In This Hour: -- Mike McCoy at the Mountain States Legal Foundation unpacks the lawsuit challenging gun restrictions in New Mexico. -- Did Alec Baldwin actually fire that gun on the set? -- Is appendix carry safe? Why does it make people nervous? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.26.24 Hour 2
In This Hour: -- How to cannonballs work? What makes them explode? -- What does it mean to "cowitness" a red dot sight, and is it necessary? -- Congress reviews recent ATF abuses. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.26.24 Hour 3
In This Hour: -- One way to remember the sacrifices made by veterans is to visit war museums. The WWI Museum in Kansas City and the WWII Museum in New Orleans are great places to start. -- There is no better, and no more fun way, to practice shooting then with a .22 rimfire firearm. -- Save shipping and hazmat fees by buying ammo and powder locally. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.26.24 After Show
Trent Marsh of Riton Optics joins host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt . Trent and KJ discuss a variety of topics including: Budget shotguns, being a “Young Fudd”, the evolution of firearm optics and the technology associated with them - plus much more. Learn more about Riton Optics here: https://ritonoptics.com/ Trent is the President of theAssociation of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW). Learn more about AGLOW here: https://theoutdoorfeed.org/ Ruger , Timney Triggers ,...
In This Hour: -- LIVE from the Ruger booth at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, Gun Talk Radio delivers the latest news in products and Second Amendment advances. -- For its 75th anniversary, Ruger offers several commemorative guns. RG Stitt runs them down for Gun Talk. -- Making a great rifle even better, Timney Trigger adds a new model for the Ruger American Gen 2 rifle. Chris Ellis talks triggers, turkey hunter, and squirrels. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.19.24 Hour 1
In This Hour: -- Eric Lundgren reveals the latest from Marlin, and hints at what's to come. -- Sig Sauer just keeps bringing out new versions of the P320 and P365 pistols. Phil Strader unveils the latest. -- At the NRA Show, Franklin Armory announces a new trigger. Dan Dement tells what it is and what it does. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.19.24 Hour 2
In This Hour: -- Mitch Hulsey of Barrett Firearms announces the return of the REC 7 rifle. -- Meprolight's war-tested lights for defensive uses. Bill Yerby explains the company's products. -- How much accuracy do you really need? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.19.24 Hour 3
You may have heard that silencer wait times are down. That’s good news, but it didn’t just happen by sheer luck. Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to examine why forms are being processed faster and the massive amount of work the ASA has done to help this process. Formed in 2011, the American Suppressor Association describes itself as “the unified voice of the suppressor community” and they exist “...
In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- AWR Hawkins counts down the most important gun rights stories of the year. -- It might sound crazy, but is a .22 rimfire rifle suitable for home defense? -- Is the Supreme Court avoiding taking an "assault weapon" case? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.12.24 Hour 1
In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- What's behind the rapid growth of precision and long range rimfire shooting competitions? -- Paul Parrot explains how Vudoo Gun Works makes super-accurate .22 rifles. -- Would you carry a $3000 pistol for protection? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.12.24 Hour 2
In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Fun targets. Playing Battleship at the range. -- Should you shoot a highly-collectable firearm? -- Resident shoots a naked man who broke through the wall of his apartment. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.12.24 Hour 3
In This Hour: -- Hodgdon, the major gun powder company in the U.S., buys RCBS, the leading maker of reloading equipment. Aaron Olger tells how that sale came about. -- The slate of reform candidates all were elected to the NRA Board of Directors. Jeff Knox explains what happens now, and guesses about the chances of saving the gun rights group. -- A rancher protects his newborn calves from coyotes with a bolt-action rifle in .223 Remington. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 Hour 1
In This Hour: -- Can a collection of gun parts be called a gun? The Firearms Policy Coalition has pushed that case before the Supreme Court. Cody Wisnewski explains what's at stake for all gun owners. -- How can you run afoul of gun laws while trying to stay in compliance? It's easy, as Cam Edwards explains. -- Do Wall Street investors force companies to dump the parts that make and sell guns and ammunition? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 Hour 2
In This Hour: -- Novelist Kurt Schlichter explains why he imagines mass terrorist attacks in the U.S. and why he built his newest book, "The Attack," around that frightening concept. -- Sam Parades of Gun Owners of America reveals details of that group's latest gun rights lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court. -- More power for personal protection handguns? 10mm versus 9mm versus specialty ammunition. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 Hour 3
In This Hour: -- The case for, or again, open carry. -- What advantages or liabilities come with using specialty ammo in your carry gun? -- Are gun prices falling? Should you buy now? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.05.24 After Show
Gun Talk’s own Tom Gresham - of Gun Talk Radio - sits down with host Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation. In a wide-ranging discussion, two generations cover the humble origins of Gun Talk Media, the growth of Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios , the importance of mindset, why quality film equipment matters and so much more. Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is currently in its 29th season. Learn more: https://www.guntalk.com/gun-talk-radio This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by SDS Impor...
