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Active Self Protection Podcast
by John Correia and Mike Willever
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, 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.
Episodes
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The Gutowski Files: ATF Director Cekada Sits Down With The Reload
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent interview that Stephen had with ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider where they discussed changes to the enforcement of the National...
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Caught In The CROSSFIRE! -Elliot
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Elliot and discuss the night he was coming home late from grabbing some snacks and a couple Blockbuster videos when he stepped out of his car and into a hail of bullets. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober…
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The Gutowski Files: Use Of FLOCK Cameras Near Gun Ranges And Stores Raises Concerns
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss an article at the Reload reporting the use of Flock license plate reading surveillance cameras near gun ranges and stores. We discuss how gun rights groups are raising...
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The Gutowski Files: NYT Gun Mistakes And Why They Matter
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com (http://thereload.com/) and discuss a recent New York Times explainer article and an analysis piece that Stephen penned over at The Reload breaking down how mistakes that were made…
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STABBED By A Gangbanger And Left For DEAD! -Ricky
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Ricky and discuss the day he was wrapping up a day of entertainment work on a yacht out of San Diego bay when he observed departing female passengers being brutally assaulted by local gang members and when he went to intervene he…
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The Gutowski Files: GunTuber Gets Subpoenaed In Anti-Gun Lawsuit
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent interview he conducted with The Firearms Blog TV founder James Reeves in which Reeves detailed being subpoenaed by the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against gun maker...
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The Gutowski Files: NRA VS. The 1791 (NRA) Foundation
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss developments in the ongoing dispute between the NRA membership organization and the 1791 Foundation (formerly the NRA Foundation) regarding the distribution of funds...
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A Series Of VERY Unfortunate Events -Adrian
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Adrian and discuss a series of very serious criminal events at his home in a very exclusive area of Los Angeles and how they led to him hardening his home defenses and arming himself as well. Active Self Protection...
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The Gutowski Files: Survey Says 40 MILLION AR-15s In The Hands Of Private Citizens In The U.S.
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent survey of Americans that shows that there are approximately 40,000,000 AR-15 pattern rifles in the hands of private citizens in the White States and shoes that...
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Ohio Cop Earns Special Pants Patch During Insane Shootout! -Ali
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Ohio Police Officer Ali and discuss the day he was working a special assignment to rid his city of nefarious ne'er-do-wells when the call came out that an armored car had been robbed at gunpoint and the chase was on. Little did he...
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The Gutowski Files: Will The NFA Reforms Stifle Legal Challenges?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the possibility that recent reforms to the National Firearms Act might make future legal challenges more difficult for plaintiffs and then we discuss a ruling in a…
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Road Rage Leads To Gun Battle! - Brandon
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Brandon and discuss he and his wife were on their way to do some shopping when they found themselves in the sights of an angry, armed, wanted felon who decided that the appropriate response to their traffic…
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The Gutowski Files: Federal Judge's Ruling Questions SCOTUS' Decision On "Ghost Gun" Kits
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent federal court ruling the legality of so-called "Ghost Gun' kits and we detail the rulings finer points. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober,...
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Why I Walked Away From The Badge -B.J.
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Sheriff's Deputy B.J. and discuss his time as a law enforcement officer and why just prior to hitting the street as a patrolman he turned in his badge and gun and walked away and why he wants other cops to hear his story. Get...
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The Gutowski Files: There is More To The NFA's Apparent Legal Defeat Than Meets The Eye
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss what the recent legal wrangling surrounding the National Firearms Act might mean and why it is important to understand who does and does not have legal standing in this...
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Defender ARRESTED For OC Use! -Funk
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Funk and discuss the night he was attempting to break up a large fight at the restaurant where he worked when he deployed OC spray and events transpired that eventually lead to his arrest and processing for assault and...
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The Gutowski Files: Federal Judge Strikes Down MOST Of the NFA
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ruling by a federal judge that calls into question the "non-tax" tax of the National Firearms Act and why it could spell the end of large portions of that act....
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What If Pepper Spray Doesn't Work? -Woody
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Woody and discuss the day he and his dog were suddenly attacked by a loose pit bull and what transpired after he tried to use OC spray to deter the attack and it proved ineffective. Hit this link to sign up for the...
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The Gutowski Files: Is The VA AR-15 Ban Already Dead?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss how the Virginia court injunction putting the AR-15 sale/transfer ban on hold has been extended to include prohibiting enforcement by all law enforcement agencies and…
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Armed Defender Saves Lives And Gets FIRED For It -David
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and former store manager David and discuss the night he was working as three men entered his cell phone store, pushed him to the back room implying that they had a gun, forced him to unlock the safe that held the...
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The Gutowski Files: 5th Circuit Takes On Possible Landmark Case
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals case that has the potential to redefine federal gun control laws as they exist. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober,...
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Library Closed For Chaos! -Andrea
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former librarian and self defender Andrea and discuss the night she and her coworkers were locking up for the night when an agitated man pushed past one of them as they were closing the door and demanded to be helped and how despite...
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The Gutowski Files: Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey's AR Ban
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ruling out of the Third Circuit Court Of Appeals overturning New Jersey's ban on AR style rifles and high capacity magazines and how it might affect a case...
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Draw To First Shot REALLY Matters: Defender Beats Bad Guy To The First Shot -Trey
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Trey and discuss the night he was coming home late from work when a stranger approached his car and started to draw a gun and what Trey was forced to do in response. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane,...
