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Talking Lead is a pro 2nd amendment show that demonstrates the immense diversity and inclusion within the outdoors community. Interviews include people, products & companies not only from within but outside the industry. Topics are as wide and diverse as you can imagine. Talking Lead keeps the content fun, educational, upbeat and positive by keeping politics to a minimum. Social Media: @talkinglead #talkinglead Website: www.talkinglead.com Buy Talking Lead swag at 1776united.com & Faktory47.com
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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" 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 th…
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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…
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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 ann…
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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 Pur…
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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 are an American nightmare waiting to unleash sabotage, terrorism and murder on a naïve a…
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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. 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 inve…
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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.…
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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 calib…
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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 wo…
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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 cha…
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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 …
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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-o…
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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 L…
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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 …
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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…
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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 avai…
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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 (Fed…
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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…
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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…
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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; Mi…
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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 Johnathan Grave action thriller series and is as intense as you would expect. White Smoke is his third book with John's post a…
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In this 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 (@TonJon…
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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-th…
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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 Pionee…
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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 a…
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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 …
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In this Season 5 finale of the Talking Lead AK KORNER - Ding, ding, ding! It is time for Round 3 of the annual AK vs AR slugfest. In the red corner we have Team AK; Marco Vorobiev (former Spetsnaz soldier, Author & Historian), Drew Breneman (Century Arms AK Human Encyclopedia) & Chad Enos (New Brand Manager at Century Arms and newbie to the AK worl…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guest is David Lucas with MEAN LLC: Blowback! When it comes to shooting pistol caliber carbines (PCC) the key to a smooth, comfortable, reliable shooting experience is managing the blowback from the gas. Over the years there have been many engineers and companies that have tried to tame the bl…
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Tired of getting gifts from family and friends that don't quite meet your expectations and just plain suck? Would you like to know exactly what to get that someone that has everything? In this episode Lefty and Ton Jones will guide you through the murky and treacherous waters of Holiday gift giving and receiving. The guys lay out exactly what and w…
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Happy Thanksgiving Lead Heads! Get your big forks and knives ready!! To make your Turkey Holiday even more delightful Lefty is serving up a hearty helping of entertaining Leaducation with Tommy of TNOUTDOORS9 fame. Tommy is well respected in the industry as one of the top ballistics experts. Lefty and Tommy cut it up in this episode with discussion…
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Light Machine Guns is the topic for this month's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER. Historian, Author and former Spetsnaz Soldier Marco Vorobiev joins Lefty and Andrew from Century Arms to talk about the history, development, use and types of Light Machine Guns. We mainly focus on the development of the Soviet RPK , its predecessor and its deri…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: We talk about the rebirth of the old Buck Knives' Buckmaster model 184 and 185 to the new Buckmaster Combat Dive Knife Pro (CDP) model 084. Nearly 40 years have past since the first Buckmaster hit the market which was made insanely popular by the Rambo: First Blood movie. Joining Lefty to talk about the …
