Gun Talk

Gun Talk

Gun Talk Podcasts include the live weekly Nationally-Syndicated Gun Talk delving into everything from Gun Rights and Second Amendment Issues to sport and target shooting, recreational shooting and more. Gun Talk Nation is a fast paced show covering the fun side of firearms. Gun Talk Hunt dives into the hunting side of guns. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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July 16, 2025 46 mins
In this flavorful and firepower-filled episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors—a Louisiana legend known for his viral cooking videos and authentic outdoors lifestyle.

From humble beginnings in Pumpkin Center to building a 4.6M+ follower base across social media, Kinion shares his story, his favorite hunting cartridges (like the 6.5 Grendel, 35 Whelen, and .30-06), and why Lou...
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-- We came THAT close to removing silencers and short barrel rifles from the National Firearms Act, but it didn't happen.  What was really going on behind closed doors? Knox Williams, from the American Suppressor Association runs it down and gives his take on whether this was a win or a loss.

--  What's it mean that the $200 federal tax on suppressors and short barrel rifles is being removed?   Will prices go up?  Will ...
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-- Another win for gun rights, and also for free speech. The Ninth Circuit strikes down a California law banning gun advertising to minors. Chuck Michel of the California Rifle and Pistol Association explains how important this 9th Circuit decsion really is.

--  Frank Brownell ran the iconic mail order and now online gun parts supplier for years.  His son, Pete Brownell, talks about his Dad's passing, the transition of ...
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--  Remembering JB Hodgdon, one of the pioneers of the firearms industry.  Chris Hodgdon explains now this iconic company got started.

--  Here's a technique for racking the slide on a pistol that's so easy anyone can do it.

--  Small 1911 pistols can be finicky, but one solution is to replace the recoil spring.

Gun Talk :07.13.25 Hour 3

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--  The first GT30 Scout Rifles arrived in the studio, so Jim, Michelle and Tom offered their first impressions.

--  Some people can't handle the recoil of popular defensive guns, but there are options that work.

--  After a chuch deacon ran over a man who was shooting people, a local truck dealership gave him a brand new F150 pickup.

Gun Talk 07.13.25 After Show

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It’s the wild finale of the four-part Gun Talk Hunt series with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms, and we’re headed straight into the swamps! Host KJ dives deep with Todd into gator country, gear failures, and what it takes to survive (and hunt) in the unforgiving Bayou terrain.

From swamp-proofing your rifle and optics to witnessing wild things in the woods, this episode blends humor, knowledge, and hard-earned field experience. Plus, h...
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Joe Pinchin of Covey Rise Lodge (Husser, Louisiana) sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a wide variety of shotgun-related topics. From sporting clays to trap and skeet, Ryan and Joe also swap information on how target-focused shotgun shooting differs from pistol and rifle shooting, dealing with right and/or left eye dominance, tips to better your results with a shotgun and much more. 

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-- For a generation of revolver lovers gun writer John Taffin was The Source.  His passing prompted Jason Cloesner, of Lipsey's, to recall the man, and also talk about a special commemorative revolver built around Taffin's ideal.
--  Tom gets a new carry holster, and it's a big fail.  What he did wrong.
--  You have to choose only one rifle for everything. Bolt action, semi-auto, lever action, and what cal...
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There's a better way to sell you guns than have someone come to your house. Johnny Dury, of Dury's Guns, offers an alternative, whether you are selling one gun or a lifetime's collection.
--  What will your attacker look like?  
--  What guns are best for bear protection?
Gun Talk  03.16.25 Hour 2

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-- Funny man Steve Inman explains his commentaries on viral videos -- self defense gun uses.
--  How to develop a safety mindset.
--  A fresh look at the Steyr AUG semi-autos.
Gun Talk  03.16.25 Hour 3

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Join us for a deep dive into nighttime predator hunting with expert rifle builder Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms! In this action-packed episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ and Todd cover everything from hunting hogs under moonlight with thermal optics to building the ultimate custom rifle for night predators.

Whether you're hunting hogs in Texas or chasing coyotes under Kansas stars, this episode is packed with valuable tips, gear break...
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In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Jahred from SDS Arms for an unscripted, off-the-rails conversation that dives deep into the world of firearms, outdoor culture, and even time-travel hypotheticals.

They explore the growing fascination with vintage 1911s, the craftsmanship of Turkish-made firearms, and the evolution of gun collecting in the U.S. From the rise of polymer pistol fatigue to SDS Arms’ expand...
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-- At a gun rights rally in Ohio the venue banned and escorted off the property Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and two YouTube stars.

--  Is it time to carry a larger pistol? Many are upgrading their protection devices.

--  When experience with the political process collides with the passion to get everything immediately gun rights supporters get frustrated and angry. 

Gun Talk 06.29.25 Hour 1

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-- How much accuacy do you really need? Noted rifle maker Charlie Sisk says many worry about accuracy more than is necessary.

--  Call it a bugout option or a SHTF gun, but there's an argument for a bolt action rifle as a general purpose, go-anywhere protection option.

--  Legally Armed America's Paul Glasco shares the crazy story of him getting kicked out of Gun Con, a gathering of gun rights activists.  The owner of th...
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-- Why did the Republicans allow a non-elected official kill the effort to take silencers and SBRs out of the NFA? John Commerford, of the NRA-ILA, explains what happened and where we are as of this moment.

-- Are we winning or losing on gun rights.  Is "compromise" a failure or a partial win?

--  Rhode Island passes a sweeping gun ban.

Gun Talk 06.29.25 Hour 3

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-- How do you know if you have shot out a barrel?

--  Is there a case for a .380 carbine?

--  Is getting part of what you want still winning?

Gun Talk 06.29.25 After Show

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In Week 2 of our 4-part Gun Talk Hunt series, host KJ sits down again with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to talk precision, purpose-built rifles, and the truth about building the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle.

From spiral fluting to suppressor compatibility, barrel length debates, and lightweight vs. performance balancing—this episode covers it all. Whether you're hiking the steep mountains of Colorado or headed to a local stand...
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Discover the behind-the-scenes world of international hunting logistics in this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Host Ryan Gresham sits down with Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers to explore the complex process of bringing your hunting trophies home — and how doing it wrong could cost you everything.

From bonded warehouses and CITES permits to wild hunts in Africa and Australia, this episode is packed with pro tips, troph...
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Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a four-part series on hunting with custom rifles. In this episode, the guys cover why you should consider a custom rifle build, why extreme accuracy is what matters most, tips on moisture-proofing your gun, how the swamp can be the best and worst kind of hunt, Todd’s “nastiest” hunt story, and more.

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-- Noted 2A journalist AWR Hawkins delivers the update on big Second Amendent developments of the week.

--  Women For Gun Rights hits DC to lobby officials. Dianna Mueller describes the action,.

--  How to choose between two popular rifle calibers. The new Gun Talk Scout Rifle comes in 5.56 and .308, and the sales between the two surprised Tom. 

Gun Talk 06.22.25 Hour 1

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