Gun Talk

In This Hour:  SHOT Show 2026 From The Banish Suppressors Booth -- Formerly available only through Silencer Central, the entire line of advanced Banish suppressors now can be purchased at gun stores.  Joe Kurtenbach breaks that welcome news. --  Austin Knudson, the attorney general of Montana, not only fights for gun rights, but he loves to shoot and hunt. --  Timney Trigger's squirrel hunting cha...

In This Hour: SHOT Show 2026 From The Banish Suppressors Booth --  Young Camdyn Powers wins a world championship with her .22 rimfire rifle. --  The reformers are in at the NRA, and Executive Vice President Doug Hamlin encourages those who dropped out to come back. -- Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson announce new guns in collaboration with Lipseys. Jason Cloussner explains the new...and t...

The Gun Talk Media crew returns triumphantly from SHOT Show 2026 , and Ryan Gresham, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, and Chris Cerino sit down to share stories, discuss what’s new, what content is coming up, behind-the-scenes “inside baseball,” and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Taurus USA , Silent Steel USA , CZ Firearms , Remington Ammo , and Range Ready Studios . About Gun Talk Natio...

In This Hour: SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth -- Gun Talk regular Jarrod "Box" Grove announces new Clay Copter throwers for shotgunners, including a manual model and a multi-bird thrower. --  What's going on with reloading powders? Some of the hard-to-get types are coming back.  Plus, RCBS brings out a precision brass trimmer.  Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon runs down the new products. --  Check o...

In This Hour: SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth -- New tripods, bipods and clamps from BOG. Zach Smith explains how they help shooters. --  Range USA has 50 shooting ranges across the country, and they plan even more. -- Tom Gresham runs down just a few of the new guns and accessories being shown at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Gun Talk 01.25.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In This Hour: SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth --  No Tax Stamps! Fast approvals. And 3D printing of silencers.  Dave Matheny of Silencer Shop reveals what's going on in the world of suppressors. --  Sonoran Desert Instutute offers correspondence classes in gunsmithing.   --  The U.S. Supreme Court hears an important case about Hawaii banning concealed carry on private property unless the ow...

What happens when the shooting range becomes as accessible as your local gym — and the suppressor industry leapfrogs a decade of innovation in just two years? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation , Ryan Gresham sits down with Mark Hanish — competitive shooter, industry veteran, and current suppressor expert at SIG Sauer — to explore the shifting landscape of firearms culture. From building the first...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST - of 11.23.25 -- How do you choose a bullet for your rifle?  Whether handloading or buying factory ammuntion, it's the bullet that counts.  Galen Geer of Ultimate Reloader walks us through the process. -- While everyone thinks about accuracy in loading rifle ammunition, reducing recoil might be an even bigger benefit. --  Have you ever had a Kydex holster break?  How do y...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST - of 11.23.25 --  U.S. SOCOM awards a contract for a new rifle.  Mike Milhalski explains how a Texas gun company, Sons Of Liberty Gun Works, got this coveted contract and reveals whether those outside the military will be able to buy one. --  How to survive a road rage attack. --  Lightweight rifles are popular, but they require special techniques for full accuracy.  Gun...

In This Hour: REBROADCAST - of 11.23.25 -- Why is U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi supporting the National Firearms Act, which regulates silencers and short barrel rifles? -- The Post Office pushes back on concealed carry.  John Petrolino has the secret memo sent to employees.    --  The U.S. Supreme Court is considering more Second Amendment cases when it has already accepted two this session.  Wh...

How much gear is too much when chasing whitetails? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt dives into the real-world investment hunters make in rifles, optics, muzzleloaders, thermal tech, and everything in between. Host KJ talks with Jeff Puckett and Todd Bonura about the evolution of hunting setups, what gear trends are rising in 2026, and why some tools are changing the way we approach the woods—from rel...

You think you know gun stuff...until you talk with Ashley Hlebinsky , historian and firearms expert. She joins Gun Talk Nation to explore the evolving role of history in U.S. gun law, museum policy, and public education. From curating major firearms collections to testifying in landmark Second Amendment cases, Hlebinsky shares insights on how historical context influences today’s legal and cultura...

How much accuracy should we expect from our firearms? Gun Talk Nation welcomes Paul Markle of Student of the Gun to explore the myths around firearm accuracy, overlooked Cold War firearms, and the mindset needed for concealed carry.  From humorous real-world examples (like a police captain blaming Glock sights) to serious talk on preparedness and the importance of consistent training, this episode...

In This Hour: -- New Guns For 2026.  Ryan Gresham reveals some of the new gun announcements coming in before the SHOT Show. -- How To Choose A Gun Class.  Different classes for different shooters and varied needs.   -- Fighting About Ammo.  If you want to start a social media brawl, just post that any cartridge is the best. Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 1.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

In This Hour: -- Mike Barham, of Galco Gunleather, explains why some shooters still prefer leather holsters. --  Firearms often carry stories passed down through families. --  What guns work best for older shooters? Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Steve Tarani's new book, "The Sword And The Quill," covers how to protect yourself from a physical attack as well as from the legal assault following a self defense shooting. --  Yes, you can "shoot out" a rifle barrel, but you have to shoot it a lot. Gun Talk 01.11.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- After 26 years the lawsuit against gun companies filed by the city of Gary, Indiana, has ended.  Larry Keane, of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, explains the history of a coordinated effort to destroy America's gun industry not only failed, but brought together the gun rights movement. --  Wilson Combat makes great pistols and much more.  Sabastian Mann runs down some of...

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...