Gun Talk

In This Hour: -- YouTube has shut down another channel from a gun company. Greg Buchel explains what happened to the Big Horn Armory channel, and why that's part of an ongoing effort by the streaming platform to throw out firearms content. -- Can you shoot a hostage taker? How do you do it? -- Another convert to the real benefits of an honest gun belt. Gun Talk 05.25.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Gun rights activists gather next week at the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, where they will share experiences and plan strategy to support the Second Amendment. Holly Sullivan of the Citizens Committee To Keep And Bear Arms explains what will happen there. -- Is the 10mm enough for bear protection? -- Looking isn't seeing. How do you learn to see trouble and avoid it? Gun Talk 05.24.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Kostas Moros, of the Second Amendment Foundation, announces the latest win for gun rights and concealed carry in, of all places, New York. -- Whether a bear gun or a self defense gun, there's a point where your handgun is too powerful for you to control the recoil. -- His gun malfunctions with a 15-round magazine. There's a simple solution. Gun Talk 05.24.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Lessons learned from a week at "The Harvard Of Gunfighting Schools." -- When judges release criminals early, or without any punishment, the public suffers. -- Tom shares his recipe for smoking ribs Gun Talk 05.24.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

What happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself?In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Paul Angrisano to explore a fascinating experiment involving AI platforms like ChatGPT, Grok, and other large language models—and how those systems responded after being exposed to years of firearms training articles, defensive carry philosophy, and real-world gun culture.The conversation dives into:They also discuss the risks, opportunities, and very real implications of AI-driven information systems—and who ultimately shapes the “curriculum” these systems learn from. Check out the article: https://guntalk.com/post/i-asked-ai-about-guns Whether you’re excited about AI, skeptical of it, or somewhere in between, this is one of the most thought-provoking Gun Talk Nation conversations yet. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Archon Firearms, Silencer Central, Range Ready Studios, and FN Firearms. About Gun Talk Nation Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format. For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 05.20.26 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target systems. David Miguel from Smith & Wesson highlights .22 lineup, and shares fun customer service stories. and details on the relaunched Smith & Wesson Academy in Tennessee. Lipsey’s covers the surge in straight-wall cartridges popular for hunting regulations, and suppressor-friendly fun. Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with suppression. RJ Contomo from Savage covers the importance of fitting youth with the proper size firearms, Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discussed the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire ammo and the huge variety of loads available across platforms. Marty Van Der Heiden of Volquartsen Firearms shares the company’s 50-year evolution from custom barrels to premium precision .22 rifles and pistols known for accuracy, lightweight carbon-fiber barrels, and excellent triggers. The rise in popularity of double-stack 1911 pistols as fun range guns. Gun Talk 05.17.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

What does it look like when a regular guy with a phone, a homemade tripod, and a golf ball accidentally builds one of YouTube's most beloved firearms channels? Ryan Gresham sits down with 22plinkster to trace the wild journey from a friendly bet in 2011 to shooting 321 rimfire guns in a single day to celebrate one million subscribers. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, and Range Ready Studios. About Gun Talk Nation Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format. For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 05.13.26 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Col. Jeff Cooper developed what's called the modern technique of the pistol and created a school for gunfighting. On what would have been his 106th birthday. Gun Talk broadcasts live from Gunsite and examines the lasting impression of this Renaissance Man. -- How has Gunsite, often called "The Harvard Of Gunfighting," evolved over the 50 years it has operated. Ken Campbell is CEO of this world-famous training facility in Arizona, and he is in the middle of a revamping of the physical facility as well as updating what and and how students are trained. -- At its core, a holster just needs to hold a handgun. Seems simple, and in a way it is. But the small things make a difference. Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged holsters has lived a life with guns, and that experience helps him design and build leather holsters that are comfortable and practical. Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Now what? You're trained and you carry a gun, and now you had to draw it in self protection or to help someone. How do you let the responding police know you are a good guy before they shoot you? Mike Lessman at DSM Safety Products came up with an answer. -- Is the media really biased against guns and gun owners or is it just matter of ignorance? Katie Pavlich has been at the forefront of national media, including Fox News, for years. She's also highly trained in the use of firearms for defense. She shares what she learned about how the media approaches things that go bang. -- Guns for women. On Mother's Day it's a chance to revisit what guns work for women, and is there really a need to even have different handguns for the sexes? Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Who actually was behind the fight to throw out the leaders, replace board members, and redirect the NRA to its core values? Buz Mills, owner of the famous gunfighting school Gunsite, pulls back the curtain. -- Sometimes you want to conceal a handgun, and sometimes you don't. What goes into making a good holster to fit the particular need. Mike Barham explains the process they use at Galco Holsters. -- What really happens at a multi-day class in gunfighting? Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- The Department of Justice announces big changes in administrative rules which remove many restrictions on lawful gun ownership and purchasing. Acting Attorney General gives the details in a Washington, DC, press conference. -- The new ATF director, Rob Cekada, explains the most significant changes facing gun owners, gun stores, and manufacturers under the new and proposed rule changes. -- Professional shooter Jalise Williams continues to bring home trophies from around the world. She started shooting at age 4, and entered the competition world at 10. She's been winning almost from the beginning. Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Jack Carr's latest novel, The Fourth Option, has a new hero, and he's dishing out SEAL-level justice in the steamy quarters of New Orleans. -- Capturing family stories through the guns you pass along. -- It may seem small, but with modern TSS loads the 28-gauge shotgun works great for turkeys. Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- Pete Brownells takes a team of former special forces warriors to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. -- He went sleep walking with his pistol a year ago and thought he had thrown it away. He found it in the file cabinet drawer where he keeps his tax records! -- Looking for trouble is a good idea, if you make it part of your "see and avoid" practice. Gun Talk 05.03.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- How safe are publiic shooting ranges? -- Should food delivery people carry guns for protection? -- Don't juggle your gun! Gun Talk 05.03.26 After Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham sits down with Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central to talk about what’s really happening in the suppressor world right now. Big takeaway? Things have changed—a lot. Wait times that used to stretch close to a year are now down to days or weeks, the $200 tax is gone, and the process is getting more streamlined by the minute. Maddox also shares what he’s seeing from inside the industry, including potential regulatory changes, easier purchasing options, and how companies are working directly with agencies to simplify the process. They also break down:If you’ve ever thought about getting a suppressor—or just want to understand how much the landscape has shifted—this is worth your time. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Silencer Central, Vortex Optics, Archon Firearms, and Range Ready Studios. About Gun Talk Nation Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format. For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts. Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.30.26 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Everyone has seen the video of the attacker rushing past security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What lessons can we each learn from that? -- Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General of the U.S., talks with Tom about gun rights, his plan to help the Second Amendment, and his surprise that his mother has a carry permit! -- What are the real-world takeaways from this most recent attack on President Trump?Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Jarrod Grove from Calwell reveals the latest in the line of Claycopter launchers for wingshooters. -- What's the advantage of sticking with just one gun for carrying versus trying different models? -- Even when you can't get to the shooing range you can still practice. Here's how. Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 2 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour: -- Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon chats with Tom about what the DOJ is doing to protect the Second Amendment and where she now practices with her Glocks. -- Cam Edwards delivers an update on the assaults on gun owner rights in Virginia. -- What's the difference between training and practiciing with your gun? Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.