KJ discusses innovation and new pack design with Eric Bender of Kifaru Intl. The Kifaru Scabbard is designed for the backcountry hunter looking to pack in and out of the woods efficiently. Don't miss out on how Kifaru came to be and how this American-made company continues to innovate.
 
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Gun Talk Hunt 08.31.24

The Savage AXIS Rifle is the top selling rifle for Savage. Value priced with great performance. Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham sits down with Savage Arms engineer, John Thomas to get the behind the gun story of the new Axis 2 Rifle.

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In This Hour:

-- Who is this Riton Optics company, and what scopes and optics do they make? Trent Marsh delivers the 411 on Riton.

--  It looks like a loss, but the 4th Circuit decision supporting a ban on modern rifles really is a gift in the form of a fast-track to the U.S. Supreme Court.

--  Used and consignment guns at local gun stores often are great deals selling for half the price of new guns. 

Gun Talk 08.11.24  Hour One

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In This Hour:

-- Mossberg makes more models of rifles than most people know.  Rich Kirk runs down some of the options.

-- Why are shotguns being fitted for red dot optics? How would you use an optic on a scattergun?

--  Mike Mihalski, from Sons Of Liberty Gun Works, explains how to maintain an AR-15 rifle.

Gun Talk  08.11.24  Hour Two

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

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

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

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:
https://americanfightingrevolver.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Rossi USA, SDS Imports, Stag Arms, Range Ready Studios, Crimson Trace and Aero Precision. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.20.24

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

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

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

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

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

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

In This Hour:

-- Yes, there really is an automatic revolver.

--  The lesson of Ross Perot, and how a third-party candidate gave American the gun bans of Bill Clinton.

-- For five years the FBI has done at least one million gun purchase background checks every month.

Gun Talk 08.11.24 Hour Three

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

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

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

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

Our good friend Roy Hill of Swanson Russell joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Roy and Ryan are discussing Roy’s history as a longtime Gun Talk Radio listener, his background as an air rifle coach, his involvement with Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW), the breadth of work that Swanson Russell executes and much more. Learn more about Swanson Russell: https://www.swansonrussell.com/ Learn more about Special Operations Wounded Warriors:
https://sowwcharity.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Rossi, Crimson Trace, Ruger, SDS Imports and Range Ready. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.05.24

In This Hour: -- Are lasers still useful on defensive pistols?  Chris Cerino, from Range Ready Studios, tells why he still likes them and announces a new class built around lasers on firearms. --  A Range Report on prescription shooting glasses and how they improve shooting. -- The mental aspect of shooting.  "Shoot Without Fear" is about concentration. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.03.24  Hour 1

In This Hour: -- Michael Cargill describes how it was to be in the courtroom when the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on his challenge to the ATF ban on bump stocks. --  Louisiana passes a "Permitless Carry" bill, making it the 28th state where citizens can carry self protection guns without asking permission. --  For hunting big game, Tom is switching to heavier bullets.  He explains why. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   03.03.24  Hour 2

In This Hour: --  Gun Owners Of America opposed Texas Senator John Cornyn's bid to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.   --  Ted Nugent talks about hunting, concealed carry, and his love of revolvers. --  What loads are best for a home defense shotgun? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.03.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: --  One caller offers that every state has "Constitutional Carry." --  Fire extinguishers and guns.  The similarities of preparation. --  Learn from news stories and those who don't seem to recognize or manage risks. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.03.24  After Show

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss a variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge, Ernest dives into his vast background, covers the importance of instructor development, why multi-day training courses are so important, and much more. Sit back, listen and learn. Learn more about Langdon Tactical here: https://langdontactical.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by: GunDealio and Range Ready Studios. Sign up for GunDealio’s Daily Deals here: https://www.gundealio.com/enewsletter Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 02.26.24

In This Hour:

-- Your vehicle is not a holster.  How to store or keep your gun in your car or truck.

--  He won the auction for Tiger McKee's famous "Twins" revolvers, and he didn't know he was bidding against Tom.

--  One vote for piston AR-15 rifles because of their durability.

Gun Talk 08.11.24  After Show

In This Hour: -- Champion shooter Bruce Piatt explains why shooting is a lifetime sport and how he keeps beating the younger shooters. --  In an important victory, California's ban on speech about guns was struck down in the courts.  Chuck Michel runs it down. --  Even while they deplore the Cancel Culture of The Left, the firearms community is often quick to turn on one of its own. This week's reaction to a Ken Hackathorn video serves as an example. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 1

In This Hour: -- USCCA revamps its training program.  Rob Chadwick details the improvements. -- Gun Rights activist Jeff Knox explains why he told a recent rally they should "Thank A Fudd" for the work "old timers" have done to preserve the Second Amendment. --  Tom shares thoughts about safety when driving through areas which don't have cell phone service. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Carjackers and robbers are getting younger.   --  What do older, experienced, firearm trainers have to offer?  Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite, uses his rangemasters as examples. --  The lure of the double stack 1911, or 2011, pistol Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 3

In This Hour: --  Is it possible to have natural shooting talent? --Etiquette of concealed carry.  Don't draw your loaded gun to show it off. --  A story of how teaching a young man to shoot paid off years later. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.25.24  After Show

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to swap some stories from an eventful deer season. Plus, the guys are sharing what hunting gear they never leave behind, what’s new with Hodgdon and much more. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Range Ready Studios and Smith & Wesson. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 02.24.24

In This Hour: --  Louisiana state senator and top competitive shooter Blake Miguez explains his bill to make the Bayou State the 28th to enact Constitutional Carry. --  A police officer shoots up his own cruiser because he thinks an acorn which fell on the roof was a gunshot.  Lessons we can all learn from this horrible example of dangerous incompetence.  --  Surprising no one, the gun banners jumped on the tragedy of the Kansas City shootings to call for restrictions on those who did not shoot anyone. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.18.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- "Big Green" comes through! Remington announces a big list of new ammunition offerings.  Joel Hodgdon run through just a few of the new loads for handguns, rifles and shotguns. -- What lessons can be learned from being a firearms instructor?  Barrett Kendrick explains how his training has changed over the years. --  The danger of credit card companies tracking gun sales.  When the government targets those who buy "too much." Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.18.24  Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Get a FREE gun with this training class.  Ryan Gresham announces this upgrade to the Taurus Experience, to be held at Range Ready Studios. --  The multi-week trial is over in New York, and we wait for the jury to decide how much punishment the NRA must take. Will the oldest gun rights organization survive? --  How many rounds of ammunition do you carry when you have a self protection handgun on you?  Tom's survey revealed a surprisingly high average number. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   02.18.24  Hour 3

In This Hour: --  Tom, Jim and Michelle talk about the lessons to be learned from the story of "Acorn Cop,' the officer who shot up his cruiser when he thought an acorn hitting the roof was a shot being fired at him. -- Don't store guns in their cases.  Fighting rust with regular cleanings. -- What's the Bill Drill, and how do you shoot it? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.18.24  After Show

In This Hour: -- New fighting revolvers from Smith & Wesson, plus "Safari" rifles from Ruger.  Jason Cloesner details some of the exclusives from Lipseys. -- In the middle of the New York trial and the constant stream of revelations about misuse of money at the NRA, Jeff Knox is running for the board.   -- The value of buying used gear -- guns and hunting clothing -- for youngsters. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 1

In this special episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham visits SIG SAUER in New Hampshire to sit down with CEO Ron Cohen and Executive VP Tom Taylor. They discuss SIG SAUER's evolution and innovation over the past 20 years, including the development of the SIG Experience Center and the introduction of groundbreaking products like the P365. Cohen shares insights on the company's culture, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure to drive innovation and success.

Tom Taylor reflects on SIG SAUER's growth and the passionate community of employees who live and breathe the brand. They delve into the impact of the P365, which revolutionized the concealed carry market, and the recent introduction of the P365 X-Macro and P365 FUSE. The conversation also touches on SIG's advancements in military weaponry, including the Next Generation Squad Weapons program, and their commitment to continuously improving and innovating for both military and civilian markets. The episode offers a deep dive into SIG SAUER's strategic vision, dedication to quality, and the future of firearm technology.

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Gun Talk Nation 08.08.24

In This Hour: -- Caleb Giddings explains how Taurus made such a comeback, and why they are moving into rifles. -- Known as a premier maker of AR-style rifles, Stag Arms surprised everyone at SHOT Show with a new lever action.  Ryan Donahue explains the reasoning behind this move. -- Should he trade in his .300 Weatherby for a newer .300 Winchester Magnum? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 2  

In This Hour: --  A new gun company and a new pistol.  Chris Toomer, from Rost Martin, introduces a new gun company and a striker-fired pistol --  Palmetto State Armory breaks new ground with a bolt-action rifle.  Cameron Tapler explains that this is just the first of a string of new guns. --  How to modify your holster for concealed carry. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 3

In This Hour: --  A caller says there really are 50 Constitutional Carry states because that right is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. --  In the Wacky World Of Hunting, Tom relates a story of charging a herd of Cape buffalo in Africa. --  The new revolvers from Lipseys in .32 H&R Magnum may force people to re-examine just how effective this cartridge is. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  After Show