ASP Archives

ASP Archives

20 Seasons

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  • Attack Reminds Us of the Importance of First Aid Skills

    Episode 1

    A knife attack comes so fast, and most martial arts programs do not have any answer to an attack like this. Does yours?

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  • Armed Robbers Pick the Wrong Shop to Rob

    Episode 2

    These armed robbers regretted picking this shop! Kudos to the shop employee for being prepared to defend himself.

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  • Stupid Armed Robber Outsmarted by Alert Clerk

    Episode 3

    Most armed robbers are not the sharpest tools in the shed, and this alert clerk was able to take advantage of that! Would you have fought her for her rifle?

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  • Guard Pulls a Firearm; Deranged Customer Doesn't Care

    Episode 4

    A firearm is a tool of last resort, and this guard is a good reminder of why we say not to bring a firearm out unless it is imminently necessary.

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  • Alert Store Manager Stops Armed Robbery as it Starts

    Episode 5

    I think this is a good defensive gun use against an armed robbery. Make sure to read the news story to get some context!

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  • Off Duty Officer Counter Ambushed by Robbers

    Episode 6

    This is a good reminder of the dangers of getting involved when you don’t have to; armed robbers don’t respect anyone.

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  • Victims Teach Armed Robbers a Lesson

    Episode 7

    These armed robbers thought they were going to get an easy score; instead, they caught a good beating!

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  • Elderly Hero Whoops Man Who Attacked Bus Driver

    Episode 8

    This hero really gave that attacker a whooping; his cane fu was strong! Would you have stepped in to help her?

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  • German Shopkeepers Turn the Tables On Armed Robbers

    Episode 9

    Does it surprise you that German shopkeepers could use a firearm to defend their shop against armed robbers? It surprised me, honestly, but Active Self Protection exists all over the world!

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  • Off Duty Cop Gets the Last Laugh on ATM Muggers

    Episode 10

    I think that this off-duty cop made a few errors for us to be aware of, but in the end it’s the muggers who lost the fight so that’s a win for good people!

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  • Concealed Carrier Ambushed by Armed Robbers

    Episode 11

    Do you think that this concealed carrier did the right thing? The armed robbers had the drop on him for sure, but he might have had some opportunities if he was really sharp. Still, this wasn’t a terrible outcome.

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  • Clerk's Awareness Lets Him Get to His Gun Before Armed Robber Does

    Episode 12

    Because the clerk was aware, he could get there just a BIT sooner than the armed robber, and it made all the difference.

    UPDATE: the perp in this video also has a record of violent crime and was a fugitive when this happened: https://get-asp.com/1b5z

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  • Armed Robber Uses Jammed Gun in Armed Robbery

    Episode 13

    He made a compliance sandwich with a side of chill for sure. If you recognized the jammed gun, would you have fought this armed robber for it or complied?

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  • Veterinarian Puts a Beat Down on Two Armed Robbers

    Episode 14

    I don’t think these armed robbers were expecting the veterinarian to be such a hard target! For most of us, though, fighting two armed robbers like this is probably a bad idea.

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  • Officer Involved Shooting Shows the Speed of Decisions in Use of Force

    Episode 15

    This officer involved shooting reminds us of some important Active Self Protection principles when it comes to distance and threat. How much movement training have you done to be ready for times like this?

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  • Brave Owner Disarms Armed Robber but Doesn't Stop the Threat

    Episode 16

    In your training, think about that last D of the Five Ds +1 as you watch this brave owner win the battle and lose the war against an armed robber.

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  • Chaotic Ambush of Off Duty Cop Caught on Camera

    Episode 17

    This chaotic ambush shows how fast everything can go to hell in a defensive encounter. Lots to learn from every perspective here!

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  • Retired Cops Show Why De Escalation Must Be Every Firearms Carrier's Choice

    Episode 18

    These retired cops should have known better, but because they let their ego get the best of them, one is dead and one is facing murder charges. If you carry a firearm, learn the lessons!

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  • Carjacking Victim Sacrifices his Porsche to Escape

    Episode 19

    Your car is your best tool against a carjacking! Do you think about the relative values of your vehicle and your life in carjacking defense?

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  • Clerk Takes Her Opportunity to Hilariously Disarm Robber

    Episode 20

    This clerk kept her head in the game and took her opportunity to get rid of the robber. Would you have taken the risk, or just complied?

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  • Police Stop Man Who Attacked Subway Sandwich Artist

    Episode 21

    If anything, the police response time in this attack is very good, but it shows all of us that we are the primary agent in our own rescue. Do you train to defend yourself from an attack like this?

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  • Home Owner Uses Truck to Stop Burglars

    Episode 22

    This home owner had every right to be mad at these burglars, but let’s think about the wisdom in what he did to stop them. Do you think about the real costs of your actions?

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  • Motorcycle Bandits Choose Elderly Woman

    Episode 23

    This elderly woman had no fault in this, but can we learn some lessons from why the motorcycle bandits chose her and where? I think those are valuable for all self-protectors.

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  • Brave Good Samaritan Helps Two Female Cops

    Episode 24

    This Good Samaritan, Tim Martin, deserves great credit for stepping in to help the two female cops who needed him! Have you thought about if and when you’d step in to help?

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