Gun Talk

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 t...Read more

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 rea...Read more

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 ar...Read more

Gun Talk Hunt host KJ shares an emotional and in-depth recap of his recent Oklahoma hunting trip — a journey marked by family traditions, missed shots, redemption, and the harvest of a true giant. In this episode, KJ wal...Read more

Glock Team Captain Shane Coley joins Gun Talk Nation to unpack everything you need to know about the Glock Gen 6 pistols and the V-Series lineup. In this in-depth conversation with host Ryan Gresham, Shane discusses the...Read more

In This Hour: -- A small company in Idaho makes bespoke ammunition.  Ted McIntyre describes how Lost River Ammunition caters to special needs. --  Is a custom-made, expensive handgun worth the money...Read more

In This Hour: -- For many hunters the lure of going to Africa seems impossible. Bob Shimizu thought so, but then he made his first hunt in Zimbabwe, and wrote a book on how to do it. --  More people...Read more

In this hour: -- Getting geeky on the details that make shooting at extreme ranges doable.  Ryan Cleckner reveals the secrets in his new book. --  Shooting a .44 Magnum can be fun, if you have a big...Read more

In This Hour: -- After years of resisting, Tom finally broke down and ordered a custom pistol.  The 45 from Cylinder & Slide exceeded his expectations. --  It turns out that the side windows on late...Read more

Join us for an authentic hunting conversation with Colorado outfitter Kodiak Mullins of Raghorn Outfitters and Minnesota land agent Thomas Allen. From late-season strategies and managing client expectations to the pressu...Read more

Is it time to dust off your AR for some competition? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Chad Barber of the NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division to talk about the launch of America’s Rifle...Read more

Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth (Oregon) and Hodgdon Powders’ Aaron Oger (Missouri) for a candid conversation about how unseasonably warm weather is impacting deer hunting strategies acro...Read more

In This Hour: -- A gun rights activist in Australia gives his take on the mass murder event on Bondi Beach.  David Brown explains how the change in that country's gun culture may have affected the reaction....Read more

In This Hour: --  Gun rights cases are winning in the courts, but will the U.S. Supreme Court confirm those wins?  Kostas Moros, from the Second Amendment Foundation handicaps the odds. --  Teaching...Read more

In This Hour: -- Drake Clark announces Magpul's new grip modules for the Ruger RXM pistol. --  Is there a best plan for defense against terror attacks? --  Last-minute Christmas gift idea...Read more

In This Hour: --  Everyone needs a pocket knife.  At least, that's the thinking behind Gun Talk's first round of gifts. --  After a caller said he has a concealed carry badge, the After Show crew we...Read more

Is the Second Amendment really a partisan issue? Dianna Muller doesn’t think so — and she’s bringing a wave of women from all 50 states to prove it. Ryan Gresham sits down with Dianna Muller, founder of Women...Read more

Ever wonder what wild game Kent Rollins would cook for the holidays? From South Louisiana to Oklahoma, this episode of Gun Talk Hunt brings together food, hunting, and heritage. Host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresh...Read more

-- The long-anticipated Glock Gen6 pistols are out.  Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham had a chance to shoot them before the release, and he shares first impressions. --  Tom takes four new semi-auto pistols to the rang...Read more

-- Author and lawyer Kurt Schlitcher explains how to gets guns right, and sometimes very wrong, in his novels. --  Now do new guns stack up?   Initial reaction from Liston Matthews. --  As they age,...Read more

-- The U.S. Department of Education just awarded a grant to aid teaching the Second Amendment.  Ashley Hlebinsky reveals how that came about. --  The myth of using rock salt loads for defense can get you kille...Read more

--  For no logical reason, Tom buys a leather, double gun, shoulder holster, for carrying two 1911 pistols. --  More and more companies are making double stack 1911 pistols. What's the attraction? -...Read more

Your odds of beating these two on the range is near zero. How two sisters grew up to become two of the best female shooters on the planet. Ryan Gresham sits down with championship shooters Justine and Jalise Williams of...Read more

