Gun Talk

In This Hour: -- 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

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 Stu...

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...

In This Hour: -- 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  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

In This Hour: -- 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

In This Hour: -- 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

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. You’ll also get a boots-on-the-ground update from the field with...

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 transp...

In This Hour: -- 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 ico...

In This Hour: -- 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 Become a supporter of...

In this hour: -- 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

In This Hour: -- After years of resisting, Tom finally broke down and ordered a custom pistol.  The 45 from Cylinder & Slide exceeded his expectations. --  It turns out that the side windows on late-model cars are laminated, and you can't break them out with your emergency glass breaker. --  Is a custom-made gun "worth it?"  It depends, but that last 10% of improvement can cost 100% more. Gun...

Join us for an authentic hunting conversation with Colorado outfitter Kodiak Mullins of Raghorn Outfitters and Minnesota land agent Thomas Allen. From late-season strategies and managing client expectations to the pressure of social media trophy standards, this episode keeps it real. Whether you’re new to hunting or a seasoned veteran, this episode will remind you that every tag, every experience,...

Is it time to dust off your AR for some competition? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation , host Ryan Gresham sits down with Chad Barber of the NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division to talk about the launch of America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) — a new, accessible rifle competition designed to bring more people into the shooting sports. With under-100-round round counts, reduced-distance targets, support...

Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth (Oregon) and Hodgdon Powders’ Aaron Oger (Missouri) for a candid conversation about how unseasonably warm weather is impacting deer hunting strategies across the country. From drastic temperature swings to nocturnal bucks and delayed rut behavior, this episode dives deep into the challenges hunters are facing this season — and how to...

In This Hour: -- A gun rights activist in Australia gives his take on the mass murder event on Bondi Beach.  David Brown explains how the change in that country's gun culture may have affected the reaction. --  The ATF announced it's taking a 1-week "time out" on processing applications for suppressors before the $200 tax is removed.  Knox Williams, from the American Suppressor Association explain...

In This Hour: --  Gun rights cases are winning in the courts, but will the U.S. Supreme Court confirm those wins?  Kostas Moros, from the Second Amendment Foundation handicaps the odds. --  Teaching a police officer to shoot, and wondering why the academy didn't do it right. --  In a mass murder attack, if you had an opportunity to shoot the killers, should you do it? Gun Talk 12.14.25 Hour 2 Beco...

In This Hour: -- Drake Clark announces Magpul's new grip modules for the Ruger RXM pistol. --  Is there a best plan for defense against terror attacks? --  Last-minute Christmas gift ideas -- visit your local gun store. Gun Talk 12.14.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Everyone needs a pocket knife.  At least, that's the thinking behind Gun Talk's first round of gifts. --  After a caller said he has a concealed carry badge, the After Show crew weighs in on that controversial option. --  Michelle suggests dependable last-minute gifts available at the local gun store. Gun Talk 12.14.15 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Is the Second Amendment really a partisan issue? Dianna Muller doesn’t think so — and she’s bringing a wave of women from all 50 states to prove it. Ryan Gresham sits down with Dianna Muller , founder of Women for Gun Rights , a former Tulsa police officer, and champion shooter, to talk about advocacy, misinformation, and how everyday women are stepping up to defend the 2A in Washington, D.C. and...

Ever wonder what wild game Kent Rollins would cook for the holidays? From South Louisiana to Oklahoma, this episode of Gun Talk Hunt brings together food, hunting, and heritage. Host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham and cowboy chef Kent Rollins to talk duck recipes, wild game prep, and what it takes to turn your harvest into something memorable. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger...

-- The long-anticipated Glock Gen6 pistols are out.  Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham had a chance to shoot them before the release, and he shares first impressions. --  Tom takes four new semi-auto pistols to the range.  He really likes three of them. --  The U.S. Department of Justice announces plans to create a Second Amendment division.  What's that mean for supporters of gun rights? Gun Talk 12.07.25...

-- Author and lawyer Kurt Schlitcher explains how to gets guns right, and sometimes very wrong, in his novels. --  Now do new guns stack up?   Initial reaction from Liston Matthews. --  As they age, many are switching to pistols which are easier to use.   Gun Talk 12.07.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .