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This week we're trying something a little bit different. Usually, we have a guest on to talk about a recent gun story we've been reporting on. I thought it would be a good time to shake things up a little bit. When New York Times best-selling fantasy author Larry Correia's agent reached out about his new non-fiction book on the Second Amendment, it seemed like a good idea. Correia was amenable. So, I read his classic book Monster Hunter International and his new book In Defense of the Second Amendment to prepare for the conversation. I think they're both very good. Correia's background as a gun dealer, firearms safety instructor, and competitive shooter really comes through in both works. His breadth of knowledge about guns and real-world experience shooting them elevates the fights in Monster Hunter International with a grounding sense of realism. His up-to-date awareness of gun policy and politics puts In Defense of the Second Amendment head and shoulders above most political gun books, especially those written by someone who doesn't work full-time in the political world. We spend some time discussing his background and how it informs his prolific non-fiction writing. But most of our conversation focused on his new non-fiction work. In Defense of the Second Amendment, as you might imagine from the name, is a book gun owners looking to learn more about the political debate will enjoy most. But it's also one that provides a solid and readable guide to many of the best pro-gun arguments and responses to gun-control arguments. Those who disagree with Correia's outlook on guns may not like how he talks about gun-control activists or their ideas, but they can still get a good idea of how gun-rights activists think. The book provides a good picture of how most pro-gun people think about the fight over guns in America. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a Fifth Circuit panel's decision to strike down the domestic violence restraining order gun ban. Special Guest: Larry Correia.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with prepared self-defender Abraham and discuss the day he decided to get involved in a domestic disturbance where his neighbor found herself bleeding out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss not one but TWO seperate federal court decisions that (hopefully) spell disaster for New Jersey legislators who would attempt to disarm their constituants. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week we have one of my favorite guests back on the show: Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms. There are few people who follow gun politics as closely as Cam. And even fewer are capable of the intelligent analysis he commonly offers. So, I'm glad he's back to talk about the complicated ins and outs of the ATF's recent rule proposals and public statements. The ATF clarified several points regarding its upcoming pistol brace ban this week. It said foreign-made braced guns can be either dismantled or registered as short-barrel rifles to comply with the new ban instead of being destroyed or turned in. They also announced plans to officially publish the rule on January 31st, giving Americans until May to comply before it becomes a crime not to do so. Cam said much of the 293-page rule is still confusing, even for somebody who follows gun news for a living. Are there any braced guns that the ATF won't consider SBRs? Do braces have to be destroyed after being removed to comply with the dismantling requirements? Can the ATF's current determinations even be trusted, given how often they reverse themselves? Speaking of the ATF reversing itself, Cam also gives an update on a recent Q&A posted on the agency's website claimed NFA items, such as suppressors or machineguns, could no longer be possessed by anyone other than the owner. That supposedly included times when the owner was there in person and allowing somebody else to try out or rent their gun. Cam said the ATF admitted this isn't true and, apparently, some kind of mistake. He said all these inconsistencies hurt the agency's credibility and make it very difficult for gun owners to navigate thorny legal questions that could produce serious consequences. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a new Secret Service report detailing strategies to prevent mass killings. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Kenny Siddons and discuss the day he was shopping with his wife and small child when fear and panic spread over the mall when an unknown loud bang rang out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss some of the possible reasons the Supreme Court doesn't immediately hear some cases when we might think it is urgent. Raw Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDc4irAj-cg&authuser=0 News Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_AZJ7LVZ1A&authuser=0 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week, we're diving into the details of the ATF's pistol brace ban. That's why we have pistol brace inventor and SB Tactical owner Alex Bosco on the show. He gave his view on how many guns will be affected by the ban, whether any braced guns avoid the prohibition, and the legal case he's building against it. Bosco said he believes there are at least 10 million braces in circulation despite the ATF's claim the number is closer to 3 million. He said the new rule appears to effectively reclassify all braced guns with rifled barrels shorter than 16 inches long as short-barrel rifles that require registration under the National Firearms Act. That means millions of Americans will have to either dismantle, turn in, or register their braced guns to avoid potential federal felony charges. But he said the problem goes deeper than that because some braced guns won't be eligible for registration or dismantling. Bosco noted the ATF said many imported braced guns sold as pistols could not legally be converted to rifles under federal law. That means they must be destroyed or turned in to the ATF. Bosco argued this was one of several legal weaknesses in the ban that he plans to sue over with the backing of the National Rifle Association, which has committed to helping fund a challenge. The Fifth Circuit's recent ruling against the Trump-era bumpstock ban provides a good template for how to beat the ATF's latest regulation, and nearly every major gun-rights group is filing suit against the pistol brace ban. Bosco said he is hopeful they will prevail. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about local law enforcement resisting the Illinois "assault weapons" ban, as well as my trip to SHOT Show in Las Vegas, which featured a speech from ATF Director Steve Dettelbach. Special Guest: Alex Bosco.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with United States Army Officer Eric and discuss the day he found himself detained and under investigation for a negligent discharge at his residence on base. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the refusal of many county sheriffs in Illinois to enforce the new anti-gun laws there. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