REBROADCAST-In This Hour: -- Best selling author Jack Carr delivers the backstory on his newest novel, Cry Havoc, which centers on the Vietnam war in 1968 and the secret special forces fighters of MACV-SOG. -...Read more

In This Hour: REBROADCAST- In a surprise move, Beretta buys 9 percent of Ruger's stock.  What's going on? Shooting Wire creator Jim Shepherd explains. --  Glock announces it is discontinuing most of its pisto...Read more

REBROADCAST- In This Hour: -- Gun ban group Everytown launches a new firearms training effort.  Reporter Lee Williams took the course and reveals it to be pure anti-gun messaging. --  Gun rights supporters in...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is officially back in the trail cam game, and he's joined by Lindsay Thomas of the National Deer Association and Mark Olis of Moultrie Mobile to break down how modern camera tech can...Read more

Discover the history of Galco Holsters, from its humble beginnings as the Jackass Leather Company to becoming a leading name in American-made leather holsters. Mike Barham shares insights on Galco’s legacy, handcrafted p...Read more

In This Hour: -- 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....Read more

In This Hour: --  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 mili...Read more

In This Hour: -- 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.  J...Read more

In This Hour: --  Answering the popular question: If you could choose only one rifle cartridge for hunting, what would you pick? --  Jim sees something that doesn't look right and tells the police....Read more

Want to grow bigger, healthier bucks and boost your fawn survival rates? Then it’s time to get serious about predator control and herd nutrition. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by Colton M...Read more

Pro shooter Max Michel discusses his transition from Sig Sauer to another big name in the firearms industry, reflecting on his 17-year career, what led to the change, and his new role as VP of Training, Marketing, and Br...Read more

In This Hour: -- When should you decide to shoot in self defense.  Now is a good time. --  What gun should be on your Christmas wish list? --  The $200 tax on silencers is about to end....Read more

In This Hour: -- Will the U.S. Supreme Court take another Second Amendment case?  Chuck Michel, from the California Rifle and Pistol Association, explains why it might take this extrodinary step. --...Read more

In This Hour: -- NRA whistleblower Timothy Knight exposes what was going on the the Wayne LaPierre days. --  The problem with shooting a machine gun at a public range is that everyone wants to talk...Read more

In This Hour: --  In leaked information, Ruger reveals it is bringing back the beloved Red Label over and under shotgun. --  Tom passes up a shot at a mule deer buck, but it really wasn't a failure....Read more

In this special in-the-field (and out-of-the-field) episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with his sons and their next-door neighbor for a candid recap of an unforgettable youth hunting season in Oklahoma. From early mo...Read more

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with AWR Hawkins, award-winning Second Amendment columnist at Breitbart News, to dive deep into the cultural, legal, and political forces shaping the future...Read more

In This Hour: --  New pistols from Smith & Wesson cater to concealed carry.  Dave O'Connor tells about the latest. --  The election of Democrats and a communist spell trouble for gun owners and the...Read more

In This Hour: -- Noted writer Richard Mann features 50 rifle cartridges and hunting stories in his latest book. --  "Give him the rifle."  He did that after thinking that's what his late wife would...Read more

In This Hour: -- He was charged by a grizzly bear and couldn't get to his revolver, so he created a new type of holster.  Rob Leahy,  from Simply Rugged Holster, describes why he created a chest holster....Read more

In This Hour: --  Having a dash cam can prove to law enforcement you were the victim of road rage. --  Ask candidates running for sheriff about gun rights and vote for the one who supports the Secon...Read more

Have you ever felt burned out from hunting—or worried the thrill is starting to fade? You’re not alone. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined by Whiskey & Windage podcast hosts Mike Perkins...Read more

Airguns aren't what they used to be. In this Gun Talk Nation episode, Ryan Gresham sits down with Val Gamerman of Pyramyd Air to explore how airgun technology has exploded—from Olympic-level precision rifles to big bore...Read more

Think you understand self-defense laws? Think again. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dan Zelenka, President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, to pull back the curtain on what really h...Read more

