Guys can be pretty persnickety about gifts. Whether it's for Father's Day, a birthday or whatever other gift-giving occasion, skip the socks and ties and opt for one of these suggestions from the Gun Cranks instead. Tune in for Brent, Tom and Roy's picks on the best guns, gear and accessories to gift. What would you add to the list? Or what gift would you like to receive? Let us know in the comments. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Hurricane season is here, and ...
Jun 15, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 210
The guys get wild and talk about Big Foot, Sasquatch, Skunk Apes and all the other cryptozoological hominids allegedly frolicking in the wilderness. What kind of gun should you use if confronted, and what kind of gun would Big Foot carry? Find out answers to these questions and more, plus see what happens to Brent, in this weird and wooly episode. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Hurricane season is here, and the time to prepare is NOW. The Patriot Power Sidekick...
Jun 08, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Unscripted and unedited, the Gun Cranks sound off on the ATF's new pistol brace regulations — which, at the stroke of midnight on June 1, turned who knows how many law-abiding citizens into felons instantly. Penalties for owning an unregistered short-barrel rifle (SBR) could result in up to 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. But the real kicker ... Congress didn't have a lick to do with it! So, how can they be illegal if no law was actually passed? Share your thoughts in the comment...
Jun 02, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Steam locomotives were a cool thing, and they're still around to some extent as tourist attractions, but there are better ways to move trains. GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat argues the same is true of black powder and handguns. Tune in to this episode of Gun Cranks to find out if Tom McHale and Roy Huntington agree. Share your thoughts in the comments about using black powder for self-defense. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. The Patriot Power Generator is a...
May 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Italian gunmakers of the Gardone region export hundreds of thousands of firearms to the U.S. Having built guns for half a millennium, they’re quite good at it. Special Projects Editor Roy just returned from a visit to the big boot, and you just know he pestered everyone he met to talk about … guns. So, how do the Italians feel about gun culture? Can one even own a gun in Italy? What about cutting spaghetti with a fork? Is that a capital offense in the land of primo pasta? Tune into this episode ...
May 17, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Back by popular demand, Suzi Huntington rejoins the Gun Cranks for a spirited discussion on how to not be a range Karen. Have you encountered a "Karen" at the range? EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. The Patriot Power Generator is a NEW generation of portable, safe, silent and 100% fume-free generators. It’s as quiet as a laptop, lightweight, and can safely be used inside. Plus, it’s powerful enough for your phones, medical devices, or even your fridge. Right now,...
May 04, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 205
We can’t figure out why Erick Gelhaus, Gunsite Academy Rangemaster, hates speed reholstering… After all, all the cool kids are moving to it, and it’s all over YouTube, so what could possibly go wrong? The Gun Cranks discuss the merits of high-speed, low-drag gun shoving into the belt. Is it a tactical advantage for… something? Or are you just going to shoot your, well, you know… off? Listen in and find out! EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. The Patriot Power Gener...
Apr 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Companies are tripping over themselves to be more woke in a misguided effort to appeal to zero point zero zero zero percent of the market. Bud Light recently imploded after hiring trans-wokie Dylan Mulvaney to represent one of America’s favorite blue-collar beers. Ummm, it’s not going well. Can you guys just … make beer? The Gun Cranks discuss the pros and cons of the shooting industry going woke. Should the gun cranks start identifying as women, or maybe turnips? Warning: this episode of Gun Cr...
Apr 21, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Proponents argue a ported barrel is effective at reducing recoil and muzzle rise, but is porting fashion over function? Brent Wheat and Erick Gelhaus join Roy Huntington as he shares the surprising results of a recent experiment, and discuss various situations in which a ported barrel may or may not be preferred. Let us know in the comments — do you prefer ported or un-ported guns? EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. The Patriot Power Generator is a NEW generation o...
Apr 12, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Let's play a little game of he said, she said. Oftentimes, what men assume women want and need is vastly different than what women actually want and need. This can be especially true when it comes to choosing a firearm. From the mouths of men themselves, The Gun Cranks rant about why so many of them get it wrong when recommending guns for their female loved ones, training students or customers. Plus, they share the reason why women are better shooting students than men. Do you agree or disagree?...
Apr 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 201
From giant whirling fan blades of death to the good ol' instructor bait-and-switch, the Gun Cranks share their worst firearms training experiences ever. And, for possibly the first time ever, Brent Wheat is rendered speechless — watch to find out why! Have a training experience you think could top ours? We'd love to hear it. Leave us a comment or email guncrank@fmghq.com . EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Su...
