Active Self Protection Podcast

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the budget bill that the senate has received from the house that included proposals to remove the tax stamp on silencers (or sound suppressors) and how the senate GOP is attempting to add short barreled rifles and shotguns as items to be de-listed under the act. Active Se...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Isaac and discuss two unrelated incidents that he tells us ended the way they did in large part due to him being an avid viewer of Active Self Protection videos and how those mental reps made the difference when it mattered.  Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss two recent federal court decisions regarding felons and their guns rights and why the concept and possible interpretations of a "dangerousness standard" are important. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks o...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and critical care nurse Ben and discuss two incidents at his job and how the first incident prepared him for the second.   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 Pod...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss two posts over at the Reload, one about the state of Texas apparently legalizing short barreled (or "sawed-off) shotguns on the state level despite them being listed on the NFA and why they would even do this and then the Supreme Court's recent denial of certior...

This week, Mike sits down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com to talk about a recent Active Self Protection main channel breakdown of what Mike and John called an unjustified shooting of a suspect by a deputy in Texas, Check that out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPvXoMRTss0 or get the audio version on your favorite podcast app! Active Self Protection exists to help...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Brandon and discuss the night his truck was stolen from a movie theater parking lot and why it was a good thing that the thieves were gone before 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 ones...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former U.S, Army Sergeant, combat veteran and self defender Ryan and discuss the day he was out for a walk with his dog when another dog suddenly and viciously attacked his dog and the quick decision process that was required to decide how he would employ OC spray and then a firearm to end the attack. Active Self Protection exists to...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the ongoing budget legislation battle and how it might affect the taxation and registration of suppressors. 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...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Grandmother, pastor's wife CCW holder and firearms instructor Kim and discuss the afternoon she answered a knock at the door, told the guy to go away and moments later heard someone coming in the unlocked back door. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effecti...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the 9th Circuit Appeals Court's recent ruling on the rights of nonviolent felons to retain their gun rights and then we discuss Colorado's recent spike in firearm sales in the wake of their new gun sales permitting scheme being the biggest since 2020. Active Self...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Matthew and discuss a couple of incidents that he experienced and how awareness and preparation made all the difference in the outcomes.   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 this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss interviews that Stephen conducted with attendees of the recent NRA Annual Meeting and what they thought about the organization's recent woes and changes in leadership and direction. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all wal...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and racing instructor James and discuss there day he left his car running for just a moment when he saw his car door close from inside his business.   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 crimi...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the NRA Annual Meeting this past week and some of the changes to leadership and then we talk about the Department of Justice request that the Supreme Court not act on the ban on felons possessing firearms. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, p...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with firearms instructor and former military police officer Chris and discuss an incident on base where a civilian thief ran from officers and ended up cornered and what ensued after Chris was forced to draw his firearm.   Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effective...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the NRA's woes from plummeting membership to the presidential snub as they prepare to have their annual meeting this week in Atlanta. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect thems...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with regular Active Self Protection viewer Michael and discuss how a frantic call to 911 led the police to conduct a welfare check on his wife and what ensued.   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 viol...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Trump not speaking at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting for the first time since 2015 and then we talk about recent sweeping legislation signed by Colorado Gov. Polis that includes purchase permits for firearms sales. Active Self Protection exists t...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and small dog owner Mike and discuss an ongoing issue he had with a neighbor who had a large, aggressive dog and refused to reign it in and how it all came to a head one day Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and thei...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss how the Trump tariffs might affect prices for guns and gun-related items and then discuss the anticipated report from AG Pam Bondi about Biden-era gun rules and regulations. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of li...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with airline pilot Dan and discuss the day he was First Officer on a flight when a deranged man attempted to break into the cockpit and the captain told him to get them on the ground fast. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their lo...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision in a case involving a negligent homicide and subsequent lawsuit filed by family members against a firearms manufacturer.  kidssafefoundation.org Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in...

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Australian self defender Kate and discuss the night she was walking alone when she was attacked from behind and how she fought off her attacker. 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...

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss today's Supreme Court decision in the Vanderstock case regarding the legality of privately manufactured or "Ghost Gun' kits. https://thereload.com/supreme-court-upholds-ghost-gun-kit-ban/ Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, pruden...