Gun Talk

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- AWR Hawkins counts down the most important gun rights stories of the year.  --  It might sound crazy, but is a .22 rimfire rifle suitable for home defense? --  Is the Supreme Court avoiding taking an "assault weapon" case? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  05.12.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- What's behind the rapid growth of precision and long range rimfire shooting competitions? -- Paul Parrot explains how Vudoo Gun Works makes super-accurate .22 rifles. -- Would you carry a $3000 pistol for protection?  Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.12.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST --  Fun targets.  Playing Battleship at the range. --  Should you shoot a highly-collectable firearm? --  Resident shoots a naked man who broke through the wall of his apartment. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.12.24 Hour 3

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In This Hour: -- Hodgdon, the major gun powder company in the U.S., buys RCBS, the leading maker of reloading equipment. Aaron Olger tells how that sale came about. -- The slate of reform candidates all were elected to the NRA Board of Directors. Jeff Knox explains what happens now, and guesses about the chances of saving the gun rights group. -- A rancher protects his newborn calves from coyotes with a bolt-action rifle in .223 Remington. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 Hour 1

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In This Hour: --  Can a collection of gun parts be called a gun?  The Firearms Policy Coalition has pushed that case before the Supreme Court. Cody Wisnewski explains what's at stake for all gun owners. -- How can you run afoul of gun laws while trying to stay in compliance? It's easy, as Cam Edwards explains. --  Do Wall Street investors force companies to dump the parts that make and sell guns and ammunition? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  05.05.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- Novelist Kurt Schlichter explains why he imagines mass terrorist attacks in the U.S. and why he built his newest book, "The Attack," around that frightening concept. -- Sam Parades of Gun Owners of America reveals details of that group's latest gun rights lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court. -- More power for personal protection handguns?  10mm versus 9mm versus specialty ammunition. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  05.05.24  Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  The case for, or again, open carry. --  What advantages or liabilities come with using specialty ammo in your carry gun? --  Are gun prices falling?  Should you buy now? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 After Show

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Gun Talk’s own Tom Gresham - of Gun Talk Radio - sits down with host Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation. In a wide-ranging discussion, two generations cover the humble origins of Gun Talk Media, the growth of Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios, the importance of mindset, why quality film equipment matters and so much more. Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is currently in its 29th season.
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In This Hour: -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case impacting gun rights. Adam Kraut of the Second Amendment Foundation explains the significance. --  A New York judge declares that the Second Amendment doesn't exist in her courtroom. --  What can an experienced shooter learn from an AR-15 class at Range Ready Studios?  The benefits of using a sling, for starters. Gun Talk National Radio  04.28.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- What makes the shotgun such a good home defense weapon? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, counts the reasons. -- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem writes about shooting dog, and probably takes herself out of consideration for the Vice President slot. -- It's essential to check your bags for ammunition before flying on the airlines.  At least one tourist who forgot he had a few rounds of hunting ammo in his bag is facing a possible 12 years in prison. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: --  World Champion shooter Max Michel why he doesn't start shooting right away when he gets to the range. --  Is the old idea of using rock salt in a shotgun load for defense a good plan? --  States are banning credit card companies from tracking gun purchases with merchant codes. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.28.24  Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  The Mossberg is a handful, but there are ways to tame the recoil and enhance the aiming options. --  He sees an orange color in the barrel, but it won't scrub out.  Is that rust, or is it something else? --  The hunt continues for the GT30 gun to mark 30 years on the air. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24  After Show

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Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins of S&W, how quickly the company began to thrive, historical guns, the impact of the Civil War and firearm sales, new products that are a nod to the history of the iconic brand and much more.  Check out the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 For more information on Smith & Wesson’s history, visit:
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The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking about Corey’s unique introduction into the world of firearms and recapping his memorable first big game hunt in Texas - with a S&W Model 1854 Lever Gun in .44 Mag. Check out the Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.23.24  

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In This Hour: -- Louisiana State Representative Blake Miguez explains how he got Constitutional Carry passed and sounds the alarm for New Orleans wanting to declare much of the city to be "gun free." -- Reports from taking an introduction to AR Rifles class. -- Will designating home school households as "public schools" make them "gun free zones"? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- Why do some gun stores and trainers support restrictions on gun rights? David Codrea has some ideas. -- News stories about people who screwed up and used guns when they shouldn't have.  Unfortunate examples of the need for training. -- You simply shoot better with guns that have less recoil. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- How Tennessee gun owners are fighting for the Second Amendment.  --  How one man listened to Gun Talk Radio and used what he learned to become a Second Amendment activist and firearm instructor. --  Are "special" guns and commemoratives worth more than standard guns? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  Most .22 rimfire ammunition is inexpensive, but not the highly-accurate match ammo. --  The Biden administration continues to support banning marijuana users from owning guns. --  Pepper spray should be considered by anyone wanting personal protection. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24  After Show

