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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Sheriffs Deputies in Chaotic Gunfight! Detective John Hintz
March 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired San Diego County Sheriffs Detective John Hintz as he tells us about the day a troubled young man threatened him and his partners with a gun and the weight of being forced to resort to deadly force. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and talk about how the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has led to the Ukrainian government loosening restrictions on private gun ownership. ...
Defender Draws To Protect His Friends! Igor Ponomarev
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Vancouver, Washington native Igor Ponomarev as he tells us about the night he defended himself and his friends against a bully with an AK-47. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Beto O'Rourke's ever-changing position on the Second Amendment. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themse...
Ambushed and Shot 15 Times! (And Survived!) Gabe Tauscher
February 16, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with United States Marine and Security Contractor Gabe Tauscher as he tells us about the night he defended himself with his own firearm after being ambushed and shot 15 times at close range and about the long and painful road to recovery. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent decline in revenue and rising legal bills of the NRA and why its members should be demanding ch...
When Things Just Go Wrong; Hold My Guns Sarah Albrecht
February 09, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Sarah Albrecht as she tells us about how a tragic incident inspired her to start the organization holdmyguns.org as a place for people to find safe, discreet gun storage during times of crisis or when they just cannot safely store firearms at home. Also, we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a new law in California that proposes to force gun buyers to purchase insurance in o...
Robbery "Victim" Turns The Tables! Simmone Park
February 02, 2022 20:40 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Simmone Park as she tells us about how a brutal armed robbery attempt and her determination to fight back caused her to examine and change her outlook on gun ownership and the Second Amendment. Also, we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com as he recounts his experiences at Shot Show 2022. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life t...
Shootout With A Bank Robber! Commander Tim Gramins
January 26, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Commander Tim Gramins of the Skokie, IL Police Department as he tells us about the 2008 gun battle with a bank robbery suspect who was determined to kill him and about how he was down to his last 4 rounds before the gunfight ended. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and talk about gun sales in the U.S. seemingly plateauing in the last quarter of 2021. Active Self Protection exists to ...
Cops Bring Guns To A Grenade Fight! Michael Wordon
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Port Jervis, New York Police Sergeant Michael Worden as he tells us about the day he had to pull the trigger on a deranged man who threatened him, his partners and a hospital parking lot full of people with a live grenade. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and talk about Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams recent comments about possible future permitless carry legis...
Disturbed Man Pulls Grenade on Cops! Michael Wordon
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Port Jervis, New York Police Sergeant Michael Worden as he tells us about the day he had to pull the trigger on a deranged man who threatened him, his partners and a hospital parking lot full of people with a live grenade. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and talk about Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams recent comments about possible future permitless carry legisl...
Deranged Man Pulls Grenade on Cops! Michael Wordon
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Port Jervis, New York Police Sergeant Michael Worden as he tells us about the day he had to pull the trigger on a deranged man who threatened him, his partners and a hospital parking lot full of people with a live grenade. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and talk about Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams recent comments about possible future permitless carry legis...
From Combat Marine to SWAT Cop! Asa Keefe
January 12, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with United States Marine combat veteran, current police officer and SWAT member Asa Keefe and he discusses his time as an active duty Marine during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 to becoming an officer in a major police department and his time as a Swat member and field training officer. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss an unsuccessful lawsuit against Armslist.com by g...
Kidnapped in Venezuela! (Almost) Chuck Holton
January 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former U.S. Army Ranger, author, podcast host and "chaos correspondent" Chuck Holton as he tells us about his near abduction at the Venezuelan border, being an Army Ranger and why he wrote about the importance of raising Godly sons. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss an anti-CCW Illinois state senator and her husband who successfully used a concealed firearm to defend the...
ASP Year In Review! John Correia, Stephannie Weidner and Mike Willever
December 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThis week we sit down with Active Self Protection owner and founder John Correia and CEO Stephannie Weidner for an end of year roundup discussion. We discuss all of the events and growth that Active Self Protection has had in the past year and look forward into 2022. Then we sit down with thereload.com reporter Stephen Gutowski and talk about Sigs multi-million dollar contribution to the Second Amendment Foundation. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent peop...
Announcement: Special Episode Later This Week With John Correia and Stephannie Weidner!
December 20, 2021 21:27 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBJust a quick announcement that we will be hosting Active Self Protection owner and founder John Correia and CEO Stephannie Weidner later this week for an end of year roundup discussion. We will be discussing all of the events and growth that Active Self Protection has had in the past year and look forward into 2022. Look for it this Friday! 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...
The Worst Day: Father Shoots To Defend Family John Daub
December 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and husband John Daub as he tells us about the terrible morning he had to shoot a man who had slipped out of a group home for special needs adults and then violently broke down his front door and accosted him. Also we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signaling support for possible future permit-less carry legislation. Active Self Protection ...
Part 2 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull the Trigger! Trooper Hugh Grant (Ret.)
December 08, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week, in part 2 of this special episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we conclude our conversation with retired Arizona State Trooper Hugh Grant as he tells us about a simple pedestrian stop that resulted in him being brutally beaten and having to resort to using his service weapon to end the threat. And then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski and discuss a recent Ninth Circuit ruling regarding high-capacity magazines and the ABC News interview of actor Ale...
Part 1 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull The Trigger!