The podcast is back after a holiday and illness break. This week, we're covering the pair of gun insurance mandates that have recently gone into effect. R.J. Lehmann, a senior fellow at the International Center for Law and Economics, joins us to discuss the details of New Jersey's gun-carry insurance mandate and San Jose, California's gun ownership insurance requirement. He said the requirements, which are the first of their kind, won't accomplish the goal lawmakers have claimed. Namely, insurance companies can't provide coverage for criminal acts. That basically leaves damage caused by accidental shootings as the only real option for coverage. And even accidental coverage is more limited than most people realize. For instance, homeowners' insurance--which San Jose now claims qualifies under its mandate--will cover accidental shootings, but only for damages done to third parties. That means any harm caused to the homeowner or family members living in the home wouldn't be covered. Lehmann said New Jersey's requirement is even more problematic because it appears to be trying to require insurance against deliberate, and potentially criminal, acts. He said that's not something any company offers nor is it a policy lawmakers could realistically force companies to offer. It also goes directly against the state's complaints about "concealed carry insurance," which are often not actual insurance policies but lawyer co-ops or group retainer plans. Beyond the practical problems with the mandates, Lehmann said they also face an uphill battle in the courts. He explains why founding-era surity laws are a bad analogue for these modern requirements and why they are unlikely to survive the Bruen test in the long run. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I examine the new Illinois "assault weapons" ban. And Reload Member David Rice tells us about he went from buying his first gun in 2020 to getting involved in gun-rights activism. Special Guest: RJ Lehmann.

This week in part two of this two-part episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Federal Agent and tactical team member Jeff and discuss the day he and his partners faced down a human trafficker armed with an AK-47 and the perilous shootout that ensued. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss new gun control laws in various states and why they might not stand up the the scrutiny of recent Supreme Court decisions. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week in part one of this two-part episode of the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Federal Agent and tactical team member Jeff and discuss the day he and his partners faced down a human trafficker armed with an AK-47 and the perilous shootout that ensued. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a new Associated press poll about the publics desire for more gun control laws. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Active Self Protections executive staff and discuss the year that was with the YouTube channel, national conference and more. Then we have three past podcast guests come back on to discuss what has happened since their appearance on the podcast. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the future of The Reload. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Todd Springer and discuss the night he and a friend stopped for some snacks and were threatened with carjacking by the occupants of the car parked next to them. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the Centers For Disease Control's recent decision to remove defensive gun use statistics from their website after conferring with gun control groups in off-the-books meetings. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

Last week, we broke news of the CDC removing gun defense use estimates and a review paper it commissioned from its website after meeting privately with a group of advocates. This week, we have one of those advocates on the show. Mark Bryant, executive director of the Gun Violence Archive, was involved in the private meeting with CDC officials. He attacked Florida State University criminologist Gary Kleck's estimate of 2.5 million defensive gun uses per year as misleading. And he said it was preventing new gun restrictions from making progress. The CDC initially rebuffed the request from Bryant, GVPedia's Devin Hughes, and Newtown Action Alliance's Po Murray. However, they eventually changed course and deleted the defensive use estimates from their website without getting input from other points of view or making a public announcement of the edit. Mark joins the show to explain and defend his role in the conversation, which he says he was added to late in the process. He argued his only concern in the conversation was with the accuracy of the data. Things got a bit heated when I challenged him on a number of points and vice versa. However, it stayed civil overall, and I think the conversation was fruitful and exciting. Beyond the politics of the situation, we also discussed the controversy over how best to measure defensive gun uses as well as things like mass shootings. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I give updates on New Jersey's gun-carry restrictions and California's fee-shifting law. Special Guest: Mark Bryant.

