Gun Talk

In This Hour: -- What's going with the Sig P320 pistol and the controvery that has shooting ranges banning them from classes and competitions? --  Stephen Gutowski, of The Reload, runs down the important wins on the Second Amendment front. --  Tom shoots the new Ruger RXM in a Steel Challenge competition.  No optics.  Just stock. His conclusion?  It's a winner. Gun Talk : 08.03.25 Hour 1 Become a...

In This Hour: -- Why put a red dot on your carry pistol? John Bailey, from EOtech, offers thoughts and suggestions, and offers deals.  Deals on EOtech optics https://snp.link/bb9799f3 , and on the Vudu scopes https://snp.link/fa362fb3 . --  The reports are coming in that the limited-run Gun Talk Scout Rifle (GT30) is not only beautiful, but it shoots.  www.guntalkscout.com --  Carrying a gun with...

In This Hour: -- Tom does a guest appearance on 710 KEEL radio in Shreveport, talking about the term "gun violence." --  He saw two women yelling at each other in the parking lot, then one of them pulled a gun. --  If your pistol doesn't fit your hand try different grip modules. Gun Talk 08.03.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support...

In This Hour: --  It's not strength that you need to rack the slide on a pistol, it's technique. --  Shooting 22 rimfire rifles in a howling wind is fun, but it really throws off the accuracy. --  Just how good are pro shooters and what do they do to stay at the top? Gun Talk 08.03.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt , KJ sits down with Gary Killingsworth—Gun Talk’s own draw-tag lottery champ—who managed to land not one, not two, but THREE highly sought-after hunting tags in a single year. From Oregon's coveted Mount Emily elk unit to Central Oregon blacktail deer and Willamette Valley hunts, Gary shares how he built his strategy, what gear he’s relying on, and tips for maximiz...

Gun Talk Nation welcomes Rachel and Sean from Night Fision to dive deep into the evolving world of pistol optics, tritium sight tech, co-witnessing, and why training is critical for real-world performance.  From window sizes to the “combat cut,” we discuss how sight innovation impacts both competition and defensive shooting—and why your gear (and mindset) may need a refresh. DEALS on Night Fision...

In This Hour: -- Olympic shooting champion Kim Rhode was the lead on lawsuit challenging Califonia's law restricting the sale of ammunition.  She describes how she just won at the Ninth Circuit. --  The media won't report that it was a man with a gun who stopped the mass stabbing at a store in Michigan. --  He put down his gun, and the dog fired it.  The shot almost hit him.   Gun Talk 07.27.25 Ho...

In This Hour: --  Charles Cooke explains how he became a gun guy and Second Amendment supporter even though he was born and raised in England. --  With the stabbings at a Michigan Walmart and an armed citizen stopping the attacker, it's time to review your personal plan on who is going to protect you and your family. --  Widespread reports of the Sig P320 pistol firing without the trigger being pu...

In This Hour: -- Grandma still has a gun and is prepared to use it decades after being assaulted. --  He hates the trigger on his pistol.  What can he do about it? --  There's value in watching scenario-based training on the First Person Defender video series. Gun Talk 07.27.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  The Grand Power line of pistols and PPCs may not be well known, but they are well-made. --  What's involved in having a new barrel installed on your rifled? --  Range safety means more than guns.  In the summer, the heat can kill, and there are simple steps to protect yourself. Gun Talk 07.27.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-t...

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cartridges, competitions, and hunting strategy! In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is joined by Seth Swerczek of Hornady and the Hornady Podcast. They break down how to choose the right cartridge for NRL Hunter matches and the upcoming hunting season. KJ shares how competing in NRL Hunter events has transformed his real-world hunting approach, while Se...

Silencer Shop vs. ATF: Breaking Down the $0 Tax Lawsuit & Suppressor Deregulation - In this episode of Gun Talk Nation , Ryan Gresham sits down with Dave Matheny, founder of Silencer Shop , to unpack a major legal battle that could redefine suppressor ownership in the U.S. They break down the recently filed Silencer Shop Foundation vs. ATF lawsuit, aiming to remove suppressors, short-barrel ri...

