. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss several U.S. ammunition manufacturers sending ammo to fighting forces in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Active Self Protecti...
Defender Intervenes In A Crazy Neighborhood Shootout! Gabriel Blair
March 09, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Texas native Gabriel Blair as he tells us about the New Years Eve celebration that was interrupted by an exchange of gunfire. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Bidens SCOTUS pick Ketanji Brown Jackson and try to gauge her possible position on the Second Amendment. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life...