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 ...
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The Gutowski Files: Poll Shows Women Approve Of Stricter Gun Laws
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a multi-decade poll indicating that female approval for stricter gun laws is continuing seemingly unabated and what, if anything can be done to persuade them otherwise. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sob…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Jason and discuss the day a strange man in a strange car decided to park and loiter on his street for hours and what Jason did about it. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themse…
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The Gutowski Files: POTUS Debate and Guns
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent presidential debate and what it may have revealed about the candidates positions on guns. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively p…
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Unstable Man With a KNIFE Meets CCW Holder! -Ed
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and concealed carrier Ed and discuss the day a mentally unstable individual appeared at his local dog park with a knife in hand and began approaching several women in a threatening manner. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in …
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Rodney and discuss the day he accompanied his girlfriend to a beach house party and how it all went terribly wrong. 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 …
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The Gutowski Files: Federal Judge Rules Full-Auto Guns Protected
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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 regarding fully-automatic firearms. 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 o…
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Army Vet Forced To Fatally Shoot Armed Robber! -Zach
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Army Combat Veteran and self defender Zach and discuss the night he was working when a man surprised him with a gun in his face and how he responded including the terrible legal and emotional aftermath. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in …
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Hulking, Drunk Dad RAGES At Self Defender -Name Redacted
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with our guest and discuss the night his boys were out late, talked a little too much smack and brought some trouble home with them. *Note: After finishing this interview the guest contacted us and asked that his name be redacted for personal reasons, so you will hear brief periods of sile…
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The Gutowski Files: YouTube's New Rules On Gun-related Material Causes Headaches
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the effect of YouTube's new gun-related content rules and then we talk about a recent poll suggesting that many Americans have gun rights on their mind when they go to the ballot box. Active Self Protection exists to help …
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Shot Fired, People Scatter, Self Defender REACTS! -Dillan
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with CCW holder and self defender Dillan and discuss the day he was taking his mother and baby out for breakfast when a gunshot rang out in the restaurant, people scattered and what Dillan did in response. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in al…
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The Gutowski Files: Campaign Gun Politics and Pistol Brace Ruling
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss recent statements from President Trump on how being shot with an AR-15 might have changed his outlook on them and we talk about a recent Eighth Circuit decision regarding pistol brace bans. Active Self Protection exists to…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Chris and discuss the night he had to get gas later thsan he would have liked and was stalked by two men in a dark car and how he responded. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and t…
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The Gutowski Files: NRA Legal Update and MD Gun Law Thrown Out
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss recent updates in the NRA civil trial in New York and a ruling tossing out Maryland's "gun free zone" laws. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effect…
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Chased By A Carload Of GANGBANGERS! -Mike
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Mike and discuss the day he was riding in a car with friends when they were accosted by a carload of gangbangers beating on the windows and threatening him and his friends. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of lif…
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Defender STOPS A Perp Beating A Woman! -Frank
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Frank and discuss the night he and his wife were getting massages when he observed a man brutally beating a woman and what he did about it. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect the…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 41: Kamala Harris Comes Out Strong Against Guns
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris' first public statement about her second amendment positions and the virtual silence about gun rights from the RNC. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mor…
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Midwest Sheriff Talks Training, Policing and How We Can Do Better -Eric Kirsch
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with current Undersheriff and Future Sheriff Eric Kirsch and discuss a body cam video he released of an interaction he had with a young man and what lessons he hopes other cops will take from it. Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/awiixkvYM5yZxtLq/?mibextid=NqTh7c Active Self …
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The Gutowski Files Ep 40: Trump Assassination Attempt and NRA Legal Wrangling
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump and what went wrong with security and then we talk about the latest goings-on with the NRA trial in New York State. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mo…
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Security Guard FIGHTS For His Own Gun! -Josiah
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former security guard Josiah and discuss two incidents: one that was featured on the Active Self Protection main channel wherein a deranged patient jumped him out of the blue and attempted to disarm him and another where a man was attempting to stab people at an outdoor event and how …
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The Gutowski Files Ep 39: GOP Platform Silent On 2A
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the new GOP platform ahead of the convention next week and speculate as to why it has been gutted of 2A and firearms related planks. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all wal…
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House Party Goes Awry AND A Fight At A U.K. Train Station! -Kieran
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with U.K. resident Kieran and discuss a couple of violent incidents and how the police handled one of them. 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…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 38: No Gun Talk At Debate and SCOTUS Takes No New 2A Cases
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the total lack of discussion about guns, gun rights or gun control at the recent presidential debate and then we talk about the Supreme Court NOT taking any additional second amendment cases after deciding Rahimi. Active S…
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When Your Garage Door Opens in the Middle of the Night! -Jack
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with New Jersey resident and prepared self defender Jack and discuss the night he was awakened by the sound of his garage door opening, how he responded and why he could have found himself in legal trouble as a result. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent…
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 37: SCOTUS Rules On Rahimi Case
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling in the matter of defendant Rahimi related to having his gun rights stripped due to an order of protection stemming from a domestic violence case. Active Self Protection exists to help good, …
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ARMED South African Defends Against 3 Attackers! -Thys
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with South African citizen and CCW holder Thys and discuss the day he was running errands when he was suddenly attacked by three criminals and how he responded as a legally armed individual. Link to armored car driver video. Language warning: https://youtu.be/VLr97HYUcwc?si=bnpK7LrUt480Fkd…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 36: Bump Stocks Survive SCOTUS and The Senate
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent SCOTUS decision and failed senate bill regarding the BATFE rule banning bump stocks. JerryRigEverything Bump Stock Video: https://youtu.be/K2IOZ-5Nk5k?si=wueSEqxiV6fRgYNX Active Self Protection exists to help good…
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Defender Clears Home As Burglar Alarm BLARES! -Joe
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Joe and discuss a couple occasions when his home burglar alarm went off in the middle of the night and how he handled them both and what lessons you can learn from his experience. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks…
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Rail Employee Finds Possible BOMB On His Train! -Riley
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Riley and discuss the day he was working as a train engineer/conductor when a passenger reported a VERY suspicious abandoned bag and the chaos that followed. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effec…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 35: NRA SCOTUS News and Trump Verdict
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent SCOTUS decision that appears to benefit the NRA and we anticipate the verdict in the New York trial of former President Trump. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all …
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Armed, Prepared Man Faces Down (Possibly Armed) Bully! -Mike
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Mike and discuss the day he was just trying to stop at the store when an angry bully threatened to shoot him and how he responded as an armed individual. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effective…
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Knock Down FIGHT With Porch Pirate!-Thain
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with stage actor and self defender Thain and discuss the day he got tired of theives stealing packages from his apartment lobby and decided to try to intervene and the intense struggle that ensued. Video: https://youtu.be/esCuhVQftC8?si=nBrrks6Q7of65yslActive Self Protection exists to help…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 34: Big Changes At The NRA!
