ASP Archives

ASP Archives

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  • Carjacking Thwarted by Prepared Victim

    Episode 1

    Have you thought about your response to a carjacking attempt like this person experienced? I hope it’s part of your Active Self Protection, because they happen from New Jersey to New South Wales.

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  • Armed Robbery Victim Gives us Lessons Learned From His Ordeal

    Episode 2

    This is a very special Active Self Protection lesson, because it's the first time we have received the video from the intended victim and been able to talk the incident through with them! Would you have been able to get your gun in the fight as fast as Daniel did? I think he covered his Active Se...

  • Bystander Caught in Crossfire in Armed Robbery Shootout

    Episode 3

    Remember, you are responsible for EVERY bullet that leaves the muzzle of your firearm, even if defending yourself in an armed robbery. If you’re a self-defender you know that practicing Active Self Protection means practicing and training so that your shots go where you want them to, because othe...

  • Determined Woman Won't Stop Fighting Carjacker

    Episode 4

    Would you have fought the carjacker to the very end like this woman did, or would you have let the car go? It’s certainly worth considering what we fight for and why as part of our Active Self Protection; the why and when are as important as the how!

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  • Off Duty Officer Overwhelms Armed Robbers

    Episode 5

    This off-duty officer handled his business against these armed robbers! I think he did a great job practicing Active Self Protection​ in keeping himself and his wife safe against these armed robbers. They got what they paid for!

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  • Clerk Beaten and Shot by Armed Robber

    Episode 6

    If you are going to fight an armed robber, you need to have strong Active Self Protection to overcome them! This clerk unfortunately didn’t have the skills or plan to back up an attitude of self-protection.

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  • Officers Perform Emergency First Aid on Suspect with Gunshot Wound

    Episode 7

    These officers show us how important first aid skills and equipment are to our Active Self Protection! I don’t usually recommend that CCW holders render first aid to people who they have defended themselves against, but these officers and their first aid skills show us what we need if we ever hav...

  • Carjackers Overwhelmed by Prepared Victims

    Episode 8

    These carjackers certainly weren’t prepared for the fight they got! The news story says the victims were unharmed while 3 carjackers ended up taking the Room Temperature Challenge, and that’s about as good an outcome as our Active Self Protection​ can get us!

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  • Carjacking Victim Uses His Car to Defend Himself

    Episode 9

    Knowing how best to defend yourself against a carjacking attempt is incredibly important in most of the world! Having appropriate Active Self Protection​ and knowing what your best solutions are to a carjacking attempt can keep you safe.

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  • Officer Shoots Drunk Man Threatening People with a Gun on College Campus

    Episode 10

    This officer-involved shooting teaches all of us some significant lessons about using cover and concealment, as well as stopping the threat! The officer had enough Active Self Protection​ to win the day, and kudos to him!

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  • Armed Robbery Shows the Importance of Knowing Your Backstop

    Episode 11

    This armed robbery was stopped pretty definitively, but let’s learn some Active Self Protection​ lessons here about the importance of knowing our backstop and making sure that we put our shots where they need to go!

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  • Clerk Fights Armed Robber Who Put a Gun to His Head

    Episode 12

    When an armed robber puts a gun to your head, it’s not the time to wonder if your Active Self Protection​ is up to the task! Thankfully this clerk had enough attitude, skills, and plan to protect himself.

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  • Car Helps Victims Escape Carjacking Attempt

    Episode 13

    If your car can help you avoid a carjacking attempt, you’d be a fool not to use it as the primary agent in your Active Self Protection​! This driver used his car well both before and during, and this carjacking never stood a chance.

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  • Armed Defender Makes Armed Robbers Pay Dearly

    Episode 14

    Armed robbers are looking for victims, not defenders whose Active Self Protection​ is on point! This defender made those armed robbers look pretty ridiculous in my opinion!

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  • Officer Subdues Wanted Fugitive

    Episode 15

    I think this officer did a fantastic job of subduing the fugitive while not shooting him, which he would have probably been justified in doing! Decision-making is an important part of Active Self Protection​!

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  • Man Uses Concealment Effectively to Avoid Attacker

    Episode 16

    This man only had a split second to respond, but his Active Self Protection was enough to win the day against his attacker! What would you have done in the moment?

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  • Intended Carjacking Victim Destroys Carjacker

    Episode 17

    That carjacker got the ol’ two piece and a biscuit from his intended victim! This is what a carjacking attempt can look like if your Active Self Protection is strong.

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  • Armed Robber Provides Several Opportunities to Stop Him

    Episode 18

    Boy did this armed robber provide several opportunities for the victims to stop him. Like we’ve said many times, though, if you don’t have the Attitude, Skills, and Plan to protect yourself, then you must take whatever he dishes out!

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  • Woman Forced to Defend Herself Against Knife Wielding Lunatic

    Episode 19

    Against a knife-wielding attacker, you must have Attitude, Skills, and Plan all covered to survive. I don’t think this woman made it, so let’s learn some lessons from her sad situation to bring some good from this situation.

    UPDATE: news story on the woman and her attacker, who was captured (Goo...

  • 70 Year Old Victim Reminds Us Not to Risk Our Life for Property

    Episode 20

    It’s easy to get attached to our property, but this carjacking certainly shows us why we must know when to let it go to practice good Active Self Protection.

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  • Resilient Victim Escapes Armed Robber Who Beat Her Up

    Episode 21

    PLEASE KEEP COMMENTS ON THE TOPIC OF SELF-DEFENSE. This armed robber upsets me greatly, and reminds me again why we focus on helping innocent people like this victim have the attitude, skills, and plan to protect themselves from armed robbers.

    UPDATE: News story with more information on the arme...

  • Masked Armed Robber Terrorizes Clerks

    Episode 22

    This armed robber upsets me greatly, and reminds me again why we focus on helping innocent people like these clerks have the attitude, skills, and plan to protect themselves from armed robbers.

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  • Man Brutally Attacked on Camera For Cash in his Briefcase

    Episode 23

    This attack comes fast and furious, and the man has no time to prepare his Active Self Protection. When an attack like this comes, you've got to be ready!

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  • Mugging Turns into Shooting

    Episode 24

    This mugging was ugly from the start, but let’s learn some lessons about how to cover our Active Self Protection so we don’t get into the situation these boys did!

    UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect: https://get-asp.com/x89y

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