What do you do when brutal weather threatens your hunt? Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Field & Stream’s Will Brantley and outdoorsman Tom Stephenson to discuss how experienced hunters adapt to hot temps, swirling win...Read more

In This Hour: --  Ruger revamps production to not only make new guns, but to give the quality control department control over production lines.  President and CEO Todd Seyfert explains what's going on behind t...Read more

In This Hour: -- Doug Hamlin, Executive Vice President of the NRA, announces changes to the iconic magazines American Rifleman and American Hunter. --  These sisters continue to win shooting competi...Read more

In This Hour: --  Delta Force veteran and firearms trainer Larry Vickers explains the difference between professional gunfighters and the average person carrying a gun for defense. --  Jalise and Ju...Read more

In This Hour: --  The NRA is the only gun group funding critical campaigns in the midterm elections. --  The .45 GAP, the .30 Super, and other cartridges that failed in the marketplace....Read more

In This Hour: -- Best selling author Jack Carr delivers the backstory on his newest novel, Cry Havoc, which centers on the Vietnam war in 1968 and the secret special forces fighters of MACV-SOG. --...Read more

In This Hour: -- In a surprise move, Beretta buys 9 percent of Ruger's stock.  What's going on? Shooting Wire creator Jim Shepherd explains. --  Glock announces it is discontinuing most of its pisto...Read more

In This Hour: -- Gun ban group Everytown launches a new firearms training effort.  Reporter Lee Williams took the course and reveals it to be pure anti-gun messaging. --  Gun rights supporters infil...Read more

In This Hour: --  His pistol didn't feed reliably at first.  It often takes a few hundred rounds before a new gun breaks in and functions correctly.  . --  Especially on smaller pistols an optical s...Read more

Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham is joined by Jeremy Hedin (@whatthekicks) and Santiago Lopez (@tactical.santi) for a brutally honest conversation about self-defense, mindset, social media in the gun world, and the wild...Read more

In This Hour: Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. Guest Nick Collier - Double Star -- Machine guns as investments -- Listener interactive questions -- Underrated cartridges -- D...Read more

In This Hour: Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. Guest Kenny Barlow - Regal Products -- Safety products and Veterans Affairs safety initiatives -- Chris Cerino competing at the NRA Worl...Read more

In This Hour:  Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, and Kevin Jarnigan host. -- Open Source Defense Constitution clarifications -- Printing your pro-gun position and associated activism --  KJ’s hunting updates...Read more

What really happens after you press the trigger? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt, hosted by KJ, dives deep into the often overlooked part of the hunt: what happens after the shot is fired. Featuring top experts:...Read more

Kimber Firearms is back with a vengeance. In this exclusive episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Everett Deger from Kimber to explore the brand's evolution, innovation, and resurgence across handg...Read more

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What does it take to turn your passion for the outdoors into compelling content? In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with Jared Serigné of Outside the Levees and Matt Addington, a professional outdoor photogra...Read more

In This Hour : -- Why is the National Association For Gun Rights trying to get U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired? -- Are some gun rights groups more interested in fundraising than your rights?<...Read more

In This Hour: --  Federal court rules a law is unconstitutional but won't kill it. Also, the government asks for the member names of gun rights groups.  Adam Kraut, from the Second Amendment Foundation, explai...Read more

In This Hour: --  A young woman won't carry a gun to protect herself, but once she has a baby she gets training and takes her gun on walks. --  Old guns works just fine.  Don't be afraid to buy a u...Read more

In This Issue: --  Trying out the Forced Reset Trigger. --  He didn't read the instructions and it almost killed him. --  The Library of Congress is storing the recorded stories of mili...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with legends Julie Golob and Fred Mastison as they walk through real-world force-on-force scenarios sponsored by CCW Safe. These aren’t textbook engagements...Read more

How do you really prepare for a hunt? As the saying goes: don’t forget your underwear. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ talks with seasoned hunters Mike McNett (DoubleTap Ammo), Matt Johnson (Gun Talk Media), an...Read more

In This Hour: -- Pulitzer Prize winning author Stephen Hunter announces his latest novel, and this time it's a western! --  Tom Gresham goes moose hunting and takes on a bull known as "Freight Train...Read more

