No Lowballers

No Lowballers

No Lowballers is the official podcast from GunBroker.com, America's largest online marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience, this weekly show delivers unmatched insights into the firearms world. Co-hosts Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com and historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History reveal the truth behind the trigger as they explore fascinating stories of firearm history and collectibles. Each episode dives into intriguing topics such as mobster favorites, rare collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting traditions, and competition firearms. What sets "No Lowballers" apart is its impressive roster of special guests, featuring industry legends and experts who share exclusive wisdom and stories. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about gun collecting, trading, and current market trends from the most influential figures in the firearms community.

Episodes

What Gun Owners Need to Know About NFA Reform in 2026

July 17, 2025 • 52 mins
The No Lowballers crew returns for a high-impact discussion on one of the most significant changes in NFA policy in nearly a century. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker.com’s Allen Forkner welcome Bill Sack, Director of Legal Operations at the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), to unpack the recent passage of what’s been dubbed “the big, beautiful bill.” For the first time since 1934, the $200 tax on suppressor...
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From Scorpions to Shotguns: How Lake Erie Arms Mixes Food, Fun and Firearms

July 10, 2025 • 61 mins
This week, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker tour the most advanced range facility they’ve ever visited, shoot some blacklight clays, and get schooled on hospitality, firearms safety, and eating bugs—with a bourbon chaser. Jim West of Lake Erie Arms joins the guys to talk about the thought, design and innovations that went into creating the mecca of high-end shooting and social clubs. • Fresh off...
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Lever Guns Before 1900: The Wild History You’ve Never Heard

June 26, 2025 • 21 mins
While Logan and Allen are off-site this week, we're flashing back to one of the most requested segments from our trip to LeverFest at Range Ready Studios in Louisiana. In this special presentation, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History takes center stage to walk through the surprisingly weird and brilliant early history of lever-action rifles — including the names, designs, and ammo you've never heard of. In this episode: • Rocket...
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G3 to G11: Heckler & Koch’s Influence on Modern Firearms Design

June 19, 2025 • 56 mins
Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are back with a heavyweight guest for a heavyweight brand. James Williamson, author of four Vickers Guide volumes on H&K and a true expert on the brand, joins the show to give us a deep dive into the German arms giant known for quality, innovation and precision: Heckler & Koch. In this episode: • The post-war origins of H&K and how Mauser engineers birthed a ...
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Mount Rushmore of Gun Legends: Who Are the Founding Fathers of Firearms?

June 12, 2025 • 48 mins
With Father's Day on the horizon, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker put together a Mount Rushmore of gun industry icons. But instead of presidents, they debate the most influential fathers of firearms. From engineering legends to marketing masterminds, this episode dives deep into the innovators who changed the gun world forever. In this episode: • Why John Moses Browning is the George Washingt...
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The Guns, Scrollwork and Country Stories of Weldon Lister

June 5, 2025 • 60 mins
In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com sit down with Weldon Lister, a second-generation master engraver whose scrollwork has adorned firearms for collectors, lawmen and legends alike including icons from the world of country music. The son of acclaimed engraver “Big Bill” Lister, Weldon grew up surrounded by steel, hand tools and heritage. But his...
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EOTech’s Secret Origin: From University Lab to Combat Optics

May 29, 2025 • 35 mins












































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How Savage Arms Helped Shape Modern Firearms—From the .22LR to AccuTrigger

May 22, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are joined by Chris Bezzina, CEO of Savage Arms, for a conversation that covers everything from detachable box magazines to electric exercise belts. Yes—really. Chris shares the remarkable life and innovations of founder Arthur Savage, a West Indies-born inventor who helped shape the future of American firear...
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Phil Collins, Front Yards, and Foundry Work: The Wild Fate of Alamo Cannons

May 15, 2025 • 46 mins
In this explosive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com head to San Antonio to meet with Kolby Lanham, Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo. Together, they pull the linstock back on the often-overlooked artillery of the famed Texas battle. Kolby walks us through the real firepower at the Battle of the Alamo—ranging from 1-pound swivel guns to mas...
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Scandal, Innovation, and Rifles: The True Story Behind the Krag-Jørgensen