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Rafael Del Valle with BERSA USA joins Lefty to tell us about their new stainless steal 45acp 1911 line of pistols. Starting off with four models each offered in standard mil-spec five inch barreled configuration 1911s with enhanced features. Big serrations, AMERIGLO tritium night sights, ambidextrous saf…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: We recap the highlights of our visit to the IraqVeteran8888 (IV8888) annual range day event. Lefty, Evan (@floodmunitions) and Danny (Dip-Stick Branding) talk about all the cool guns, gear and peeps we ran into during this exclusive invite only Range Day in Georgia. Bersa's new 1911, MEAN Arms' new 9mm b…
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Hug Your AK Day is October 18th! Post your pics and tag @talkinglead & @studentofthe-gun Use #hugyourAK In this month's edition of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: Chaaarge! The feared Bayonet. The “Bayonne dagger” aka “bayonet” began it's life as a small hunting dagger in the late 1500s, a century before it evolved into the the edged weapon placed on t…
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In this special episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: The Greatest Big Game Hunter and Conservationist of all time, Jim Shockey joins lefty for a very personal and intimate conversation about his new book CALL ME HUNTER, the recent passing of his loving wife, his Hand Of Man Museum in British Columbia, his life full of adventures and much more. Befo…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: PART 2...Special guest – CW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was …
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Special guest - CW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was one of th…
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In this World Record episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Our special guests Ton Jones (Airforce Air Guns), Tyler Patner (Pyramyd Air) and Jason Wilson (Lucid Optics) give us play-by-play of Ton's World Record Breaking 2058 yard (1.17 mile) Airgun Rifle Shot. Using a custom Airforce Air Guns' Texan 308 with a Shaw Barrel 1-14 twist and Lucid Optics…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty talks with celebrity bodyguard (Kid Rock) and former Special Forces Green Beret, Daniel Fielding, THE ASSET MINDSET: A Special Forces Perspective for Achieving Success (on-sale now) is a must-read for anyone who wants to reprogram their thought processes in order to obtain elite levels of success. …
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In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: AK Shotguns! Author, former Spetsnaz & historian Marco Vorobiev along with Paul Markel (Student Of The Gun) and Evan Floodman (Firearms Enthusiast & Star of Ultimate Marksman) join Lefty to bring you another look into the history, features, magazines and little known facts about shotguns based off the …
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In this old school style episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: During Lefty's visit to Cocoa Florida for the KELTEC factory tour Lefty and Chad Enos dropped by to see the creators of the new Talking Lead logo, Scott Brazdo and Steve Buck at Black Tie Digital Marketing. In this laid back interview we discuss the intricacies of web design, branding, m…
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If you would like to help the families that were affected by the recent devastation that struck our brothers and sisters in Lahaina, HI go here: @lahaina_ohana_venmo... In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the recent wildfires (or were they?) that devastated the Hawaiian city of Lahaina. Our very special guest, Rebecca "Becky" Joh…
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Talking Lead's Monumental 500th Episode is coming in hot! Recorded from the KELTEC facilities in Cocoa, Florida, Lefty is joined by Chad Enos and Adrian Kellgren to make the big announcement for the Talking Lead & Friends FREEDOM GIVEAWAY! To celebrate Talking Lead's 10 years, 500 episodes and the official release of our new logo we are giving you …
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In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we dive into some of the better known sniper rifles used by COMBLOC countries. Joining the sniper "leaducation" is Marco Vorobiev (Former Soviet Spetsnaz Solidier), Professor Paul Markel (USMC and host of Student Of The Gun) and Jared Johnson (USMC Sniper and owner of STA Blades) Rifles of discussion in…
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Ton Jones joins Lefty on this Talking Lead episode to wish the 1984 Iconic movie Red Dawn a Happy 39th Birthday and oh, by the way it's Ton's Birthday too! We are all over the map with this episode. Lefty and Ton talk about all the sudden wild fires occurring throughout the World and who could be behind them...OWO? What happened to the Boy Scouts O…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk sharp, pointy, slashy, stabby things...Knives! Custom blade maker Jerod Johnson owner of STA Blades out of Texas joins Lefty to talk about his style of knife making. Jerod shares his stories of how he got into knife making, his influences, (which includes Chuck Stone of Masters Forge), the first k…
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On this episode of Talking Lead: The God of Political-Action-Thriller-Thunder, Brad Thor joins the show to talk about his next #1 best selling novel, DEAD FALL. Brad's newest book, featuring his battle proven action hero Scot Harvath, takes place in the war-ravaged borderlands of Ukraine. Without spoilers, Brad gives us a tease of what we can expec…
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In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we give the answer to the Trivia Giveaway question from May's AK KORNER. "What is it about the AK ammunition that gives it it's inherent reliability?". Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense and author, former Spetsnaz soldier, Marco Vorobiev join Lefty to deep dive into this, not so obvious, answer and announce …
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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty is joined by Ton Jones, star of Auction Hunters and Director of R&D for Airforce Airguns. Ton recently took two disabled veterans on an exotic hunt for Axis and Pere David's deer in Louisiana using Airforce Airguns and tells us all about it. Ton and Lefty also let you in on some lesser known Consume…
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