In This Hour: -- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about Hawaii's concealed carry ban. --  The U.S. Department of Justice takes on a California sheriff's department which refuses to issue...Read more

In This Hour: --  Lt. Col. Brian Von Herbulis reveals plans for the Marine Scout Sniper Foundation Memorial. --  Celebrating the Navy's 250 birthday with stories. --  His grandson suffere...Read more

In This Hour: --  Details on packing out and caring for game meat. --  It turns out that hand exercises really do help with shooting handguns. -- Record family stories as well as tales ab...Read more

Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel! In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Mark Smith, CEO of Smith & Wesson, for an exclusive, in-depth conversation on the company'...Read more

In This Hour: -- Barry Todd's nightmare journey to regain his freedom after a self defense gun use. --  An attack on a Mormon church in Michgan reminds gun owners of the need to be ready....Read more

In This Hour: -- Randy Luth was instrumental in making the public aware that the AR-15 was a great hunting rifle.  Now he's running for the board of directors of the NRA. --  The AR-15 platform turn...Read more

In This Hour:L -- A massive fire burned milions of rounds of ammunition and primers and tens of thousands of pounds of gun powder  How Powder Valley is recovering and the ways friends and even competitors reac...Read more

In This Hour: -- Church shooting in Michigan brings up the question of carrying your gun in church. --  If you aren't willing to comply with a "no" answer, don't ask permission in the first place....Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ brings you a full breakdown on how to travel with firearms, suppressors, and hunting trophies properly—both domestically and internationally. Whether you're heading across the co...Read more

Are you truly prepared for what happens after you defend yourself? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Chris Cunningham, retired Oklahoma City Police homicide detective and cur...Read more

In This Hour: -- Florida legalized open carry, but does that make it a good idea? Luke McCoy, from USACarry, explains the options. --  How often do people use their carry guns for protection? <...Read more

In This Hour: -- Is your ammo good, or just cheap? --  When a rifle gives hints, listen to them. Get it fixed right away. --  Check optic brightness in daylight if you bet your life on it...Read more

In This Hour: --  The nonsense reported about the rifle used to kill Charlie Kirk. --  When a safety doesn't work, do you have it worked on by a local gunsmith or return the gun to the manufacturer?...Read more

In This Hour: --  Getting ready for deer hunting season. --  The murder of Charlie Kirk sparks a nationwide movement. --  Do bullets rise when they leave the muzzle? Gun Talk 0...Read more

In This Hour: Guest host Ryan Gresham, with Chris Cerino and Kevin Jarnagin, welcome Jason Cloessner from Lipsey’s. Gun Talk 09.14.25 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...Read more

In This Hour: Guest host Ryan Gresham, with Chris Cerino and Kevin Jarnagin, welcome Kevin Michalowski from Concealed Carry Magazine. Gun Talk 09.14.25 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...Read more

In This Hour: Guest host Ryan Gresham, with Chris Cerino and Kevin Jarnagin, welcome Chris Wisecarver from Fusion Thermal. Gun Talk 09.14.25 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...Read more

Check out the new Gun Talk Nation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theguntalknation What was your first real firearm? On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham, Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin, and Chris C...Read more

How do you really know if you're a good shooter? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, pro shooter Max Michel - of Team SIG Sauer -  joins host Ryan Gresham to break down the truth about shooting skill, red dot optics, com...Read more

In This Hour: -- Will the U.S. government back down? It put Patrick "Tate" Adamiak in prison for 20 years, cutting short his path to the Navy SEALS. Lee Williams says Tate did nothing illegal, and explains wha...Read more

In This Hour: -- In a stunning come-from-behind finish American rifle shooter Brandon Green claimed the King's Prize at the historic Bisley shooting competition -- the first American to win in the 156-year his...Read more

In This Hour: -- Drones for school security? A Texas company says it will work.  Taylor Worthington explains the concept. --  Replace the grip panels on a 1911 pistol to dress it up and make it more...Read more