Stephen Gutowski talks CDC scrubbing numbers from site, Kevin Starrett from OR updates

The CDC came under fire this week after we broke news they had deleted defensive gun use (DGU) stats from their website under pressure from gun-control advocates. It's an extremely important story, but one that involves some complicated science. So, I wanted to bring on somebody who has extensive knowledge of the topic to help us get a better understanding of the controversy. That's why I asked Manhatten Institute fellow Robert VerBruggen to join me. He has written about the strengths and weaknesses of different methods for estimating DGUs, including the Gary Kleck surveys at the center of the fight. He said the real problem with the CDC ordeal is that it raises ethical questions which cast a shadow over the agency's reputation. He said officials should not have consulted with gun-control advocates in secret and to the exclusion of other outside perspectives. VerBruggen noted there was no new information shared during the conversations with the advocates, and the initial language the CDC scrubbed from their website was not inaccurate. VerBruggen said there are legitimate critiques of using surveys to calculate DGUs. The media-report-based estimate that gun-control advocates prefer is even more problematic, according to VerBruggen. He explained the ins and outs of the different approaches and why they produce such divergent results. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the political fallout from the CDC's actions. Special Guest: Robert VerBruggen.

In This Hour: --  Good courts and bad courts.  New York Times best-selling author and Second Amendment attorney Mark W. Smith explains what's going on in the gun rights battles.  --  Exposed! The CDC is hiding its own data on self defense gun use at the urging of gun-ban groups. Stephen Gutowski, of The Reload, reveals the emails that blew up the conspiracy. --  Guns and shooting accessories as Christmas gifts. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   Gun Talk Radio | 12.18.22 Hour 3

A continuation of the discussion about crime in Charlotte -- including a call from Mark who said he was at the Northlake Mall during yesterday's shooting, but then won a $2.5 million lottery scratch off on his way home. Plus, Stephen Gutowski at The Reload reports how the CDC deleted research at the behest of gun control activists. The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) deleted a reference to a study it commissioned after a group of gun-control advocates complained it made passing new restrictions more difficult. The lobbying campaign spanned months and culminated with a private meeting between CDC officials and three advocates last summer, a collection of emails obtained by The Reload show. Introductions from the White House and Senator Dick Durbin's (D., Ill.) office helped the advocates reach top officials at the agency after their initial attempt to reach out went unanswered. The advocates focused their complaints on the CDC's description of its review of studies that estimated defensive gun uses (DGU) happen between 60,000 and 2.5 million times per year in the United States–attacking criminologist Gary Kleck's work establishing the top end of the range. “[T]hat 2.5 Million number needs to be killed, buried, dug up, killed again and buried again,” Mark Bryant, one of the attendees, wrote to CDC officials after their meeting. “It is highly misleading, is used out of context and I honestly believe it has zero value – even as an outlier point in honest DGU discussions.” Bryant, who runs the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), argued Kleck's estimate has been damaging to the political prospects of passing new gun restrictions and should be eliminated from the CDC's website.      Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Phil Buckles and discuss the night he, his wife and small children were wrapping up a vacation day when their peace and calm was interrupted by gunfire. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss why California Attorney General Rob Bonta cannot defend their new restrictive gun laws. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

