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Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast

339 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 367 ratings

Weekly reports and commentary on civilian self defense.
self defense, armed citizen, defensive gun use

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Episodes

Reality is Stranger Than Fiction

April 05, 2020 20:35 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Firearms instructor Elizabeth Hautman joins us this week. Here are four new stories of armed defense. Links and text at the podcast webpage.

Should you run or fight

April 01, 2020 17:21 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Firearms instructor Jeff Street talks about recent examples of armed defense. Were these gun owners lucky, or did they show us the best thing to do? What should we do if we were in their place? Sources, text, and links at the podcast webpage.

Experienced criminals and crazy people

March 24, 2020 18:41 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Four new stories of armed defense with instructor David Cole. Full text and links at the website.

Strangers, Friends and Robbers

March 14, 2020 16:11 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Robyn Sandoval joins us to talk about four new stories of armed defense. Text and links at the webpage. 20 minute audio.

Will you help the innocent?

March 09, 2020 19:17 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Four new stories of armed defense. Show notes at the podcast website.

Shoot, or Don't Shoot?

March 02, 2020 13:07 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Episode 185 with instructor Ben Branam. Text and links at the podcast webpage.

At home and at work, by day and by night

February 24, 2020 14:38 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Instructor Tony Sinom joins us for four new stories of armed defense. 26 minute audio. Links a the podcast webpage. https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-184-with-tony-simon/

How do you protect your treasure?

February 14, 2020 20:33 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Andee Reardon O'Brion joins us with four new stories. How should you defend the people you love in your home? Links at the podcast webpage.

Are you ready now?

February 06, 2020 02:30 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Here are four new stories of armed defense. Our defenders had no time to think, let alone time to get a gun. They either had a gun on them or had to fight without one. 21 minute audio. Text and links at the podcast webpage.

Driving Into Trouble

January 27, 2020 20:18 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

We drive strange places late at night. Then, we walk across dark parking lots. Here are four new stories where armed citizens drove into trouble. Text and links at the podcast webpage.

Outnumbered

January 22, 2020 13:53 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Four new stories of armed defense with firearms instructor Elizabeth Hautman. Text and links at the podcast webpage. 21 minute audio.

Sometimes you need to shoot, and sometimes you don't

January 15, 2020 20:47 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Four new stories with firearms instructor Ben Branam. Links to the original news articles at the podcast webpage.

What do we say after bang?

January 05, 2020 15:51 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Firearms Instructor Amanda Suffecool brings us four new stories this week. Text and links are at the podcast webpage. Please give us a rating and leave a comment on iTunes and Stitcher.

The Road is Paved with Indecisive Squirrels

December 29, 2019 22:02 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

 Links at the website.

Convenience Stores Edition

December 15, 2019 01:11 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Tony Simon joins us for four new examples of armed defense. Links and text at the podcast webpage.

Some problems are harder than others

December 09, 2019 00:30 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Four new examples of armed defense with Jeff Street. Full text and links on the podcast webpage.

Don't get in a gunfight over things

December 02, 2019 14:43 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Don’t assume that you have to defend other adults. It was their choice to be unarmed. Notes on the webpage.

Criminals don't fight fair

November 26, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Robbers plan to win.. and so should you. Four new stories of armed defense. Text and sources on the podcast webpage.

Episode 172 with Amanda Suffecool

November 18, 2019 14:06 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Text and links on the podcast webpage.

Defend yourself and your family at home, at work, and in the car

November 12, 2019 14:27 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Instructor Ben Branam brings us four new stories of armed defense. Links and text at the web page.

Roommates, employees, family, and you.

November 04, 2019 16:41 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Tony Simon joins Rob this week for four new stories. Full text and sources at the link.

Self-defense at work, at home, and on the street

October 28, 2019 01:09 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Episode 169 with Tiffany Johnson. Full text and links available at the podcast web page. 26 minute audio

Domestic Violence and No Shots Fired

October 17, 2019 16:37 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Episode 168 with Andee Reardon O'Brion. Links and text are on the webpage. 

