ASP Archives
20 Seasons
Ahoy, self-defense aficionados! Prepare to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey through Active Self Protection's illustrious past with ASP Archive. This curated collection of timeless self-defense videos from our YouTube vault is your ticket to reliving classic lessons, analyzing real-life encounters, and delving deep into foundational principles that have empowered millions. With 30 new videos released each month, ASP Archive promises a steady stream of insights, skills, and understanding to enrich your self-defense knowledge. Don't miss out—available now on ASP Unlimited App!
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Self Defender Inexplicably Faces Charges for Defensive Gun Use
Episode 1
The fact that this self-defender is facing murder charges for this defensive gun use is mind-boggling, as the news stories below show. But there are lots of lessons from the video of the incident for all of us as we practice Active Self Protection!
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Negligent Discharge in Retail Store Caught on Camera
Episode 2
If you think you’re immune to negligent discharge of your firearm, you’ll get complacent like this guard in a retail store did. And then, you’ll have a negligent discharge. Hopefully you don’t kill someone in the process. Learn and remember the rules of safe firearms handling!
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Many Lessons for Self Defenders from Conflict Escalation of Kareem Mano
Episode 3
There are SO many lessons for self-defenders from this incident involving Kareem Mano and De’Andre Thomas that was caught on camera. Don’t discount them because of first impressions; instead, think critically as a self-defender about how your intent and your actions will be interpreted by a DA an...
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Bystander Gives Armed Robber an Educational Beat Down
Episode 4
This is definitely one of the biggest lessons I have ever seen an armed robber get on camera, but it also teaches us about the line between self-defense and becoming an aggressor.
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02:57Episode 5
Clerk is Ready for Armed Robbers
Episode 5
When the clerk is ready with Attitude, Skills, and Plan, armed robbers are at a serious disadvantage! Still, his margin for victory was small and there are lessons to learn here!
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Very Fast Kidnapping Teaches Car Use in Self Defense
Episode 6
Kidnapping is very common in some parts of the world, and even in the US it’s not unheard of! Having our Attitude, Skills, and Plan in place to use our car effectively in our self-defense plan is important no matter where we live.
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Trying to Help Ends Terribly for Good Samaritan
Episode 7
We always want to think that our good intentions will be rewarded if we decide to be a Good Samaritan. But we have to count the potential cost as well, because just like this instance, it can end terribly for us. I am not saying not to step in when you have to, but recognize the cost!
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03:37Episode 8
Gas Station Mugging Caught on Camera
Episode 8
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this gas station mugging really brings this home. Attacking someone with a tire iron is no joke!
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