In This Hour: -- Bigger is better, and making half inch holes with a 50-caliber lever action has major impact.  Greg Buchell details the big rifle from Big Horn Armory. --  Trump's Department of Justice signals a hard right turn on protecting Second Amendment rights. --  The Trump DOJ issues new rules supporting gun rights. Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

In This Hour: -- It's time to put a light on your carry pistol.  Surefire's Andrew Wright explains why. --  Do open carry proponents always use cheap holsters? --  Consider a .22 pistol for self defense. Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Old and new. Putting an electronic optic on a revolver.  Colt pro shooter Mark Redl explains how the iconic gun manufacturer makes it easy. --  Rob Morse, from Slow Facts, reviews the new book from Ed Monk on defending schools and churches. --  Make your shooting practice realistic to make it worthwhile. Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

In This Hour: --  Tom has a near-miss on what could have been a dangerous accident at the range. --  Yes, there are newer and cooler rifle cartridges, but often the old one carry connections and have a cool factor. --  Jim shoots his new GT30 Gun Talk special edition rifle. Gun Talk 07.20.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Outdoor industry veteran Neil Sanders of SDS Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk about “backwoods builds” and a variety of different ways to maximize your time afield - particularly with camp development. SDS Arms consists of Tisas USA , Tokarev USA , Military Armament Corp. , Inglis , and Spandau Arms . This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Timney Triggers , SnapSafe...

In this flavorful and firepower-filled episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors —a Louisiana legend known for his viral cooking videos and authentic outdoors lifestyle. From humble beginnings in Pumpkin Center to building a 4.6M+ follower base across social media, Kinion shares his story, his favorite hunting cartridges (like the 6.5 Grendel...

In This Hour: -- We came THAT close to removing silencers and short barrel rifles from the National Firearms Act, but it didn't happen.  What was really going on behind closed doors? Knox Williams, from the American Suppressor Association runs it down and gives his take on whether this was a win or a loss. --  What's it mean that the $200 federal tax on suppressors and short barrel rifles is being...

In This Hour: -- Another win for gun rights, and also for free speech. The Ninth Circuit strikes down a California law banning gun advertising to minors. Chuck Michel of the California Rifle and Pistol Association explains how important this 9th Circuit decsion really is. --  Frank Brownell ran the iconic mail order and now online gun parts supplier for years.  His son, Pete Brownell, talks about...

In This Hour. --  Remembering JB Hodgdon, one of the pioneers of the firearms industry.  Chris Hodgdon explains now this iconic company got started. --  Here's a technique for racking the slide on a pistol that's so easy anyone can do it. --  Small 1911 pistols can be finicky, but one solution is to replace the recoil spring. Gun Talk :07.13.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

In This Hour: --  The first GT30 Scout Rifles arrived in the studio, so Jim, Michelle and Tom offered their first impressions. --  Some people can't handle the recoil of popular defensive guns, but there are options that work. --  After a chuch deacon ran over a man who was shooting people, a local truck dealership gave him a brand new F150 pickup. Gun Talk 07.13.25 After Show Become a supporter o...

It’s the wild finale of the four-part Gun Talk Hunt series with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms , and we’re headed straight into the swamps! Host KJ dives deep with Todd into gator country, gear failures, and what it takes to survive (and hunt) in the unforgiving Bayou terrain. From swamp-proofing your rifle and optics to witnessing wild things in the woods, this episode blends humor, knowledge, and...

Joe Pinchin of Covey Rise Lodge (Husser, Louisiana) sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a wide variety of shotgun-related topics. From sporting clays to trap and skeet, Ryan and Joe also swap information on how target-focused shotgun shooting differs from pistol and rifle shooting, dealing with right and/or left eye dominance, tips to better your results with a shotgun and muc...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- For a generation of revolver lovers gun writer John Taffin was The Source.  His passing prompted Jason Cloesner, of Lipsey's, to recall the man, and also talk about a special commemorative revolver built around Taffin's ideal. --  Tom gets a new carry holster, and it's a big fail.  What he did wrong. --  You have to choose only one rifle for everything. Bolt action, se...