In This Hour: --  Force yourself to use small targets to improve your shooting. --  Close your eyes to shoot better. --  Are the new security drones the first wave of Rob Cops?...Read more

Want to be more successful in the field? Start long before the hunt begins. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ brings together an all-star panel of expert hunters, competitive shooters, guides, and indu...Read more

A massive fire has devastated the Powder Valley warehouse, destroying thousands of pounds of powder, ammunition, and critical reloading components. In this powerful episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham speaks wi...Read more

From the cornfields of Iowa to custom gun builds in Louisiana – this Gun Talk Hunt episode hits everything that matters to modern hunters. Host KJ is joined by an incredible trio: Jeremy King, Iowa game warden and conser...Read more

In This Hour: -- Again we see the wrong reactions to the murders of children and the staunch resistance to do what actually works to stop crazed killers. --  Looking back on Hurricane Katrina and th...Read more

In This Hour: -- To honor 40 years since Melvin Forbes created the ground-breaking lightweight hunting rifle that changed the industry, Wilson Combat has built a few special rifles. Richard Mann helped with th...Read more

In This Hour: -- Although it's usually strong on Second Amendment rights, the Fifth Circuit renders a surprising loss to gun rights supporters. Kostas Moros, of the Second Amendment Foundation, explains what h...Read more

In This Hour: --  Armies of activists seed Wikipedia with propaganda. Why aren't gun rights forces using this tool? --  Learning to clean a gun can mean springs flying across the room. --...Read more

Does the gear make the hunter — or does the hunter make the gear? In this expert roundtable episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by a panel of top shooters and hunting professionals, including Mike Herne (Tricer)...Read more

From field to table – how do you turn your wild game harvest into a truly delicious meal? This week on Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with a panel of wild game experts and hunters to talk through some of the...Read more

Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham after returning from a training course at SIG Sauer Academy. Chis is Gun Talk’s Producer of Training Content, Range Ready’s Director of Training,...Read more

In This Hour: -- Bill Sack, of the Second Amendment Foundation, details a string of Second Amendment victories in the courts. -- Despite internet memes that the venerable 1911 pistol is only for old...Read more

In This Hour: -- Blake Miguez, world champion shooter, is running for the U.S. Senate to replace Bill Cassidy, who helped Joe Biden pass his gun control law.  https://blakemiguez.com --  "I've Alway...Read more

In This Hour: -- Paul Markel, from Student Of The Gun, explode the myth of the Shoot Me First Vest type of cover garment. -- Four things to have for personal protection every time you leave home....Read more

Are small calibers ethical for big game hunting? In this high-caliber episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with a powerhouse panel of expert hunters, including Jeff Johnston, Tyler Freel, and Brian Krebs, to chall...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, we explore how The Armory Project and Walk the Talk America are breaking stigma, saving lives, and protecting Second Amendment rights through innovative firearm storage solutions for t...Read more

In This Hour: -- The correct response to an active shooter is immediate, violent action by those on the scene. Ed Monk explains his research and teachings on school and church shootings as detailed in his new...Read more

In This Hour: -- Veteran TV network host John Stossel offers thoughts on why the media tends to be biased about gun issues. --  Thoughts on using bifocal glasses for shooting and the option of a red...Read more

In This Hour: --  Will it ruin a gun's value to modifiy it? --  Looking for an app for organizing and documenting your firearms and accessories. --  How to identify when factory ammunitio...Read more

In This Hour: --  The fiber optic front sight covers up the target, so it's time to get a thinner sight blade. --  When shooting low and left, the solution really is not to take a step to the right....Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with John Hernandez from Ravin Crossbows, to explore the groundbreaking R18 vertical crossbow and why it's a game-changer for hunters of all levels. Whether...Read more

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham is joined by competitive shooter and Team GLOCK member Morgan Leonhardt—a rising star in the world of pistol competition. Starting her shooting journey at just 9 year...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with Andrew Maxwell, co-host of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, to dive deep into southeastern deer hunting strategies. From the challenges of hunting whitetail in th...Read more

