Best Mike Willever Podcasts (2024)

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Defender STOPS A Perp Beating A Woman! -Frank 24:43

1h ago24:43

24:43

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 20:46

1h ago20:46

20:46

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 49:08

1h ago49:08

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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 25:22

29m ago25:22

25:22

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 31:17

1d ago31:17

31:17

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 20:42

2d ago20:42

20:42

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 38:42

8d ago38:42

38:42

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 24:24

11d ago24:24

24:24

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 39:40

15d ago39:40

39:40

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 31:14

17d ago31:14

31:14

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 30:16

22d ago30:16

30:16

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 24:12

25d ago24:12

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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 35:06

29d ago35:06

35:06

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 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

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 14:42

2M ago14:42

14:42

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 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

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 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

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! 27:11

2M ago27:11

27:11

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 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

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 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

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 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

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? 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

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 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

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 22:04

3M ago22:04

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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 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

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 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

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 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

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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ROBBERY in Brazil! -Scott and Juliana 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

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 22:27

4M ago22:27

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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 21:00

4M ago21:00

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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 22:13

4M ago22:13

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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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Close Call With A Neighbor! -Dig 1:00:57

4M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

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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Active Shooter At The Mall? -Kenny 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

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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SHOT THROUGH THE NECK! -Jayson 42:58

4M ago42:58

42:58

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 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

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 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

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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Defender Holds Would-Be Burglar At GUNPOINT! -William 43:19

4M ago43:19

43:19

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender William and discuss the night he and his family had just wrapped up game night when his wife noticed someone trying to break into their home and what transpired. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more e…

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The Gutowski Files Ep. 25: California Gun Purchase Limit Law Struck Down 22:04

5M ago22:04

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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 federal court decision in California that says that their one gun a month law is unconstitutional and what that might mean for other states with similar laws on the books. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane…

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The Gutowski Files Episode 24: Biden's SOTU Address Gun Rhetoric 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Biden's State Of The Union address and about his he is not moving at all to the middle on gun control and bans as candidates traditionally do after the primaries. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane,…

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Spicy Treats Save The Day! -Ben 26:15

5M ago26:15

26:15

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Ben and discuss the day he was trying to go to the corner store when a shirtless, angry man decided to threaten everyone around him and how his quick action and POM pepper spray saved the day. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people…

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"There is someone outside the house." -Lynette 28:18

5M ago28:18

28:18

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Lynette and discuss the night she was awakened by her dogs barking and her husband calling to tell her that their security cameras showed someone outside their home and how she armed herself and prepared for the worst Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sob…

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The Gutowski Files Ep. 23: NRA Verdict and More On The CA Gun Ad Case 26:32

5M ago26:32

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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 verdict in the NRA corruption trial and developments in the California firearms advertising case. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively …

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Domestic Violence: A Survivors Perspective -Lisa 1:03:34

5M ago1:03:34

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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with domestic violence survivor Lisa and discuss many of the misperceptions about DV and the mentality of someone who is gradually groomed and gaslit into becoming the person who sticks around when everyone else says they should leave and we try to give hope that even the worst situation c…

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Aware Self Defender Sees Trouble coming! -Esther 34:31

5M ago34:31

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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Esther and discuss the night she had to make a late night store run and how she saw suspicious activity and avoided becoming a victim.Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselve…

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The Gutowski Files Episode 22: NRA Case Update and California Gun Advertising Case 23:40

5M ago23:40

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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 ongoing NRA corruption trial as it remains in jury deliberations and a recent Ninth Circuit case involving a new California law regarding advertising firearms to minors. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane…

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The Gutowski Files Ep. 21 LIVE From New York At The NRA Trial 25:23

5M ago25:23

25:23

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the ongoing NRA corruption trial in New York. Stephen has been in the courtroom and brings us the latest developments including his take on the closing arguments. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mo…

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School Bus ROBBERY! -Wes 29:14

6M ago29:14

29:14

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Wes and discuss an incident that happened to him on a school bus years ago that has lessons that prove valuable today. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their lov…

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Gutowski Files Ep. 20: NRA Trial and Michigan Shooting Case 23:04

6M ago23:04

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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Wayne LaPierre's testimony in the NRA trial in New York State and the school shooting case in Michigan and what that might mean for parents of offenders. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prud…

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Clerk VS. Shoplifter In Houston! -Kaleb 23:31

6M ago23:31

23:31

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retail clerk and self defender Kaleb and discuss the night he was working the register when a serial shoplifter decided to help himself to a couple cases of beer and how he responded. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life t…

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Damsel in Distress Or Potential Threat? -Sean 49:42

6M ago49:42

49:42

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Sean and discuss the night he was awakened in the middle of the night by a strange woman frantically banging on his door.Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their l…

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