May 9, 2025 • 54 mins
In this deep-dive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com welcome researcher Justin Baird for a fascinating look at one of the most underrated rifles in U.S. history—the Krag-Jørgensen—and the two men who made it possible. More than just another bolt-action military rifle, the Krag-Jørgensen carries a story rooted in international innovation, unexpected de...
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Timney Triggers, Lever Guns, and the Rise of DIY Accuracy

May 1, 2025 • 28 mins
In this on-the-road episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com travel to Louisiana for LeverFest and set up shop at the Gun Talk Studios. They’re joined by Chris Ellis, Vice President of Marketing at Timney Triggers, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of aftermarket triggers, the legacy of Timney, and why accuracy matters more than ever. Chri...
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Leverfest and the Resurgence of Lever Action Rifles

April 24, 2025 • 24 mins
In this exciting episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh from High Caliber History is joined by Allen Forkner of GunBroker and special guests Ryan Gresham from Gun Talk and legendary gun writer Ron Spomer at Leverfest. Tune in as the team dives deep into the revival of lever action rifles and the rising popularity of these iconic guns, particularly among younger enthusiasts. From historical insights to firsthand experien...
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Exploring the Guns of Lexington and Concord: 250 Years of Insights from Historian Joel Bohy

April 17, 2025 • 40 mins
In this special episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by historian Joel Bohy to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Lexington and Concord battles, the spark of the American Revolution. Joel, who previously discussed his book Bullet Strikes with us, returns to dive deeper into the firearms, tactics, and key moments that shaped the first bat...
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Precision Legacy: Nearly 120 Years of Optical Excellence with Leupold’s Tim Lesser

April 3, 2025 • 49 mins
On this precise, crystal-clear episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product Development and Marketing at Leupold, a company with a storied history of innovation and excellence in optics. For nearly 120 years, Leupold has set the standard in precision optics, starting from humble beginnings in 1907 to becoming a lead...
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10 Parts Too Many: How a Simple Gun Build Could Break Federal Law

March 27, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive headfirst into the deep, murky waters of U.S. gun importation law—specifically the infamous 922(r) and its lesser-known sibling 925(d)(3). These regulations are chock-full of arbitrary part counts, arcane restrictions, and enough bureaucratic nonsense to make anyone's head spin. You’ll hear how imported parts...
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Ammunition Misfires: Flops and Oddities

March 20, 2025 • 50 mins
Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker delve into the history of ammunition, focusing on less-known and commercially unsuccessful rounds. They dig into some of the good ideas on paper that flopped in the field, and other ideas that worked but were torpedoed by bad marketing. Rocketball Ammunition: Discussion of Walter Hunt's invention of Rocketball ammo in 1848, a caseless ammunition concept ah...
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Changing Perceptions of Firearms in Media and Society

March 13, 2025 • 51 mins
In this engaging episode, Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker talk about a recent report that finds the public perception of hunting and sport shooting are dwindling as violent crime rates climb. Joined by repeat guest Ryan Gresham from Gun Talk Media, they dissect a recent survey on public attitudes towards gun owners and explore ways to positively influence public opinion through responsible m...
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The Pen and the Pistol: The Influence of Gun Writers

March 6, 2025 • 47 mins
In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker introduce Dwight Van Brunt from Sportsman’s Legacy to discuss the significant impact of gun writers on firearm trends and industry standards. Have you ever wondered what a top gun writer has in his or her personal collection? Today, we discuss that very thing as well as ways that you can add these special firearm...
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Conservation Through the Ages: Connecting History, Hunting, and Today’s Efforts

February 27, 2025 • 44 mins
: Logan and Allen introduce Jim Curcuruto, who shares insights on the vital role hunters, anglers, trappers, and shooters (HATS) play in conservation efforts and public perceptions around hunting and gun ownership. Main Topics Discussed: 1. The Role of HATS in Conservation: o Jim explains the mission of the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation and the misconceptions surrounding gun ownership and hunting. o Discussion on ...
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Breaking Barriers: The Evolution and Explosion of Suppressor Sales

February 27, 2025 • 52 mins
In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker welcome Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central, to discuss the transformative journey of suppressor ownership over the past two decades. Brandon shares an in-depth look at the challenges and milestones of the National Firearms Act (NFA) compliance, the impact of regulatory changes on suppressor acquisition...
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