In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: After attending the 1st Annual Gun Owners Of America Convention and Range Day (G.O.A.L.S.) in Knoxville Tennessee Lefty, Ton (Firebird Targets), "Koup" (Ryan Kuperus) and Evan (Floodmunitions) give their opinion on what GOA got right and what they could improve for next year's event. Plus Ton gives the rules for the Talking Lead Airforce Air Guns / Firebird Target Giveaway...only 100 people have a chance to win an Escape® Air Rifle .25 and a case of F...
Aug 24, 2024•2 hr 11 min
In August's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA: We discuss a brief history of the Soviet War with Afghanistan during the years 1979-1989 and some of the tactics, gear and small arms used on both sides of the conflict. Joining us is a Veteran Soviet Soldier during that War, Marco Vorobiev. Marco is a US citizen now but was deeply involved in this conflict as a sniper with the Soviet Spetsnaz. Marco is an author, historian and firearms expert. His book AK-47 ...
Aug 15, 2024•3 hr 39 min
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: For 40 plus years SIFU Alan Baker has devoted his life to mastering Self-Leadership, fully immersing himself in the physical culture and mindset of multiple martial arts. This journey has fortified his entrepreneurship, relationships, and resilience and inspired him to share these teachings with others eager for a similar transformative experience.Sifu Baker founded and is the principal trainer for the Civilian Tactical Training Association, C-Tac, to...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 52 min
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: New York Times and WSJ #1 best selling author, Brad Thor, is our special guest. Brad's new spy thrilling novel, SHADOW OF DOUBT, is his 23rd in the super spy series of his character, Scot Harvath. While discussing SHADOW OF DOUBT, Brad and Lefty get into some firearms talk about Flux Defense's RAIDER personal defense system. Brad also give's some details on the Scot Harvath novels coming to a streaming service near you soon!
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of the Talking Lead "Leadcast". Gun Owners Of America (G.O.A.) representative John Fahrner is Lefty's special guest. Even though SCOTUS overturned "CHEVRON" deference they (The ATF) are still imposing their unconstitutional will. One of their latest misinterpretations of the law is "Engaged In The Business". If you, as a private citizen of the United States sell a firearm and make a profit you could face hefty fines and jail time, even if you use a FFL! This according to the ATF'...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min
In this special episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Coming off the weekend of the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump, Lefty gathers 4 of the best Executive Protection Agents in the business to educate us on what exactly Executive Protection is, how it's supposed to be done and Lefty gets the guys to share some awesome and funny on-the-job stories. Plus we get everyone's take on how and why the Trump Rally Executive Protection was such a disastrous failure. Jim "The...
Jul 19, 2024•2 hr 21 min
In July's edition of the Talking Lead AK KONRER presented by Pioneer Arms USA: Historian, Author and former Spetsnaz Soldier Marco Vorobiev talks about the history behind the kit and gear of the Soviet Soldier. Philosophies of use, types, different ways to configure certain chest rigs , pouches and satchels and we answer your questions. Plus we announce the winner of the Pioneer Arms USA railed 5.56 AKM with collapsible stock. Use the code: "AKKORNER" at pioneerarmsus.com for extra $$ off your f...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 55 min
Ryan "Koup" Kuperus spent 17+ years in the Infantry, Reconnaissance, and Force Reconnaissance Communities before being Medically Retired in 2017. He has always had a passion for the outdoors and hunting, and that passion has only grown over the years. Koup is a highly decorated combat veteran including a Navy Commendation Medal with Valor and a Purple Heart Medal. In 2007 he was in Humvee rollover breaking his femur, his back, and as he sat at home he realized he was broken physically and mental...
Jul 04, 2024•3 hr 30 min
On this episode of Talking Lead we review the new novel by Nicholas Orr, BLOOD TRAIL: A Pipe Hitter's Novel. Special Guests: Paul Markel (Author, Host of Student Of The Gun) and Dave Biggers (Firearms Trainer, Ed Brown Custom Handguns) Modern day America is in jeopardy. From the shadows, evil men have conspired and coordinated to flood the United States with millions of illegal invaders. Walking amongst them are thousands of military aged men who are not interested in the American dream, they ar...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 49 min
We giveaway a Pioneer Arms USA 7.62x39 GROM AKM with an RPK stock and a 9mm PPS43 this episode!! We announce July's giveaway prize, plus an exclusive listener only discount to purchase PAC firearms is dropped. Code: "AKKORNER" gets you 2 extra mags plus an additional $25 Off at www.pioneerarmsusa.com The SKS was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1946 and manufactured by the USSR until 1955. The SKS was designed by the famed Russian arms inventor Sergei Simonov. It is a gas-operated, semi-automatic ...
