Active Self Protection Podcast

John Correia and Mike Willever
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Jan 23, 2026 • 28min

Bail Bondsman Talks Bail, Bounty Hunting & Domestic Violence -David Stuckman

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 discuss topics ranging from how bail and bond works to how to spot and deal with possible problems in your own home and family. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Active 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
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Jan 22, 2026 • 23min

The Gutowski Files: Potato Silencers and HUGE SCOTUS Cases Pending

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 the so-called "Vampire Rule" and a man successfully registered a potato as a silencer with the BATFE. 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
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Jan 9, 2026 • 53min

Officer Shoots Suspect Who Stole His Gun! -Jay

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, disarmed him and attempted to shoot him, forcing him to shoot the suspect with his backup gun and about the community outcry that ensued.https://www.fastest4seconds.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
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Jan 2, 2026 • 28min

Gun Pulled During Robbery In A Parking Lot! -Dave

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, drew a gun and demanded money and how he was forced to act. 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
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Jan 1, 2026 • 24min

The Gutowski Files NYE Extravaganza!

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 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
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Dec 26, 2025 • 18min

Armed Defender Gets GUN PULLED On Him! -Justin

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 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
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Dec 19, 2025 • 30min

Halloween Nightmare: STABBED In The Chest! -Aaron

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 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
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Dec 17, 2025 • 27min

The Gutowski Files: 5th Circuit: Are Silencers Covered Under The 2nd Amendment?

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 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
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Dec 12, 2025 • 26min

CCW Holder And POM User Meets Real Life "Methew" At The Lake! -David

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 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
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Dec 11, 2025 • 30min

The Gutowski Files: New DOJ Civil Rights Division 2A Office

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-sectionActive 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

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