Gun Talk
Gun Talk covers everything from gun rights and Second Amendment issues to sport, target, and recreational shooting. The podcast also features Gun Talk Nation, a fast-paced show about the fun side of firearms, and Gun Talk Hunt, which focuses on hunting. Listeners get a mix of discussions on firearm legislation, shooting sports, and hunting culture.
Episodes
Take A Class And Get A Rifle; Why Your AR-15 Needs A Sling; Creative Targets
In This Hour:-- You can take a class on shooting the AR-15 rifle and actually keep the brand new rifle. Travis Gibson will be teaching this latest "Experience" at Range Ready Studios.-- Every rifle needs a sling, but why does that apply to the AR-15?-- Try targets that force you to find and identify the correct bullseye.Gun Talk 08-23-26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre
Court Tosses "Ghost Gun" Ban; Stop Aiming To Start Hitting; Slow And Smooth Is Not Fast
In This Hour:-- World Champion competition shooter Rob Leatham reveals how to shoot better.-- A federal judge strikes down the ban on so-called "ghost guns." Bill Sack from the Second Amendment Foundation details what this means.-- Despite a popular saying, slow and smooth is not fast. It's just slow.Gun Talk 08.23.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun
Best Year Ever For Gun Rights; "Baby Guns" For Defense; Murder Rate Hits All-Time Low
In This Hour:-- This is the best year in history for the Second Amendment. Noted scholar Stephen Halbrook explains why.-- Smaller pistols may not be as powerful, but many have gravitated to them because they are easy to carry.-- Despite the dire warnings from the gun-ban lobby, the FBI reports that murders are at an all-time low.Gun Talk 08.23.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/
Why Do You Miss?; How To Motivate Gun Voters; Breaking In A Pistol
In This Hour:-- Why do you miss when hitting is so easy?-- Gun owners tend to not vote, so how can they be motivated to go to the polls?-- What's the proper way to break in a new pistol?Gun Talk 08-23-26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales on What Most Firearms Instructors Get Wrong
CZ Firearms’ Jeff Gonzales didn't build Trident Concepts on wins. He built it on the students he lost. The former Navy SEAL and 25-year training veteran joins Ryan Gresham for a raw, honest conversation about what separates real instructors from chest-thumpers, why drawing faster isn't the answer, and why situational awareness will save your life long before your trigger finger does. If you carry
Can Anyone Buy A Suppressor?; Staccato Stirs Up The Internet; Guns in Post Office
In This Hour:-- No registration on suppressors! In some states. For some people. Dave Matheny, from Silencer Shop, explains what happened, who can buy cans without registration, and how to go about it.-- Staccato makes great pistols, but it stirred up an online hornet's nest with a recent letter dumping half of its dealers. CEO Buck Pierson tells what was behind the move.-- It's official. Yo
Are Ammo Prices Rising?; Gun Company Fixes Bad Pistol; Inexpensive Pistol Fixes
In This Hour:-- Ammo supplies are lower, but prices have not gone up. Are we about to see a jump in the cost of ammmunition? Dan Wolgin of Ammunition Depot dives into it.-- His FN pistol just wasn't reliable. Would the company fixed it?-- Swapping out recoil springs on semi-auto pistols can change they way they feel and increase reliabilty. Plus, it's cheap.Gun Talk 08.16.26 Hour 2Become a sup
How To Choose Optics; Good Guy Failures; Fight Off Charging Hogs
In This Hour:-- Are top-quality optics worth the extra money? Kyle Brown runs down a few options from the Zeiss lineup.-- The Twin Falls Idaho murders were stopped by good guys with guns, but they never actually hit the bad guy. -- When a wild hog charges, would you rather have a semi-auto rifle in a big caliber?Gun Talk 08.16.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co
Short Barrel Lever Gun; Big Bullets Are Better; Bear Attacks Increase
In This Hour:-- It's time to return to short barrel lever action rifles.-- The .338 ARC cartridge offers a bigger bullet option to the .300 Blackout.-- Bear attacks on people appear to be increasing. Between bear spray and a handgun, what's the smart choice?Gun Talk 8-16-26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Breaking News: Silencer Shop CEO Explains NFA Injunction | Gun Talk Nation
At 12:01 a.m., Silencer Shop handed over the first legally unregistered suppressors transferred in over 90 years. Silencer Shop CEO Dave Matheny joins Ryan Gresham to break down exactly what the court injunction means, who's covered, which states still have issues, what happens to pending Form 4s, and why your tax stamp is about to become a collector's item. This is the episode you need before you
Gun Rooms, FFL/SOT Licensing, and Frankenstein Firearms | Gun Talk Nation
Caldwell’s Jarred “Box” Grove is back on Gun Talk Nation for a wide-ranging conversation with Ryan Gresham — starting with the gun room he's building into his new house (nearly a quarter of the square footage, with a 100-yard range off the back porch) and the real-world tradeoffs of designing a home around a serious collection. From there they get into Box's manufacturer's FFL and SOT, what it act
Olympic Shooter Gabby Franco on Mental Performance, Venezuela's Gun Ban, and Getting Your Mind Right | Gun Talk Nation
Gabby Franco didn't just compete at the Sydney Olympics — she watched Venezuela strip its citizens of the right that got her there. Now she's got a master's in sports and performance psychology, and she's breaking down the mental game every shooter is missing. Process over outcome, visualization done right, and why awareness is the window to knowledge. This one hits different.This Gun Talk Nation
Federal Judge Legalizes Suppressors; The Empty Chamber Fiasco; Essential Gun Skills
In This Hour:-- A federal judge in Texas ruled that requiring silencers (known as suppressors) to be registered under a 1934 law is now unconstitutional. Bill Sack, Senior Director of Legal Operations at Second Amendment Foundation, explains the decision, and why it may not be the final word.-- Is it safer to carry your defensive pistol with an empty chamber? In the murders at the In-N-Out Burg
The Greatest Pistol Ever Invented; Shooting Bad Guys; Gun Rights Finish Line
In This Hour:-- Why do so many think the John Browning designed 1911 pistol is still the greatest handgun ever? Mark Keefe gives his thoughts.-- Suddenly the public and the media are aware that good men and women shoot back at violent attackers, and by doing so, they save lives.-- With the wins in the courts, could it be that the fight for Second Amendment rights is nearing the finish line? No
Rules For Carrying A Gun; Todd Blanche Confirmed As AG; Securing A Truck Gun
In This Hour:-- There are rules for carrying a gun. Based on decades of experience, the rules cover safety, security, and how to not screw it up.-- The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General. Is that good for Second Amendment rights?-- How to keep a long gun inside your vehicle in a way that helps prevent theft.Gun Talk 08-09-26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https
Are You Ready To Shoot Back?; Lever Action Truck Gun; Gunfight Lessons
In This Hour:-- Has the tide turned with people being willing to shoot the bad guys?-- Why not a lever-action rifle for a self-defense "truck gun"?-- Takeaways from the after action reports of the Twin Falls murders.Gun Talk 08.09.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Idaho Murders Stopped By Man With A Gun; Comped Guns For Protection; Gun Sales Decline
In This Hour:-- One man with a pistol takes on a murderer who has a rifle in an Idaho parking lot. What real traiing and being prepared looks like.-- What's wrong with using a ported or comped barrel on your self defense pistol?-- Gun sales may be down a bit, but the firearms industry doesn't sppear to be worried.Gun Talk 08.02.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.