Jun 20, 2024•3 hr 2 min
In this episode: Bill Gentry with PTR Firearms talks about The ARCHON 9mm and the VENT silencer line; Joe Meaux with AKLYS Defense talks about their suppressors and fishing shirts!; Rebecca Schmoe, Kansas House of Representatives, District 59 talks 2A; Brendan Vorobiev with the Outdoor Sportsman Group; Plus...The Mystery Challenge Coin #3 Revealed...Joining Lefty to kick off this episode is Kara Dempsey with HUXWRX Saftey Co., Ton Jones with Firebird Targets and Evan "Floodmunitions" Floodman.
Jun 15, 2024•3 hr 11 min
Part 3 of Talking Lead's NRA 2024 Convention Coverage is kicked off with Rachel Stacy (singer/song writer), Prentiss Holt (Whiskey River Beef Owner) & Chad Enos by taking care of some Jackwagons and honoring some Heroes. Next we have Mack Gwinn with HYDRA Weaponry on to discuss their Multicaliber Magwell change AR-15 system the MARCK-15. With caliber conversion kits readily available, this weapon system continues to grow and become the most versatile Black Rifle platform the industry has eve...
Jun 08, 2024
In this episode: Part 2 of Talking Lead's coverage of the 2024 NRAAM in Dallas, Texas brought to you by Pioneer Arms Corp USA.Preshow with Ton Jones (Firebird Targets), Dwight Settle (Seal 1) , Andre Dallau (Writer) and Hammer (Kel-Tec) to announce the 1st Mystery Challenge Coin winner.Feature Interview:The SAR Firearms SAR9 SOCOM, one of the world’s most rigorously tested firearms, this 9mm striker-fired pistol comes standard with a polymer grip module and forged-steel threaded barrel with thre...
May 31, 2024
Catch the Video on RUMBLE! We kick off Part 1 of Talking Lead's coverage of the 2024 National Rifle Association's Annual Convention in Dallas Texas with the exclusive release of Pioneer Arms Corp USA's new Hellpuppy. The World's smallest AK-47, a 7 inch AKM pistol. Next up is Ton Jones with Firebird Targets to give you details on the mysterious challenge coins given out during the convention. Only 300 are in existence and only 3 have special markings...hmmm? This episode wraps with Gordon Gibson...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA, we bust some common and not so common MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS surrounding the iconic Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947, aka the AK-47. Is it really inaccurate? Was it just a copy of the German STG44 or Sturmgewehr 44? How much influence did Hugo Schmeisser actually have in the AK's development? Is it so simple to build any ole household appliance can be used to make it? Are you supposed to use a PB&J sandwich to clea...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Lefty's guests this episode include Chad Enos @thechadenos (Brand Manager CANiK USA) and professional competition shooter and World Shooting Champion Nils Jonasson @noskillsnils. Topic: The new TTI Combat 9mm pistol from CANIK and Taran Tactical Innovations. Built on a completely new polymer frame designed by Taran Butler, the TTI Combat is a one-of-a-kind pistol. The TTI Combat features: Aggressive grip texturing, integrated flared magwell, removable aluminum competition magwell, a ported and s...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 3 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_531_KB_TX_Recap_Final.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty has Klay Owens (aka @klayco47), organizer of the largest AK-47 themed shooting range event Kalashbash TX 2024, to fill us in on this years festivities. Joining Lefty and Klay to give all the behind-the-scenes and after-rangeday-shenanigans are a few of the attendees: KBTX multiple attendee, Tracy Lee (@TracyGuns); First time attendees, Ashley Smith...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 34 min
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty travels to Texas, south of Fort Worth to visit Ton Jones and the gang at Firebird Targets. A few episodes back Lefty challenged Ton to a Firebird Targets' "Kabloowey Club Challenge" by shooting a string of 10 or more FB targets back to back (not stacked) with one shot. We talk about the set up for the challenge, the shot and future challenges. Lefty also brought a cooler full of Whiskey River Beef steaks for Ton to cook only the way Ton can cook...
Apr 23, 2024•2 hr 4 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK_S6Ep4_Mags_Edited_SY.mp3 In the April edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA - A brief history and evolution of the Russian AK-47/74 magazine. Slab-sided, spine-stamped, side-stamped, aluminum, waffle, flat-back, AG4 (Bakelite) we talk about them all. Joining the conversation is Marco Vorobiev (Author, Historian and former Spetsnaz Soldier) and CJ Johnson (Author, US Tank Commander and Pres...
Apr 15, 2024•2 hr 23 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_528_Ton_Talk.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast presented by Mission First Tactical: Lefty and Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) talk PCCs (pistol caliber carbines) and side charging AR-15s. Whether or not you love them or hate them they both have their uses and followings. Listen in to hear the guys' opinions on each and some different models that are available. Plus info on upcoming giveaways, NRA in Dallas, more ...