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You know them for their innovative slings, but Blue Force Gear is also a leader in tactical medical supplies. Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to discuss Brad’s background, Blue Force Gear’s mission with medical gear, the “essentials” you need in your kit, what medical skills you need to have, and much more. Blue Force Gear Medical Gear:
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In This Hour: -- Knowing how to shoot isn't enough when you want to teach others.   -- Showing up with others and having a plan is the key to winning gun rights battles in state legislatures.  Clark Aposhian tells how he does that in Utah. -- Joel Kolander reveals tips and secrets to winning auctions on regular and exceptional guns at Rock Island Auction Company. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.14.24 hour 1

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In This Hour: -- How to choose between a laser and a red dot optic for your defensive gun. Or, so you really need to choose? Brian Steere, from Crimson Trace, runs down the options. -- Through body cams and security videos, we now can see what actually happens in deadly attacks.  John Correia, from Active Self Protection, explains some of the lessons most people get wrong. -- An 85-year old woman in Idaho shoots and kills a home invader after he handcuffs her to a chair. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.14.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- The new Ultimate Carry revolver from Lipsey's and Smith & Wesson.  What have they done to the iconic J-frame? -- Is there a place for a revolver in your personal protection plan?  Darryl Bolke explains where the wheelgun fits. -- ATF greatly speeds up processing applications for silencers and SBRs.  Dave Matheny, from Silencer Shop, explains what that means and that you can now get a silencer in a week! Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.14.24  Hour 3

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Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the second of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.12.24

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EOTECH’s John Bailey joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. They are discussing holographic vs. red dot sights, how EOTECH has released a line of riflescopes that are feature-rich - yet affordable, and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Rossi USA, Stag Arms, Range Ready, Ruger, SDS Imports and Aero Precision. Shop EOTECH at Palmetto State Armory here: https://snp.link/fa14c301 Check out Aero Precision’s April 2024 Builder’s Sets here: https://snp.link/28f1d7a2 Subscribe to GunDealio’s Daily Deals here: https://www.gundealio.com/enewsletter Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.10.24  

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In This Hour: -- AWR Hawkins counts down the most important gun rights stories of the year.  --  It might sound crazy, but is a .22 rimfire rifle suitable for home defense? --  Is the Supreme Court avoiding taking an "assault weapon" case? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.07.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- What's behind the rapid growth of precision and long range rimfire shooting competitions? -- Paul Parrot explains how Vudoo Gun Works makes super-accurate .22 rifles. -- Would you carry a $3000 pistol for protection?  Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: --  Fun targets.  Playing Battleship at the range. --  Should you shoot a highly-collectable firearm? --  Resident shoots a naked man who broke through the wall of his apartment. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24 Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  While cleaning out his car, Jim found a magazine for a pistol he's never owned.   --  The craze of long range rimfire shooting. --  How accurate should your carry handgun be? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24 After Show

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Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Check out Part 2 with Thomas next week. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.05.24

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Meprolight’s Eric Suarez joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. The guys are discussing Eric’s military background, his journey in the firearms industry and surprising things that you probably don’t know about Meprolight and their premium optics. Learn more at: https://www.meprolight.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Aero Precision, Ruger, Range Ready, SDS Imports, Rossi USA and Ballistic Advantage. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.03.24

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Just days before a huge trial in New York, NRA EVP Wayne LaPierre announces his retirement.  Tom Gresham explains what it means for the NRA and for the gun rights movement. --  Why the NRA isn't as important as it once was.  Other Second Amendment groups have picked up the slack.   --  Finding parts for older guns. The internet often is the answer. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  01.07.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- A huge win in California, plus massive civil disobedience in Illinois.  Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation kicks off the new year's news on gun rights. --  The Federal .30 Super Carry cartridge allows a gun to hold more cartridges, which could be important for self defense. --  A judge rules the new Oregon gun control law -- Measure 114 -- is unconstitutional. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  01.07.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Ken Campbell, from Gunsite, offers suggestions for ramping up your self defense skills in the new year. --  When a gun trainer suggests you try something new, it's a good idea to get on board.  They know things. --  A glowing Range Report on the new Garmin chronograph.  I Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   01.07.24 Hour 3

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One of our friends - and favorite guests - Rob Cabrera of Outlier Knife Co. joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss knives, their deployment, knife training and more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ballistic Advantage, Crimson Trace, Rossi USA, Range Ready, SDS Imports and Ruger. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.28/24

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In This Hour: --  John Correia, of Active Self Protection, details some of the survival lessons he's gleaned from surveillance videos.  --  Where did the term "gun control" go and why do gun banners keep changing the language?    --  A guide to practicing at the range with a plan.   Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  3.24.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical talks about finding a good gun school and what it takes to be kicked out of class. --  He bought a shotgun for home protection, but he doesn't know what to do with it or what ammunition to buy. --  How much ammunition should you carry for self protection? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- Gun Talk's Kevin Jarnagin and Chris Cerino discuss the attractions of hunting often not talked about. --  An executive is shot and killed by the ATF when it serves a nighttime warrant at him home.  Was this necessary? --  A veteran of many SWAT raids and warrants says there is never a reason for a night time raid.  There are safer ways to do it, unless ego is driving factor. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  3.24.24  Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  Why didn't Savage reintroduce the Model 99? --  Reboring a rifle barrel to a larger caliber. --  Tom reveals his stupid stunt with gunpowder when he was a teen. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 After Show

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Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined in the studio by EOTECH’s John Bailey, and they are discussing turkey hunting, iguana hunting, new products from EOTECH and much more. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 03.23.24

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Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by American Fighting Revolver’s Bryan Eastridge to discuss what the company does, their mission, and their quest to bring attention to the merits of the “fighting revolver.”  Learn more about American Fighting Revolver here:
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In This Hour: Live from the Hodgdon Powder headquarters in Kansas: -- Aaron Oelger, from Hodgdon, explains the recent price increases in loading powders, and what it would take for them to come back down. -- Moriah Day, Ex. Director of the Kansas State Rifle Association, talks about how state groups function and why it's vital for every gun owner to support these groups. -- As Tom and the Hodgdon crew head out to hunt upland birds, it's a chance to talk about the social aspects of hunting. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.17.24  Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- From the Hodgdon Powder HQ in Kansas, Chris Hodgdon explains where they get powders and why it's sometimes in short supply. --  Modern shotshells are much more effective that those of a generation ago.  Joel Hodgdon, from Remington Ammunition, explains. -- Shooting events in the Olympics. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.17.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- Gus Bader, from Tristar, runs down the various guns from this versatile company. --  A judge in California gets the Second Amendment completely wrong.  Was it on purpose? -- With the rising prices of reloading components many are asking if it's worth the effort to get into handloading. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   03.17.24 Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  Creating the 8mm OMG cartridge. --  The importance of pressure limits and why faster isn't always better. --  The difference between gunpowder and black powder. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.17.24  After Show

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Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino joins Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. Fresh off a successful season, where Chris renewed his love for hunting, the guys are discussing ‘making the time’, their experience running a recent hunter’s education course and much more. Check out this enjoyable and wide-ranging discussion. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 03.16.24

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Active Self Protection’s John Corriea joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio. John is a very interesting guest with a fascinating story and the guys cover his background, his entrance into the industry, his training background, the origins of Active Self Protection and much more. Find John on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveSelfProtection/featured Learn more about Active Self Protection here: https://activeselfprotection.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by SDS Imports, Aero Precision, Rossi USA, Range Ready, Crimson Trace, Ruger, and Ballistic Advantage. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.14.24

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In This Hour: -- This weeks marks 29 years on the air for Gun Talk Radio.  Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, was there at the beginning, and he talks about the changes in  the gun rights fight in almost 30 years. -- Louisiana and South Carolina become states number 28 and 29 to remove restrictions on lawful adults carrying guns for personal protection. -- The battle between lower courts and the U.S. Supreme Court on gun rights cases, and what SCOTUS will do about it.  Constitutional Attorney Mark Smith runs down a few of the options.  -- Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.10.24 Hour 1

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In This Hour: -- Why take serious firearms training, and what can you get from it.  Phil Strader runs down what's available at the Sig Sauer Academy. --  Range report from Range Ready Studios.  When the instructor makes you want to shoot better ... for him --  Learning to shoot through video games. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.10.24  Hour 2

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In This Hour: -- Suddenly everyone seems to be talking about double stack 1911 pistols.  Buck Pierson, from Staccato, explains the advantages of this popular platform. --  The case for a .22 rimfire rifle for self defense. --  What's the best home defense gun?  Pistol, rifle, or shotgun? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.10.24  Hour 3

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In This Hour: --  A goofy revolver fires two shots at once, and one bullet tumbles. Is this a gun to keep? --  Tom watches his friend's marked improvement in shooting, and Jim thinks she should become an instructor. --  The Winchester Model 70 "Pre-64" cult, versus the quality of today's rifles. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.10.24 After Show

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