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The Gutowski Files: 8th Circuit Just Says No To Drugs
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent 8th Circuit Court Of Appeals decision regarding a case similar to a recent SCOTUS case (U.S. v. Hemani) wherein the 8th circuit decided (unlike the Supreme…
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Justice Denied: Former Ranger On Trial For Attempted Murder! -Barry Todd
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former U.S. Army Ranger, Author and self defender Barry Todd and discuss the night he was out with his wife and some friends when he was brutally attacked by two men and was forced to defend himself with his firearm The story…
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The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Case!
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the news that the SCOTUS has agreed to take up an AR-15 ban case that has the potential to decide the issue of "assault weapons" bans for good. Active Self Protection...
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Dad SHOOTS Charging Pit Bull Inches From His Child! -Jesse
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and self defender Jesse and discuss the day he was on his way to the park with his family and two small dogs when out of nowhere they were charged by a clearly agitated pit bull and how he had seconds to draw his snub nose...
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The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Strikes Down The Vampire And VA Court Stymies AR Ban
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent SCOTUS decision striking down the so-called Hawaii "vampire law" that would require businesses to positively post signage indicating that CCW holders could...
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Carjacker Shot In The FACE! -Bert
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with South African self defender Bert and discuss the day he was stopped at a light when armed, masked baddies decided to try to rob him at knifepoint and what he did to cause them immediate regret and why the South African police were...
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The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Ruling Appears To Pave the Way For Gun Owners To Partake In The Devil's Lettuce
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent SCOTUS ruling in which the court held 9-0 that simple regular marijuana use in and of itself should not equal disqualification for individuals to possess...
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Supermarket Kerfuffle! -Nickolas
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with CCW holder and self defender Nickolas and discuss the night he made a midnight trek to his local grocery store when a distant produce section kerfuffle quickly became and approaching brouhaha and then eventually very nearby fracas…
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The Gutowski Files: Should Multiple DUIs Mean Losing 2A Rights?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ruling in the Washington State Supreme Court regarding the removal of gun rights from people with multiple convictions for driving under the influence of…
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Active Shooter STOPPED By Prepared Defender! -Humberto
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Humberto and discuss the day a resident at the building he works at decided to start shooting in the lobby and how he responded. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in…
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The Gutowski Files: Is There A Divide In The NRA?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a rather complicated series of events involving the NRA and it's various component parts and how those parts might be splitting up and what that might mean moving…
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Unfortunate Burglar Picks WRONG HOUSE! John Correia and James Correia
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with ASP founder John Correia and his son James Correia and discuss the night a crook (with terrible target selection) decided to scale a ladder and break into their home through a second story balcony door where he was swiftly met with...
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The Gutowski Files: What Happened To The DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Plan?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the slow, halting progress of the DOJ's promised gun rights restoration plan and then the guys talk football for way too long. Active Self Protection exists to help…
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Road Rager SURPRISED By Red And Blue Lights! -Danny
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Danny and discuss the day he witnessed a driver road rage another driver only to realize that it was an unmarked police car. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more...
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The Gutowski Files: Do Voters Care About Guns Going Into The Midterms?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss what role if any gun rights or gun politics might play in how people vote in this year's midterm elections. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober…
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Methew Madness In Maine! -David
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender David and discuss the night he was wrapping up his night when loud banging at his door alerted him that something was amiss, a frantic woman running into his house confirmed it and THEN things got weird. Active Self...
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The Gutowski Files: VA Gov. Spanberger SIGNS New Gun Restrictions Into Law
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the new restrictive gun laws that Virginia Governor Spanberger just signed into law and the many legal challenges that are sure to follow. Active Self Protection exists…
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Yes, Alaska Is Still Weird -Wes
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and Alaska resident Wes and discuss two incidents that happened weeks apart where his fellow Alaskans prove that Alaska, while ruggedly beautiful and independent is still populated with some rather interesting...
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The Gutowski Files: Is The ATF Is HELPING Gun Owners?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss some of the new rules laid out by the BATFand explain how they could actually streamline the gun buying process and fundamentally change the way people purchase…
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Delivery Leads To A Nightmare -Jerrell
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Jerrell and discuss the day his delivery shift led to him being involved in a simple non-injury accident that devolved into him running for his life from a group of dysfunctional, violent losers. Active Self Protection...
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The Gutowski Files: New ATF Director And A Slew Of New Rules
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President trump's newly minted permanent BATF director and the recent batch of new rules released by the agency and why (this time at least) it's not bad news for gun...
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A Day In The Park Goes Terribly Wrong -Jason
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and self defender Jason and discuss the day he took his young daughter to Balboa Park on a beautiful day in San Diego to ride her E-Bike when the day turned ugly as she was accosted by a stranger and things went terribly…
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The Gutowski Files: VA House REJECTS Some Of Gov. Spanberger's Gun Restrictions
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and follow up on last week's discussion of Virginia's bill proposing expansive firearms restrictions and discuss the legislature rejecting some of the key changes that Governor...
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They Call Them "Danger Tacos" -Craig
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Craig and discuss the day he went out for tacos with friends and ended up in the middle of a violent dispute with a former employee and his rather large, violent friend. Active Self Protection exists to help good…
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The Gutowski Files: Virginia Gun Ban Bill Sent BACK To State House By Governor
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent controversial anti-gun legislation in Virginia that Governor Spanberger sent back to the legislature with recommendations for further restrictions. Active…
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First Amendment Auditor Blesses Grandma With the Hot Sauce! -Liberty Troll (Zach)
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with first amendment auditor Zach (Liberty Troll) and discuss the day he was outside a cannabis dispensary filming the comings and goings when a patient/customer took umbrage at his presence and decided to accost him and how he opted to...
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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, 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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