Apr 05, 2024•2 hr 13 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/The_Border_Nick_and_Austin_Edited.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the U.S. Border, specifically the southern border's of Arizona and Texas. Staff Sergeant Nick Dooley (The AR-15 Podcast) and Sergeant Austin Waylan tell us about their first-hand-accounts during their service at the U.S. Southern Border. We discuss the difference between Title 10 Orders (Federal) and Title 32 Orders (State). Staff Se...
Mar 29, 2024•2 hr 53 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK6-3_PPS43_Final.mp3 In March's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER (presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA): Arguably the best submachine gun of World War Two (WWII) was the PPS-43 7.62x25. We discuss the history, design, usage during the Siege of Leningrad, it's predecessor the PPSh41 and today's PPS-43 being manufactured by Pioneer Arms Corp in Radom Poland at the old Circle 11 Factory and available for sale here in the Unit...
Mar 22, 2024•2 hr 6 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_525_LEO_Takedown_edited.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the benefits of the quick barrel change system by LEO TAKEDOWN. Joe Weir with LEO TAKEDOWN joins Lefty as the guys talk about how to configure the perfect "Truck Gun" using LEO'S coupling system that easily adapts to any mil-spec AR-15 upper and barrel. LEO's new offering of their TAKEDOWN kits come with a complete assembled mil-spec upper re...
Mar 11, 2024•2 hr 23 min
For February's edition of the AK KORNER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA, we get in to a very detailed discussion on the camouflages used during WWII to present day (we touch on some pre WWII camos as well). Designs, philosophies of use, effectiveness and history. Joining Lefty is Historian, decorated Soviet Solder and Author, Marco Vorobiev; Military Historian, Fireforce Ventures consultant and Rhodesian camo expert "Hank"; and highly decorated USA Soldier and VP of Pioneer Arms Corp USA, CJ...
Feb 15, 2024•3 hr 38 min
John Gilstrap is a New York Times and USA Today best selling Author. He is a returning guest to the Talking Lead Podcast. John has two new Novels out since his last appearance on the show. Harm's Way is his 15th book in the Jonathan Grave action thriller series and is as intense as you would expect. White Smoke is his third book with John's post apocalyptic heroine, Victoria Emerson. John's first novel, Nathan's Run (1996), had the movie rights purchased by Warner Bros. We discuss his latest boo...
Feb 09, 2024•2 hr 48 min
In this WILD Episode of Talking Lead: Stories from this year's largest gun show in the world SHOT SHOW aka The SH*T Show. Joining Lefty to tell us their first-hand tales: Stunt Professional/Operator Tracy Lee (@TracyGuns), Fitness Guru/Police Sergeant Ashley Smith (@OfficerAshleySmith), Competition Shooter/Non-binary Explosives Expert Ton Jones (@TonJonesOfficial), Professional Firearms Trainer/Political Commentator Paul Markel (@StudentOfTheGun) and Lefty's right-hand-man Evan Floodman (@Floodm...
Feb 03, 2024•2 hr 33 min
Warning this episode may cause extreme hunger! In this episode Lefty has Whiskey River Beef's very own Prentiss Holt and every one's favorite griller-extraordinaire Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) on to give some pro cooking tips, recipes and equipment suggestions that just might make you the talk of the neighborhood at your next BBQ or the hero-of-the-household when it's your night to cook dinner. Specifically we focus on beef and wild game. So, grab a snack and a beverage because this episode wil...
Jan 25, 2024•2 hr 27 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AK_KORNER_S6_Ep1_PAC_USA_Edited.mp3 This season of the Talking Lead AK KORNER is presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA. Lefty and Marco Vorobiev ( Author, Historian, former Soviet Spetsnaz Soldier) are back for our 6th Season of AK-47 "leaducation". To kick it off the guys are joined by CJ Johnson (President of Pioneer Arms Corp USA) and Michael Michalczuk (Founder / President of Pioneer Arms Corp Poland). We cover a lot in this e...
Jan 15, 2024•3 hr 17 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_519_KT_Gen_3_Sub2k_Edited.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Kris Hammer with KELTEC joins Lefty and Ton Jones (Firebird Targets) to talk about the new Generation 3 straight blowback Sub2000 9mm carbine. KELTEC has improved the Sub2K by adding new quick "twist-fold-lock" action to it's legendary folding carbine. The trigger has been improved with a metal trigger and the front and "folding" rear sights have bee...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 42 min
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_518_2024_KICKOFF_edited.mp3 Happy New Year Lead Head Brigade! In this New Year Kick-Off episode Lefty is joined by Expert Trick Shot Professional, Ton Jones. Ton is the brand manager for Firebird Targets. As the guys recap some of the show's brightest highlights from the past year, some trick-shot-talk works it's way into the conversation. Lefty makes a "KABLOOWEY" challenge to Ton for a never before attempted extremely dif...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 59 min
