

Active Self Protection Podcast
John Correia and Mike Willever
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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Apr 23, 2025 • 34min
The Gutowski Files: NRA Prepares For Annual Meeting Amid Mounting Problems
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 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

Apr 18, 2025 • 31min
Why Police Welfare Checks Matter -Michael
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 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

Apr 16, 2025 • 25min
The Gutowski Files: Trump Skips NRAAM and CO Passes Strict Gun Law
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 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

Apr 11, 2025 • 34min
Owner Of Aggressive Dog Ignores Warnings -Mike
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 dayActive 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

Apr 9, 2025 • 27min
The Gutowski Files: Tariffs May Impact Gun Prices And More
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 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

Apr 4, 2025 • 30min
Airline Pilot Forced To LAND FAST As MAN Threatens Cockpit! -Dan
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 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

Apr 2, 2025 • 17min
The Gutowski Files PA Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Springfield Armory
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.orgActive 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

Mar 28, 2025 • 27min
Aware Woman FIGHTS Off Predator! -Kate
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 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

Mar 26, 2025 • 18min
The Gutowski Files SCOTUS Rules On "Ghost Gun" Kits Case
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, 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

Mar 21, 2025 • 39min
ARMED Trespassers Meet Smart Defender -Andre
This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and instructor Andre and discuss his approach to PTS(D) prevention and then we talk about the night that two armed trespassers were on his property and how he handled their presence. 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


