Gun Talk

In This Hour: --  Is the Taurus Judge a good choice for home defense? --  Tragic story of a young girl who tried to stop a fight and was killed. --  The Smith & Wesson 40-caliber cartridge remains a good choice. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   09.03.23  After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin on this episode to discuss keeping your gear loadout lightweight for backcountry hunts. The guys are discussing the brand new Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56 Spotting Scopes (straight or angled versions), their shared passion for backcountry hunting, Vortex’s commitment to hunters and much more. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you...

Clint Hanson of Ballistic Advantage joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Clint joined us in the studio for filming on season two of Gun Talk’s BUILD BOX, (coming soon!). Ryan and Clint are talking builds, component variables to consider, how to be proficient, the importance of attention to tolerances, and much more. Sit back. Listen. Learn. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you...

In This Hour: -- Aaron Oelger reveals a Labor Day weekend promotion on reloading powder from Hodgdon. -- Tom spends time teaching a friend to shoot a pistol, and it changes her outlook. -- Don tries a friend's gun at the range and immediately buys one. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.27.23 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: -- Why are ammunition costs still so high?  Jason Vanderbrink explains the market forces on ammo companies. -- A New York police officer hits an escaping biker with a cooler and the biker dies. -- Is the .30-06 rifle cartridge still a viable option for hunters? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   08.27.23  Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--618...

In This Hour: -- Law professor Don Kilmer details now government lawyers lie to the courts on Second Amendment issues. -- Anita, who doesn't enjoy shooting, follows up with a progress report. -- The myth of cops being knowledgeable about guns and expert shots. -- Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 08.27.23  Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  A disabled shooter looks for an organization which can help. --  Jim needs help setting up his new red dot optic for bright daylight and dim conditions at night. --  Revisiting the history of the .30-06 cartridge Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 08.27.23 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino, who is also the Director of Training at Range Ready, joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode. In this wide-ranging (and entertaining) discussion, the guys are sharing some of their own hunting stories, their origins, and much more. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Range Ready Studios . Copyright ©2023 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 08.26.23...

You may not know him, but those working in the firearms industry know him well. Gunbroker’s Allen Forkner joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fun and in-depth conversation on what it’s like to work in the firearms industry including how industry PR actually works, how much you really get to shoot, what’s happening with Gunbroker and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Prima...

Joseph von Benedikt of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss a host of hunting topics. From all of the different endeavors that Joseph is involved in, the transition from hunter to guide as growing children take to the field, and the new wave of lightweight and quality hunting rifles hitting the market. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Vortex O...

In This Hour: -- Amy Swearer of the Heritage Foundation details media reports of  women using guns to protect themselves. -- Bryce Towsley, noted gun writer, describes how to clean and gunsmith your own guns for reliability. --  A shooting drill to show that stance doesn't matter to shooting pistols. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.20.23  Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

In This Hour:  --  The new generation of 10mm pistols deserves a fresh look for defense from bears and wild hogs. -- Caleb Giddings describes the new Taurus gun company and the changes over the last several years. --  He wants to start his 11-year old grandson and has only 9mm pistols.  There's a better option. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.20.23  Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

In This Hour: -- New guns from Savage firearms -- a full line gun maker. -- The .35 Remington cartridge was introduced in 1908 and is still effective for a lot of hunting. -- Self defense shootings often happen at very close range. Try this drill for shooting at three FEET. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 08.20.23   Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--61851...

In This Hour: --  Learning from the Maui fires.  Make your evacuation plans now. --  The slide action rifle is just a pump, but it's fast and classic. --  Jim scores when he wins a gun stuff giveaway. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 08.20.23   After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

With more and more states adopting permitless carry, should armed citizens still invest in training, even if they don’t “have to”. The answer is obviously yes - quality training is imperative for safety and proficiency - but what is the difference between quality training vs. “required training”. Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino, who is also the training dire...

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is in the midst of going through his gear for this upcoming hunting season, and this time, he’s delving into all of his assorted camera gear. From tough decisions, to packing light, if you’re interested in capturing your hunt on film, start here. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger , Range Ready and Timney Triggers . Copyright ©2023 Freefire Media, LLC...

In This Hour: -- America's tradition of rifle shooting makes it hard for many to become good with shotguns.  Bryan Bilinski's new book on wingshooting shares a lifetime of secrets. -- The Illinois Supreme Court issues a terrible decision, but Richard Pearson (Illinois State Rifle Association) explains that it may not matter when the U.S. Supreme Court takes on the issue of gun bans. -- The mysteri...

In This Hour: -- A major Second Amendment court win in Hawaii.  Doug Ritter, from Knife Rights, connects knives and guns and Constitutional rights. --   Ryan Gresham, from Gun Talk Media, announces a new gun giveaway with six big prize packages. --  How do you decide when and where to carry a defensive gun? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   08.13.23  Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

In This Hour: -- What's your gun worth? Johnny Dury, from Dury's Guns in San Antonio, Texas, explains what determines a gun's price. --  Taking your mother on an African hunt. --  She doesn't like guns, but she carries one for protection and shoots regularly. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk    08.13.23  Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

In This Hour: --  Jim's home gunsmithing project goes sideways. --  A man with an ax steps out of the woods on your property. --  Shotgun ammunition is still hard to find. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 08.13.23 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support .

Remington Ammunition’s Joel Hodgdon joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the new 360 Buckhammer, why lever guns just “feel like deer season”, the industry divide between high-tech and throwbacks and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by MGM Targets, Guns & Gear, Remington, Primary Weapons Systems, Silencer Central, Range Ready, SIG SAUER, HI-VIZ, and Ruger. Copyright...

In This Hour: -- The Guardian creates a new boogeyman to frighten the gun-ban followers.  Joe Bartozzi, from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, pushes back and details what this trade association does. --  Preparing for hunting season. Tim Fallon, from the FTW Ranch training facility, explains what hunters need to work on. --  How to manage recoil to improve rifle shooting. Tom Gresham's Gun...

In This Hour: --  Major gathering of gun rights activists to be held in Phoenix.  Alan Gottlieb from the Second Amendment Foundation describes the Gun Rights Policy Conference. --  New rifles, shotguns, and ammunition from Weatherby. Luke Thorkildsen describes the advances from this iconic gun company. -- Techniques for shooting lightweight rifles. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.06.23  Hour 2 Become a...

In This Hour: --  Is there really a benefit to ever more powerful hunting cartridges? --  What happens if you shoot a rifle on the moon?  Could the bullet go into orbit? --  New Jersey's shooting requirement for concealed carry permits clearly is designed go fail most applicants.  That stealth prohibition may be coming to other states. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  08.06.23  Hour 3 Become a supporter of...

In This Hour: --  The boys go way off topic with what Tom calls a surefire winner of a bar bet. --  Tourniquets and first aid kits for the outdoors. --  Elk hunters tend toward magnum rifle cartridges. Tom's going to his his 7mm-08 rifle this year.  Is that enough for elk? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   08.06.23  After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6...