Gun Talk

Airguns aren't what they used to be. In this Gun Talk Nation episode, Ryan Gresham sits down with Val Gamerman of Pyramyd Air to explore how airgun technology has exploded—from Olympic-level precision rifles to big bore hunting platforms and tactical-style crossbows. Discover how airguns now rival firearms in performance, the rise of full-auto BB guns, adjustable power brake barrels, and how innov...

Think you understand self-defense laws? Think again. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation , Ryan Gresham sits down with Dan Zelenka, President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes at state capitols, how gun bills live or die in committee, and what "castle doctrine" doesn't actually protect you from.  This Gun Talk Nation is brought...

What do you do when brutal weather threatens your hunt? Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Field & Stream’s Will Brantley and outdoorsman Tom Stephenson to discuss how experienced hunters adapt to hot temps, swirling wind, heavy vegetation, and unpredictable weather.  Learn how wind direction, seasonal shifts, terrain, and even lightning play critical roles in deer movement and stand strategy....

In This Hour: --  Ruger revamps production to not only make new guns, but to give the quality control department control over production lines.  President and CEO Todd Seyfert explains what's going on behind the scenes. --  Oliver, a 12-year old, takes his first deer with the Gun Talk GT30 rifle. --  Why buy a custom-made pistol when there are good ones being made by many factories? Gun Talk 11.02...

In This Hour: -- Doug Hamlin, Executive Vice President of the NRA, announces changes to the iconic magazines American Rifleman and American Hunter. --  These sisters continue to win shooting competitions around the world.  A visit with Jalise and Justine Williams, members of the Colt shooting team. --  Another shooter thinks his sights are off, but it's really just his bad shooting. Gun Talk 11.02...

In This Hour: --  Delta Force veteran and firearms trainer Larry Vickers explains the difference between professional gunfighters and the average person carrying a gun for defense. --  Jalise and Justine Willams, the shooting sisters, continue to win championships around the world. --  Your self defense gun is life-saving equipment, but you have to be competent with it.  That requires training (cl...

In This Hour: --  The NRA is the only gun group funding critical campaigns in the midterm elections.  --  The .45 GAP, the .30 Super, and other cartridges that failed in the marketplace. --  Looking for opportunities to help others.  Make a difference in someone's life. Gun Talk 11.02.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Best selling author Jack Carr delivers the backstory on his newest novel, Cry Havoc, which centers on the Vietnam war in 1968 and the secret special forces fighters of MACV-SOG. --  When a traditional holster won't work, consider carrying with a chest rig. --  From peep sights to optics, Skinner Sights makes guns shoot better. Gun Talk 10.26.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this po...

In This Hour: -- In a surprise move, Beretta buys 9 percent of Ruger's stock.  What's going on? Shooting Wire creator Jim Shepherd explains. --  Glock announces it is discontinuing most of its pistols and replacing some of them with a new series which can not be modified with the "switch," a device that illegally converts them to full auto. --  The AI powered security system at his school said his...

In This Hour: -- Gun ban group Everytown launches a new firearms training effort.  Reporter Lee Williams took the course and reveals it to be pure anti-gun messaging. --  Gun rights supporters infiltrated a meeting of gun banners and were surprised at what they heard. --  Change the way you carry your gun with different clothes. Gun Talk 10.26.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

In This Hour: --  His pistol didn't feed reliably at first.  It often takes a few hundred rounds before a new gun breaks in and functions correctly.  . --  Especially on smaller pistols an optical sight really improves accuracy. --  Why do some ammunition companies make .45ACP brass with small pistol primers? Gun Talk  10.26.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham is joined by Jeremy Hedin ( @whatthekicks ) and Santiago Lopez ( @tactical.santi ) for a brutally honest conversation about self-defense, mindset, social media in the gun world, and the wild, unpredictable nature of scenario-based training with CCW Safe . From shoot/no-shoot decisions to the psychology of memory under stress, this episode dives deep into what real...

In This Hour: Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. Guest Nick Collier - Double Star  -- Machine guns as investments -- Listener interactive questions -- Underrated cartridges -- Discontinued calibers we’d want back Gun Talk 10.19.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. Guest Kenny Barlow - Regal Products  -- Safety products and Veterans Affairs safety initiatives -- Chris Cerino competing at the NRA World Shooting Championship  Gun Talk 10.19.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour:  Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. -- Open Source Defense Constitution clarifications -- Printing your pro-gun position and associated activism --  KJ’s hunting updates --  Chris Cerino’s real-life scenarios --  Essential pistol skills Gun Talk 10.19.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

What really happens after you press the trigger? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt , hosted by KJ, dives deep into the often overlooked part of the hunt: what happens after the shot is fired. Featuring top experts: Kenneth Thrall of Kifaru International Mike Herne of Tricer Tripods Trent Eichler, guide & pro shooter Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company   Whether you're bowhunting deep in g...

Kimber Firearms is back with a vengeance. In this exclusive episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Everett Deger from Kimber to explore the brand's evolution, innovation, and resurgence across handguns, rifles, and revolvers. From their iconic 1911s to the groundbreaking 2K11 double-stack, and even a return to legacy rifles, this conversation is a deep dive into Kimber's DNA...

What does it take to turn your passion for the outdoors into compelling content? In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt , KJ sits down with Jared Serigné of Outside the Levees and Matt Addington , a professional outdoor photographer, to break down how hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts can tell better stories through content creation. From filming gator hunts in the Louisiana marsh to photographi...

In This Hour : -- Why is the National Association For Gun Rights trying to get U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired?  -- Are some gun rights groups more interested in fundraising than your rights? -- In self defense situations, don't hesitate. Gun Talk 10.12.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Federal court rules a law is unconstitutional but won't kill it. Also, the government asks for the member names of gun rights groups.  Adam Kraut, from the Second Amendment Foundation, explains this incredible situation.  --  FEDEX won't ship silencers or guns even though that's legal.  Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central brings the latest.  --  Simple gear can save your life outd...

In This Hour:  --  A young woman won't carry a gun to protect herself, but once she has a baby she gets training and takes her gun on walks. --  Old guns works just fine.  Don't be afraid to buy a used gun for protection. --    Does the massive explosion in Tennessee impact the powder supply for ammunition? Gun Talk 10.12.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

In This Issue: --  Trying out the Forced Reset Trigger.   --  He didn't read the instructions and it almost killed him. --  The Library of Congress is storing the recorded stories of military veterans.  Gun Talk 10.12.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation , host Ryan Gresham sits down with legends Julie Golob and Fred Mastison as they walk through real-world force-on-force scenarios sponsored by CCW Safe . These aren’t textbook engagements — they’re messy, evolving, morally heavy, and legally loaded. What tipped points get you to draw? Shoot? How do you balance de-escalation, emotional burden, and post-incident fa...

How do you really prepare for a hunt? As the saying goes: don’t forget your underwear. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ talks with seasoned hunters Mike McNett ( DoubleTap Ammo ), Matt Johnson ( Gun Talk Media ), and John McAdams ( Big Game Hunting Podcast ) about their pre-hunt strategies. From choosing the right rifle/ammo combo and simulating field positions, to packing smart and handl...

In This Hour: -- Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Hunter announces his latest novel, and this time it's a western! --  Tom Gresham goes moose hunting and takes on a bull known as "Freight Train." --  President Trump blocks a Biden-era ban on exporting guns ... a move that was designed to cripple the firearms industry. Gun Talk 10.05.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...