In This Hour: -- Actress Syndey Sweeney is in the news for the American Eagle commercial, but it's the video of her shooting lights out that has the gun community talking.  Taran Butler, who trained Sweeney an...Read more

In This Hour: --  Tom helps surprise a 12-year old with the Gun Talk GT30 Scout Rifle that he'll use on his first deer hunt.  In addition to the surprise, and the custom loaded ammunition, Tom provided a fligh...Read more

In This Hour: --  Why does everyone like the Ruger RXM? --  How to handle mistakes when reloading. --  The controversy on the Sig P320 pistol gets even stranger. Gun Talk 08.10...Read more

In This Hour: --  Tom Selleck and other movie star shooters. --  One listener hates the new music on Gun Talk and votes for Ted Nugent's "Come And Take It." --  Another vote for including...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino dive deep into the recent Cincinnati Beatdown—a violent street brawl that made national headlines. With raw honesty and decades of law enforce...Read more

In This Hour: -- What's going with the Sig P320 pistol and the controvery that has shooting ranges banning them from classes and competitions? --  Stephen Gutowski, of The Reload, runs down the impo...Read more

In This Hour: --  It's not strength that you need to rack the slide on a pistol, it's technique. --  Shooting 22 rimfire rifles in a howling wind is fun, but it really throws off the accuracy....Read more

In This Hour: -- Tom does a guest appearance on 710 KEEL radio in Shreveport, talking about the term "gun violence." --  He saw two women yelling at each other in the parking lot, then one of them p...Read more

In This Hour: -- Why put a red dot on your carry pistol? John Bailey, from EOtech, offers thoughts and suggestions, and offers deals.  Deals on EOtech optics https://snp.link/bb9799f3, and on the Vudu scopes h...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with Gary Killingsworth—Gun Talk’s own draw-tag lottery champ—who managed to land not one, not two, but THREE highly sought-after hunting tags in a single year. F...Read more

Gun Talk Nation welcomes Rachel and Sean from Night Fision to dive deep into the evolving world of pistol optics, tritium sight tech, co-witnessing, and why training is critical for real-world performance. Fr...Read more

In This Hour: -- Olympic shooting champion Kim Rhode was the lead on lawsuit challenging Califonia's law restricting the sale of ammunition.  She describes how she just won at the Ninth Circuit. --...Read more

In This Hour: --  Charles Cooke explains how he became a gun guy and Second Amendment supporter even though he was born and raised in England. --  With the stabbings at a Michigan Walmart and an arm...Read more

In This Hour: -- Grandma still has a gun and is prepared to use it decades after being assaulted. --  He hates the trigger on his pistol.  What can he do about it? --  There's value in wa...Read more

In This Hour: --  The Grand Power line of pistols and PPCs may not be well known, but they are well-made. --  What's involved in having a new barrel installed on your rifled? --  Range sa...Read more

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cartridges, competitions, and hunting strategy! In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is joined by Seth Swerczek of Hornady and the Hornady Podcast. They break down how to choos...Read more

Silencer Shop vs. ATF: Breaking Down the $0 Tax Lawsuit & Suppressor Deregulation - In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dave Matheny, founder of Silencer Shop, to unpack a major legal battle t...Read more

In This Hour: -- Bigger is better, and making half inch holes with a 50-caliber lever action has major impact.  Greg Buchell details the big rifle from Big Horn Armory. --  Trump's Department of Jus...Read more

In This Hour: -- It's time to put a light on your carry pistol.  Surefire's Andrew Wright explains why. --  Do open carry proponents always use cheap holsters? --  Consider a .22 pistol f...Read more

In This Hour: -- Old and new. Putting an electronic optic on a revolver.  Colt pro shooter Mark Redl explains how the iconic gun manufacturer makes it easy. --  Rob Morse, from Slow Facts, reviews t...Read more

In This Hour: --  Tom has a near-miss on what could have been a dangerous accident at the range. --  Yes, there are newer and cooler rifle cartridges, but often the old one carry connections and hav...Read more

