Gun Talk

In This Hour: --  Creating the 8mm OMG cartridge. --  The importance of pressure limits and why faster isn't always better. --  The difference between gunpowder and black powder. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.17.24  After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino joins Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. Fresh off a successful season, where Chris renewed his love for hunting, the guys are discussing ‘making the time’, their experience running a recent hunter’s education course and much more. Check out this enjoyable and wide-ranging discussion. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 03.16.24 Become...

Active Self Protection’s John Corriea joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio. John is a very interesting guest with a fascinating story and the guys cover his background, his entrance into the industry, his training background, the origins of Active Self Protection and much more. Find John on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveSelfProtection/featured Learn more about Active...

In This Hour: -- This weeks marks 29 years on the air for Gun Talk Radio.  Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, was there at the beginning, and he talks about the changes in  the gun rights fight in almost 30 years. -- Louisiana and South Carolina become states number 28 and 29 to remove restrictions on lawful adults carrying guns for personal protection. -- The battle betwee...

In This Hour: -- Why take serious firearms training, and what can you get from it.  Phil Strader runs down what's available at the Sig Sauer Academy. --  Range report from Range Ready Studios.  When the instructor makes you want to shoot better ... for him --  Learning to shoot through video games. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.10.24  Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

In This Hour: -- Suddenly everyone seems to be talking about double stack 1911 pistols.  Buck Pierson, from Staccato, explains the advantages of this popular platform. --  The case for a .22 rimfire rifle for self defense. --  What's the best home defense gun?  Pistol, rifle, or shotgun? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.10.24  Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/g...

In This Hour: --  A goofy revolver fires two shots at once, and one bullet tumbles. Is this a gun to keep? --  Tom watches his friend's marked improvement in shooting, and Jim thinks she should become an instructor. --  The Winchester Model 70 "Pre-64" cult, versus the quality of today's rifles. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.10.24 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Our good friend Roy Hill of Swanson Russell joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Roy and Ryan are discussing Roy’s history as a longtime Gun Talk Radio listener, his background as an air rifle coach, his involvement with Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW), the breadth of work that Swanson Russell executes and much more. Learn more about Swanson Russell: https://www.swanso...

In This Hour: -- Are lasers still useful on defensive pistols?  Chris Cerino, from Range Ready Studios, tells why he still likes them and announces a new class built around lasers on firearms. --  A Range Report on prescription shooting glasses and how they improve shooting. -- The mental aspect of shooting.  "Shoot Without Fear" is about concentration. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.03.24  Hour 1 Bec...

In This Hour: -- Michael Cargill describes how it was to be in the courtroom when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on his challenge to the ATF ban on bump stocks. --  Louisiana passes a "Permitless Carry" bill, making it the 28th state where citizens can carry self protection guns without asking permission. --  For hunting big game, Tom is switching to heavier bullets.  He explains why. Tom...

In This Hour: --  Gun Owners Of America opposed Texas Senator John Cornyn's bid to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.   --  Ted Nugent talks about hunting, concealed carry, and his love of revolvers. --  What loads are best for a home defense shotgun? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.03.24 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  One caller offers that every state has "Constitutional Carry." --  Fire extinguishers and guns.  The similarities of preparation. --  Learn from news stories and those who don't seem to recognize or manage risks. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.03.24  After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss a variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge, Ernest dives into his vast background, covers the importance of instructor development, why multi-day training courses are so important, and much more. Sit back, listen and learn. Learn more about Langdon Tactical here: https://langdontactical.co...

In This Hour: -- Champion shooter Bruce Piatt explains why shooting is a lifetime sport and how he keeps beating the younger shooters. --  In an important victory, California's ban on speech about guns was struck down in the courts.  Chuck Michel runs it down. --  Even while they deplore the Cancel Culture of The Left, the firearms community is often quick to turn on one of its own. This week's re...

In This Hour: -- USCCA revamps its training program.  Rob Chadwick details the improvements. -- Gun Rights activist Jeff Knox explains why he told a recent rally they should "Thank A Fudd" for the work "old timers" have done to preserve the Second Amendment. --  Tom shares thoughts about safety when driving through areas which don't have cell phone service. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 2...

In This Hour: -- Carjackers and robbers are getting younger.   --  What do older, experienced, firearm trainers have to offer?  Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite, uses his rangemasters as examples. --  The lure of the double stack 1911, or 2011, pistol Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Is it possible to have natural shooting talent? --Etiquette of concealed carry.  Don't draw your loaded gun to show it off. --  A story of how teaching a young man to shoot paid off years later. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.25.24  After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to swap some stories from an eventful deer season. Plus, the guys are sharing what hunting gear they never leave behind, what’s new with Hodgdon and much more. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Range Ready Studios and Smith & Wesson . Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 02.24.24 Become...

In This Hour: --  Louisiana state senator and top competitive shooter Blake Miguez explains his bill to make the Bayou State the 28th to enact Constitutional Carry. --  A police officer shoots up his own cruiser because he thinks an acorn which fell on the roof was a gunshot.  Lessons we can all learn from this horrible example of dangerous incompetence.  --  Surprising no one, the gun banners jum...

In This Hour: -- "Big Green" comes through! Remington announces a big list of new ammunition offerings.  Joel Hodgdon run through just a few of the new loads for handguns, rifles and shotguns. -- What lessons can be learned from being a firearms instructor?  Barrett Kendrick explains how his training has changed over the years. --  The danger of credit card companies tracking gun sales.  When the...

In This Hour: -- Get a FREE gun with this training class.  Ryan Gresham announces this upgrade to the Taurus Experience, to be held at Range Ready Studios. --  The multi-week trial is over in New York, and we wait for the jury to decide how much punishment the NRA must take. Will the oldest gun rights organization survive? --  How many rounds of ammunition do you carry when you have a self protect...

In This Hour: --  Tom, Jim and Michelle talk about the lessons to be learned from the story of "Acorn Cop,' the officer who shot up his cruiser when he thought an acorn hitting the roof was a shot being fired at him. -- Don't store guns in their cases.  Fighting rust with regular cleanings. -- What's the Bill Drill, and how do you shoot it? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.18.24  After Show Become a sup...

In This Hour: -- New fighting revolvers from Smith & Wesson, plus "Safari" rifles from Ruger.  Jason Cloesner details some of the exclusives from Lipseys. -- In the middle of the New York trial and the constant stream of revelations about misuse of money at the NRA, Jeff Knox is running for the board.   -- The value of buying used gear -- guns and hunting clothing -- for youngsters. Tom Gresha...

In This Hour: -- Caleb Giddings explains how Taurus made such a comeback, and why they are moving into rifles. -- Known as a premier maker of AR-style rifles, Stag Arms surprised everyone at SHOT Show with a new lever action.  Ryan Donahue explains the reasoning behind this move. -- Should he trade in his .300 Weatherby for a newer .300 Winchester Magnum? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 2  ...

In This Hour: --  A new gun company and a new pistol.  Chris Toomer, from Rost Martin, introduces a new gun company and a striker-fired pistol --  Palmetto State Armory breaks new ground with a bolt-action rifle.  Cameron Tapler explains that this is just the first of a string of new guns. --  How to modify your holster for concealed carry. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 3 Become a support...