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent executive board meeting at the NRA and how the shakeup might affect the organization moving forward. Also Stephen talks about the Phillies for some reason. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober…
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Concerned Father Volunteers To Protect School! -Scott
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with entrepreneur, father and self defender Scott and discuss how after hearing about yet another senseless school shooting he decided to step in and be part of the solution to school violence. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of l…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 33: Hunter Biden's 2A Defense and Hawaiian Knives
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Hunter Biden's ongoing legal battles and Hawaii changing it's tune on a certain type of folding knife. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively…
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Close Call In A Texas Parking Lot! -Brandon
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and concealed weapons permit holder Brandon and discuss a trip he took to the mall that ended with a tense standoff. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walk…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 32: New NRA Head Took Private Flights?
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the fact that the NRA President took numerous private flights with the law firm representing the NRA and why that may not have been a good look in light of the recent civil trial in NY. Active Self Protection exists to hel…
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L.A. Resident Recalls INSANE 1992 Riot! -JD
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and retired firefighter JD and discuss his experiences during the 1992 Los Angeles riots and what it taught him about preparedness and how quickly society can come unglued. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active Self Protection exists to h…
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The Gutowski Files Ep 31: 5th Circuit Leaves NICS Check Rules For Minors
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent development in a 5th Circuit case involving background (NICS) checks on individuals between 18 and 20 years old. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life …
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DV Suspect Tries To Crawl Through Prepared Defenders Window! -Thomas
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Thomas and discuss the night a neighbor being sought by police as a domestic violence suspect decided to try crawling through his window to escape arrest and what he did to make him change his mind. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active S…
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 30: SCOTUS Takes Case On ATF Ghost Gun Rule Change
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the decision for SCOTUS to take on the Biden "Ghost Gun" ban/ BATFE rule change and what that might mean going forward. Additionally, we get in depth about Stephen's amazing hair and why YOU should care about it. Active Se…
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Can YOU Draw From A Seated Position? -Dan
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Dan and discuss the day he was under the distinct impression that bad things were happening and how he responded. 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 on…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Brazil native Juliana and her husband Scott and discuss the day she was doing some work at an Internet cafe when an armed man burst in to rob everyone at gunpoint. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively p…
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 28: Gun Sales Fall & Anti-Gun States Back Off Post Bruen
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the fall of firearms sales year over year and the fact that many anti-gun states are backing off of restrictive laws post-Bruen. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks o…
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 27: Colorado "Assault Weapons" Ban Passes In The State House
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a proposed Colorado State bill banning "assault weapons" and the NRA post-lawsuit. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves …
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 29: BATFE Report Shows FFLs NOT Contributing To Crime Guns
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent report from the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showing that vanishingly few Federal Firearms Licensed dealers are contributing to guns used in the commission of crimes. Active Self Protection …
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender and pyrographer Dig and discuss a couple incidents, the main one of which involves a close call he and his family had with a neighbor who was a resident of a home for adults with special needs and some of the considerations therein. Active Self Protection exists to help …
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Kenny and discuss the day he was shopping with his wife and small child when fear and panic spread over the mall when an unknown loud bang rang out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss some of the possible reas…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former bouncer and self defender Jayson and discuss the night he was trying to break up a fight when both parties produced firearms and he was caught in the middle. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively …
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The Gutowski Files Ep. 26: The NRA Gets Good News and Bad News
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss recent SCOTUS oral arguments that appear to bode well for them in one case and then discuss the fact that anti-gun groups out-fund raised the NRA for the first time in a long time and what that might mean. Active Self Prot…
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Honey, There Is A Burglar In Our Shower! -Peter
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Peter and discuss the day his wife was relaxing at home when he arrived from work and she suddenly realized that she had heard the shower running and assumed HE was the one in the shower. It wasn't him. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in …
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