Active Self Protection Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Part 1 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull the Trigger! Trooper Hugh Grant (Ret.) Dec 01, 2021

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This 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, 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Sheriffs Deputy Shot During INSANE Shootout In Florida! Deputy Tyler Toman and Deputy Brian Potters Nov 24, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Self Defender Arrested! Paul Lathrop Nov 17, 2021

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In 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 to hear a case involving New York states restrictive concealed carry laws. 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Stabbed By A Madman! Tina Bollman and Lisa Varner Nov 10, 2021

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In 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, 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Women Fight Back! Stephannie Weidner, Robyn Sandoval and Shelley Hill Nov 03, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Robbery Foiled, Gun Takeaway! James Kilcer Oct 27, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Armed Bank Robber Tries To Murder a Police K9! Mike Doyle Oct 21, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Hero Acts Fast To Save Innocent Woman! Marty Thompson Oct 13, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

Trooper Down! Armed Citizen Saves AZ State Trooper! Thomas Yoxall Oct 06, 2021

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In 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 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Title music by Jorikbasov.

No One Is Coming To Save You! Female Self Defenders: featuring Kaery Dudenhofer, Wendy Hauffen and Lisa Ludwig Sep 29, 2021

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In 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 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, 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. Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real-life survivors. You will hear their stories in-depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self-defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath.

Title music by Jorikbasov.