Gun Talk

Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target systems.  David Miguel from Smith & Wesson highlights .22 lineup, and shares fun customer service stories. and details on the relaunched Smith & Wesson Academy in Tennessee. Lipsey’s covers the surge in straight-wall cartridges popular for hunting regulations, and suppressor-friendly fun. Gun Talk 05.17.26 Ho...

Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with suppression. RJ Contomo from Savage covers the importance of fitting youth with the proper size firearms,   Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discussed the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire ammo and the huge variety of loads available across platforms.  Marty Van Der Heiden of Volquartsen Firearms shares the company’s 50-year evolution from custom barrels to premium precision .22 rifles and pistols known for accuracy, lightweight carbon-fiber barrels, and excellent triggers.  The rise in popularity of...

What does it look like when a regular guy with a phone, a homemade tripod, and a golf ball accidentally builds one of YouTube's most beloved firearms channels? Ryan Gresham sits down with 22plinkster to trace the wild journey from a friendly bet in 2011 to shooting 321 rimfire guns in a single day to celebrate one million subscribers. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms , Silence...

-- Col. Jeff Cooper developed what's called the modern technique of the pistol and created a school for gunfighting.  On what would have been his 106th birthday. Gun Talk broadcasts live from Gunsite and examines the lasting impression of this Renaissance Man.   --  How has Gunsite, often called "The Harvard Of Gunfighting," evolved over the 50 years it has operated.  Ken Campbell is CEO of this w...

--  Now what? You're trained and you carry a gun, and now you had to draw it in self protection or to help someone.  How do you let the responding police know you are a good guy before they shoot you?  Mike Lessman at DSM Safety Products came up with an answer. --  Is the media really biased against guns and gun owners or is it just matter of ignorance?   Katie Pavlich has been at the forefront of...

-- Who actually was behind the fight to throw out the leaders, replace board members, and redirect the  NRA to its core values?  Buz Mills, owner of the famous gunfighting school Gunsite, pulls back the curtain. --  Sometimes you want to conceal a handgun, and sometimes you don't.  What goes into making a good holster to fit the particular need.   Mike Barham explains the process they use at Galco...

-- The Department of Justice announces big changes in administrative rules which remove many restrictions on lawful gun ownership and purchasing.  Acting Attorney General gives the details in a Washington, DC, press conference. -- The new ATF director, Rob Cekada, explains the most significant changes facing gun owners, gun stores, and manufacturers under the new and proposed rule changes. -- Prof...

-- Jack Carr's latest novel, The Fourth Option, has a new hero, and he's dishing out SEAL-level justice in the steamy quarters of New Orleans. --  Capturing family stories through the guns you pass along. --  It may seem small, but with modern TSS loads the 28-gauge shotgun works great for turkeys. Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-ta...

--  Pete Brownells takes a team of former special forces warriors to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. --  He went sleep walking with his pistol a year ago and thought he had thrown it away.  He found it in the file cabinet drawer where he keeps his tax records! --  Looking for trouble is a good idea, if you make it part of your "see and avoid" practice. Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter...

--  How safe are publiic shooting ranges? --  Should food delivery people carry guns for protection? --  Don't juggle your gun! Gun Talk 05.03.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham sits down with Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central to talk about what’s really happening in the suppressor world right now. Big takeaway? Things have changed—a lot. Wait times that used to stretch close to a year are now down to days or weeks, the $200 tax is gone, and the process is getting more streamlined by the minute. Maddox also shares what he’s se...

In This Hour: -- Everyone has seen the video of the attacker rushing past security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.  What lessons can we each learn from that? --  Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General of the U.S., talks with Tom about gun rights, his plan to help the Second Amendment, and his surprise that his mother has a carry permit! --  What are the real-world takeaways from this mos...

In This Hour: --  Jarrod Grove from Calwell reveals the latest in the line of Claycopter launchers for wingshooters. --  What's the advantage of sticking with just one gun for carrying versus trying different models? --  Even when you can't get to the shooing range you can still practice.  Here's how. Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun...

In This Hour: -- Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon chats with Tom about what the DOJ is doing to protect the Second Amendment and where she now practices with her Glocks. --  Cam Edwards delivers an update on the assaults on gun owner rights in Virginia. --  What's the difference between training and practiciing with your gun? Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podca...

In This Hour: -- When a father looked for help with security for his daughter and other nursing students, the Second Community stepped up with volunteers. --  While the 1911 may be the "classic car" of the pistol world, it still "drives" just fine. --  Justice Department's Harmeet Dhillon attracts new fans with her talk of target shooting. Gun Talk 04.26.26 After Show Become a supporter of this po...

Is your rifle kit missing something? Ryan Gresham is on the floor of the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston with EOTech veteran John Bailey, and they're covering everything from why NODs and IR lasers have gone mainstream to the wave of new products EOTech dropped at SHOT Show.  This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Archon Firearms , Range Ready Studios , Silencer Central , and FN Firearms ....

At the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings, Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham is joined by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon to discuss the Department of Justice’s aggressive push to defend Second Amendment rights—and the legal battles unfolding across the country. Dhillon breaks down the DOJ’s response to controversial firearm legislation, including recent actions in Virginia, challenges to so-called “assault...

“My mom, for the first time, just told me she has a concealed carry permit! That’s okay, I love it!” ~ Todd Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General At the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings, Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham is joined by Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss major developments affecting the Second Amendment—and what gun owners can expect next. Blanche shares insight into sweeping regulato...

Live from the Ruger booth at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings --  Ruger re-enters the shotgun market with the iconic Red Label, plus new rifles from a new factory. --  After getting rid of the rascals, the NRA is back and stronger than ever in the fight for the Second Amendment.  John Commerford, head of the ILA, provides updates on the legal and legislative activities. --  The pistols and revolvers f...

Live from the Ruger booth at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings. -- Ruger stretches the lines of the RXM pistol and the American Gen II rifle, including left handed models! --  Mark Keefe, long-time editor at the NRA, talks about his favorite guns, including historic one. --  What's behind the constant offering of discount guns from Palmetto State Armory? Gun Talk 04.19.2026 Hour 2 Become a supporter of...

Live from the Ruger booth at the NRA Annual Meetings.  --  Gun Talk launches a new all-guns TV channel, available on smart TVs. Ryan Gresham explains what Shooting Sports Life is and how to get it. --  Serious people know a good flashlight is part of your self defense package.  Andrew Wright, from Surefire, explains how to choose the right light. --  Tom reveals some of the guns which caught his a...

The legendary Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics joins Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation . In this wide-ranging discussion, Kyle and Ryan discuss the NRA-ARC matches, where competition shooting and tactical shooting overlap, how to select the right gear - and what gear really matters, tips to combat nervousness, and so much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Archon Firearms ,...

In This Hour: --  Violently attacked by a dozen people, a gun store employee shoots in self defense.  Michael Cargill describes what happened to his workers. -- In the world of fine firearms Wilson Combat stands out.  Founder Bill Wilson announces a new pistol and explains how they make such good guns. --  How does it happen that you buy a gun you don't need? Gun Talk 04.12.26 Hour 1 Become a supp...

In This Hour: --  Timney Triggers now makes an upgraded trigger package for the Gen 6 Glocks.   -- West Virginia hunter Chris Ellis talks about spring turkey hunting. --  Comparing 1911 pistols.  How does the Gun Talk special edition from five years ago stack up? Gun Talk 04.12.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .