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.

Episodes

May 18, 2025 43 mins
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-- Charges on the internet say that Silencer Central worked to defeat the Hearing Protection Act, which would remove silencers from the National Firearm Act.  Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox addresses the claims and says his company completely backs the HPA.

--  Is the dustup with Silencer Central just the latest example of internet influencers creating controversy to drive traffic to generate revenue?

--  Is there a...
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-- Ryan Muckenhirn, from Vortex Optics, joins Tom in his appreciation of the .338-06 cartridge.  They talk about why they gravitate to "orphaned" cartridges and how to shoot super lightweight rifles.

-- Is there a "perfect" scope for hunting rifles?  Of course not, but there is a category of scopes that combine practicality with reasonable size and weight.

--  The Ruger RXM pistol was designed for self defense and fun, b...
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-- What makes the Bianchi Cup the toughest shooting match and why do the best shooters keep returning to it?  Steve Horsman explains the fascination with this pistol competition.

-- Yes, you really can buy government surplus rifles and handguns. 

--  Can you really prepare for a gunfight? Yes. With training and home-based "research" you can better avoid an attack or win, if needed.

Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 3

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--  Lessons from the dumpster fire controvery about Silencer Central and the tyrany of the web.

--  Benny bought a new Taurus GX4 pistol, but now his wife wants it.

--  Talk about a good friend! Bobby's buddy gave him a Winchester lever action in .375 Winchester.  Now he wants to know more about the cartridge and where to get ammo.

Gun Talk 05.18.25 After Show

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In this high-impact episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ welcomes long-range precision shooting expert Justin Watts—former military sniper, elite PRS shooter, and founder of JTAC Precision and Thud Life Outdoors.

From combat sniper school to the top of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) circuit, Justin shares his journey, advanced training insights, and the mindset that separates elite shooters from the rest.

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NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. Ed and Ryan discuss trends in the firearm industry, lasers co-existing with red dots, threat de-escalation do’s & don’ts, what exciting new products have gotten their attention, how the NRA is heading in the right direction, and much more.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Leupold, Colt, Range Ready Studios, Tisas USA, Armasight,...
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-- Caleb Giddings details some of the new pistols, revolvers and even rifles from Taurus.

-- Is it time for gun owners to return to the NRA after the debacle of the Wayne LaPierre era?  Jeff Knox, of the Firearm Coalition, thinks it is, and explains why.

--  Mother's Day discussions of Moms and their guns.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour1

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-- A state gun rights group battles to push for more liberty.  Paul Valone, from Grass Roots North Carolina, describes the fight, and the plan to win.

--  Testing new versus old 22 rimfire ammo, this caller says the old ammo is much more accurate.

--  His mother shot a cougar with a 22 rimfire rifle.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 2

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--  A new wave of lightweight hunting rifles hits the market.  Andy McCormick, from Legacy Sports International, talks about the tiny, and lightweight, rifles from Howa.

--  New rifle cartridges.  Do we really need them?

--  The U.S. Supreme Court once again "relisted" two gun cases, keeping them alive.  One is a ban on standard capacity magazines and the other is a ban on semi-auto firearms.  Since the court has not den...
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-- Thoughts about mothers and guns.

--  Is the double action pistol safer for concealed carry?

--  Buy a cheap purse, take it to the shooting range, and shoot through it with a handgun inside the purse.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 After Show

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Join KJ and Joel Hodgdon of RCBS on Gun Talk Hunt as they dive deep into the world of reloading for hunting. In this episode, you’ll get expert insights into essential gear like the RCBS Rock Chucker press, the newly-patented RCBS funnel kit, and how to dial in your reloads for big game. From optimizing your handloads for accuracy to understanding bullet seating and powder dispensing, this conversation is a goldmine for hunters and...
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Former Secret Service agent Mike Laverne of TactaLoad joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation to talk about wild law enforcement stories, the evolution of tactical gear, and the development of the Flash 5 shotgun stock. 

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Tisas USA, Vortex Optics, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

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--  Crisis actor David Hogg, who parlayed his experience while a student at the Parkland school shooting to a Harvard scholarship, celebrity gun ban advocate, and vice chair of the Democratic party, now faces pushback from the party because of his attacks on fellow Dems.  Lee Williams details the twists and turns of this gun banner virtue signaler.

--  Did the ATF illegally fake evidence to put a man in prison over gun ...
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-- What's going on with the Sig P320 pistol and the reports of it "just going off?"  Phil Strader, champion shooter, gun designer, and executive at Sig tells what they know.

--  Work on gun safety as a way of life. 

--  How should you practice shooting?

Gun Talk 05.04.25 Hour 2

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-- In a surprise move, the Department of Justice recently filed a request for the Supreme Court to take a gun rights case.  Hannah Hill, VP of the National Association for Gun Rights, breaks it down.

--  He has an old gun that's in rough shape.  Does it make sense to refinish it?

--  A test of ammunition shows that some is much more accurate than others.

Gun Talk 05.04.25 Hour 3

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--  What's involved in building a commercial shooting range and how do you get started?

--  Is the 8.6 Blackout the new hot cartridge?  

--  It's often said that police officers don't shoot well, but some are serious gun fans.

Gun Talk 05.04.25 After Show

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Jordan Egli of Burris Optics joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to swap hunting stories, revisit a 36 hour one-way road trip, discuss life in the outdoor industry, and catch up on all of the newly launched optics from Burris, including the Eliminator 6.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger and Range Ready Studios.

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What happens when you make all the right choices—and still lose everything? In this powerful episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Neil and Stephanie Weidner from Active Self Protection (ASP) to unpack real-life stories of self-defense, legal battles, and the brutal consequences that sometimes follow doing the “right” thing.
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From The Ruger booth at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings

-- With new CEO Todd Seyfert, Ruger moves into a more aggressive posture, teaming up with MagPul and now Dead Air Suppressors.

--  Something different, Barnes Bullets offers its loaded ammo with Sierra bullets in the Harvest line.

--  Second Amendment battles move to the states.  Second Amendment Foundation's Adam Kraut reveals why the gun-ban lobby has largely abandond...
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From the Ruger booth at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings

--  The NRA Competitions Division announces a new event, America's Rifle Challenge, which is shot with the AR-15 rifle and will be coming to shooting ranges around the country.

-- Darrell Morrow, of Huxwrx, reveals the newest generation of suppressors, made by 3D printing various high-tech metals.

--  Six time Olympic medal winner Kim Rhode continues to win World Cup ev...
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