John Correia and Mike Willever
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.
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John Correia and Mike Willever
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
The Gutowski Files NYE Extravaganza! 01.01.2026 23:44
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 switchblades. 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 P...
Armed Defender Gets GUN PULLED On Him! -Justin 26.12.2025 18:10
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 man holing a pistol and why pulling his own gun wasn't the best course of action. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effective...
Halloween Nightmare: STABBED In The Chest! -Aaron 19.12.2025 30:01
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 chest and fighting for his life. 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...
The Gutowski Files: 5th Circuit: Are Silencers Covered Under The 2nd Amendment? 17.12.2025 27:17
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 which the defendant is asserting that silencers are covered by the Second Amendment. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectivel...
CCW Holder And POM User Meets Real Life "Methew" At The Lake! -David 12.12.2025 26:25
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 angry man (who appeared to be under the influence of something) who challenged David to a fight and began to assault him. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people...
The Gutowski Files: New DOJ Civil Rights Division 2A Office 11.12.2025 30:00
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent DOJ announcement of a new office within the civil rights division dedicated to protecting the gun rights of "law-abiding" citizens. https://www.justice.gov/crt/second-amendment-section Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, pr...
POM OC Averts Possible Assault! -Andrew 05.12.2025 25:17
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. watch.activeselfprotection.com 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 fro...
The Gutowski Files: Inside The DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Battle 04.12.2025 24:55
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 for gun rights restoration for certain convicted felons and what gun control and gun rights groups have to say about it . Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent peo...
Gun Shop Robbery STOPPED COLD! -Shep 27.11.2025 24:55
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 firearm and then decided to try to make a break for it with the gun in hand! Annual App Deal here: https://watch.activeselfprotection.com/checkout/new?o=217810&d=BFANNUAL Monthly App Deal Here: ht...
The Gutowski Files: DOJ And The Second Amendment 26.11.2025 21:23
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 Amendment. One involves Hawaii's so-called "Vampire Rule" and how the DOJ filed a brief in support of gun rights while at the same time supporting the existence of the NFA Active Self Protection...
STALKED With Kids In The Car! -Austin 21.11.2025 24:32
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 car started following him turn for turn and what he did when the police said they couldn't help them. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of...
The Gutowski Files: Delaware Purchase Permit Upheld In Federal Court 20.11.2025 24:44
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 people to acquire a permit not to CARRY a firearm but to purchase one. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect the...
Church Parking Lot Domestic Dispute! -Aaron 14.11.2025 32:35
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 parking lot and how he and the team handled 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 l...
The Gutowski Files: Maine Passes New Red Flag Law 13.11.2025 24:34
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 then we talk about the recent elections and what they portend for next years midterms as it relates to guns and the Second Amendment, Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prude...
Delivery Driver CAUGHT In The Crossfire! -Desmond 07.11.2025 34:15
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 middle of someone else's running gun battle and how they had a hard time getting out of the area. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of...
The Gutowski Files: Gun Control Group Comes For Ruger 05.11.2025 30:57
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 announcement by Glock that they will redesign their entire line of pistols to disallow modifications that allow fully automatic fire and how the group is now setting its sights on Ruger. Active Self Prote...
Defender DOWN! SHOT During An Armed Robbery! -Mike 31.10.2025 40:43
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 and what happened when he decided to draw his firearm and intervene. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect them...
The Gutowski Files: ANOTHER Odd New SCOTUS Case 30.10.2025 24:48
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 matters. 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...
CORNERED! Defender Forced to Shoot At Pack Of Dogs! -Mike 24.10.2025 30:01
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 was forced to use a firearm to defend himself. 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...
POM STOPS Machete-Weilding Attacker! -Alec 17.10.2025 21:22
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 holding a machete and how he put himself and a can of POM OC spray in between the attacker and the young people working at the mall that day. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, mo...
The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Takes Up A Surprising 2A Case 15.10.2025 28:11
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 Hawaii's so-called "vampire law" which includes a state requirement for businesses to post signs in their locations expressly allowing CCW holders to carry on and in their properties. Active...
Approached By A Stranger with Bad Intentions -Jonathan 10.10.2025 18:16
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 on. 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 P...
SHOTS FIRED At Defender And HIs Family! -Joe 03.10.2025 20:58
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Joe and discuss the day he was out with his family when he observed a young woman being abused and decided to step in and the terrifying events that followed for him and his family. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves...
The Gutowski Files: DOJ and LASD Legal FIGHT Over CCW Delays 01.10.2025 32:26
On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the United States Department Of Justice's lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department claiming intentional delays in the processing of concealed weapons permits and further claiming that it constitutes a violation of the civil rights of the...
SHOT IN THE CHEST On A Traffic Stop! -Deputy John 26.09.2025 31:58
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Sheriff's Deputy John and discuss a traffic stop early one morning and how the suspect's behavior led him to be cautious but even his caution didn't prevent him from being shot twice in the chest. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CxqasuBnJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Check out the app: https://watch.activeselfprotection...
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