Outdoor industry veteran Neil Sanders of SDS Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk about “backwoods builds” and a variety of different ways to maximize your time afield - particularly with camp...Read more

In this flavorful and firepower-filled episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors—a Louisiana legend known for his viral cooking videos and authentic outdoors lifest...Read more

In This Hour: -- We came THAT close to removing silencers and short barrel rifles from the National Firearms Act, but it didn't happen.  What was really going on behind closed doors? Knox Williams, from the Am...Read more

In This Hour: -- Another win for gun rights, and also for free speech. The Ninth Circuit strikes down a California law banning gun advertising to minors. Chuck Michel of the California Rifle and Pistol Associa...Read more

In This Hour. --  Remembering JB Hodgdon, one of the pioneers of the firearms industry.  Chris Hodgdon explains now this iconic company got started. --  Here's a technique for racking the slide on a...Read more

In This Hour: --  The first GT30 Scout Rifles arrived in the studio, so Jim, Michelle and Tom offered their first impressions. --  Some people can't handle the recoil of popular defensive guns, but...Read more

It’s the wild finale of the four-part Gun Talk Hunt series with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms, and we’re headed straight into the swamps! Host KJ dives deep with Todd into gator country, gear failures, and what it takes t...Read more

Joe Pinchin of Covey Rise Lodge (Husser, Louisiana) sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a wide variety of shotgun-related topics. From sporting clays to trap and skeet, Ryan and Joe also swap informa...Read more

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- For a generation of revolver lovers gun writer John Taffin was The Source.  His passing prompted Jason Cloesner, of Lipsey's, to recall the man, and also talk about a special commemorat...Read more

In This Hour: REBROADCAST There's a better way to sell you guns than have someone come to your house. Johnny Dury, of Dury's Guns, offers an alternative, whether you are selling one gun or a lifetime's collection....Read more

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Funny man Steve Inman explains his commentaries on viral videos -- self defense gun uses. --  How to develop a safety mindset. --  A fresh look at the Steyr AUG semi-autos. <...Read more

Join us for a deep dive into nighttime predator hunting with expert rifle builder Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms! In this action-packed episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ and Todd cover everything from hunting hogs under mo...Read more

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Jahred from SDS Arms for an unscripted, off-the-rails conversation that dives deep into the world of firearms, outdoor culture, and even time-travel hypothe...Read more

In This Hour: -- At a gun rights rally in Ohio the venue banned and escorted off the property Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and two YouTube stars. --  Is it time to carry a larger pistol?...Read more

In This Hour: -- How much accuacy do you really need? Noted rifle maker Charlie Sisk says many worry about accuracy more than is necessary. --  Call it a bugout option or a SHTF gun, but there's an...Read more

In This Hour: -- Why did the Republicans allow a non-elected official kill the effort to take silencers and SBRs out of the NFA? John Commerford, of the NRA-ILA, explains what happened and where we are as of t...Read more

In This Hour: -- How do you know if you have shot out a barrel? --  Is there a case for a .380 carbine? --  Is getting part of what you want still winning? Gun Talk 06.29.25 Af...Read more

In Week 2 of our 4-part Gun Talk Hunt series, host KJ sits down again with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to talk precision, purpose-built rifles, and the truth about building the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle. <...Read more

Discover the behind-the-scenes world of international hunting logistics in this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Host Ryan Gresham sits down with Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers to explore the complex proces...Read more

Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a four-part series on hunting with custom rifles. In this episode, the guys cover why you should consider a custom rifle bu...Read more

In This Hour: -- Noted 2A journalist AWR Hawkins delivers the update on big Second Amendent developments of the week. --  Women For Gun Rights hits DC to lobby officials. Dianna Mueller describes th...Read more

In This Hour: -- The inside story on the new Gun Talk Scout Rifle.  A call that started out with Jason Cloesner, from Lipseys, but ended up with a suprise interruption by Ryan Gresham. --  North Car...Read more

In This Hour: -- Incredibly, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down California's gun rationing (only 1 gun in 30 days) law. --  What's the best upgrade for an AR-15? --  A man shoo...Read more