In This Hour: -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case impacting gun rights. Adam Kraut of the Second Amendment Foundation explains the significance. -- A New York judge declares that the Second Amendment doesn't exist in her courtroom. -- What can an experienced shooter learn from an AR-15 class at Range Ready Studios? The benefits of using a sling, for starters. Gun Talk National Radio 04.28.24 Hour 1
In This Hour: -- What makes the shotgun such a good home defense weapon? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, counts the reasons. -- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem writes about shooting dog, and probably takes herself out of consideration for the Vice President slot. -- It's essential to check your bags for ammunition before flying on the airlines. At least one tourist who forgot he had a few rounds of hunting ammo in his bag is facing a possible 12 years in prison. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.2...
In This Hour: -- World Champion shooter Max Michel why he doesn't start shooting right away when he gets to the range. -- Is the old idea of using rock salt in a shotgun load for defense a good plan? -- States are banning credit card companies from tracking gun purchases with merchant codes. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24 Hour 3
In This Hour: -- The Mossberg is a handful, but there are ways to tame the recoil and enhance the aiming options. -- He sees an orange color in the barrel, but it won't scrub out. Is that rust, or is it something else? -- The hunt continues for the GT30 gun to mark 30 years on the air. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24 After Show
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins of S&W, how quickly the company began to thrive, historical guns, the impact of the Civil War and firearm sales, new products that are a nod to the history of the iconic brand and much more. Check out the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 For more information on Smith & Wesson’s history, visit: https:...
The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking about Corey’s unique introduction into the world of firearms and recapping his memorable first big game hunt in Texas - with a S&W Model 1854 Lever Gun in .44 Mag. Check out the Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.23.24...
In This Hour: -- Louisiana State Representative Blake Miguez explains how he got Constitutional Carry passed and sounds the alarm for New Orleans wanting to declare much of the city to be "gun free." -- Reports from taking an introduction to AR Rifles class. -- Will designating home school households as "public schools" make them "gun free zones"? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 1
In This Hour: -- Why do some gun stores and trainers support restrictions on gun rights? David Codrea has some ideas. -- News stories about people who screwed up and used guns when they shouldn't have. Unfortunate examples of the need for training. -- You simply shoot better with guns that have less recoil. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 2
In This Hour: -- How Tennessee gun owners are fighting for the Second Amendment. -- How one man listened to Gun Talk Radio and used what he learned to become a Second Amendment activist and firearm instructor. -- Are "special" guns and commemoratives worth more than standard guns? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 3
In This Hour: -- Most .22 rimfire ammunition is inexpensive, but not the highly-accurate match ammo. -- The Biden administration continues to support banning marijuana users from owning guns. -- Pepper spray should be considered by anyone wanting personal protection. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 After Show
You know them for their innovative slings, but Blue Force Gear is also a leader in tactical medical supplies. Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to discuss Brad’s background, Blue Force Gear’s mission with medical gear, the “essentials” you need in your kit, what medical skills you need to have, and much more. Blue Force Gear Medical Gear: https://www.blueforcegear.com/medical-items.html This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by SecureIt , SDS Impor...
In This Hour: -- Knowing how to shoot isn't enough when you want to teach others. -- Showing up with others and having a plan is the key to winning gun rights battles in state legislatures. Clark Aposhian tells how he does that in Utah. -- Joel Kolander reveals tips and secrets to winning auctions on regular and exceptional guns at Rock Island Auction Company. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.14.24 hour 1
In This Hour: -- How to choose between a laser and a red dot optic for your defensive gun. Or, so you really need to choose? Brian Steere, from Crimson Trace, runs down the options. -- Through body cams and security videos, we now can see what actually happens in deadly attacks. John Correia, from Active Self Protection, explains some of the lessons most people get wrong. -- An 85-year old woman in Idaho shoots and kills a home invader after he handcuffs her to a chair. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04...
In This Hour: -- The new Ultimate Carry revolver from Lipsey's and Smith & Wesson. What have they done to the iconic J-frame? -- Is there a place for a revolver in your personal protection plan? Darryl Bolke explains where the wheelgun fits. -- ATF greatly speeds up processing applications for silencers and SBRs. Dave Matheny, from Silencer Shop, explains what that means and that you can now get a silencer in a week! Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.14.24 Hour 3
