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

January 17, 2026 34 mins
How much gear is too much when chasing whitetails? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt dives into the real-world investment hunters make in rifles, optics, muzzleloaders, thermal tech, and everything in between. Host KJ talks with Jeff Puckett and Todd Bonura about the evolution of hunting setups, what gear trends are rising in 2026, and why some tools are changing the way we approach the woods—from reloading to high-tech tracking.

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You think you know gun stuff...until you talk with Ashley Hlebinsky, historian and firearms expert. She joins Gun Talk Nation to explore the evolving role of history in U.S. gun law, museum policy, and public education. From curating major firearms collections to testifying in landmark Second Amendment cases, Hlebinsky shares insights on how historical context influences today’s legal and cultural debates about guns.

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How much accuracy should we expect from our firearms? Gun Talk Nation welcomes Paul Markle of Student of the Gun to explore the myths around firearm accuracy, overlooked Cold War firearms, and the mindset needed for concealed carry. 

From humorous real-world examples (like a police captain blaming Glock sights) to serious talk on preparedness and the importance of consistent training, this episode balances history, self-defense phil...
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-- New Guns For 2026.  Ryan Gresham reveals some of the new gun announcements coming in before the SHOT Show.

-- How To Choose A Gun Class.  Different classes for different shooters and varied needs.  

-- Fighting About Ammo.  If you want to start a social media brawl, just post that any cartridge is the best.

Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 1.  

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-- Mike Barham, of Galco Gunleather, explains why some shooters still prefer leather holsters.

--  Firearms often carry stories passed down through families.

--  What guns work best for older shooters?

Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 2

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--  Steve Tarani's new book, "The Sword And The Quill," covers how to protect yourself from a physical attack as well as from the legal assault following a self defense shooting.

--  Yes, you can "shoot out" a rifle barrel, but you have to shoot it a lot.

Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 3

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-- After 26 years the lawsuit against gun companies filed by the city of Gary, Indiana, has ended.  Larry Keane, of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, explains the history of a coordinated effort to destroy America's gun industry not only failed, but brought together the gun rights movement.

--  Wilson Combat makes great pistols and much more.  Sabastian Mann runs down some of the "one of these days" objects of gu...
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-- What new guns should you be getting in 2026?

--  Tom just bought a rifle in .30-06, a 120-year old cartridge.  Is that cartridge obsolete?

--  A police officer reports many bad guys are wearing bulletproof vests.  He's carrying a 10mm pistol as a result.

Gun Talk 01.04.26 Hour 2

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--  Ruger CEO Todd Seyfert announces new guns, including the reintroduction of the great Red Label shotgun.

--  Is there any reason to stick to cartridges that are decades old?

--  Setting goals for 2026.  Buy a gun in a cartridge you have never had.

Gun Talk 01.04.26 Hour 3

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--  If a 327 Federal revolver is the answer, what model and barrel length?

--  Would an 8-shot 327 Federal revolver be a good carry gun?

--  A warm room, a cold barrel, and a misfire in a black powder rifle.

Gun Talk 01.04.26 After Show

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Gun Talk Hunt host KJ reconnects with buddies Matt Rice (SLG2) from Maine and Josh Ward (Gunpowder Inc.) of Oklahoma. The trio discussed adapting hunting strategies in differing locations, memories of past adventures together, what kind of hunting gear they expect to be released in 2026, and much more.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Remington Ammunition, CZ Firearms, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

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If you catch yourself making "old-man noises," this is your episode of Gun Talk Nation. Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and guests open up about everything from fitness and flexibility as gun owners, to mental health in the firearms community, to childhood BB gun stories, and the quirks of getting older. It’s a candid, often funny, and sometimes serious conversation that reminds us why staying sharp—physically and m...
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-- What's it like to be part of the Gun Talk Family?  Well, it's often a bit goofy, as shown by Ryan, Chris and KJ.

--  This past year was filled with new guns, and some of them were terrific.  Here's the Best of 2025.

-- Gazing into the ballistic crystal ball.  What's ahead for the gun world in 2026?

Gun Talk 12.28.25 Hour 1 

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-- Many scope offer the option of dialing adjustments, but why should you prefer either MOA or MIL adjustments?  Pete Schreier of Vortex explains.

--  What do you actually get from real training in long range shooting?

--  Sometimes a missed opportunity leads to a learning experience.  Kevin Jarnagin tells the tale.

Gun Talk 12.28.25 Hour 2

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-- How to you travel with guns?   Ryan Gresham is joined by Luke Cuenco of The Firearms Blog to talk about flying on commercial airlines with guns.

--  What were they thinking? Here are some strange guns and gear from 2025.

--  The variety and quality ammunition has never been better.  How did we get here?

Gun Talk 12.28.25 Hour 3

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Gun Talk Hunt host KJ shares an emotional and in-depth recap of his recent Oklahoma hunting trip — a journey marked by family traditions, missed shots, redemption, and the harvest of a true giant. In this episode, KJ walks you through the highs and lows of rifle season, including how a missed 300-yard shot turned into a monster buck.

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Glock Team Captain Shane Coley joins Gun Talk Nation to unpack everything you need to know about the Glock Gen 6 pistols and the V-Series lineup. In this in-depth conversation with host Ryan Gresham, Shane discusses the real purpose behind the V-Series, what makes Gen 6 different from previous generations, and how customer feedback directly shaped Glock's latest evolution.

This episode is a transparent and honest look behind the cur...
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-- A small company in Idaho makes bespoke ammunition.  Ted McIntyre describes how Lost River Ammunition caters to special needs.

--  Is a custom-made, expensive handgun worth the money?  It depends, but Tom is loving his first-ever custom 1911 pistol from Cylinder & Slide.

-- It's been 70 years since the 44 Magnum cartridge was introduced.  In that time this round has reached iconic status.

Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 1

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-- For many hunters the lure of going to Africa seems impossible. Bob Shimizu thought so, but then he made his first hunt in Zimbabwe, and wrote a book on how to do it.

--  More people are carrying small revolvers.  What's the best caliber?

--  Call your local gun store and ask what they need to move.  There could be a great deal there.

Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 2

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-- Getting geeky on the details that make shooting at extreme ranges doable.  Ryan Cleckner reveals the secrets in his new book.

--  Shooting a .44 Magnum can be fun, if you have a big gun.

--  An organization helps blind and disabled people shoot and hunt.  This veteran got a massive 11-point whitetail buck.

Gun Talk 12.21.25 Hour 3

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