Armed defenders at home and at work

October 09, 2019 14:54 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Full text and links at the website- https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-167-with-jeff-street/

When you can and when you must defend the innocent

September 16, 2019 13:04 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Elizabeth Hautman joins us for episode 166. Self-defense requires a lot of thought before trouble finds you, but the more you plan the luckier you get. Text and links at the show website- https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-166-with-elizabeth-hautman/

Planning saves lives

September 10, 2019 14:19 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Self-defense instructor David Cole joins Rob. Armed defenders saved lives again this week, sometimes, without firing a shot. Links at the podcast web page. https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-165-with-david-cole/

Do you have the tools and training you need?

September 03, 2019 16:29 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Self Defense Gun Stories episode 164 with instructor Amanda Suffecool. Text and references at the link. https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-164-with-amanda-suffecool/

Good guys defend themselves and learn on the job

August 27, 2019 12:01 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Four new stories of armed defense. Text at the link.

Practice now so you can perform later

August 20, 2019 20:24 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Text and links at the episode web page.

We don't know when or where

August 13, 2019 12:42 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Instructor Andee Reardon O'Brion brings four more news stories of armed defense. Text and links at the webpage-https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-161-with-andee-reardon-obrion/

Episode 160 with Firearms Instructor Jeff Street

August 06, 2019 13:04 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

We trust people we think we know, and sometimes we’re wrong. I’m glad our victim was armed. He waited his turn rather than drawing a firearm as soon as he saw that he was being robbed. He defended himself as he ran. Running makes you a harder target and it also gets you out of trouble. Full text and links at https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-160-with-jeff-street/  

First Things First

July 15, 2019 14:47 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Text and links at the web page-https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-159-with-elizabeth-hautman/

How do we protect the people we love..and also save ourselves?

July 08, 2019 14:08 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

The show notes are here with text and links to the original news stories- https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-158-with-david-cole/

Build life saving habits before you need them

July 01, 2019 15:39 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Rob Introduction- I’m glad you found us and welcome to episode 157 of Self-Defense Gun Stories. This podcast is for people who are curious about self-defense, and for those who are already trained. I’m your host, Rob Morse. We’re joined this week by self defense instructor Amanda Suffecool. Amanda Hi, Rob.  I’ve been instructing, learning, and have a new cerakote rifle for fun, completed a fashion show in Ohio and am planning 3 more for this year. Rob We’re up to 70 ratings and 44 commen...

Instructor Ben Branam talks about plans and practice for self defense

June 25, 2019 20:34 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Find show notes and links at https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-156-with-ben-branam/

Episode 155 with Robyn Street

June 18, 2019 12:21 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Show notes and links are here- https://www.selfdefensegunstories.com/podcast/episode-155-with-robyn-street/

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June 06, 2019 14:03 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Tony Simon joins us as our guest instructor and co-host this week. Tony trained with one of the defenders we talk about. Training and practice make a difference.

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May 28, 2019 11:14 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Tiffany Johnson talks about four new cases of armed defense.

episode 152 with instructor Andee Reardon O'Brion

May 16, 2019 11:46 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

Have your self-defense tools with you. When should you protect yourself and others? What should you say to the police?

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May 07, 2019 12:09 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Self Defense at Home, at Work, and on the Street

April 30, 2019 20:43 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

These gun owners faced a life threatening situation. What should we do in their place?

Self Defense Gun Stories- Episode 149

April 23, 2019 12:03 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Here are four new stories. Armed citizens saved their children and stopped mass murder. A bonus story with no shots fired. (24 min)

Self Defense Gun Stories- Episode 148

April 16, 2019 11:45 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Here are four new stories, two of them where no shot were fired. Can you help your neighbor on the street, or at three in the morning? Links in the show notes. 23 minute audio.

Self Defense Gun Stories- Episode 147

April 08, 2019 12:14 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Rob and Andee cover four new stories, including examples of online sales gone wrong. Please meet at the police station to buy/sell/trade. (19 minutes)

Self-Defense Gun Stories- Episode 146

March 28, 2019 17:17 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Amanda Suffecool joins us for four new stories. This week, armed women save their lives and rescue others.

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March 10, 2019 13:39 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

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March 05, 2019 11:41 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

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February 26, 2019 22:10 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

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February 12, 2019 17:46 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

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February 04, 2019 18:33 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

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First Things First
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