December 01, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBThis week, in part one of this 2-part special episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Arizona State Trooper Hugh Grant as he tells us about a simple pedestrian stop that resulted in him being brutally beaten and having to resort to his service weapon to end the threat. Also we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski and discuss recent polling as it relates to the publics support for gun control. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, so...
Part 1 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull the Trigger! Trooper Hugh Grant (Ret.)
December 01, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBThis week, in part one of this 2-part special episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired Arizona State Trooper Hugh Grant as he tells us about a simple pedestrian stop that resulted in him being brutally beaten and having to resort to his service weapon to end the threat. Also we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski and discuss recent polling as it relates to the publics support for gun control. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, so...
Sheriffs Deputy Shot During INSANE Shootout In Florida! Deputy Tyler Toman and Deputy Brian Potters
November 24, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Brevard County, Florida Sheriffs Deputies Tyler Toman and Brian Potters as they tell us about an intense and harrowing shootout during a traffic stop in August of 2021. Also we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski and discuss the latest Washington D.C. court case involving our old pal Mr. Heller as he fights the "Ghost Gun" ban there. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent...
Self Defender Arrested! Paul Lathrop
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with truck driver and radio host Paul Lathrop as he tells us about the day he and his truck driving student stopped to get fuel, were accosted by an angry driver and how he ended up in jail for defending himself, his student and his big rig; including the agonizing and expensive six-month legal process. Also, we sit down with founder of TheReload.com founder and reporter Stephen Gutowski to discuss the Supreme Court agreeing t...
Stabbed By A Madman! Tina Bollman and Lisa Varner
November 10, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Tina Bollman and Lisa Varner as they tell us about the day a deranged, repeat-offender brutally attacked Tina in her home with a kitchen knife and about the emotional aftermath and criminal trial. Also, we sit down with a special guest, author and National Public Radio investigative reporter Tim Mak and discuss his new book entitled Misfire: Inside The Downfall Of The NRA. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane,...
Women Fight Back! Stephannie Weidner, Robyn Sandoval and Shelley Hill
November 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Active Self Protection CEO Stephannie Weidner, A Girl and A Gun Executive Director Robyn Sandoval and The Complete Combatant co-owner and XO Shelley Hill as they tell us about their journeys from unarmed and vulnerable to trained, armed and well-prepared women. Additionally, we sit down with reporter Stephen Gutowski and discuss the Delaware "Ghost Gun" ban and the lawsuit to attempting to block it. Active Self Protection...
Robbery Foiled, Gun Takeaway! James Kilcer
October 27, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with James Kilcer as he tells us about his run-in with a trio of would-be armed robbers and how he was able to disarm them and prevent a gas station robbery. Additionally, we sit down with reporter Stephen Gutowski and do a deep dive regarding the tragic on-set firearms accident that wounded a Hollywood director and took the life of a young woman. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people i...
Armed Bank Robber Tries To Murder a Police K9! Mike Doyle
October 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Southern Arizona police officer Mike Doyle as he tells us about his police dog being stabbed repeatedly by a bank robber armed with an edged weapon, being a cop, handling a K9, being a member of a SWAT Team and interacting as a cop with lawfully armed citizens. 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 fro...
Hero Acts Fast To Save Innocent Woman! Marty Thompson
October 13, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired soldier Marty Thompson as he tells us about how he was able to intervene in a violent domestic dispute and was forced to use his firearm to protect himself and his friend. He discusses his specialized U.S. Army training and experience and how that provided him with the attitude, skills and plan to protect an innocent woman. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks...
Trooper Down! Armed Citizen Saves AZ State Trooper! Thomas Yoxall
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Thomas Yoxall as he tells us about how he was in the perfect position to assist an Arizona State Trooper who was being violently assaulted by a repeat offender. Thomas discusses his training, experience and spiritual fitness and how that provided him with the attitude, skills and plan to protect a protector. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effecti...
No One Is Coming To Save You! Female Self Defenders: featuring Kaery Dudenhofer, Wendy Hauffen and Lisa Ludwig
September 29, 2021 05:25 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with three female self-defenders as they tell us about how and why they decided to take responsibility for their and their family's self-protection. They discuss their reasons, their training and their experiences as they tell us how they obtained the attitude, skills and plan to defend themselves and those they love. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more ...
Texas Church Mass Killer Stopped By A Good Guy With A Gun! Stephen Willeford
September 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Stephen Willeford as he tells us about the mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, TX on November 25, 2017. Stephen discusses his training and experience and how that provided him with the attitude, skills and plan to defend his community. 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 vi...
Father Defends Against Carjacker! Deverick Woodfork
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Deverick Woodfork who unexpectedly found himself in a gunfight against a determined carjacker. 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 in...
Prepared Mom Defends Her Family! Soleil Roache
September 08, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Soleil Roache as she tells us how a mentally ill man attempted to attack her and her children and how she had the attitude, skills and plan to defend herself and her family. 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 ...
Deputy Down, Shots Fired! Sgt. Craig Johnson - San Diego Sheriffs Department (Ret)
September 01, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired San Diego Sheriffs Department Sgt. Craig Johnson to discuss a harrowing shootout between him, his partners and a suspect armed with a rifle. 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 ...
Machete Attack! James Guthrie
August 25, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBIn this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with James Guthrie to discuss a workplace defensive encounter had with a man armed with a machete. 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 intere...
John Correia
August 17, 2021 17:31 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBActive 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,...