Oregon's gun-control ballot initiative has put it at the center of the fight over guns in America. As the political battle ended with victory for Measure 114 and the deadline to implement a non-existent permit-to-purchase system closed in, a new front opened in the courts. Sam Paredes, a Gun Owners of America (GOA) board member and treasurer of the Gun Owners Foundation, was on the frontline of that legal battle. While multiple federal suits were unable to secure a Temporary Restraining Order against the law, GOA was able to convince a state judge the measure violated the Oregon Constitution's protections for the right to keep and bear arms. That decision has held thus far, despite an attempt by the state to get the Oregon Supreme Court to throw it out. Paredes joined the show this week to talk about where things stand now, and what's coming down the line. He said gun sales in Oregon will go on as usual for the time being, and the ban on magazines that hold more than ten rounds won't go into effect. But the fight isn't over as the state scrambles to create the permitting process and take the biggest practical issues with Measure 114 off the table. However, Paredes said GOA is encouraged by the Oregon Supreme Court's decision not to immediately intervene in the case. He said they may be hesitant to overturn the lower court's pro-gun ruling in the wake of the United States Supreme Court's ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. He argued they may not want to run afoul of Bruen and be overturned themselves. But the federal judge overseeing challenges to Measure 114 disagreed. She ruled the permit-to-purchase requirement and magazine ban likely don't violate the Second Amendment even under Bruen's text and tradition standard. Paredes said that judge did the analysis wrong. He argued the targeted magazines are in common use and protected, given SCOTUS's rulings in Heller and Caetano, and the permit-to-purchase law has no historical analogue. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the surprising shift in the U.S. Senate's balance of power this week. Special Guest: Sam Paredes.

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: Shannon Watts playing both the sides of a self-defense shooting; Oregon starting to regret the consequences of passing Measure 114; a San Diego Sheriff's Captain is in trouble for running a corruption racket which included accepting bribes in exchange for concealed carry permits; several other bribery stories which show that corruption is common in may issue states. David continues his series on sights by explaining the parts of a scope; Weer'd interviews Stephen Gutowski of The Reload about his new gig with CNN; and finally, Weer'd fisks the Brady Campaign again, this time about "the right time to discuss gun control." Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic: Shannon Watts- A reminder that Texas' lax gun laws only apply to white people. Shannon Watts- This is What the NRA Tells you to do Shannon -Against Kyle Rittenhouse Oregon Admits All Gun Sales Will Stop on Thursday, Asks Judge to Temporarily Block New Law Oregon DOJ seeks delay of Measure 114 permit requirement Man Sentenced for Role in Former Sheriff's Captain's Corruption Scheme Former Police Officers, Ex-Brooklyn Assistant DA Arrested In NYPD Gun License Bribery Scandal The story behind the L.A. sheriff gun permit investigation Ex-NYPD Officers and Former Prosecutor Charged in Guns for Bribes Scandal Corruption case casts harsh light on NYPD handgun permits Only in New York: Bribing cops for a gun license Former Police Officers, Ex-Brooklyn Assistant DA Arrested In NYPD Gun License Bribery Scandal Former New York City Police Department Official Sentenced To 18 Months For Conspiring To Bribe Fellow Officers In Connection With Gun License Bribery Scheme Ex-cop: NYPD gun license division was a bribery machine Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: Bullet Drop Compensation Scopes First Focal Plane Vs. Second Focal Plane First Focal Plane or Second Focal Plane? The Basics of Riflescopes Telescopic Sight Reticle Minute of Angle 1 Minute of Angle 2 Deck the Halls but it's War Pigs Twisted Sister - Oh Come All Ye Faithful (Live) Interview Stephen Gutowski: The Reload CNN Slammed for Hiring NRA-Approved ‘Gun Nut' Stephen Gutowski as Firearms Reporter: ‘Paychecks for the Price of Innocent Lives' Weer'd Audio Fisk: 186: Brady in Brief: We Respond to Common Arguments Against Gun Violence Prevention Brady Bio: Liz Dunning Charles Severance (serial killer) Massachusetts Assault Weapons Debacle: Schrödinger's Gun! Colorado Nightclub Shooter Suspect's Grandfather Identified As MAGA Republican Lawmaker Who Celebrated January 6 Capitol Riots Tucker Carlson hits back at liberal TV reporters who blamed HIM for Colorado shooting they said was a rightwing gunman Degrees of Murder Pro-Gun Parkland Student and Victim's Father Offer Perfect Solution to Gun Debate Parkland shooting families reach $127.5m settlement over FBI inaction  

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with British Police Officer (Armed) Dave and discuss the night he and his colleagues faced down a man armed with a shotgun who had been shooting at random citizens and ended up holed up in his home with his children. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss federal and state judges challenging Oregons new restrictive gun laws. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

Breaking news... Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic party. Why the Trump Playbook failed to recapture the Senate for the GOP with Oz and Walker. South Carolina will be the First in the Nation Primary (for now) if the Democrats have one. Justin defends Iowa. The State of Guns in America with Stephen Gutowski.

