Best Mike Willever Podcasts (2025)

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Check Us Out On The Reload! 2:20

19h ago2:20

2:20

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 p…

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How Trying To Stop Car Thieves Can Go VERY Wrong -Brandon 39:14

23h ago39:14

39:14

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 eff…

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A Man And A Can (Of OC): New Lessons On Dog Attacks! -Ryan 45:25

8d ago45:25

45:25

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 t…

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The Gutowski Files: Suppressor Tax and Registration Going Away? 29:04

10d ago29:04

29:04

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 effect…

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S*x Offender Meets Armed Grandmother! -Kim 41:53

15d ago41:53

41:53

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, prude…

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The Gutowski Files: 9th Circuit Rules On Felon Gun Rights and Colorado Gun Sales Spike 30:30

17d ago30:30

30:30

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 …

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Awareness And Preparation Are Key -Matthew 36:06

22d ago36:06

36:06

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 themse…

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The Gutowski Files: What NRAAM Attendees Really Think 35:34

24d ago35:34

35:34

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 go…

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Would-Be Car Thief Gets A Surprise...In the Face. -James 28:21

29d ago28:21

28:21

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 pr…

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The Gutowski Files: NRA Meeting Report and DOJ Moves On Felon Gun Ban 28:00

1M ago28:00

28:00

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 Prot…

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Military Police Vs. Civilian Bad Guy! -Chris 54:08

1M ago54:08

54:08

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, prude…

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The Gutowski Files: NRA Prepares For Annual Meeting Amid Mounting Problems 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

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 wa…

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Why Police Welfare Checks Matter -Michael 30:48

1M ago30:48

30:48

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 th…

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The Gutowski Files: Trump Skips NRAAM and CO Passes Strict Gun Law 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

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 fo…

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Owner Of Aggressive Dog Ignores Warnings -Mike 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

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 li…

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The Gutowski Files: Tariffs May Impact Gun Prices And More 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

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…

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Airline Pilot Forced To LAND FAST As MAN Threatens Cockpit! -Dan 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

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 t…

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The Gutowski Files PA Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Springfield Armory 16:39

2M ago16:39

16:39

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 …

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Aware Woman FIGHTS Off Predator! -Kate 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

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 a…

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The Gutowski Files SCOTUS Rules On "Ghost Gun" Kits Case 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

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 h…

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ARMED Trespassers Meet Smart Defender -Andre 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

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 wa…

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The Gutowski Files: Trump Admin Mulls Felon's Firearms Rights 23:29

2M ago23:29

23:29

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the Trump administrations discussions around reinstating the rights of certain non-violent felons to possess a firearm. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to…

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PANIC At 37,000 Feet! -Leon 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Leon all the way from Medellin, Columbia and discuss the night he was 37,000 in the air on a commercial flight when a man suffering a panic attack tried to open the cabin door and then the cockpit door and what he did to stop the threat. Active Self Protection exists to …

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The Gutowski Files: Massachusetts Supreme Court Hears Two 2A Cases 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss two Massachusetts Supreme Court cases involving carriage of firearms wherein New Hampshire residents (who live in a permitless carry state) were arrested for carrying in Massachusetts without a guest permit and what it mig…

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FIRED For Being Armed At Work. -Alex 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with dapper self defender Alex and discuss the ins and outs of going about armed in the world. Additionally, he recounts the day he was outed at his 6-figure job for carrying concealed at his office sand how that changed his views on the "Carry everywhere" mentality. https://www.youtube.co…

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The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS And The Smith And Wesson V. Mexico Case 26:21

3M ago26:21

26:21

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss recent developments in the Supreme Court case involving a suit brought by the Government of Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers and how the initial arguments might hint at the direction the court might be headed. Active …

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ROBBED At Gunpoint By Two Teens! -Jay 25:54

3M ago25:54

25:54

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with second-time guest and self defender Jay and discuss the day he and his friend were working when they were suddenly accosted by two young teenagers armed with e shotgun and the response of both them and the police. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent…

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The Gutowski Files: Kash Patel Named Acting ATF Director 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Trump naming FBI Director Kash Patel as acting ATF Director and what it really means when ATF, FBI or DEA agents are cross-designated to enforce immigration law. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, …

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Truck Burglar Gets A 12-Gauge Surprise -Derek 19:08

3M ago19:08

19:08

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Derek and discuss the cold morning he went to start his truck when he found a man inside it ransacking the cabin and what happened when he confronted the unwanted passenger. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of li…

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BONUS: KidsSafe Founder On Child Gun Safety -Derek LeBlanc 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

