Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast

Weekly reports and commentary on civilian self defense. self defense, armed citizen, defensive gun use

Episode 343 with David Cole 03/16/2024

Episode 343 with David Cole Self Defense Instructor David Cole brings us four new examples of armed defense. How could these simple situations demand so much skill? 17 minute audio. Sources are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/30402898

Episode 342 with Candy Petticord 03/07/2024

Episode 342 with Candy Petticord Firearms instructor Candy Petticord brings us four recent stories of armed defense. These stories sound simple. Dig deeper and they demand more than the basics. Text and links on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/30269098

Episode 341 with Amanda Suffecool 02/28/2024

Episode 341 with Amanda Suffecool Firearms instructor Amanda Suffecool brings us four new stories of armed defense. What should we do and when should we do it in order to save lives? 21 minute podcast. Links at /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/30149973

Episode 340 with Tony Simon 02/09/2024

Episode 340 with Tony Simon These armed good guys faced lethal threats at home, at work, and as they drove. What should you do if you were in their place? 19 minute podcast. Links are at /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/29867058

Episode 339 with Robyn Sandoval 02/02/2024

Episode 339 with Robyn Sandoval Robyn Sandoval brings us four news stories of armed defense. This is what we can learn as our neighbors defended themselves. Links at /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/29771238

Episode 338 with Andee Reardon 01/26/2024

Episode 338 with Andee Reardon Firearms Instructor Andee Reardon brings us four news stories of armed defense. This is what happened and what we can learn. Original news sources are listed on 21 minute audio. Please leave a comment. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/29669163

Episode 337 with David Cole 01/10/2024

Episode 337 with David Cole Again this week, armed citizens defended themselves at home, and at work. There is so much we can learn. 19 minute audio. Original sources are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/29434063

Episode 336 with Heather Reeves 12/29/2023

Episode 336 with Heather Reeves Firearms instructor Heather Reeves brought us four new stories of armed defense. These four honest citizens faced lethal threats. What would you do in their place? There is a lot we can learn. 17 minute audio. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/29273088

Episode 355 with Robyn Sandoval 11/29/2023

Episode 355 with Robyn Sandoval We're joined this week by firearms instructor Robyn Sandoval. These four armed citizens saved lives. Sometimes it was by pressing the trigger, and sometimes it was by not shooting. What should we do in their place? Text and links are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28853098

Episode 334 with Andee Reardon 11/22/2023

Episode 334 with Andee Reardon Firearms Instructor Andee Reardon brings us four news stories of armed defense. At work, at home, and in church, these armed citizens saved lives. What should we do in their place? 21 minute audio. Transcript and links to original news sources are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28756643

Episode 333 with Amanda Suffecool 11/14/2023

Episode 333 with Amanda Suffecool Amada Suffecool brings us four new stories. Links at /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28635668

Episode 332 with Candy Petticord 10/27/2023

Episode 332 with Candy Petticord Firearms instructor Candy Petticord brings us four new stories of armed defense. These homeowners faced lethal threats. Notice how much they did to save their lives. Here are a few of the lessons we can learn. 22 minute audio podcast. News sources are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28440659

Episode 331 with Ben Branam 10/19/2023

Episode 331 with Ben Branam Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense. Sometimes you have to use lethal force. Sometimes you may, but you shouldn't. What a good thing to learn from other people's experience. 19 minute audio podcast. Links are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28370543

Episode 330 with Tony Simon 10/12/2023

Episode 330 with Tony Simon Firearms Instructor Tony Simon brings us four news stories of armed defense. This is what we can learn. Links to the original news stories are on our 20 minute audio podcast. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28298117

Episode 329 with David Cole 10/05/2023

Episode 329 with David Cole David Cole brings us four news stories of armed defense. Some defenders have to press the trigger, and some don't. Protecting your family, your business, or the public, good guys save lives. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28233914

