Gun Talk

In This Hour: --  When Tom documented CNN making up quotes to push for a ban on popular guns, he realized there was no mass media avenue to dispute the lies, so he created Gun Talk Radio. --  Does long range shooting competition help with your hunting?  Kevin Jarnagin, of Range Ready Studios, details his experience. --  Bill Clinton confirmed that voting for gun control costs the Democrats control...

In This Hour: -- Ryan Gresham describes the growth of firearm-related media over the 30-year span of Gun Talk. --  What happens to all those guns used and bought by gun writers.  Gun Broker has a special auction of Dick Metcalf's guns. --  Law schools used to teach that the Second Amendment was meaningless.  That's changed through the years, partly due to a shocking paper from a Texas academic.  G...

In This Hour: -- Alan Gottlieb describes his role in starting Gun Talk Radio 30 years ago. --  What's the best way for an airplane pilot to carry a pistol? --  How old is too old for ammuntion?  Is it safe to shoot old ammo? Gun Talk 03.09.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Are monolithic copper bullets better for big game hunting? --  Trust your first instincts for your safety. --  What makes the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge so good? Gun Talk    03.09.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

On this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by Kenneth Thrall of Kifaru International to talk all things packs—especially the highly anticipated 44 Mag pack , which is bound to sell out fast! They also break down what new pack buyers need to know before making their first purchase and how flatlanders can start prepping now for next fall’s big hunts. This episode is a must-listen if you're...

Our good friend Paul Pluff of Ruger joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Paul is a firearms industry veteran with stories galore. Listen and laugh with stories about flying with guns internationally, garbage bags for gunsmiths, long range handgun hunting and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Smith & Wesson , Range Ready Studios , Colt , Tipton , and Ruger ....

In This Hour: --  Why learn long range shooting?  Because you might need it. --  Waiting to find out if the U.S. Supreme Court will take key cases which could possibly gut the Second Amendment. -- They thought they could shoot until the old guy next to them was hitting targets at a quarter mile with a .22 rimfire. Gun Talk 03.02.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

In This Hour: -- Jacob Grey is a new name in firearms, but it's using iexpertise gained in aerospace machining to build top-line double stack 1911 pistols.   --  No, it's not "reasonable" to require waiting periods or background checks. --  AR15 rifles are great for hunting, but what caliber is best? Gun Talk  03.02.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun...

In This Hour: -- Not your grandfather's gun company, Savage keeps expanding its line with innovative rifles, shotguns, and handguns. --  Waiting periods so a guy buyer can "cool off" are nonsense and only endanger people who quickly need a gun for protection. --  Expensive guns are great, but it's also true that cheap guns can work well and offer affordable self defense options.  Gun Talk  03.02.2...

In This Hour: --  He bought a Sig AXG Legion pistol and was surprised at how good it is. --  What's the attraction of leather holsters? --  Should new shooters start out with optic sights or iron sights? Gun Talk 03.02.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

On this episode of Gun Talk Hunt , host KJ sits down with Paul Pluff of Ruger to dive into thrilling African hunting adventures. Paul shares stories from his hunts across the continent and why the allure of Africa hasn't quite pulled KJ in—yet. Plus, hear about a media hunt gone completely off the rails. From fumbling shots to unexpected mishaps, this one has it all. Tune in for hunting insights,...

A self-described “tactical gypsy with a government job,” our good friend Ursula Williams sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for an engaging, entertaining, and informative discussion. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Colt , Caldwell , Ruger , Range Ready Studios , and Smith & Wesson . For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com , on Gun Talk's Roku , Apple TV ,...

In This Hour: -- Famed guitar player and cultural icon and lightning rod, Ted Nugent, on his visits with President Trump,  the current shakeup in government, and what it means to gun owners. --  Attorney General Pam Bondi fires the chief counsel at the ATF, saying the lawyer targeted gun owners instead of crimiinals. --  On "223 Day," Tom runs down the history of this iconic rifle round, how it ha...

In This Hour: --  A deep dive into the shortcomings of defensive firearm training and how to address it as a student or trainer.  Karl Rehn of Texas-based KR Training runs it down. --  He was the first person to say "YES!" to Gun Talk Radio 30 years ago.  Ken Jorgensen explains why he jumped on board and jump started this media juggernaught. --  Tom shoots a match after taking the winter off, and...

In This Hour: -- Kash Patel is sworn in as FBI Director. Chief counsel at ATF is fired. Patel to be named acting director of ATF.  Is this a new age for gun rights and gun owners? --  What happens if the ATF is disbanded?  Who would renew gun store licenses? --  Celebrating the great .223 and 5.56 cartridges and tracking the changes that make them more useful than ever. Gun Talk 02.23.25 Hour 3 Be...

In This Hour: -- Ted Nugent helped a youngster several years ago.  This week that young man saved two lives. --  The simple solution to the .223 versus 5.56 ammunition question is to always match the cartridge headstamp to what's stamped to the gun's barrel. --  Interested in a new gun or wanting to experience variety?  Fiind a shooting range that rents guns. Gun Talk 02.23.25 After Show Become a...

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics to dive into the world of optics, bear hunting tactics, and the infamous "wall of spam." They discuss the latest innovation from Vortex—the Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot—and how it enhances performance for hunters and tactical shooters alike. Whether you're gearing up for bear season or looking to upgrad...

If you’re interested in long-range precision rifle shooting, you won’t want to miss this episode of Gun Talk Nation . Frank Galli of Sniper’s Hide joins host Ryan Gresham for an epically informative and entertaining discussion. The second of two parts. The Hide TV: https://thehide.tv/ Sniper’s Hide:  https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/aud-feeds/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger ,...

In This Hour: --  A school for learning how to shoot at long ranges and also to butcher and cook your game. --  Sierra Bullets makes projectiles for rifles and pistols.  How do you select which bullet to use? --  Tom suggests a simple test to see if you have a minimum level of accuracy with your personal protection handgun. Gun Talk  02.16.25  Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

In This Hour: -- Lee Williams reports his findings on how USAID has been funding the gun ban movement in the U.S.. --  Colorado bill would ban most semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and handguns.  Is it constitutional? --  Why open carry is a bad idea. Gun Talk 02.16.25  Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Hannan Hill from National Association for Gun Rights on the cases we're winning in the courts. --  What makes a 9mm 1911 platform pistol so remarkable? --  The Keltec PR57 pistol, which has no magazine, is a surprise winner. Gun Talk  02.16.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- The story behind the opening music on Gun Talk. --  The first-ever singing debut on Gun Talk --  "People don't like it when you start putting a hole in them." Small caliber defensive options. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Oh look, another hunting video! But wait—this one actually has real tips, real gear talk, and real reasons why you shouldn’t be the guy who forgets his ammo at camp. Join Gun Talk Hunt as we sit down with Ben Fabre of Roaming Shot Outdoors to talk all things hunting, shooting, and making your freezer look like a venison jackpot. We’re diving into gear that works, mistakes that’ll make you cry in t...

If you’re interested in long-range precision rifle shooting, you won’t want to miss this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Frank Galli of Sniper’s Hide joins host Ryan Gresham for an epically informative and entertaining discussion. The first of two parts. The Hide TV: https://thehide.tv/ Sniper’s Hide:  https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/aud-feeds/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Tipton , C...

In This Hour: --  The Trump White House issues an executive order to review and redirect how the federal government treats gun owners and the Second Amendment.  What does this mean? --  Is the NRA back?  John Commerford, executive direction of the Institute for Legislative Action at the NRA addresses the changes and reveals what the lobbyists are working on. --  Is it you or is it your ammo?  Doug...