Gun Talk

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 09.20.26 Hour 2   REBROADCAST of 08.02.26

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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 09.20.26 Hour 3   REBROADCAST of 08.02.26

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KJ drew an Iowa archery tag — and after botching two shots at a deer of a lifetime on a muzzleloader hunt, he's coming back with a bow and a plan. Game warden Jeremy King and land agent Thomas Allen break down Iowa's EHD recovery, what trophy whitetail success actually looks like for an out-of-stater, and how to set trail cameras that don't lie to you. Also, some stories from the tree stand that cannot be unheard.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by EOTech, Shooting Sports Life, Dead Air Silencers, Savage Arms, Vortex Optics, Smith & Wesson, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 09.19.26

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Matt Little joins Ryan Gresham to pull back the curtain on Hillsdale College's Halter Shooting Sports Education Center — a $30 million, 125-acre world-class facility hosting USA Shooting Nationals, Olympic-level competitors, and three collegiate shooting teams. 

From electronic triggers measured in ounces to a laser targeting system that scores to the decimal point, this is what happens when a college actually takes the Second Amendment seriously.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Leupold, Savage Arms, Remington Ammunition, Colt, and Shooting Sports Life.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 09.16.26

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In This Hour:

--  Would you like to shoot the legendary MP5 submachine gun? James Williamson, from HK, will teach a class at Range Ready Studios, where students shoot the semi-auto version of this iconic subgun, but will also shoot full auto versions.  

--  How do you explain the love so many have for "old fashioned" guns like revolvers and lever action rifles?  Jason Clousner has fronted the efforts at Lipseys to showcase classic guns that are still quite shootable.

--  A man is arrested for killing four people with a knife. How do you recognize and defend against a knife attack?

Gun Talk 10.13.26 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- Why do knowledgeable handgun shooters continue to love the .41 Magnum cartridge? Dave Workman runs it down.

--  Don't focus on power and velocity for bear protection, says Rob Leahy, of Simply Rugged holsters.  Large diameter bullets moving more slowly deliver the penetration you need.

--  She inherited a revolver from her father, and now she will pass on the family stories to her boys.

Gun Talk 10.13.26 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

-- While printed magazines are declining a couple of veteran pistol shooters are keeping good story telling alive.  Sheriff Jim Wilson reveals what's behind Gun Tales.

--  Sharing stories about revolvers of all kinds.

--  He got a revolver 40 years ago but has never shot it.  Why?

Gun Talk 10.13.26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- Why carry a revolver for self protection?

--  German company makes an exotic $5000 revolver.

--  Why are revolvers good for beginners?

Gun Talk 10.13.26 After Show

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KJ sits down with Jacob Albaugh and Mike Herne with Tenet to talk about the problem nobody in the suppressor market had solved — how to get muzzle brake-level recoil reduction without the weight, the length, or the hearing damage. Jacob walks through the unlikely origin story, from filling a Savage .30-06 stock with Bondo and lead wheel weights just to tame the recoil, to cutting apart a suppressor and welding a muzzle brake onto it in a local shop, to the patented 3D-printed titanium designs Tenet builds today. Mike shares the bear hunt that made it click for him: one shot he couldn't spot and a bear that disappeared into the brush, and another later that season where the Limited kept him on target at 430 yards off a rock and a pack. The guys get into caliber-specific suppressor design, why timing your brake matters and how to do it, what additive manufacturing makes possible that standard machining never could, and they reveal Tenet's new Vesper series — a quiet-first counterpart to the recoil-first Limited line. Plus a look at where things stand on the NFA front and what it means for hunters.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Savage Arms, EOTech, Range Ready Studios, Fiocchi USA, and Shooting Sports Life.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you...

World record exhibition shooter Steve Gould joins Ryan Gresham to break down the 201-yard clay shot that broke the internet, why choke selection gets weird at extreme distances, what target focus actually means, and why your shotgun skills and your rifle skills fight each other at the range. Plus honest shotgun reviews from $350 to $50,000 — and why he refuses to answer the one-gun question.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Savage Arms, Shooting Sports Life, Colt, Remington Ammunition, Leupold, MTM Case-Gard, and Ruger.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 09.10.26

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In This Hour:

-- Major news from the U.S. Department of Justice as it files briefs supporting AR-15 rifles and ads a gun rights attorney to head the Second Amendment Section in the Civil Rights Division.  Hannah Hill from the National Association For Gun Rights explains how that happened.

-- President Trump issued pardons to five people who had been jailed for supposed gun crimes, but who really were victims of the Biden-era ATF, which set out to shut down gun stores and make examples of anyone it could fake evidence on.  Lee Williams, known as The Gun Writer, spent years exposing the corruption and reveals the rot at ATF, and the moves to seek presidential pardons.