The race that will decide the final balance of power in the Senate will be decided in a matter of days. The contest in Georgia between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Hershel Walker won't determine who controls the Senate since Democrats have already accomplished that, but it will determine how easily they can move forward with President Joe Biden's executive and judicial appointments. That will significantly impact gun policy for the next two years. So, we've got Georgia State University professor Timothy Lytton on the show to talk about where the race is headed. Professor Lytton gives expert on-the-ground insight into how gun politics are affecting the race. He argues that gun policy is continually a major issue in the increasingly-purple state. And he says that while guns are unlikely to be a top issue in the campaign, they may be a decisive one for turning out votes. That's why it makes sense that the NRA is dumping millions of dollars into the race. It's also why the relative absence of the major gun-control groups is so surprising. But Lytton says they may still be contributing in other ways that aren't captured by Federal Elections Committee filings. We also go over Governor Brian Kemp's (R.) win over Democrat Stacey Abrams. Lytton said gun policy featured even more heavily in that race due to Kemp's successful push for permitless gun-carry earlier this year. But he's not so sure another big push to loosen the state's gun laws will be coming in the wake of Kemp's win. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogelman and I discuss new polling that shows the Supreme Court's latest Second Amendment decision is popular. Special Guest: Timothy Lytton.

A breakdown of this weeks guests defensive encounter is live on the Active Self Protection YouTube channel. This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Albuquerque resident Alfonso Gallegos and discuss the day he went for a walk while open-carrying a pistol when a group of criminals ran him down with their truck and shot at him in an attempt to steal his pistol. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss some possible upcoming gun control legislation in the state of Colorado in the wake of the recent nightclub shooting. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with cemetery supervisor Jacob and discuss the day he had to terminate an employee and was threatened with a knife forcing him to draw his concealed firearm to defend himself. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent poll indicating that support for new gun control measures is declining as more Americans become gun owners.  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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

CNN's newest contributor, Stephen Gutowski joins talks about the outlook and his experience so far on CNN, the far left media network. Brian Pepin, Poway's newest city council member joins to do a retrospective on the San Diego elections. What's in this episode? San Diego Midterm Election Retrospective Convincing 93K Republicans to vote Democrat Fair Coverage for Guns on CNN? Which famous firearm designer started when he was 16 years old? - Brian Pepin dissects the results of the midterm elections in San Diego County with Michael and Dave. Help SDCGO get more PRO #2A candidates elected! Join today: https://sdcgo.org/join - How do you convince Republicans to vote for a Democrat Sheriff? Listen to Mike's analysis on Kelly Martinez's victory over John Hemmerling. Watch the interview that killed Hemmerling's campaign: https://youtu.be/RDeGqEqiLO8 Help SDCGO get more PRO #2A candidates elected! Join today: https://sdcgo.org/join - Is fair coverage on gun issues possible on CNN? Award winning journalist, Stephen Gutowski, has been on the forefront of Second Amendment reporting for over a decade. Recently hired by CNN, Stephen shares his outlook for this traditionally anti-gun media channel. Follow more of Stephen Gutowski's writings at https://thereload.com/ - STUMP MY NEPHEW: Which famous firearm designer started when he was 16 years old? Think you can stump Sam? Send in a question! https://www.gunownersradio.com/stump-my-nephew/ -- Like, subscribe, and share to help restore the Second Amendment in California! Make sure Big Tech can't censor your access to our content and subscribe to our email list: https://gunownersradio.com/subscribe #2a #guns #gunowners #2ndAmendment #2ACA #ca42a #gunownersradio #gunrights #gunownersrights #rkba #shallnotbeinfringed #pewpew -- The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO). Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win. https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://orangecountygunowners.com http://inlandempiregunowners.com https://www.firearmspolicy.org https://www.gunownersca.com https://gunowners.org Show your support for Gun Owners Radio sponsors! Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com Need a mortgage or VA loan? Call Chris Wiley! https://www.primeres.com/alpine Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com Learn to FLY at SDFTI! San Diego Flight Training International: https://sdfti.com Get the training and education to keep your family safe with USCCA https://uscca.com/gor

This week on the podcast, we're discussing one of the many lawsuits currently trying to take down New York's latest gun-carry restrictions. Joining us on the show is Tzvi Waldman to discuss the New York State Jewish Gun Club's challenge to the ban on guns in places of worship. He argued the law, which keeps even those who are licensed by the state and authorized by their faith leader to carry from doing so, is unconstitutional. And he said it puts worshipers at greater risk of attack. Waldman said the law forces Jewish worshipers to choose between their First Amendment and Second Amendment rights. He noted the new restriction, which wasn't part of the state's previously-struck-down law, comes as antisemitism is on the rise. He said both threats and acts of violence against Jews have increased in recent months. Ultimately, he said the group plans to fight this case all the way up to the Supreme Court if necessary. He also talked at length about how the club has tried to destigmatize gun ownership for a lot of Jews. He said the Holocaust has served as both a catalyst for Jews to arm themselves and a reason many fear firearms. But Waldman's group is trying to normalize gun ownership and provide a community for Jews who do decide to buy guns. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I explain the Third Circuit's decision to uphold the non-violent felon gun ban. Special Guest: Tzvi Waldman.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with dog owner and self defender Cody and discuss the day he and his wife visited the local dog park with their dogs and were accosted by a very angry pit bull terrier with an owner who couldn't control it and how Codys mindset, training and preparation helped avert a tragedy. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the midterm election results and what it might mean for national and state gun legislation. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

The election is over, and it's time to read the tea leaves. That's why I'm bringing Cam Edward from Bearing Arms back on the show to interpret the results. How did the races we were watching turn out? How much impact did guns have on them? How much impact will the election have on guns? Cam says gun-rights advocates fared better than Republicans. While Republicans couldn't regain control of the Senate and appear to only have barely recaptured the House, gun-rights positions in ballot initiatives outperformed even popular Republican candidates on the same ballot. Additionally, key gubernatorial elections showed gun-rights candidates outperformed expectations. Still, it wasn't all good news for gun-rights advocates. The NRA lost much of its spending battle against the gun-control groups. And some officials who have made guns a major part of their public image, such as Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R.), faced surprise upsets or extremely close races. Cam also sheds light on how the results might translate to real-world policy changes at the state and federal levels. Where are we likely to get new gun laws? Where is it unlikely? Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a federal judge's decision blocking New York's gun-carry restrictions. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Australian citizen Mark and discuss the night he and a female companion were accosted by a knife-weilding carjacker and what it was like to try to defend himself in a country where carriage of virtually all defensive weapons is illegal. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss Tuesdays midterm election results and what they might mean for the Second Amendment moving forward. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

The midterm elections are upon us. As we've discussed previously, Americans are far less interested in gun policy than they were this summer. So, how will we be able to tell the effects of guns on the election? Axios Senior Political Correspondent Josh Kraushaar joins the show to talk about where we should focus our attention. There are a few races where guns are playing a more prominent role. The ballot initiatives in Iowa and Oregon that deal directly with gun policy are obvious examples. The gubernatorial races in Texas, Georgia, and New York are other races where guns are having a significant impact. But Kraushaar said overall control of Congress will be a really important tell because of how polarized gun politics have become. If Republicans win, it'll be a good sign for gun-rights proponents. If Democrats win, it'll be a good sign for gun-control advocates. It's that simple. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about Beto O'Rourke's struggle in Texas and Brady's new spending in two House races. Special Guest: Josh Kraushaar.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Kendra Hook and discuss the day she was trying to prevent a drunk family member from driving and was attacked for her trouble. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss the NRAs recent ad push ahead of the 2022 mid-term elections. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Stephen Gutowski, founder of The Reload, about the state of gun violence and gun control in the country. They discuss his new gig at CNN, what's going on at the NRA, and what the media gets wrong when it covers firearms.

