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.
Trooper Gets SHOT IN AN AMBUSH But FIGHTS BACK! -Tpr. Tye Simcox
20 Feb 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
The Gutowski Files: New York State FORCED To Grant CCWs For Non-residents
18 Feb 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
Knock knock (Only He DIDN't Knock) -Clark
13 Feb 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
The Gutowski Files: Trump's ATF Nominee Sails Through
11 Feb 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
My Ex-stepdad Tried To EXECUTE My Mom! -Kegan
6 Feb 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
Road Rage In The Company Truck! -Mike
30 Jan 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
The Gutowski Files: Virginia Looks To BAN Popular Rifles and Magazines
29 Jan 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
Bail Bondsman Talks Bail, Bounty Hunting & Domestic Violence -David Stuckman
23 Jan 2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with bail bondsman and former bounty hunter David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) and
The Gutowski Files: Potato Silencers and HUGE SCOTUS Case aPending
22 Jan 2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a Maryland appeals court case and a Hawaii SCOTUS case both regarding
Officer Shoots Suspect Who Stole His Gun! -Jay
9 Jan 2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former police officer Jay and discuss the day he was confronting a group of suspects when one that he was patting down turned on him,
Gun Pulled During Robbery In A Parking Lot! -Dave
2 Jan 2026
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Dave and discuss the day he and his family were on vacation getting groceries when a woman approached his family,
The Gutowski Files NYE Extravaganza!
1 Jan 2026
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the Hawaii SCOTUS case and some goings-on at DOJ surrounding
Armed Defender Gets GUN PULLED On Him! -Justin
26 Dec 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Justin and discuss the night he was going to visit a friend when he pulled into the wrong driveway and was greeted by a
Halloween Nightmare: STABBED In The Chest! -Aaron
19 Dec 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Aaron and discuss the Halloween night when one minute he was handing out candy in front of his home and the next he was stabbed him in
The Gutowski Files: 5th Circuit: Are Silencers Covered Under The 2nd Amendment?
17 Dec 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent update to a case in the 5th Circuit regarding an appeal in
CCW Holder And POM User Meets Real Life "Methew" At The Lake! -David
12 Dec 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender David and discuss the day he went to his usual spot to workout and go for a run when his routine was interrupted by an
The Gutowski Files: New DOJ Civil Rights Division 2A Office
11 Dec 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com (http://thereload.com/) and discuss a recent DOJ announcement of a new office
POM OC Averts Possible Assault! -Andrew
5 Dec 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Andrew and discuss the day he had a run-in with a neighbor where he used POM pepper spray to deter an attack.
The Gutowski Files: Inside The DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Battle
4 Dec 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss deliberations surrounding the formation of the DOJ's proposed process
Gun Shop Robbery STOPPED COLD! -Shep
27 Nov 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former federal agent and current reserve police officer Shep and discuss the day when a customer at his gun shop asked to be shown a
The Gutowski Files: DOJ And The Second Amendment
26 Nov 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a couple of articles on his site about the DOJ and the Second
STALKED With Kids In The Car! -Austin
21 Nov 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and former correctional officer Austin and discuss the night he was driving home with his young niece and nephew when a
The Gutowski Files: Delaware Purchase Permit Upheld In Federal Court
20 Nov 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent ruling in federal court related to a Delaware law requiring
Church Parking Lot Domestic Dispute! -Aaron
14 Nov 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with church security team member Aaron and discuss the day his church was holding a large event when a tense domestic argument began in the
The Gutowski Files: Maine Passes New Red Flag Law
13 Nov 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a new red flag law overwhelmingly passed by the people of Maine and
Delivery Driver CAUGHT In The Crossfire! -Desmond
7 Nov 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with delivery driver and self defender Desmond and discuss the night he and his wife were making deliveries when they found themselves in
The Gutowski Files: Gun Control Group Comes For Ruger
5 Nov 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the gun control group Everytown USA claiming credit for the recent
Defender DOWN! SHOT During An Armed Robbery! -Mike
31 Oct 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with South African defender and business owner Mike and discuss the day he was notified of an armed robbery happening in his own business
The Gutowski Files: ANOTHER Odd New SCOTUS Case
30 Oct 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss another unexpected 2A case taken up by the Supreme Court and why it
CORNERED! Defender Forced to Shoot At Pack Of Dogs! -Mike
24 Oct 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired firefighter and self defender Mike and discuss the day he was attacked by a large pack of pit bulls and other dogs and how he
POM STOPS Machete-Weilding Attacker! -Alec
17 Oct 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with security professional Alec and discuss the day he was working his shift at a strip mall when he was alerted to the presence of a man
The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Takes Up A Surprising 2A Case
15 Oct 2025
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent decision by the Supreme Court to take up a case regarding
Approached By A Stranger with Bad Intentions -Jonathan
10 Oct 2025
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Jonathan and discuss the night he and his wife were approached for spare change but something else was apparently going
Part 2 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull the Trigger! Trooper Hugh Grant (Ret.)
8 Dec 2021
This week, in part 2 of this special episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we conclude our conversation with retired Arizona State Trooper Hugh Grant as he tells us about a simple pedestrian
Part 1 of 2: Trooper Forced To Pull the Trigger! Trooper Hugh Grant (Ret.)
1 Dec 2021
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
Sheriffs Deputy Shot During INSANE Shootout In Florida! Deputy Tyler Toman and Deputy Brian Potters
24 Nov 2021
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
Self Defender Arrested! Paul Lathrop
17 Nov 2021
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
Stabbed By A Madman! Tina Bollman and Lisa Varner
10 Nov 2021
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
Women Fight Back! Stephannie Weidner, Robyn Sandoval and Shelley Hill
3 Nov 2021
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
Robbery Foiled, Gun Takeaway! James Kilcer
27 Oct 2021
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
Armed Bank Robber Tries To Murder a Police K9! Mike Doyle
21 Oct 2021
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
Hero Acts Fast To Save Innocent Woman! Marty Thompson
13 Oct 2021
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
Trooper Down! Armed Citizen Saves AZ State Trooper! Thomas Yoxall
6 Oct 2021
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
No One Is Coming To Save You! Female Self Defenders: featuring Kaery Dudenhofer, Wendy Hauffen and Lisa Ludwig
29 Sep 2021
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
Texas Church Mass Killer Stopped By A Good Guy With A Gun! Stephen Willeford
22 Sep 2021
In this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Stephen Willeford as he tells us about the mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, TX on November 25, 2017. Stephen
Father Defends Against Carjacker! Deverick Woodfork
15 Sep 2021
In this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Deverick Woodfork who unexpectedly found himself in a gunfight against a determined carjacker. Active Self Protection exists
Prepared Mom Defends Her Family! Soleil Roache
8 Sep 2021
In this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Soleil Roache as she tells us how a mentally ill man attempted to attack her and her children and how she had the attitude,
Deputy Down, Shots Fired! Sgt. Craig Johnson - San Diego Sheriffs Department (Ret)
1 Sep 2021
In this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired San Diego Sheriffs Department Sgt. Craig Johnson to discuss a harrowing shootout between him, his partners and a suspect
Machete Attack! James Guthrie
25 Aug 2021
In this episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with James Guthrie to discuss a workplace defensive encounter had with a man armed with a machete. Active Self Protection exists to
John Correia
17 Aug 2021
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