--  New study by Georgetown University professor documents that Americans own 40 million AR-15 rifles and that far more than previously thought have defended themselves with guns.

Gun Talk 09.06.26 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- What goes into making a custom pistol, and is it worth the money?  Bill Laughridge of Cylinder & Slide talks 1911s and how to care for a fine pistol.

--  He hated the trigger on his pistol, and then overheard his wife talking about press-on fingernails.  He put one on the trigger and loves it!

--  "Orphan Guns" are those no one seems to want.  Often it's because they are chambered for an unpopular or older cartridge. Make a lowball offer and it just might go home with you for the deal of the year.  

Gun Talk 09.06.26 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

-- Is it possible to use too much lubricant on your gun? What happens if you do?  Steve Tapia from SLIP 2000 explains how to choose and use a gun lube.

--  A drug-crazed beast was beating him to death, but a neighbor with a gun showed up and ended the assault.

--  Even when you don't plan to buy a gun, sometimes one just follows you home.

Gun Talk 09.06.26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- Should you plan to actually kill an active killer?

--  Keeping water, mud and snow out of your rifle barrel.

--  Commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks by being able to protect your family.

Gun Talk 09.06.26  After Show

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KJ and the Fiocchi team break down everything you need to know before dove season — from why your shotgun fit is costing you birds, to what happened when KJ showed up in Argentina expecting nothing and got buried in thousands of doves. Travis Franklin and Westin Easley also pull back the curtain on Fiocchi's new Golden Dove Duplex load and why stacked shot outperforms mixed every time.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Fiocchi USA, Savage Arms, EOTech, Range Ready Studios, and Shooting Sports Life.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 09.05.26

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If you've ever watched a giant buck walk by the wrong tree, this one's for you. KJ sits down with the Latitude Outdoors crew — co-founder Alex Chopp and marketing director Cory Godar — plus Gunpowder Inc.'s Colton Cozza to break down saddle hunting from the ground up. What gear you actually need, how to build a system that works, and why guys who switch rarely go back.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by EOTech, Fiocchi USA, Shooting Sports Life, Savage Arms, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 09.02.26

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In This Hour:

-- The Centers For Disease Control just reposted to its website data about defensive gun uses which was hidden by the Biden Administration.  Cam Edwards from Bearing Arms explains.

--  Sometimes slow is what you need in a gunfight. Firearms trainer and former special forces operator Jeff Gonzales breaks down what's important and what's generally misunderstood.

--  Why are Flock license plate reader cameras popping up at gun stores and shooting ranges? 

Gun Talk 08-30-26 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- Why do guns stop working? Noted gunsmith Dave Fink, from Finks Guns, explains what's required to keep your pistol running.

--  The Justice Department now has a process where those who lost their gun rights after conviction of a crime can get them back.

--  How to have the conversation about guns when a loved one shows signs of dementia. 

Gun Talk 08-30-26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- Will shooting competition matches hurt your survival chances in a gunfight?  Noted trainer Steve Tarani knows this question from both sides.

--  Preserve the memories of family members who have owned and used "family guns."

--  Rather than giving guns to grandchildren, consider gifting a shooting lesson or a school.

Gun Talk 8-30-26 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

--  Dolly Parton not only carried a gun for protection, but she used it in self defense. 

--  How to store your carry gun at night.

--  How hot is too hot to shoot?

Gun Talk 8-30-26 After Show

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AWR Hawkins from Breitbart joins Ryan Gresham to cover a lot of ground — from Dolly Parton pulling a pistol in 1970s New York to the CDC data on defensive gun uses that got quietly buried and is now back. Up to 2.5 million defensive gun uses per year, the history of gun control as a tool of oppression, and why the fastest-growing demographic of gun owners might be the most important story in the 2A world right now.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Remmington Ammo, Colt, Range Ready, MTM, Leupold, Shooting Sports Life, Ruger (250th).

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 08.28.26

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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 1

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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 2

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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 3

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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 Show


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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.  You can now carry your gun into a post office.  BUT ... there are still limiations.

Gun Talk 08.16.26 Hour 1

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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 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 do anything.

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This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Remington Ammunition, Shooting Sports Life, Ruger, Range Ready Studios, Leupold, and Colt.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 08.13.26

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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 Burger store in Idaho the first person to respond was a former police officer chose to carry his handgun without a round in the chamber. After being shot in the arm, he was unable to operate his pistol to stop the murderer.

--  Can you clear a jammed gun you find in the middle of a shooting? It's an essential skill to know.

Gun Talk 08.09.26 Hour 1

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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?  Not a chance!