In This Hour: --  What's the idea behind the Scout Rifle in the first place? --  Why use an extended eye relief scope on a Scout Rifle? --  Lower recoil makes rifles more shootable, which...Read more

Gun Talk Nation presents the exclusive reveal of the Ruger Gun Talk Scout Rifle (GT30) — a special edition rifle celebrating 30 years of Gun Talk Radio. Jason Klossner of Lipsey’s joins Ryan Gresham to break down the des...Read more

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In This Hour: --  To commemorate 30 years on the air, Gun Talk brings out the GT30, a special configuration of the Ruger American Gen 2 rifle.  What's a Scout Rifle good for? --  The crazy accuracy...Read more

In This Hour: -- Johnny Dury, of Durys Guns, gives his impression when he first saw the new GT30 Scout Rifle.  Durys is handling the sales through the www.guntalkscout.com web address. --  Why use a...Read more

In This Hour: -- Jeff Hoffman, president of Black Hills Ammunition, compares the 5.56 and .308 rifle cartridges. Which should you choose? --  Is there a role for the "one-gun" versatile rifle? The n...Read more

In This Hour: --  Protesters go into a restaurant and are refused service. --  He has his father's old Mauser rifle and wants to mount a scope on it, but the gunsmiths he has talked to say it's not...Read more

On this Gun Talk Hunt, KJ chats with Brian Krebs of The Western Rookie Podcast to discuss backcountry tactics for a more successful season. The duo explore the pitfalls of hunts gone wrong and lessons learned....Read more

Gun Talk Nation returns with a hard-hitting, no-nonsense discussion on the real-world mindset, gear, and training that every armed citizen needs. Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino unpack everything from choosing the right co...Read more

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 Fo...Read more

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 pos...Read more

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 am...Read more

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 th...Read more

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 re...Read more

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, h...Read more

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 li...Read more

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. --...Read more

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 o...Read more

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...Read more

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 choic...Read more

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 pronoun...Read more

-- 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 no...Read more

-- 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,...Read more

-- 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 do...Read more

-- 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...Read more

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...Read more

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 fr...Read more

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...Read more

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 rif...Read more

In This Hour: -- What makes the Bianchi Cup the toughest shooting match and why do the best shooters keep returning to it?  Steve Horsman explains the fascination with this pistol competition. -- Ye...Read more

In This Hour: --  Lessons from the dumpster fire controvery about Silencer Central and the tyrany of the web. --  Benny bought a new Taurus GX4 pistol, but now his wife wants it. --  Talk...Read more

In this high-impact episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ welcomes long-range precision shooting expert Justin Watts—former military sniper, elite PRS shooter, and founder of JTAC Precision and Thud Life Outdoors....Read more

NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. Ed and Ryan discuss trends in the firearm industry, lasers co-existing with red dots, threat de-escalation do’s & don’ts, what...Read more

In This Hour: -- Caleb Giddings details some of the new pistols, revolvers and even rifles from Taurus. -- Is it time for gun owners to return to the NRA after the debacle of the Wayne LaPierre era?...Read more

In This Hour: -- A state gun rights group battles to push for more liberty.  Paul Valone, from Grass Roots North Carolina, describes the fight, and the plan to win. --  Testing new versus old 22 rim...Read more

In This Hour: --  A new wave of lightweight hunting rifles hits the market.  Andy McCormick, from Legacy Sports International, talks about the tiny, and lightweight, rifles from Howa. --  New rifle...Read more

In This Hour: -- Thoughts about mothers and guns. --  Is the double action pistol safer for concealed carry? --  Buy a cheap purse, take it to the shooting range, and shoot through it wit...Read more

Join KJ and Joel Hodgdon of RCBS on Gun Talk Hunt as they dive deep into the world of reloading for hunting. In this episode, you’ll get expert insights into essential gear like the RCBS Rock Chucker press, the newly-pat...Read more

Former Secret Service agent Mike Laverne of TactaLoad joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation to talk about wild law enforcement stories, the evolution of tactical gear, and the development of the Flash 5 shotgun stock....Read more