Mar 29, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 200
The current world record for the longest pistol shot ever made is 2,010 yards with a 10mm by former ICE agent Victor Avila in 2020. In this episode, the Gun Cranks share the best shots each of them has ever made. While none were record-breaking, they were impressive nonetheless. What's the best shot you've ever made? With witnesses, or it never happened. Let us know in the comments. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4P...
Mar 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Too much of a good thing is still too much. The same can be true when it comes to gun cleaning. In this episode of the Gun Cranks, things get dirty as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Erick Gelhaus, and Roy Huntington share how often they clean their guns, a few embarrassing anecdotes, and their must-have gun-cleaning products. Are you guilty of cleaning your guns too much or not enough? Let us know in the comments. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockp...
Mar 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Join our resident Gun Cranks – Roy Huntington, Tom McHale, and Brent T. Wheat – as they discuss what makes a good holster and what makes a rotten holster. Learn tips on how to choose the best holster and some of the things to avoid when shopping for "gun leathers."
Mar 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 197
The .44 Magnum was famously called "the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world" by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry. But is too much of a good thing still too much? In this episode, the Gun Cranks discuss whether the .44 Magnum is too much gun. Do you agree or disagree? Sound off in the comments! EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A. They have different delicious ...
Mar 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something — open carry is stupid! In this episode, the Gun Cranks share various reasons and examples to back up their claim. Leave us a comment and let us know if you agree or disagree. EPISODE SPONSOR The Gun Cranks Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Create your own stockpile of the best-selling 4Patriots Survival Food Kits. Handpacked in the U.S.A. They have different delicious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Right now, g...
Mar 02, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 196
The Gun Cranks are stirring up some controversy yet again! This time, debating whether 5.7x28mm is just a fad or here to stay. Which Gun Crank do you agree with? Let us know in the comments. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.
Feb 22, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 195
While some snakes are harmless, find out how the Cranks manage snakes. Slither along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.
Feb 20, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Some expensive gun gear is (gasp!) ... disposable! The Gun Cranks explain why it’s perfectly normal and cost-effective to throw away those expensive pistol and rifle magazines. Of course, the devil is in the details, so listen in to find out when and why yours should make the final journey to the trash can. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/ch...
Feb 15, 2023•21 min
Watch as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington try to decide which firearm they would buy with a $10,000 gift card. Do you agree? To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/ . To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.
Feb 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 177
The Japanese figured an armed American behind every blade of grass was formidable. What will the Chinese think when they develop all those spy balloon photos of gun-totin’ Americans pointing their rifles at the sky? The Gun Cranks discuss the feasibility of spy balloon defense using their handguns, shotguns and rifles. Will the manliest of all rifles, the .50 caliber, cut it? To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/ . To subscribe to GUNS Ma...
Feb 08, 2023•27 min
The Gun Cranks, with returning Crank Roy Huntington, share war stories from the trenches of bad gun writers and networking events. Two words: Beaver Mouth. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.
Feb 07, 2023•16 min
We've all read stories about guns that are well outside of our budget, but how many of them are worth the cost? Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus talk about the gear they've used that justify the cost. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/....
Feb 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Everybody wants the best, but what are some of the worst choices for self-defense ammo? Will the bullets in your defensive firearm do their job effectively if called upon? Join our resident Gun Cranks for a live and lively discussion on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of self-defense ammunition.
Jan 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Nobody's perfect! This is especially true of the Gun Cranks. Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Roy Huntington, and Erick Gelhaus confess to all of the guns and gear they've ruined over the years. To subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/ . To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/ ....
Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 191
The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their "live from the show" early report on new guns and gear finds.
Jan 25, 2023•12 min
The Gun Cranks wrap up the final day of SHOT 2023.
Jan 24, 2023•19 min
Who knows how this will end up?!?!!? For more from Dr. Dabbs and Frank delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe to FMG Publications Newsletters, visit https://americanhandgunner.com/newsletters/. To subscribe to GUNS Magazine and/or American Handgunner Magazine, visit https://fmgpubs.com/checkout/subscribe/.
Jan 23, 2023•32 min
The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their Day 3 report.
Jan 23, 2023•33 min
The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their Day 2 report.
Jan 23, 2023•33 min
