Gun Talk

In This Hour: -- Will the Supreme Court strike down bans on semi-auto firearms?  Are "assault weapon" bans going away? Bill Sack from the Second Amendment Foundation breaks it down. --  The ATF just issued guidelines on buying, selling, and making silencers and short barreled long guns. What's legal now? Phil Milks from Orchid Advisors explains. --  Gunsite Academy celebrates 50 years of training...

In This Hour: -- How is a quality holster made?  John Abbott explains how he makes each holster at Hawg Holsters, and he offers a special deal for Gun Talk listeners. --  Idaho has a ballot measure this fall to select the official state gun. --  Despite it being a fast way to draw, appendix carry has its own issues. Gun Talk 10.11.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

In This Hour: -- Gun collecting secrets. Can you make money doing it? Logan Metesh fills in the blanks. --  What's the best way to break in a new gun? --  No matter your age, it's time to consider putting a red dot optic on your carry gun. Gun Talk 10.11.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Reviewing your gun safety habits. --  Collecting .22 rimfire versions of centerfire rifles. --  Hunting with old cartridges is no handicap. Gun Talk 10.11.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

The suppressor doesn’t make the rifle — the barrel does. KJ sits down with Austin Orgain of Oklahoma Custom Barrels and Mike Aland of SilencerCo to explore why competitive shooters and serious hunters obsess over barrel quality, how the right suppressor host can tighten your groups and extend barrel life, and what NRL Hunter competitors run to stay ahead. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or...

Aklys Defense founder Joe Meaux has been manufacturing suppressors in Louisiana since 2009 — before most people knew what a Form 2 was.  He sits down with Ryan Gresham to break down how Louisiana went from a paperwork nightmare to one of the more suppressor-friendly states in the country, what the Jensen v. ATF ruling actually means for dealers and buyers, why the 300 Blackout in a 5.56 gun is the...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST of 07-05-26 -- Ted Nugent joins Tom to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. -- Support for the Second Amendment surges as millions of people buy millions of guns. --  Is there really a use for FRT or other triggers that allow faster firing rates? Gun Talk 10.04.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST of 07-05-26 -- Movies get it wrong. How good were the guns of the American Revolution? NRA editor Even Brune explains. --  On the weekend of the 250th celebration of the Declaration Of Independence, America is seeing a resurgence of support for the Second Amendment. --  The votes come in for what should be named "America's Gun" Gun Talk 10.04.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter...

Mike McNett of Double Tap Ammunition joins KJ in studio to relive one of the most harrowing Cape Buffalo charges you'll hear on a podcast — this time with his 17-year-old son behind the gun.  Then the conversation shifts to hard cast bullet construction, why penetration beats expansion for dangerous game, and how Double Tap's new 9mm hard cast load is quietly redefining what a backcountry bear gun...

USPSA's Jake Martens joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything a new shooter needs to know — from the nine divisions and what gear you already own that qualifies, to why Steel Challenge is the perfect on-ramp, how competition shaped the red dot revolution, and why showing up to your first match is a lot less scary than you think. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Savage Arms , Remington...

In This Hour: -- Sig introduces a new pistol -- the P385. Ryan Gresham offers his initial impressions. -- In two decades there haven't been many changes in optical pistol sights, but the new Sig XRAY5 changes that. --  Is the used revolver he bought already worn out? Gun Talk 09.27.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  What kind of training do you need?  Tactical? Self defense? Pure Shooting? Mike Seeklander breaks it down. --  Just how hard should you grip your pistol? --  He learned that his carry gun isn't suitable for a class. Gun Talk 09.27.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Former Delta Force operator Larry Vickers delivers tips on protecting yourself. --  Gun ban groups want to regulate BB guns as if they are real firearms. --  The Midterm Election is critical to Second Amendment issues Gun Talk 09.27.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- He sold a bunch of guns to finance more shooting classes --  Why does a subsonic load shoot lower than faster ammunition? --  Tom takes a classic .45 Auto to celebrate 50 years of Gunsite. Gun Talk 09.27.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

That perfect turkey morning can turn fast when you realize something's crawling on you. KJ sits down with Travis Avery from Sawyer Products and Colton Cozza of Gunpowder Inc. to break down why tick populations have tripled in the last 14 years, what alpha-gal syndrome actually is, and why hunters should be paying close attention, and how an $18 bottle of permethrin can treat five full outfits and...

Nick Thayer, founder of the Tactical Games , joins Ryan Gresham to break down the fastest-growing shooting sport in the world — where marksmanship meets functional fitness and you can't buy your way to the top.  From skirmishes for beginners to elite competitors like Tulsi Gabbard and CrossFit Games veteran Jacob Heppner, this is what happens when you test yourself for real. This Gun Talk Nation i...

In This Hour: -- A federal judge in Texas ruled that requiring silencers (known as suppressors) to be registered under a 1934 law is now unconstitutional.  Bill Sack, Senior Director of Legal Operations at Second Amendment Foundation, explains the decision, and why it may not be the final word. --  Is it safer to carry your defensive pistol with an empty chamber?  In the murders at the In-N-Out Bu...

In This Hour: -- Firearms trainer Clark Aposhian breaks down what's known about the murderer in Idaho who was stopped by a good guy with a gun. --  Colorado passes new laws designed to make it more difficult and more expensive to buy modern rifles. --  Tips for learning to use an optic on a carry pistol. Gun Talk 09.20.26 Hour 2   REBROADCAST of 08.02.26 Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

In This Hour: -- Bullets and bear guns.  Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore Ammunition talks about what really works to stop a bear, and how internet "experts" focus on the wrong things. --  It the proper term silencer or suppresor, or does it really matter? --  How do you become a better shot? Gun Talk 09.20.26 Hour 3   REBROADCAST of 08.02.26 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

KJ drew an Iowa archery tag — and after botching two shots at a deer of a lifetime on a muzzleloader hunt, he's coming back with a bow and a plan. Game warden Jeremy King and land agent Thomas Allen break down Iowa's EHD recovery, what trophy whitetail success actually looks like for an out-of-stater, and how to set trail cameras that don't lie to you. Also, some stories from the tree stand that c...

Matt Little joins Ryan Gresham to pull back the curtain on Hillsdale College's Halter Shooting Sports Education Center — a $30 million, 125-acre world-class facility hosting USA Shooting Nationals, Olympic-level competitors, and three collegiate shooting teams.  From electronic triggers measured in ounces to a laser targeting system that scores to the decimal point, this is what happens when a col...

In This Hour: --  Would you like to shoot the legendary MP5 submachine gun? James Williamson, from HK, will teach a class at Range Ready Studios, where students shoot the semi-auto version of this iconic subgun, but will also shoot full auto versions.   --  How do you explain the love so many have for "old fashioned" guns like revolvers and lever action rifles?  Jason Clousner has fronted the effo...

In This Hour: -- While printed magazines are declining a couple of veteran pistol shooters are keeping good story telling alive.  Sheriff Jim Wilson reveals what's behind Gun Tales. --  Sharing stories about revolvers of all kinds. --  He got a revolver 40 years ago but has never shot it.  Why? Gun Talk 10.13.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--...

In This Hour: -- Why do knowledgeable handgun shooters continue to love the .41 Magnum cartridge? Dave Workman runs it down. --  Don't focus on power and velocity for bear protection, says Rob Leahy, of Simply Rugged holsters.  Large diameter bullets moving more slowly deliver the penetration you need. --  She inherited a revolver from her father, and now she will pass on the family stories to her...

In This Hour: -- Why carry a revolver for self protection? --  German company makes an exotic $5000 revolver. --  Why are revolvers good for beginners? Gun Talk 10.13.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .