Active Self Protection Podcast
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
Who Is In The Lobby? -Eric
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with U.S. Army Lt. Col. and self defender Eric and discuss the day a strange man showed up at his government office possibly looking for trouble and what Eric did to defuse the sit…
The Gutowski Files: DC LE Takeover and BIG NM Court Order
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent federal court injunction against New Mexico's firearms purchase waiting period and then we talk about …
POM OC Saves Two Defenders And Their Dogs! -Larry
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Larry and discuss the day he and his wife were walking their two dogs when a pair of angry pit bulls suddenly and brutally attacked them and how POM OC Spray sav…
The Gutowski Files: USAF Sig M18/P320 Death Case Takes A Major Turn
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent arrest in the United States Air Force case involving the gunfire death of an Airman wherein the govern…
South African Defender's LAST SECOND DRAW Deters Attacker! -Tubs
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with South African Self Defender Tubs and discuss the day he was at work at his family restaurant when a commotion drew him to the parking lot just in time to see a man rushing inn…
The Gutowski Files: Sig's P320 Still Banned In WA and RI Open Carry Fight
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a suit brought by Sig Sauer attempting to force a Washington state law enforcement body to un-ban their P320 pi…
This Defender Is A Road Rage Magnet! -Robert
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Robert and discuss two seperate road rage incidents he found himself in and how they ended very differently. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, s…
The Gutowski Files: DOJ’s Stance May Affect N.J. Silencer Ban
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the DOJ's stance on silencers and what it might mean for the current ban on them in New Jersey.Active Self Prot…
Black Bear Meets 9mm! -Daniel
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with hiker and self defender Daniel and discuss the day he was out hiking with his dogs in northern Arizona when he encountered a large black bear and had only a 9mm pistol to defe…
The Gutowski Files: LA Sheriff Loses Court Challenge On CCWs
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent federal court decision regarding a suit brought by gun rights groups against the Los Angeles County Sh…
SWAT Officer Gets The Drop On A Would-Be Cop Killer -Lee
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired police officer, trainer and SWAT Team member Lee and discuss the night he was working patrol when an officer in a neighboring city was shot and left for dead by a dome…
The Drug Dealer Next Door -Scott
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender “Scott” and discuss a situation that a lot of homeowners find themselves facing: bad or even criminal neighbors. This episode is basically a talk I have had wit…
The Gutowski Files: Red Flag Lawsuit and Canada's AR-15 Ban
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 about red flag laws and then we talk about how the Canadian government is baffled…
A Black Duffle Bag In A Movie Theater? -Ethan
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Ethan and discuss the night he and his sister went to see a movie when he observed a lone male with a large duffle bag sitting in the theater and the internal ba…
The Gutowski Files – Big Beautiful Bill Update and Iowa Supreme Court News
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the bill in congress and give an update regarding the NFA items that were in play and then discuss the Iowa Sup…
From Pulpit To Protector: A Guardian's Journey -Angelo
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former pastor, current firearms instructor and security professional Angelo and discuss two different third party encounters he found himself a party to and when a defender sh…
The Gutowski Files: Rhode Island "Assault Weapons" Ban And More
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent federal appeals court decision regarding federal bans on gun possession in school zones and then we ta…
Crossroads: A Self Defender's Dilemma
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Isaac and discuss the day he witnessed a terrible hit and run involving an elderly victim and his decision-making process when deciding between assisting the inj…
The Gutowski Files: Senate Doubles Down On NFA Items
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the budget bill that the senate has received from the house that included proposals to remove the tax stamp on s…
Watching ASP Helps Defender Make Good Decisions -Isaac
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Isaac and discuss two unrelated incidents that he tells us ended the way they did in large part due to him being an avid viewer of Active Self Protection videos …
The Gutowski Files: Two Court Decisions About Felons With Guns
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss two recent federal court decisions regarding felons and their guns rights and why the concept and possible inte…
Critical Moments: A Nurse Acts Fast To Help A Veteran -Ben
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and critical care nurse Ben and discuss two incidents at his job and how the first incident prepared him for the second. Active Self Protection exists to help g…
The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Denies Two 2A Cases But What Does It Mean?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss two posts over at the Reload, one about the state of Texas apparently legalizing short barreled (or "sawed-off)…
Check Us Out On The Reload!
This week, Mike sits down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com to talk about a recent Active Self Protection main channel breakdown of what Mike and John called an unjustified shooting of a suspect by a deputy in Te…
How Trying To Stop Car Thieves Can Go VERY Wrong -Brandon
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Brandon and discuss the night his truck was stolen from a movie theater parking lot and why it was a good thing that the thieves were gone before he responded. …
A Man And A Can (Of OC): New Lessons On Dog Attacks! -Ryan
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former U.S, Army Sergeant, combat veteran and self defender Ryan and discuss the day he was out for a walk with his dog when another dog suddenly and viciously attacked his do…
The Gutowski Files: Suppressor Tax and Registration Going Away?
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the ongoing budget legislation battle and how it might affect the taxation and registration of suppressors.Acti…
S*x Offender Meets Armed Grandmother! -Kim
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Grandmother, pastor's wife CCW holder and firearms instructor Kim and discuss the afternoon she answered a knock at the door, told the guy to go away and moments later heard s…
The Gutowski Files: 9th Circuit Rules On Felon Gun Rights and Colorado Gun Sales Spike
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the 9th Circuit Appeals Court's recent ruling on the rights of nonviolent felons to retain their gun rights and…
Awareness And Preparation Are Key -Matthew
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Matthew and discuss a couple of incidents that he experienced and how awareness and preparation made all the difference in the outcomes. Active Self Protection …
The Gutowski Files: What NRAAM Attendees Really Think
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss interviews that Stephen conducted with attendees of the recent NRA Annual Meeting and what they thought about t…
Would-Be Car Thief Gets A Surprise...In the Face. -James
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and racing instructor James and discuss there day he left his car running for just a moment when he saw his car door close from inside his business. Active Self…
The Gutowski Files: NRA Meeting Report and DOJ Moves On Felon Gun Ban
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the NRA Annual Meeting this past week and some of the changes to leadership and then we talk about the Departme…
Military Police Vs. Civilian Bad Guy! -Chris
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with firearms instructor and former military police officer Chris and discuss an incident on base where a civilian thief ran from officers and ended up cornered and what ensued aft…
The Gutowski Files: NRA Prepares For Annual Meeting Amid Mounting Problems
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the NRA's woes from plummeting membership to the presidential snub as they prepare to have their annual meeting…
Why Police Welfare Checks Matter -Michael
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with regular Active Self Protection viewer Michael and discuss how a frantic call to 911 led the police to conduct a welfare check on his wife and what ensued. Active Self Protect…
The Gutowski Files: Trump Skips NRAAM and CO Passes Strict Gun Law
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Trump not speaking at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting for the first time since 2015 and…
Owner Of Aggressive Dog Ignores Warnings -Mike
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and small dog owner Mike and discuss an ongoing issue he had with a neighbor who had a large, aggressive dog and refused to reign it in and how it all came to a …
The Gutowski Files: Tariffs May Impact Gun Prices And More
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss how the Trump tariffs might affect prices for guns and gun-related items and then discuss the anticipated repor…
Airline Pilot Forced To LAND FAST As MAN Threatens Cockpit! -Dan
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with airline pilot Dan and discuss the day he was First Officer on a flight when a deranged man attempted to break into the cockpit and the captain told him to get them on the grou…