The midterms are just over a week away, and the outcome will have a significant impact on the likely hood of new federal gun restrictions. If Democrats hold control of the House and gain seats in the Senate, the possibility they blow up the filibuster and pass new gun laws rises. If Republicans gain control of either house of Congress, the likelihood of new gun laws falls to near zero. The gun groups know this, and they're spending as much as they can to push the outcome in either direction. So, this week, I've got Anna Massoglia of Open Secrets on to examine how much those groups have raised, how much they've spent, and where they've spent it. Massoglia gave the latest numbers from the NRA, Everytown, Giffords, and Brady. She explained how the NRA is still outpacing its gun-control opponents, but not to the same degree it used to overwhelm them. In 2022, the money fight is closer to parity. However, the gun-control groups have taken a much broader approach to how they spend their money. They've even started to move into races that have nothing to do with gun policy. Massoglia also gives insight into how groups on each side of the aisle are funded. While the NRA relies on a combination of big-dollar donations and small-dollar donor fees, the gun-control groups are more likely to rely on just the latter. She breaks down what we know about how the groups raise money, and what we can't know. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a new federal ruling upholding California's "ghost gun" ban. Special Guest: Anna Massoglia.

In This Hour: RELOADED: -- Sigsauer's new P365 X-Macro may be the new crossover pistol. Phil Strader explains what's in it. -- California bans advertising guns to minors. Stephen Gutowski, of The Reload, details the damage to youth shooting programs. --  Why do you need a bug out bag, and what should be in it? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.14.22   Hour 1 (original broadcast date)

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with CCW Holder Chris H. and discuss the day he was right next to a carjacking in in progress and what he did to minimize risk and craft his response. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a gun control groups move into political campaigns and issues that had not been a focus previously and why they might be doing 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 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

Stephen Gutowski is one of the leading gun journalists in the country. He is the founder of The Reload, a news site. He is an analyst for CNN. If he doesn’t know it—and it concerns guns—it is probably not known. In this podcast, Gutowski teaches Jay a few terms, including “Fudd” and “tacticool.”... Source

Stephen Gutowski is one of the leading gun journalists in the country. He is the founder of The Reload, a news site. He is an analyst for CNN. If he doesn't know it—and it concerns guns—it is probably not known. In this podcast, Gutowski teaches Jay a few terms, including “Fudd” and “tacticool.” 

The election is fast approaching, and they will determine control of Congress as well as the future of federal gun legislation. So, this week, we've got Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms on the show to talk about the impact of guns on the midterms. Or, really, whether they will have much of an impact. After all, the most recent polling shows Americans have lost interest in the issue as the election draws nearer. The gun groups have still raised and spent tens of millions thus far, with more to come. But they've all hedged their bets as well by incorporating other issues into their messaging. Cam noted that very few candidates have focused exclusively on guns either. And those who have, such as Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke, are struggling to get close to their opponents. Still, Cam argued the issue is not a non-factor. As he noted, guns are rarely the top issue in a campaign season. Instead, gun policy can help push a close election a few points in either direction. That can be decisive in the very races likely to decide control of Congress. He also pointed to two gun-related ballot measures that are likely to serve as a real-world test of the issue's ability to drive votes. Plus, I explain why I decided to become a CNN analyst and what my role is going to look like. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

George The Mad Ogre Hill joins Mark and Stephen Gutowski, new CNN Contributor

In This Hour: -- Why did CNN just add a gun expert to its staff?  We talk with Stephen Gutowski about how he landed that slot. --  The painful tale of shooting magnum loads in a lightweight revolver. --  A TV station runs a gun story, and gets the details wrong.  A Gun Talk listener kept at them until they corrected it. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   10.23.22  Hour 1

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we hear part two of the sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he engaged an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and the aftermath of what he was made to witness and do and the effects of having been forced to use deadly force. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a one gun control organizations unorthodox approach to this falls campaign ads. Link to YouTube engineering channel: https://youtu.be/omv85cLfmxU 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to talk about his new role as a CNN analyst focusing on gun issues, the pushback to the decision from gun control activists like Shannon Watts, and the supercharged moment for the Second Amendment in courts and statehouses around the country.

Activist Generals Are Transforming the Air Force Academy,British PM Liz Truss Resigns After Just 6 Weeks, Ableism the next taboo, Don't get too excited about "common ground" survey results, Civil disobedience and NY's carry laws, Gun control activists are melting down over CNN hiring firearms expert Stephen Gutowski as an analyst.

