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September 12, 2025 47 mins

In this special 300th episodeGUNS Magazine host Brent Wheat and guest Roy Huntington make a historic announcement: the print editions of GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner magazine are ending after 70 years.

Join them as they explain the business realities behind this bittersweet decision and reveal how the brand will continue in a new, digital-first era. The podcast itself also gets a new name — welcome to the Guns Podcast US.

Key Takeaways & Highlights:

  • 70 Years of History: The end of the print editions of GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner magazine.
  • Challenges of Print: A deep dive into the business of publishing, including the low profit margins of subscriptions and the financial realities that led to this decision.
  • The Power of Digital: How the brand is focusing on its website, YouTube channel, and podcast to deliver content every day.
  • The Soul of the Brand: An emotional discussion on how the team's passion, integrity, and respect for their readers will continue in the digital space.
  • Podcast Rebrand: The Guns Magazine Podcast is now the Guns Podcast US.

Join us for this momentous episode as we reflect on the past, embrace the future, and look forward to continuing to provide the best firearms content in the industry. Like, subscribe, and share to support the new digital journey of these iconic brands!

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