Saving Lives With A Gun; New Way To Block AR-15 Sales; Pistol Optic Tips
In This Hour:-- Firearms trainer Clark Aposhian breaks down what's known about the murderer in Idaho who was stopped by a good guy with a gun.-- Colorado passes new laws designed to make it more difficult and more expensive to buy modern rifles.-- Tips for learning to use an optic on a carry pistol.Gun Talk 08.02.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-t
Big Bears And Bullets; Suppressor of Silencer?; How To Shoot Better
In This Hour:-- Bullets and bear guns. Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore Ammunition talks about what really works to stop a bear, and how internet "experts" focus on the wrong things.-- It the proper term silencer or suppresor, or does it really matter?-- How do you become a better shot?Gun Talk 08.02.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/supp
Good Guy With Gun Saves Lives; Why Are There "California" Guns?; AK-47 Truck Guns
In This Hour:-- Good guy stops murderer in Twin Falls, Idaho.-- Why would a gun maker offer a special "California" model?-- Why not the AK-47 for a self defense "truck gun?"Gun Talk 08.02.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Shooting Class Gives Students Shotguns; Background Check Blues; Gunfight Training
In This Hour:-- Are background checks an infringement on Second Amendment rights? Why are denials wront 99% of the time? Dan Wos provides a different take.-- Take a shooting class and get a new shotgun? Gun Talk's Director of Training Chris Cerino details a new "Experience" class where students come away with the newest Benelli shotgun.-- Walk away and live. Takeaways from the gunfight traini
LED Versus Holographic Gun Sights; Stupid Argument Sparks Gunfight; Rolling On The Ground
In This Hour:-- The verdict is in, and electronic pistol and rifle sights have arrived. Eotech's John Bailey explains LED versus holographic sights, as well as closed emiter versus open.-- At a mini-mart two men argue about a place in a checkout line, and it leads to a shooting. Luke McCoy of USA Carry breaks it down.-- When you roll on the ground you discover what's wrong with your gun, holste
Lights That Save Lives; Is The 22 Any Good For Defense?; Shooting Practice With Friends
In This Hour:-- A powerful and dependable flashlight can save your life. Trevor Osterhof of Surefire runs down the best ways to use a tactical light.-- Why would anyone carry a .22 rimfire handgun for defense?-- Regular shooting sessions with friends is not only fun, but it can be great training.Gun Talk 07.26.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-tal
Avoiding A Fight; In This Gun Real or Fake?; Gun Auction Surprise
In This Hour:-- When you carry a gun, you have to work even harder to avoid a fight. -- He bought a gun at an auction, but now he questions if it's authentic-- Sportsman's banquets often auction guns. Sometimes there's a surprise waiting.Gun Talk 07.26.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Virginia's Gun Ban, Supreme Court Wins, and How Cam Edwards Got Into Guns | Gun Talk Nation
Cam Edwards has spent 22 years covering the Second Amendment — and right now, he says, the fight has never mattered more. Ryan Gresham sits down with the host of Cam & Company to break down how Virginia went from purple to East California in one session, why your "safe" state could be next, and why the Supreme Court's upcoming assault weapons case might be the most important 2A decision since
Best Hunting Bullets; AR-15 Ban Defeated; Hunting Season Prep
In This Hour:-- All-copper bullets for hunting aren't new, but they are now being widely accepted. Jeff Hoffman from Black Hills Ammunition reveals what he has learned in their ballistic lab.-- The ban on AR-15 rifles in New Jersey had been crushed by the Third Circuit. Mark Smith from the Four Boxes Diner does a deep dive into the decision and what it means.-- Realistic preparation for hunti
50 Years Of Gun Rights Battles; What Is Responsible Gun Ownership?; 40 Caliber Love
In This Hour:-- Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, explores a half-century of gun rights avtivism and where we are today.-- How can gun owners get in front of the major issues and why just saying "NO" isn't a solid plan. Chris Cheng beings a different perspective.-- In the debate about 9mm versus .45 caliber pistols, there's a smaller camp of shooters who take the middl
Gun Rights Hack; AR-15 For Protection; Old Rifles Rock
In This Hour:-- A quick and easy way to advance gun rights. Sean Maloney explains the "Comment Period" available on ATF proposals.-- Why would anyone have an AR-15 rifle for personal protection?-- The .45-70 rifle cartridge has been around for more than 100 years, and it's still popular with hunters. How has it stayed relevant this long?Gun Talk 07.19.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast
Crushing The Gun Bans; How Many AR-15s; High Capacity Magazine Ban
In This Hour:-- The momentum for destroying bans on classes of guns continues/-- Why own several AR-15s?-- One federal court just ruled that bans on so-called "High Capacity" magazines are unconstitutional. Will the Supreme Court rule that way?Gun Talk 07.19.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Leupold's New LCO Pro F2 Red Dot | Gun Talk Nation
Most red dots do one thing well. Leupold set out to do two — optical clarity and military-grade ruggedness — in the same package. Ryan Gresham sits down with Leupold Red Dot Product Manager Nic Kytlica to break down the new LCO Pro F2 carbine optic, why it took a dedicated team to bring it to life, and what makes it genuinely different from everything else on the market. Plus bolt guns vs. gas gun
AR-15 Bans On Life Support; Why Buy Expensive Guns; Custom Guns
In This Hour:-- A federal circuit court just ruled that a ban on AR-15 rifles is constitutional, even though the U.S. Supreme Court will hear that very subject later this year. Stephen Gutowski of The Reload sets the stage for where this part of the Second Amendment battle sits, and explains that bans on America's most popular rifle are on life support.-- You can buy a pistol for $500 or for $500
AI Promotion Of Gun Rights; Barn Find Guns; Lindsey Graham
In This Hour:-- Using AI to create promotions for state gun rights groups. Anthony Segura of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association tells how he does it.-- He found a very old gun in a smokehouse, and how he wants to restore it.-- Most don't connect the two, but Senator Lindsey Graham may be responsible for the Supreme Court taking key gun rights case since Graham got Justice Kavanaugh on
21st Century Gunsmithing; He Names His Guns; Too Many Guns?
