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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-- Natasha returns home to find a man there, and he attacks. What will she do? Ryan Gresham announces the latest season of First Person Defender, a video series that puts regular people into life and death situations to find out what they will do.
-- Texas may lift its ban on short barrel rifles.
-- A spokesman at a gun control event recalls the school shooting that left 11 of his class members dear. The only proble...
-- Natasha returns home to find a man there, and he attacks. What will she do? Ryan Gresham announces the latest season of First Person Defender, a video series that puts regular people into life and death situations to find out what they will do.
-- Texas may lift its ban on short barrel rifles.
-- A spokesman at a gun control event recalls the school shooting that left 11 of his class members dear. The only proble...
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-- Shotguns used to be favored for home defense, but are they still worthwhile? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, details what makes smoothbores so effective and how to use them.
-- Are background check laws actually gun control?
-- Lugers and other toggle design guns just look cool, and they are fun to shoot.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 2
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-- Shotguns used to be favored for home defense, but are they still worthwhile? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, details what makes smoothbores so effective and how to use them.
-- Are background check laws actually gun control?
-- Lugers and other toggle design guns just look cool, and they are fun to shoot.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 2
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In This Hour:
-- Bruce Piatt just won the very difficult Bianchi Cup championship event with a perfect score. As an eighth-time winner of this event he tackles the question of whether top shooters are made or are they born that way.
-- Ankle holsters as an option for concealed carry in the summer.
-- The joy of shooting a lever action rifle.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 3
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-- Bruce Piatt just won the very difficult Bianchi Cup championship event with a perfect score. As an eighth-time winner of this event he tackles the question of whether top shooters are made or are they born that way.
-- Ankle holsters as an option for concealed carry in the summer.
-- The joy of shooting a lever action rifle.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 3
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In This Hour:
-- Tales from tne past, when competition shooters would have a drink of alcohol to calm their nerves.
-- Noted and controversial gun writer Charles Askins.
-- Recent news stories of open carriers having their guns snatched from their holsters and the need for retention.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 After Show
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-- Tales from tne past, when competition shooters would have a drink of alcohol to calm their nerves.
-- Noted and controversial gun writer Charles Askins.
-- Recent news stories of open carriers having their guns snatched from their holsters and the need for retention.
Gun Talk 06.01.25 After Show
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May 31, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with longtime friend and hunting expert Thomas Allen for a full-throttle conversation on everything from closing the deal on late-season turkeys to what your draw hunt choices reveal about you as a hunter.
Key Topics Covered:
Key Topics Covered:
- Thomas Allen’s wild multi-state turkey season recap
- Tactical insights for tagging out in the final days of turkey season
- What your draw hunt says about your perso...
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May 28, 2025 • 46 mins
HK-USA’s Bill Dermody joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss HK’s rapid base of superfans, the iconic MP5, lessons learned from First Person Defender, HK’s extreme reliability standards, how to correctly pronounce “Heckler & Koch” and much more.
This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Colt, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, Armasight, First Person Defender, Ruger, and Tisas USA.
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This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Colt, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, Armasight, First Person Defender, Ruger, and Tisas USA.
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-- The Hearing Protection Act (removing most restrictions on silencers) passes the House and heads toward the Senate. At the same time, the Department of Justice changes its position on silencers, now saying they can not be banned. Knox Wiilliams, from the American Suppressor Association, explains what's driving these changes.
-- After agressively prosecuting people for having forced reset triggers, the U.S. government changes ...
-- After agressively prosecuting people for having forced reset triggers, the U.S. government changes ...
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-- A new generation of synthetic rifle stocks that are lighter and more accurate. Don Bitz from Stockys Stocks explains how that works.
-- A small gun club was kept off the shooting range at a military base, but it didn't take "no" for an answer. Lee Williams, The Gun Writer, uncovered this inspiring story.
-- The danger of open carry. A person carrying a pistol openly gets it snatched by a bad guy who then shoots and kills the o...
-- A small gun club was kept off the shooting range at a military base, but it didn't take "no" for an answer. Lee Williams, The Gun Writer, uncovered this inspiring story.
-- The danger of open carry. A person carrying a pistol openly gets it snatched by a bad guy who then shoots and kills the o...
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-- Citizens with guns stop more mass shootings than do cops. Noted researcher John Lott reveals what his studies show.
-- How a concealed carrier can thwart a terrorist attack.
-- Looking for a double stack 1911 pistol in 10mm.
Gun Talk 05.25.25 Hour 3
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-- How a concealed carrier can thwart a terrorist attack.
-- Looking for a double stack 1911 pistol in 10mm.
Gun Talk 05.25.25 Hour 3
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-- The amazing wins for gun rights under the new Trump administration.
-- Manage recoil with lighter loads for a more pleasant shooting experience.
-- Using modern, high-pressure rifle cartridges in traditional-looking lever action rifles.
Gun Talk 05.25.25 After Show
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-- Manage recoil with lighter loads for a more pleasant shooting experience.
-- Using modern, high-pressure rifle cartridges in traditional-looking lever action rifles.
Gun Talk 05.25.25 After Show
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May 24, 2025 • 34 mins
Looking for affordable hunting gear that actually works in the field? In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ shares his top 10 essential hunting items under $100—tested and trusted from real-world experience. Whether you're deep in the backcountry or prepping for whitetail season, these budget-friendly tools deliver high value without breaking the bank.
What You’ll Learn:
What You’ll Learn:
- Must-have gear under $100 every hunter should own
- Real-l...
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May 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Get the inside scoop on the most intense and educational season of First Person Defender yet! In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin dive into behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from the perspective of the "bad guy," and what participants—and viewers—can learn from real-world self-defense scenarios.
This episode explores:
This episode explores:
- Season 14 highlights of First Person Defender
- How being the bad guy re...
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In This Hour:
-- 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...
-- 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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In This Hour:
-- 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...
-- 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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In This Hour:
-- 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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-- 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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In This Hour:
-- 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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-- 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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May 17, 2025 • 33 mins
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.
This Gun Talk Hunt is brought...
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.
This Gun Talk Hunt is brought...
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May 15, 2025 • 37 mins
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,...
This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Leupold, Colt, Range Ready Studios, Tisas USA, Armasight,...
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In This Hour:
-- 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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-- 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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May 11, 2025 • 43 mins
In This Hour:
-- 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 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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