On this week's episode, we're doing something a little bit different. Instead of interviewing somebody about something they wrote, I'm talking about a piece I wrote with my co-author. Gun-rights lawyer Kostas Moros joins me to talk about our look at what second-generation Americans thought of the Second Amendment. We set out to answer a pretty simple question: did gun-rights advocates recently invent the idea that the Second Amendment protects an individual right? The answer is no. Moros explains how he used digitized 19th-century writings to show Americans have long viewed gun rights as guaranteed to everyone. Writers famous and forgotten held the same view on that point. That doesn't mean they agreed on everything, though. Moros outlines how the 19th-century scholars clashed over whether the Second Amendment restrains the states or just the federal government, especially after a seminal post-civil war Supreme Court decision. He also delves into the divide over whether weapons useful in military combat are protected and how the modern gun-control debate turns that divide on its head. Instead of arguing "weapons of war" are unprotected by the Second Amendment, 19th-century Americans generally agreed those arms were protected while disagreeing over guns they associated with criminal activity. Moros, who commonly works on cases for the California Rifle and Pistol Association, also gives us an update on two of the group's most important cases. One against the state's magazine capacity limit and the other against a city's "sensitive places" gun ban. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman explains Mexico's new suit against American gun dealers. Special Guest: Kostas Moros.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former Military Police Officer and Author Andy Brown and discuss the day he shot and killed an active shooter at the Fairchild Air Force Base and what might have been done to prevent the event from ever happening. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a lawsuit brought against American gun makers by the Government of Mexico and the Everytown gun control group. Link to YouTube engineering channel: https://youtu.be/omv85cLfmxU 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

The FBI just released its full 2021 crime report. So, this week on the podcast, we're talking about the spike in nationwide homicides. That's why Robert VerBruggen from National Review and the Manhattan Institute is joining us. He's been writing about the ins and outs of crime data for years and has produced some of the most insightful commentary I've seen. With data from the FBI, CDC, and elsewhere indicating a significant increase in murder over the past two years, VerBruggen walks us through the trend and its implications. He also explains why the FBI's data is less reliable than its ever been before and what impact that has on everything. He said that as we've seen a historic change in the murder rate, the FBI's reporting capabilities have become historically bad. However, VerBruggen said there is still a lot we can figure out from what we do know. For instance, he said it's unlikely that the gun sales spike fueled the murder spike. Instead, he argues police pullback in the wake of the 2020 riots is largely to blame. However, even that conclusion comes with significant nuance due to how widespread the spike has been.  We also hear from Reload Member Allen, who is a new gun owner living in New York City. He explains why he decided to buy his first gun just over a year ago and what the onerous process for actually obtaining a shotgun has been like. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a federal ruling blocking enforcement of the most controversial portions of New York's latest gun-carry law. Special Guest: Robert VerBruggen.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with father and self defender Chris Chinn and discuss the day his daughter didn't get off the bus and how when he rushed to the school to find her and register his frustration was arrested for having a concealed firearm that otherwise was completely legal. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent decision by the Supreme Court to send a controversial Massachussetts case back to a lower court. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Brent Mordecai and discuss the night he and his friends were reporting a road rage incident to a police officer when the perpetrator showed up pointing a pistol at them and the officer. Additionally we briefly revisit the Whataburger vs. In N Out debate and discuss why we should stop comparing them. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss various gun rights groups challenge of an impending California law that would make individuals and groups who bring suits against the state pay all of the governments legal fees if they lost any part of the suit. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Emergency Communications Dispatcher and Connecticut State Director for the DC Project and discuss the night she was forced to defend herself against a deranged man who burst into her home and tried to strangle her in her own bed. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a new code utilized by credit card companies to identify purchases made at retailers that sell firearms and what that might mean for gun owners. www.dcproject.info 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Texas Paramedic Chris Conn and discuss the night he stopped to help what appeared to be a stranded motorist but turned out to be a man setting an ambush for police. Then we settle the In-N-Out/Whataburger debate once and for all. Later we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of the reload.com and discuss a recent survey of gun owners that shows an increase in instances of firearms being used for self-defense and an increase in gun ownership. 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 and the rest of the ASP staff as they talk 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