In This Hour:-- Can you make a living as a gunsmith? Doug Turnbull tackles that business question.-- He not only collects guns, but he names them.-- How many guns do you need? It's the wrong question.Gun Talk 07.12.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Cheap Guns; Light Guns For Bad Backs; Home Gunsmith Woes
In This Hour:-- How much is too much to pay for a gun?-- Carrying a heavy pistol can be hard on the back. Many carry guns today are lightweight and much more comfortable.-- Gunsmiths have stories about a bag of parts being brought in.Gun Talk 07.12.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
The Science Behind Cooler, More Accurate Barrels: Avient's Ceramic Carbon Fiber Technology | Gun Talk Nation
What if your barrel could shed heat faster, hold zero longer, and weigh significantly less — all at once? Avient's Yves Cordeaux joins Ryan Gresham to break down Composite Heat Release technology, the ceramic-injected carbon fiber barrel system that's turning heads in PRS, NRL, and hunting circles. This isn't your standard carbon wrap — it's a materials science breakthrough hiding inside your next
Gun Rights And Independence Day; The End Of Gun Bans; Rapid Fire Guns
In This Hour:-- Ted Nugent joins Tom to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America.-- Support for the Second Amendment surges as millions of peope buy millions of guns.-- Is there really a use for FRT or other triggers that allow faster firing rates?Gun Talk 07.05.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Guns Of The American Revolution; Rebirth Of Gun Rights; Name America's Gun
In This Hour:-- Movies get it wrong. How good were the guns of the American Revolution? NRA editor Even Brune explains.-- On the weekend of the 250th celebration of the Declaration Of Independence, America is seeing a resurgence of support for the Second Amendment.-- The votes come in for what should be named "America's Gun"Gun Talk 07.05.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.
Becoming A Gunfighter; Changing Times For Gun Rights; Cheap Guns Are Great
In This Hour:-- Gun rights are rising with Trump in office and the Supreme Court poised to stop bans on AR-15 rifles.-- Should you become a gunfighter? How would you do that?-- Today's guns are so much improved that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good one.Gun Talk 07.05.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Independence Day Party; What Is America's Gun?; Target Tips
In This Hour:-- Guns and Independence Day-- What is "America's Gun?"-- Tips for shooting bullseye type pistol matchesGun Talk 07.05.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
No Baffles, No Blowback, No BS: Silent Steel USA's Suppressor Technology Explained | Gun Talk Nation
What if your suppressor ran 40% cooler, sent toxic gases out the front instead of your face, and you could clean it with dish soap? Navy SEAL veteran Justin Sheehan joins Ryan Gresham to break down Silent Steel USA's baffle-free turbine technology — and why it's changing what operators and civilians should expect from a suppressor.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Silencer Central, Archon
Supremes Crush Racist Gun Law Argument; Obsolete Guns For Africa; Teenager Goes Shooting
In This Hour:-- For the second time in a week the U.S. Supreme Court crushed a gun control law. This time it was Hawaii's ban on concealed carry almost everywhere in the state, but it goes much father than that. Kostas Moros, of the Second Amendment Foundation, reveals what others may not understand about this important move to restore constitutional rights. -- Why take a 100-year old rifle to
Colt Pistols Get Red Dots; Your Safe Area Isn't Safe; Shoot A WW1 Rifle
In This Hour:-- The venerable Colt 1911 pistols now have the option of mounting electronic dot sights. Mark Redl explains this move as well as the hot M5 carbine.-- Crazy and evil travels, which means your "safe area" really isn't.-- He bought a World War 1 rifle and loves it.Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Gun Ban Chaos; Do We Need A New Caliber?; Rifle Scope Wrongness
In This Hour:-- Virginia's ban on semi-autos and standard magazines was scheduled to go into effect this week, but a judge blocked enforcement of the new law. Phiip Van Cleeve of the Virginia Citizens Defense League explains the pitfalls awaiting those who might buy a new gun in these confusing times.-- A caller wants a new 7.5mm rifle cartridge, but is there a need for it?-- Stop worring about
Cleavage And Cartridges; Guns That Speak To You; History Through Firearms
In This Hour:-- Hot brass hurts. Online videos of women shooters with exposed cleavage shows they have never had a hot brass case land where they don't want it.-- Sometimes a firearm just speaks to you when you first pick it up. There's no logic to it, but it's undeniable.-- Buy a gun that's 100 years old, then get training in shooting it, and you become a firearms historian.Gun Talk 06.28.26
Guns And Marijuana Now OK; Father's Day Gun Stories; Gun Rights Are Winning
In This Hour:-- Attorney Mark Smith of the Four Boxes Diner channel breaks down the unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the prohibition on owning guns if you smoke marijuana.-- What Dad taught me about guns. Sharing stories on Father's Day.-- Second Amendment court cases are breaking for gun rights and will continue with major wins in the next few years.Gun Talk 06.21.
