Gun Talk

In This Hour: -- The Supreme Court just refused to hear a case about AR15s, which is disappointing, but it also is sending signals that it will take up that issue soon. Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation explains what happened and what it means. -- What to do when a reduced load results in a bullet stuck in the barrel? -- Riots on TV make people think about buying a gun. Gun Talk 06.08.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Mark Smith, of the Four Boxes Diner, explains what just happened at the U.S. Supreme Court and its promise to protect the ownership of AR15 firearms. -- Should you run away, if possible, or stay and defend yourself? -- What's the roll of pepper spray or launchers if you carry a gun? Gun Talk 06.08.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- With civil unrest in the country, does it make sense to carry a rifle in your vehicle? -- A reminder that spraying a loaded gun witih gun oil can deactivate the gunpowder in the ammunition. -- Is there a reason to switch from an AR15 rifle to a bolt-action rifle? Gun Talk 06.08.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Having a long gun to back up the pistol in case of riots or terror attacks. -- Hurricanes, tornadoes and ice storms can all take down the electric grid. What do you need to get through a few weeks when you are on your own? -- Think hearing protection for Father's Day gifts. Gun Talk 06.08.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Welcome to another action-packed episode of Gun Talk Hunt! Hosted by lifelong hunter KJ, this week’s show features special guest and sharpshooter Chris Cerino as they dive deep into summer hog hunting strategies, gear recommendations, and listener-submitted wild stories from the field. Chris and KJ also discuss ethical hunting, why not all hunters are killers, and how to prepare for a successful paid hog hunt. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical advice, gear insights, and backcountry banter. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger, Armasight, Range Ready Studios, Leupold, and First Person Defender. Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK. Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 06.07.25 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Ammunition Depot CEO Dan Wolgin sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the benefits of buying your ammunition online, how Ammunition Depot is leading the charge for protecting ammo purchasing freedom, how (and when) to stock up on ammo, the new Rattlesnake Tactical 34-rd 9mm GLOCK pattern magazine, and much more. Be sure to check out the Gun Talk / Ammunition Depot Collab page for great deals:ammunitiondepot.com/guntalk Intro price for the Rattlesnake Tactical 34-rd mag, only $5.99, while they last! HERE. Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Winchester Supreme Optics, Tisas USA, First Person Defender, Ruger, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, Black Hills Ammunition, and Colt. About Gun Talk Nation Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or available in video format. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 06.04.25 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Natasha returns home to find a man there, and he attacks. What will she do? Ryan Gresham announces the latest season of First Person Defender, a video series that puts regular people into life and death situations to find out what they will do. -- Texas may lift its ban on short barrel rifles. -- A spokesman at a gun control event recalls the school shooting that left 11 of his class members dear. The only problem is that it never happened. No school shooting at all. Now the gun control groups are distancing themselces from this liar. Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Shotguns used to be favored for home defense, but are they still worthwhile? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, details what makes smoothbores so effective and how to use them. -- Are background check laws actually gun control? -- Lugers and other toggle design guns just look cool, and they are fun to shoot. Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Bruce Piatt just won the very difficult Bianchi Cup championship event with a perfect score. As an eighth-time winner of this event he tackles the question of whether top shooters are made or are they born that way. -- Ankle holsters as an option for concealed carry in the summer. -- The joy of shooting a lever action rifle. Gun Talk 06.01.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Tales from tne past, when competition shooters would have a drink of alcohol to calm their nerves. -- Noted and controversial gun writer Charles Askins. -- Recent news stories of open carriers having their guns snatched from their holsters and the need for retention. Gun Talk 06.01.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with longtime friend and hunting expert Thomas Allen for a full-throttle conversation on everything from closing the deal on late-season turkeys to what your draw hunt choices reveal about you as a hunter. Key Topics Covered: Got a story or opinion? Email KJ at kj@guntalk.com to share your “Almost Got It” moment or dream hunt scenario. Like, Comment & Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes and real hunting conversations. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Winchester Pet, First Person Defender, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger. Get 10% off any order of $150 or more at Brownells with code GUNTALK10. Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 05.31.25 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

HK-USA’s Bill Dermody joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss HK’s rapid base of superfans, the iconic MP5, lessons learned from First Person Defender, HK’s extreme reliability standards, how to correctly pronounce “Heckler & Koch” and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Colt, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, Armasight, First Person Defender, Ruger, and Tisas USA. Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK. Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 05.28.25 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- The Hearing Protection Act (removing most restrictions on silencers) passes the House and heads toward the Senate. At the same time, the Department of Justice changes its position on silencers, now saying they can not be banned. Knox Wiilliams, from the American Suppressor Association, explains what's driving these changes. -- After agressively prosecuting people for having forced reset triggers, the U.S. government changes course, entering a settlement which returns these gun parts to those who turned them in. Hannah Hill from the National Association For Gun Rights digs into what's going on within the Trump Administration on its change of direction on the Second Amendment. -- Choosing pants and cover garments for concealed carry. Gun Talk 05.25.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- A new generation of synthetic rifle stocks that are lighter and more accurate. Don Bitz from Stockys Stocks explains how that works. -- A small gun club was kept off the shooting range at a military base, but it didn't take "no" for an answer. Lee Williams, The Gun Writer, uncovered this inspiring story. -- The danger of open carry. A person carrying a pistol openly gets it snatched by a bad guy who then shoots and kills the open carrier. Gun Talk 05.25.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Citizens with guns stop more mass shootings than do cops. Noted researcher John Lott reveals what his studies show. -- How a concealed carrier can thwart a terrorist attack. -- Looking for a double stack 1911 pistol in 10mm. Gun Talk 05.25.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- The amazing wins for gun rights under the new Trump administration. -- Manage recoil with lighter loads for a more pleasant shooting experience. -- Using modern, high-pressure rifle cartridges in traditional-looking lever action rifles. Gun Talk 05.25.25 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Looking for affordable hunting gear that actually works in the field? In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ shares his top 10 essential hunting items under $100—tested and trusted from real-world experience. Whether you're deep in the backcountry or prepping for whitetail season, these budget-friendly tools deliver high value without breaking the bank. What You’ll Learn:Hearing Protection ActFeatured Gear Includes:Kifaru Game BagsNOCO GeniusSitka Gear Plus, hear KJ’s personal moose + grizzly dream hunt pick, and how YOU can get involved by sharing your own top hunt wish! This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Armasight, Range Ready Studios, Ruger, First Person Defender, and Leupold. Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK. Check out the NEW First Person Defender YouTube channel HERE. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 05.24.25 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Get the inside scoop on the most intense and educational season of First Person Defender yet! In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin dive into behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from the perspective of the "bad guy," and what participants—and viewers—can learn from real-world self-defense scenarios. This episode explores: Plus, we introduce the First Person Defender YouTube channel, where you’ll find dedicated force-on-force content. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Winchester Optics, First Person Defender, Ruger, Tisas USA, Range Ready Studios, Colt, and Leupold. Get 10% off any order of $150 or more at Brownells with code GUNTALK10. For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Charges on the internet say that Silencer Central worked to defeat the Hearing Protection Act, which would remove silencers from the National Firearm Act. Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox addresses the claims and says his company completely backs the HPA. -- Is the dustup with Silencer Central just the latest example of internet influencers creating controversy to drive traffic to generate revenue? -- Is there a danger when loading a lever-action rifle? Could the bullet from one load hit the primer of another cartridge? Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Ryan Muckenhirn, from Vortex Optics, joins Tom in his appreciation of the .338-06 cartridge. They talk about why they gravitate to "orphaned" cartridges and how to shoot super lightweight rifles. -- Is there a "perfect" scope for hunting rifles? Of course not, but there is a category of scopes that combine practicality with reasonable size and weight. -- The Ruger RXM pistol was designed for self defense and fun, but at least one shooter now uses it for competition. Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.