No Lowballers

This week on No Lowballers, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive into a surprising twist: sometimes Canada does firearms museums better than the United States. While civilian gun laws north of the border are notoriously restrictive, Canadian museums actually enjoy more freedom than their American counterparts. Logan shares insights from the recent Arsenals...

In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are joined by Smith & Wesson historian Mike Helms for his record-setting third appearance on the show. Together, they dive deep into the history, design, and legacy of one of the most iconic .22 target pistols ever made—the Smith & Wesson Model 41. With news breaking that Smi...

This week on the No Lowballers Podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com dive into firearms that earned reputations as dangerous by design. From shotguns with flawed engineering to revolving rifles that put shooters directly in harm’s way, we look at the missteps in firearms history that left lasting scars — both figuratively and literally. Join us as we expl...

For more than a century, Federal Ammunition has shaped the way America hunts, competes and defends itself. In this episode of No Lowballers, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive deep into the company’s roots, legendary innovations and the people who made it all happen. From humble beginnings in Anoka, Minnesota, to becoming one of the most recognized names...

On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History dives deep into one of the most historically significant and community-focused organizations in the shooting sports world — the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Joined by CMP leaders Jerry O’Keefe, Christie Sewell, and Brad Donoho, plus a surprise appearance from Olympic legend Gary Anderson, this episode e...

As summer winds down and back-to-school season creeps in, the No Lowballers crew invites you to squeeze in one last adventure—an all-American firearms museum road trip. Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com map out the ultimate coast-to-coast journey to some of the best gun museums in the country. Whether you're into antique arms, military firearms, presidential h...

It’s a milestone moment on this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast—our 100th show! Hosts Logan Metesh and Allen Forkner mark the occasion with an explosive deep dive into one of the most fundamental elements in the history of firearms: gunpowder. To help them explore the thousand-year journey of the propellant that powers it all, they’re joined by special guest Justin Schrader, Senior Ballistici...

The No Lowballers crew returns for a high-impact discussion on one of the most significant changes in NFA policy in nearly a century. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker.com’s Allen Forkner welcome Bill Sack, Director of Legal Operations at the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), to unpack the recent passage of what’s been dubbed “the big, beautiful bill.” For the first time sin...

This week, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker tour the most advanced range facility they’ve ever visited, shoot some blacklight clays, and get schooled on hospitality, firearms safety, and eating bugs—with a bourbon chaser. Jim West of Lake Erie Arms joins the guys to talk about the thought, design and innovations that went into creating the mecca of high-end shoot...

While Logan and Allen are off-site this week, we're flashing back to one of the most requested segments from our trip to LeverFest at Range Ready Studios in Louisiana. In this special presentation, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History takes center stage to walk through the surprisingly weird and brilliant early history of lever-action rifles — including the names, designs, and ammo you've never he...

Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are back with a heavyweight guest for a heavyweight brand. James Williamson, author of four Vickers Guide volumes on H&K and a true expert on the brand, joins the show to give us a deep dive into the German arms giant known for quality, innovation and precision: Heckler & Koch. In this episode: • The post-war origins of H&K an...

With Father's Day on the horizon, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker put together a Mount Rushmore of gun industry icons. But instead of presidents, they debate the most influential fathers of firearms. From engineering legends to marketing masterminds, this episode dives deep into the innovators who changed the gun world forever. In this episode: • Why John Mose...

In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com sit down with Weldon Lister, a second-generation master engraver whose scrollwork has adorned firearms for collectors, lawmen and legends alike including icons from the world of country music. The son of acclaimed engraver “Big Bill” Lister, Weldon grew up surrounded by steel...

In this episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com are joined by Chris Bezzina, CEO of Savage Arms, for a conversation that covers everything from detachable box magazines to electric exercise belts. Yes—really. Chris shares the remarkable life and innovations of founder Arthur Savage, a West Indies-born inventor who helped s...

In this explosive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com head to San Antonio to meet with Kolby Lanham, Senior Researcher and Historian at the Alamo. Together, they pull the linstock back on the often-overlooked artillery of the famed Texas battle. Kolby walks us through the real firepower at the Battle of the Alamo—rangi...

In this deep-dive episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com welcome researcher Justin Baird for a fascinating look at one of the most underrated rifles in U.S. history—the Krag-Jørgensen—and the two men who made it possible. More than just another bolt-action military rifle, the Krag-Jørgensen carries a story rooted in inter...

In this on-the-road episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com travel to Louisiana for LeverFest and set up shop at the Gun Talk Studios. They’re joined by Chris Ellis, Vice President of Marketing at Timney Triggers, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of aftermarket triggers, the legacy of Timney, and why acc...

In this exciting episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh from High Caliber History is joined by Allen Forkner of GunBroker and special guests Ryan Gresham from Gun Talk and legendary gun writer Ron Spomer at Leverfest. Tune in as the team dives deep into the revival of lever action rifles and the rising popularity of these iconic guns, particularly among younger enthusiasts. From histor...

In this special episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, hosts Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by historian Joel Bohy to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Lexington and Concord battles, the spark of the American Revolution. Joel, who previously discussed his book Bullet Strikes with us, returns to dive deeper into the firearms, tactics, and key mo...

On this precise, crystal-clear episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker are joined by Tim Lesser, Vice President of Product Development and Marketing at Leupold, a company with a storied history of innovation and excellence in optics. For nearly 120 years, Leupold has set the standard in precision optics, starting from humble be...

In this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker dive headfirst into the deep, murky waters of U.S. gun importation law—specifically the infamous 922(r) and its lesser-known sibling 925(d)(3). These regulations are chock-full of arbitrary part counts, arcane restrictions, and enough bureaucratic nonsense to make anyone's head sp...

Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner from GunBroker delve into the history of ammunition, focusing on less-known and commercially unsuccessful rounds. They dig into some of the good ideas on paper that flopped in the field, and other ideas that worked but were torpedoed by bad marketing. Rocketball Ammunition: Discussion of Walter Hunt's invention of Rocketball ammo in 1848,...

In this engaging episode, Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker talk about a recent report that finds the public perception of hunting and sport shooting are dwindling as violent crime rates climb. Joined by repeat guest Ryan Gresham from Gun Talk Media, they dissect a recent survey on public attitudes towards gun owners and explore ways to positively influence p...

In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner of GunBroker introduce Dwight Van Brunt from Sportsman’s Legacy to discuss the significant impact of gun writers on firearm trends and industry standards. Have you ever wondered what a top gun writer has in his or her personal collection? Today, we discuss that very thing as well as ways tha...