Rifles Get Lighter; Online Gun Influencers; Midair Collision Lessons
In This Hour:-- Weatherby introduces a stunning four-pound hunting rifle. CEO Adam Weatherby reveals how that came about.-- Online gun and hunting content creator Who Tee Who shares which videos get folks riled up.-- A survivor of a midair collision shares lessons which apply to defensive gun use.Gun Tallk 06.21.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-
Gunfight Myths; Take Dad's Gun From The Safe; What Is Ballistic Coefficient?
In This Hour:-- What really matters in self defense situations? Dave Harriss shares what he's learned from a lifetime of law enforcement and firearms instruction.-- It's time to go shoot that gun you got from your father.-- What is ballistic coefficient and why does it matter to shooters?Gun Talk 06.21.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--618515
Dad Left Me His Guns; Long Shot With Dad; Embarrassing Video Find
In This Hour:-- Father's Day gun stories.-- Making an impossible long shot because his father coached him.-- Tom gets embarrassed when a video he's looking for shows up on the Gun Talk channelGun Talk 06.21.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Video Sites Censor Gun Videos; Is Training Really Worthwhile?; Navigating Gun Free Zones
In This Hour:-- A new TV channel features the shooting sports and avoids the censorship onliine video sites use against firearms. Ryan Gresham, from Gun Talk Media, explains the problem and what he's doing about it.-- Why do most gun owners avoid shooting lessons?-- How to navigate gun free school zones when you are driving past them with a firearm in the car. Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 1Become a s
You Have Permission To Buy A Gun; Lever Action Woes; Oregon Anti-Hunting Effort
In This Hour:-- It's one of the great things about America that you don't have to explain WHY you want a gun. You can just buy whatever you want and can afford.-- His lever action rifle won't feed, but we have suggestions.-- A ballot measure would outlaw hunting and fishing in OregonGun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/s
Gun Owners Rally In Iowa; Gun Rights Groups Ban Together; Midterm Madness
In This Hour:-- Gun rights groups now work together to make their dollars go farther and to be more effective in fighting for the Second Amendment. Erich Pratt explains what Gun Owners of America does and how its methods have changed through the years.-- America's gun owners plan to gather in Iowa in August for the GOA annual event to further gun rights.-- Midterm elections will determine whethe
Get The Gun You Want; Self Defense Scams; Guns For Cool Dudes
In This Hour:-- There's no need to justify what you buy. Just get the gun you want.-- The typical four-hour self defense class for women is actually a scam, does no good, and creates a dangerous and unwarranted self confidence.-- A new class of young men who pronounce the 1911 to be for old guys is grabbing up the same gun, only in double stack versions, and are unaware they are discovering why
Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Ammo Changes Everything & Virginia's Gun Ban Is Coming for Your State | Gun Talk Nation
Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance that puts a magnum in a standard action. Meanwhile, Virginia just banned modern firearms, and Tom Gresham has a warning: your state is next. Ryan Gresham, Tom Gresham, and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin break it all down.This Gun Talk Nation is brought t
New Ammo Technology Hits Mainstream; Outdoor Magazines Disappear; Shrinking Rifle Barrels
In This Hour:-- With the introduction of higer pressure and high velocity loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor, Federal changes the world of rifle shooting -- perhaps in ways we can hardly imagine. Josh Vickers runs down the new ammo, how it works, and hints at more to come.-- Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field & Stream. What happened to the old outdoor magazines?-- The higher velocity of Federal's
U.S. Military Tests Super High Velocity Ammo; Why Not A 38 Super?; Higher Velocity Increases Recoil
In This Hour:-- Federal's announcement of the 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak high velocity ammo excites hunters and long range shooters, but the U.S. military has been experimenting with much higher pressures and velocities. Mike Milhalski of Sons Of Liberty Gun Works shares some of what they have learned, and how this will change rifles, optics, and more.-- Is there any reason to own a .38 Super handgun?-
How Did Federal Create High Pressure Ammo?; Give Away Your Guns Now; Wife Says Buy A Gun!
In This Hour:-- How did Federal Cartridge create the new generation of high pressure rifle ammunition and where does it go from here? Jason Vanderbrink, President and CEO of the parent company, The Kinetic Group, reveals what went into this revolutionary technology.-- Remember Dads as we approach Father's Day, it's time to plan on who gets your guns and the stories that go with them.-- His wife
Shooting At Toledo Festival; Short Rifles For Truck Guns; The Danger Of Public Gatherings
In This Hour:-- Questions after a shooting injures a dozen people at a festival in Toledo, Ohio.-- There's a strong argument to be made for having a rifle as your self defense "truck gun."-- Should you go to public gatherings in light of the attacks taking place at them?Gun Talk 06.08.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Suppressors, Weapon Lights, and Why Your Home Defense Gun Needs a Light | Gun Talk Nation
Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from military-grade suppressor durability and the truth about round counts, to why compact carry guns now have zero excuse to run without a light. Plus, the candela vs. lumens debate, the flat EDC light revolution, and what's coming next from one of t
Virginia Prosecutors Defy Gun Ban; What's Your Next Gun?; Too Young For Shooting?
In This Hour:-- Virginia passed a new ban on common rifles and pistols, but a number of prosecutors have pledged to not enforce the law, saying it is unconstitutional. Philip Van Cleeve of the Virginia Citizen's Defense League explains where this is going.-- Serious shooters constantly look for the next gun, whether something old and historic or new and innovative. What are some of the options?
Is A Gun Tax Constitutional?; Banning Handguns Is The Goal; Losing And Winning Gun Rights
In This Hour:-- The federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition has been around for a century. Now some are saying it's unconstitutional. Larry Keane, from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, explains how the money is used and why it guarantees "A seat at the table."-- The focus may currently be on semi-auto firearms, but the goal from the beginning was to ban private ownership of handgu
Stupid Guns; Why Do You Carry A Gun?; Oregon May Ban Hunting
In This Hour:-- Are there really stupid guns, or is it just that sometimes we don't understand why somone would want one?-- How do you answer when someone asks why you carry a gun?-- A measure on the ballot in Oregon would ban hunting and fishing. What's going on out there?Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Is It Paranoid To Prepare?; Do You Need Concealed Carry Insurance?; Growing Up Rural
In This Hour:-- Paranoia or preparedness? Many people choose to ignore risks while others prepare to face and deal with problems. Why do so many avoid safety measures?-- Do you need concealed carry insurance, and what company is best?-- Blood, boats, and bullets. Growing up in a rural setting.Gun Talk 05.31.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-t
Over a Million Rounds Fired + Becoming a Better Shooter | Gun Talk Nation
What happens when you hand a pro shooter the keys to Colt's R&D department for 19 years? You get Mark Redl — and he's sharing everything. From why your magazines are probably to blame for your malfunctions, to the real maintenance schedule your 1911 needs, to why mastering a revolver will make you deadlier with any handgun you pick up. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Range Ready Stud
YouTube Censors Gun Channels; Shooting A Hostage Taker; Miracle Gun Belts
In This Hour:-- YouTube has shut down another channel from a gun company. Greg Buchel explains what happened to the Big Horn Armory channel, and why that's part of an ongoing effort by the streaming platform to throw out firearms content.-- Can you shoot a hostage taker? How do you do it? -- Another convert to the real benefits of an honest gun belt.Gun Talk 05.25.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of
Gun Activists Plan Strategy; Bear Guns; Learning To Look For Danger
In This Hour:-- Gun rights activists gather next week at the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, where they will share experiences and plan strategy to support the Second Amendment. Holly Sullivan of the Citizens Committee To Keep And Bear Arms explains what will happen there.-- Is the 10mm enough for bear protection?-- Looking isn't seeing. How do you learn to see trouble and avoid it?G
Gun Law Crushed In New York; How Much Recoil Is Too Much?; Simple Solution Fixes Gun
In This Hour:-- Kostas Moros, of the Second Amendment Foundation, announces the latest win for gun rights and concealed carry in, of all places, New York.-- Whether a bear gun or a self defense gun, there's a point where your handgun is too powerful for you to control the recoil. -- His gun malfunctions with a 15-round magazine. There's a simple solution.Gun Talk 05.24.26 Hour 3Become a supporte
Lessons From Gun School; Judges Release Criminals; BBQ Rib Recipe
In This Hour:-- Lessons learned from a week at "The Harvard Of Gunfighting Schools."-- When judges release criminals early, or without any punishment, the public suffers. -- Tom shares his recipe for smoking ribsGun Talk 05.24.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Can AI Change Its Mind About Guns? | Gun Talk Nation
What happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself?In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Paul Angrisano to explore a fascinating experiment involving AI platforms like ChatGPT, Grok, and other large language models—and how those systems responded after being exposed to years of firearms training articles, defensive carry philosophy, an
.22 LR and other small bore innovations; Bird shooting targeting systems; Plinking and training; Straight-walled cartridges
Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target systems. David Miguel from Smith & Wesson highlights .22 lineup, and shares fun customer service stories. and details on the relaunched Smith & Wesson Academy in Tennessee. Lipsey’s covers the surge in straight-wall cartridges popular for hunting regulations, and suppressor-friendly fun. Gun Talk 05.17.26 Ho
Polite shooting utilizing suppressors; Proper sized guns and fitting for Youths
Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with suppression. RJ Contomo from Savage covers the importance of fitting youth with the proper size firearms, Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
.22 LR Small Bore Soup to Nuts rolls on
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22plinkster: 321 Guns, One Million Subscribers, and a Colt Woodsman That Changed Everything | Gun Talk Nation
What does it look like when a regular guy with a phone, a homemade tripod, and a golf ball accidentally builds one of YouTube's most beloved firearms channels? Ryan Gresham sits down with 22plinkster to trace the wild journey from a friendly bet in 2011 to shooting 321 rimfire guns in a single day to celebrate one million subscribers.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms, Silencer
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-- Who actually was behind the fight to throw out the leaders, replace board members, and redirect the NRA to its core values? Buz Mills, owner of the famous gunfighting school Gunsite, pulls back the curtain.-- Sometimes you want to conceal a handgun, and sometimes you don't. What goes into making a good holster to fit the particular need. Mike Barham explains the process they use at Galco
DOJ Overturns Biden's Gun Rules; New ATF Director Cleans House; Pro Shooter Reveals Her Story
-- The Department of Justice announces big changes in administrative rules which remove many restrictions on lawful gun ownership and purchasing. Acting Attorney General gives the details in a Washington, DC, press conference.-- The new ATF director, Rob Cekada, explains the most significant changes facing gun owners, gun stores, and manufacturers under the new and proposed rule changes.-- Profes
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-- Jack Carr's latest novel, The Fourth Option, has a new hero, and he's dishing out SEAL-level justice in the steamy quarters of New Orleans.-- Capturing family stories through the guns you pass along.-- It may seem small, but with modern TSS loads the 28-gauge shotgun works great for turkeys.Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--
Wounded Veterans Climb Kilimanjaro; Sleep Walking With A Pistol; Looking For Trouble
-- Pete Brownells takes a team of former special forces warriors to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.-- He went sleep walking with his pistol a year ago and thought he had thrown it away. He found it in the file cabinet drawer where he keeps his tax records!-- Looking for trouble is a good idea, if you make it part of your "see and avoid" practice.Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of t
Delivery Guy Guns; Are Public Gun Ranges Safe?; Don't Juggle Your Pistol
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Silencers Are Faster, Easier, and Changing Fast | Gun Talk Nation
At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham sits down with Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central to talk about what’s really happening in the suppressor world right now.Big takeaway? Things have changed—a lot.Wait times that used to stretch close to a year are now down to days or weeks, the $200 tax is gone, and the process is getting more streamlined by the minute. Maddox also shares what he’s seei
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