Episode 328 with Heather Reeves 09/20/2023

Episode 328 with Heather Reeves Firearms instructor Heather Reeves brings us four news stories of armed defense. Defenders are always pressed for time. Plan and practice now so we have more time later. 20 minute audio podcast. Original news sources on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28095245

Episode 327 with Ben Branam 09/13/2023

Episode 327 with Ben Branam Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four news stories of armed defense in the home. This is what we can learn. Details at /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/28022076

Episode 326 with Amanda Suffecool 09/07/2023

Episode 326 with Amanda Suffecool Firearms Instructor Amanda Suffecool brings us four new stories of armed defense. Each of the intended victims was attacked as they drove or just after they arrived home. Do you carry as you drive? 23 minute audio. Links at the /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27970314

Episode 325 with Candy Petticord 08/31/2023

Episode 325 with Candy Petticord Candy Petticord brought us four news stories of armed defense. This is what we can learn. 20 minute audio. Additional comments on the /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27904191

Episode 324 with Tony Simon 08/16/2023

Episode 324 with Tony Simon Firearms Instructor Tony Simon brought us four news stories of armed defense. These gun owners were ready. Their preparation saved their lives and many others. 19 minute audio podcast. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27775716

Episode 323 with David Cole 08/09/2023

Episode 323 with David Cole Self Defense Instructor David Cole brings us four news stories of armed defense. These gun owners defended themselves and innocent victims at home and in public. This is what we can learn. 23 minute podcast. Links on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27701859

Episode 322 with Robyn Sandoval 07/27/2023

Episode 322 with Robyn Sandoval There is a time when it is best to wait. There is a time to talk. There is also a time to shoot. They are seldom the same time. Robyn Sandoval brings us four news stories of armed defense. Sources and bonus content at 19 minute audio podcat. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27581484

Episode 321 with Heather Reeves 07/21/2023

Episode 321 with Heather Reeves Here are four new stories of armed defense. 19 minute audio podcast. Links are at Please leave a comment. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27532263

Episode 320 with Candy Petticord 07/12/2023

Episode 320 with Candy Petticord Firearms instructor Candy Petticord brought us four new stories of armed defense. These honest gun owners faced serious threats. Some pressed the trigger and some did not. How can we make good decisions every time? Links, discussion, and bonus content are on . /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27444573

Episode 319 with Heather Reeves 06/22/2023

Episode 319 with Heather Reeves Firearms instructor Heather Reeves brings us four news stories of armed defense. The attacker came back even though the defender was armed. What would you do if you were in their place? 19 minute audio. Discussion, bonus content, and original news sources are on Please leave a comment. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27235026

Episode 318 with Ben Branam 06/15/2023

Episode 318 with Ben Branam Firearms instructor Ben Branam brings us four new stories of armed defense. These honest gun owners faced a lethal threat. Some ran, some fought, and some had no choice. What should you do in their place? 21 minute audio. Sources and extended notes at Please leave a comment. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27163314

Episode 317 with Amanda Suffecool 06/08/2023

Episode 317 with Amanda Suffecool Firearms Instructor Amanda Suffecool brings us four new stories of armed defense. These honest gun owners faced a threat. Sometimes armed defenders have to shoot. Sometimes they don't. Show notes and links are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27087030

Episode 316 with Tony Simon 06/01/2023

Episode 316 with Tony Simon Sources and text are on /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/27012654

Episode 315 with Robyn Sandoval 05/17/2023

Episode 315 with Robyn Sandoval Firearms instructor Robyn Sandoval brings us four news stories of armed defense. Almost no one expects to be attacked today. Yes, these honest gun owners were surprised, but they responded and saved lives. Text and sources are on Please leave a comment and a rating. RM /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/26867046

Episode 314 with David Cole 05/12/2023

Episode 314 with David Cole Firearms instructor David Cole brings us four new stories of armed defense. As usual, the text and original news sources are on the 22 minute audio podcast. /episode/index/show/dgustories/id/26822355

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