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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...

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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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Episodes
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Prepared Father Protects Family From Charging Dog! -Nathan

4/10/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and self defender Nathan and discuss the day he was out walking with his wife and infant child when they were attacked by a large angry dog and what he did to protect himself and his family. get-asp.com/pom 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:20:24

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The Gutowski Files: AG Bondi Dismissal 2A Implications

4/6/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent dismissal of Attorney General Pam Bondi and what her replacement might mean for the Trump administration's gun policy moving forward. Then we discuss a recent brief filed by the North Carolina chapter of the ACLU on behalf of a criminal defendant in a prohibited possessor case. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:27:48

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Cop Races To STOP Active Shooter! -Dylan

4/3/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with police officer Dylan and discuss the night he was working patrol when the relative peace was shattered when he was just a block away as dispatch reported shots fired at the local Walmart. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:34:22

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The Gutowski Files: Texas Gun-Free Zone Law Upheld

3/30/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ruling in Texas where a Trump-appointed judge upheld a law enacting gun free places and we delve into why the state didn't even send a representative to defend the law. Additionally, Stephen talks about his recent experience instructing journalism students on the function and proper handling of 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 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com Video Intro by Joe Russo

Duration:00:33:28

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When A Stranger Calls -Brian

3/27/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Brian and discuss the night he was relaxing with his wife and children when a random stranger began beating on his door in what appeared to be an attempt to break into his house and what Brian did in response. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com Video Intro by Joe Russo

Duration:00:30:38

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The Gutowski Files: Biden Pistol Brace Rule Gone...Or Is It?

3/24/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the rather confusing recent series of events surrounding the Biden era SBR pistol brace rule issued by the ATF. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:30:22

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Neighbor Threatens To Shoot Dogs! -John

3/20/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and U.S. Navy veteran John and discuss two incidents involving an angry neighbor and how he responded when the neighbor threatened to shoot and kill his dogs. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:24:53

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The Gutowski Files: New VA AR-15 Ban Will Be Tough To Reverse

3/19/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss why it will be a tough road for Virginians who are hoping to see the state's new AR-15 ban reversed for a number of reasons and why it's possible that it could be decided by the Supreme Court eventually. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:22:35

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He Threatened To "Pop" Everyone -Tyler

3/13/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Tyler and discuss the day he was in a store minding his own business when an angry man made himself known, threatened to start shooting people and then went to his car and started digging around in his trunk. This episode delves into third party encounters and whether we should stay or go when given the option. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:25:02

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The Gutowski Files: 3 BIG 2A Stories

3/10/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss several news stories involving the second amendment. D.C.'s high court struck down magazine capacity limits while Virginia is poised to restrict them AND ban the sale or transfer of many popular firearms including AR-15s. We also discuss the SCOTUS oral arguments regarding marijuana users and gun ownership. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:36:13

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The Carjacking That Wasn't -Andrea

3/6/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with firearms instructor Andrea and discuss the day she was driving to work when a young man she had seen around the neighborhood suddenly opened her passenger door and got in her car and what she did next and what lessons were learned in the process. . 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:28:24

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SWAT Commander Talks Active Shooter Prevention

2/27/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired SWAT commander and trainer Gene Patrino and discuss personal safety and active killer identification and prevention, https://www.survivalresponsellc.com 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:30:41

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The Gutowski Files: The Reload Dives Deep Into The Epstein Files

2/24/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss The Reload's recent deep dive into the files released by the DOJ regarding Jeffrey Epstein and how there is a tie-in to the firearms world and then we talk about pending gun legislation in the state of Virginia. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:29:19

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Trooper Gets SHOT IN AN AMBUSH But FIGHTS BACK! -Tpr. Tye Simcox

2/20/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Colorado State Trooper Tye Simcox and discuss the day he was finishing up some paperwork in his patrol car when out of nowhere he came under withering gunfire in an ambush, was shot through his shooting arm and how he gathered himself, grabbed his patrol rifle and got to work. https://youtu.be/9fxP4tPpF_Y?si=vkTRz9QAXbtx3rS9 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:48:47

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The Gutowski Files: New York State FORCED To Grant CCWs For Non-residents

2/18/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss an ongoing legal battle involving a Florida lawyer and 3D printed firearms details on the internet and then we discuss an encouraging series of wins for out-of-state or non-resident CCW issuance. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:22:40

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Knock knock (Only He DIDN't Knock) -Clark

2/13/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Clark and discuss the day a man walked into his home unannounced and how Clark reacted and then what went down the second time it happened! . 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:31:51

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The Gutowski Files: Trump's ATF Nominee Sails Through

2/10/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Trump's ATF nominee and US Attorney Pirro's controversial statements about guns in D.C. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:25:39

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My Ex-stepdad Tried To EXECUTE My Mom! -Kegan

2/6/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Kegan and discuss the day his mother was eating at a restaurant when her ex-husband appeared, walked up to her, drew a gun from his pocket, pointed it at her head and pulled the trigger. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:34:37

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Road Rage In The Company Truck! -Mike

1/30/2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Mike and discuss his recent commute home in his company truck and how it was interrupted when a very angry man in HIS company truck and trailer decided to follow him home and strongly express his displeasure at Mike's driving abilities. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:28:12

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The Gutowski Files: Virginia Looks To BAN Popular Rifles and Magazines

1/29/2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss legislation that is making it's way through the halls of the Virginia state house that would ban large swaths of popular rifles and shotguns and would also ban magazines with more than 10 rounds capacity AND include provisions that would require residents to turn in existing magazines to the government. 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 as he talks 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. Music: bensound.com

Duration:00:23:32