On this bonus Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Derek LeBlanc the founder and president of KidsSafefoudation.org and discuss this efforts to educate children and families about the importance of gun safety. kidssafefoundation.org Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to mor…

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The Gutowski Files: CO Senate Passes Sweeping Gun Control Bill 33:26

3M ago33:26

33:26

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a bill that recently passed the Colorado State House which would severely curtail gun sales and CCW issuance. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effe…

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Road Rage Turns Deadly! -Andrew 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Andrew and discuss the day he was out for a ride on his motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle and run off the road and what happened when he followed the driver in an attempt to get her license plate and call police. Active Self Protection exists to help good,…

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The Gutowski Files: Trump Issues First E.O. Regarding 2A 32:08

4M ago32:08

32:08

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss an executive order issued by President Trump asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct a review of various federal rules and regulations regarding firearms and gave her 30 days to come back with recommendations. Active …

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Four Short Defense Stories. -Tim 21:47

4M ago21:47

21:47

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Tim and discuss several defensive incidents which he was a part of to include a deranged woman who threatened to take his young daughter. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect thems…

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The Gutowski Files: New DNC Leadership Signals 2A Direction For Dems 34:30

4M ago34:30

34:30

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the election of prominent anti-gunner David Hogg as the vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee and what that signals as far as their future direction on gun control. Then we discuss a case out of the Fifth Circuit…

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"I Looked Down And My Guts Were Hanging Out." -Bob 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Bob and discuss the night he was out with friends and wound up in a fracas with some suspected gang members and ended up with his stomach slashed open by one of them and the long recovery process that ensued, including seemingly disinterested police detectives. Active Se…

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Late Night Walk Home INTERRUPTED! -Hart 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Hart and discuss the night he was walking home from a late shift when he took a shortcut and immediately regretted 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 lov…

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The Gutowski Files: Trump Day One Quiet On Gun Policy 34:26

4M ago34:26

34:26

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss newly inaugurated President Trump's flurry of executive orders and the fact that none of them involved gun policy and then we discuss the January 6 pardons. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, p…

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Instructor Talks Core Memories And Spiritual Fitness -Andre 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and instructor Andre and discuss a core memory and how that affected his life and decision to become a chaplain and later defensive firearms instructor. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectivel…

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The Gutowski Files: CO Gun Ban Bill and 2A Activity At SCOTUS 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a proposed bill in Colorado that would ban future sale or manufacture of a wide number of firearms and then talk SCOTUS and the 2A cases they are declining and some that they are hanging on to for possible future considera…

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Repairman Vs. Two Dogs! -Scott 20:18

5M ago20:18

20:18

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Scott and discuss the day he responded for a call for service at a residence when the occupants son let their two dogs slip past him and Scott had to defend himself in an instant. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks…

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The Gutowski Files -Gun Sales Down and Meta To Change Content Moderation 21:34

5M ago21:34

21:34

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a couple stories the first of which involves a slow down in gun sales year over year and then we talk about Mark Zuckerberg's new policies at Facebook and other social media platforms regarding how content will be moderate…

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Bad Odds, Good Outcome! -Justin 42:36

5M ago42:36

42:36

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Justin and discuss an incident with rapidly-changing circumstances and how his response evolved over the course of the incident. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and…

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The Gutowski Files: Bill Means New Shooting Ranges On Federal Land 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a bill that sailed through both houses of congress that will require the Department Of The Interior to build new shooting ranges on federal land in the coming year. Then we spend a few minutes discussing our respective foo…

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Burglar Gets .40 Cal SURPRISE From Defender! -Fred 42:48

5M ago42:48

42:48

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Fred and discuss the morning he walked into his house to find it ransacked and surprised an intruder with his .40 Cal. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their lov…

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UK Army Officer On Terrorism and PTSD -Bill 59:31

5M ago59:31

59:31

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with retired UK Army officer Bill and discuss his time responding to terror attacks including IRA bombings and the Lockerbie Pan Am Flight 103 bombing and how these events contributed to his PTSD and more. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in al…

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The Gutowski Files: SCOTUS Doesn't Take Up Hawaii 2A case 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the United States Supreme Court returning a second amendment case to a lower court and what this means moving forward. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to …

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STALKED By A Random Stranger! -Aaron 31:11

6M ago31:11

31:11

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with legally armed self defender Aaron and discuss the night he was leaving work late at night when a total stranger decided to stalk and chase him all over town and what he did to get away. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life…

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Meth Or Mountain Dew? -Matt 36:03

6M ago36:03

36:03

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Matt and discuss the evening he was just trying to do some fishing at a local park when a thirsty, agitated methamphetamine enthusiast rudely interrupted him. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effe…