Gun Talk 08-09-26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 1

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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 2

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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 3

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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 Show



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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 training scenarios in the First Person Defender series on the new TV channel Shooting Sports Life.

Gun Talk 7-26-26 Hour 1

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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, holster and other gear. 

Gun Talk 07.26.26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 hunting seasons.

Gun Talk 07.19.26 Hour 1

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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 middle ground with the .40 S&W cartridge. 

Gun Talk 07.19.26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 guns, red dot vs. LPVO, and hitting a thousand-yard target with nothing but a 1x red dot and 55-grain 223.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Remington Ammunition, Archon Firearms, Shooting Sports Life, Silencer Central, Ruger, Range Ready Studios, and Colt.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 07.16.26

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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 $5000.  Some say there's no need for expensive guns, but others line up to buy them.

--  What goes into expensive guns that makes them cost so much?

Gun Talk 07.12.26 Hour 1

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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 the court.

Gun Talk 07.12.26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 rifle.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Silent Steel USA, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 07.08.26

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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 1

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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 2

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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 3

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In This Hour:

-- Guns and Independence Day

--  What is "America's Gun?"

--  Tips for shooting bullseye type pistol matches

Gun Talk 07.05.26 After Show

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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 Firearms, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 07.02.26

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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 Africa for a hunting trip?  Because it's fun!

--  Tom takes a 15-year old boy shooting, and they ran through several pistols and rifles. 

Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 1

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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 2

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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 the details and just shoot your rifle.

Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 3

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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 After Show

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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 06.21.26 Hour 1

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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 2

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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 3

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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 channel

Gun Talk 06.21.26 After Show

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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 1

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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 Oregon

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 2

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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 whether Democrats change the rules to guarantee that they never lose power again.

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 3

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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 five generations have loved John Browning's crowing firearm invention.

Gun Talk 06.14.25 After Show

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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 to you by Ruger, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 06.11.26

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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 new ammo allows the use of shorter barrels, which makes it more convenient to use suppressors.

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 1

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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?

--  Physics is real, and higher velocity ammunition certainly increases felt recoil

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 2

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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 told him to do what Tom would do and buy the gun!

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 3

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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 Show

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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 the most trusted names in tactical lighting.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms, MTM Case-Gard, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 06.03.26

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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?

--  How old should a daughter be before she can start learning to shoot?

Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 1

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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 handguns.  That's still the plan.

--  What does winning look like in the Second Amendment fight?

Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 Show

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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 Studios, FN Firearms, Silencer Central, and Archon Firearms.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 05.28.26

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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 1

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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?

Gun Talk 05.24.26 Hour 2

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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 3

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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 ribs

Gun Talk 05.24.26 After Show

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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 Hour 1

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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 2

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JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discussed the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire ammo and the huge variety of loads available across platforms. 
Marty Van Der Heiden of Volquartsen Firearms shares the company’s 50-year evolution from custom barrels to premium precision .22 rifles and pistols known for accuracy, lightweight carbon-fiber barrels, and excellent triggers. 
The rise in popularity of double-stack 1911 pistols as fun range guns.
Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 3

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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 Central, Archon Firearms, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 05.13.26

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-- Col. Jeff Cooper developed what's called the modern technique of the pistol and created a school for gunfighting.  On what would have been his 106th birthday. Gun Talk broadcasts live from Gunsite and examines the lasting impression of this Renaissance Man.  

--  How has Gunsite, often called "The Harvard Of Gunfighting," evolved over the 50 years it has operated.  Ken Campbell is CEO of this world-famous training facility in Arizona, and he is in the middle of a revamping of the physical facility as well as updating what and and how students are trained.

--  At its core, a holster just needs to hold a handgun.  Seems simple, and in a way it is.  But the small things make a difference.  Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged holsters has lived a life with guns, and that experience helps him design and build leather holsters that are comfortable and practical.

Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 1

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--  Now what? You're trained and you carry a gun, and now you had to draw it in self protection or to help someone.  How do you let the responding police know you are a good guy before they shoot you?  Mike Lessman at DSM Safety Products came up with an answer.

--  Is the media really biased against guns and gun owners or is it just matter of ignorance?   Katie Pavlich has been at the forefront of national media, including Fox News, for years.  She's also highly trained in the use of firearms for defense.  She shares what she learned about how the media approaches things that go bang.

--  Guns for women.   On Mother's Day it's a chance to revisit what guns work for women, and is there really a need to even have different handguns for the sexes?

Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 2

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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 Holsters.

--  What really happens at a multi-day class in gunfighting?

Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 3

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-- 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.

-- Professional shooter Jalise Williams continues to bring home trophies from around the world.  She started shooting at age 4, and entered the competition world at 10.  She's been winning almost from the beginning.

Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 1

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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 2

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