Live Fire Media Show

Join us for an action-packed recap of GunCon 2026! This week we sit down with special guests who were on the ground at the show to break down all the highlights, the gear, the vibes, and the important conversations happening in the firearms community. We dive into: • Who’s really fighting for our rights in 2026? • My GHM9 Pulse Rifle paired with the Manticore Arms Ripley Rail — which turned heads...

Can a die-hard lever-action traditionalist evolve? In this episode, Hunter opens up to new calibers beyond his short-barreled ARs and falls in love with a $3,000 Mad Pig Customs Marlin Lever Action build! We discuss realistic optic placement on lever guns, lever-action vs modern rifles, and why Midwest Industries makes solid gear across platforms — from levers to ARs to MP5s. We also call out ridi...

In this episode we channel our inner He-Man with the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe movie and King Conan news! We dive deep into reloading basics — starting with straight-wall cases then moving to rifle calibers. We compare Hodgdon Varget, RCBS presses, and why .223/5.56 is way more forgiving than a hot .220 Swift or precision setups. We roast keyboard commandos in reloading groups, test a...

Live Fire Media Show Episode - Midwest MP5, AR-15 Overload, Snyder's Escape From New York & More! In this episode of the Live Fire Media Show we dive into the latest gear, hot takes, and random tangents that make the show what it is. Topics Covered: • Midwest Industries MP5 NV Optic Mount – We check out this slick night vision setup and how it changes the game for MP5 fans. • Star Trek TNG Web...

In this episode we finally bring a childhood dream to life: building our own GHM9 Pulse Rifle inspired by the iconic M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens! Watch the full custom build process, range testing, and how it turned out. Also in EP 51: Change your batteries for optics and weapon lights – why Energizer beats the rest for reliability Moons Out article is now live on Live Fire Media Hunter drops new...

Hunter and I are back with LFM Show EP #6 – pizza nostalgia, zombie movies, epic gun talk, and more! This week we break down why Masters of the Universe is actually looking good, a guy who bought 80 Pizza Huts to bring back real dine-in restaurants (pizza nostalgia is real!), and whether atmosphere makes or breaks the experience. Dark & moody lighting vs bright & white – what do you prefer...

🔥 We're BACK AT IT! Episode 49 of the Live Fire Media Show is finally here after a 4-week break. We’ve been grinding at the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston, making guest appearances on other shows, and now we’re firing back up with fresh gun talk, in-person catch-ups, and new gear reviews you don’t want to miss. In this episode: • Hunter and Kiwacka_47 finally link up in person • Deep dive into Can...

Hunter and I break down the hottest new roller-delayed PCC — the Taurus RPC 9mm — along with the latest in guns, gear, and Hollywood remakes & reboots! We start with look at the exciting new roller delayed PCC from Taurus, then dive into movie talk. We cover Nobody 2 starring Bob Odenkirk, the dino-packed Jurassic World Rebirth that was crap, and our big excitement for the upcoming Masters of...

Jay Pinsky from The Outdoor Wire and Hunting Wire joins the show this week for a wide-ranging conversation. Jay dives into his upcoming Aoudad (Barbary sheep) hunt and shares stories from his first Aoudad adventure — the challenges, the terrain, and what makes these rugged hunts so addictive. We also dig into the buzz around a possible April Fools prank claiming that Rob Zombie is directing a new...

Jon Patton from The Gun Collective / TGC News / Gun Con joins the Live Fire Media crew for a no-holds-barred discussion on the hottest drama shaking the firearms industry right now. We dive deep into: • The explosive B&T AG vs. B&T USA fallout — licensing termination, lawsuits, backorders, and what it means for customers and dealers • Beretta’s aggressive push into Ruger — proxy fight, boa...

Chris Mudgett (founder of EchoCore Suppressors) joins Live Fire Media to explain why he left B&T USA to build his own line of high-performance silencers. We break down EchoCore's game-changing XCR technology, their 1st & 2nd place wins at the 2025 Silencer Summit, reduced back pressure designs, and more. We also discuss how simple Silencer Shop has made buying NFA items, an optic-mounted r...

Luke C rolls in hot to relive the chaos of Moons Out—that badass night vision rifle match where white light is banned and everything’s pitch black. We ran matching HP-15 rifles and geek out on the full kit: optics, IR lasers, NODs, DNT Thermal multispectral madness, IC13 INVRT bandoleers, and every piece of gear that made (or broke) our runs. Hits, misses, what we’d swap next time, and the parts t...

In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into the wild world of self-defense, gear, mindset, and the gun community's self-inflicted wounds. We kick things off asking the big question: Should you give OLight a shot? (Pun intended.) Flashlights matter when things go bump in the night—let's break down if OLight's worth your hard-earned cash or if it's just another shiny distraction. Next up: Con...

We kick off with the Great American Outdoor Show highlights: the Henry Mare's Leg in the X-Model, Taylor's & Co.'s badass short-throw 9mm lever action (including that Space Cowboy version collab), and Whiskey River Antiques loaded with old-school surplus munitions. Then we dive deeper into The Running Man follow-up—turns out Christopher Reeve was originally cast as Ben Richards before major sc...

Buckle up—this might be our longest episode yet, and for good reason. We're joined by my buddy Rob from UpLeviIt, with Nick back in the mix, for a massive deep dive into The Running Man: the classic 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic vs. the brand-new 2025 Edgar Wright remake starring Glen Powell. We break down what makes each version tick, why the original still slaps with its over-the-top...

Hunter, Nick and I talk about Colt revolvers with Red Dot’s, if 16” AR’s are still cool, and what guns and ammo would be well suited for using in space! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

SHOT Show 2026 coverage - what was cool, what wasn't. Chad of Range Hot joins us yet again, we hit on how most people don't shoot but a few time a year, and don't shoot that many rounds down range. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

SHOT Show is around the corner and we are talking about what we have seen that's new, things that we are looking forward to, and making an effort to describe things more as we tend to forget it is a audio show. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Here we go, back at it. With the real-life chaos of Christmas, New Year and SHOT it’s easy to fall behind posing. On this episode we talk about our top 5 PCC/Subguns, Stranger Things ending, and if the news is trying to scare you. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range H...

Ever cook Prime Rib? Well I did for the first time. Its easy. Hunter and I talk about some Gideon optics, B&T GHM9, his Night Force Scope review, some inexpensive camo wraps that can look dope on a rifle but also add some needed hand protection. We touch on some Stranger Things as well. So spoilers. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.co...

Chad returns to hang out, as he and Hunter talk about their trip to Gunsite. We talked about the trip, their guns and how they were setup. I touch on a Beretta 92 that goes brr, and a 416 at home that goes brr. Additional Links/Notes: Gunsite https://www.gunsite.com/ Griffith Guns https://griffithguns.com/ Atrius Development Group https://atrius.dev/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.c...

How long should an AR be? Does it even matter? Maybe you need to think about what your situation is and then consider what works best for YOU! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Explore the podcast

What do you think of Remakes? Movies specifically? We get into it right away with the new Running Man movie out. I finally got to try out using an LPVO with nods. Also telling Hunter that pistol optics make shooting with nods easy! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range...

Hunters back, talks about his trip to Colt and Savage, we talk about the Athlon Chrono, how I’m planning to run a thermal with my nods this spring in Moon’s Out. Also can a 1911 freeze up in the cold?? What do you think? Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

This one is all about the new Predator Film, Predator Badlands. My best friend for way to long and I are back from the theater to discuss it, fans, Predator in general along with Alien. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @ rangehot.com _offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot