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. C…

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: h…

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"? …

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 mu…

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 Auct…

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 lesson…

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, e…

Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the second of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.12.24

EOTECH’s John Bailey joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. They are discussing holographic vs. red dot sights, how EOTECH has released a line of riflescopes that are feature-rich - yet affordable, and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Rossi USA, Stag Arms, Range Ready, Ruger, SDS Imports and Aero Precision. Shop …

In This Hour: -- 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 04.07.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- 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 04.07.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- 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 04.07.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: -- While cleaning out his car, Jim found a magazine for a pistol he's never owned. -- The craze of long range rimfire shooting. -- How accurate should your carry handgun be? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24 After Show

Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Check out Part 2 with Thomas next week. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.05.24…

Meprolight’s Eric Suarez joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. The guys are discussing Eric’s military background, his journey in the firearms industry and surprising things that you probably don’t know about Meprolight and their premium optics. Learn more at: https://www.meprolight.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ae…

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Just days before a huge trial in New York, NRA EVP Wayne LaPierre announces his retirement. Tom Gresham explains what it means for the NRA and for the gun rights movement. -- Why the NRA isn't as important as it once was. Other Second Amendment groups have picked up the slack. -- Finding parts for older guns. The intern…

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- A huge win in California, plus massive civil disobedience in Illinois. Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation kicks off the new year's news on gun rights. -- The Federal .30 Super Carry cartridge allows a gun to hold more cartridges, which could be important for self defense. -- A judge rules the new Oregon gu…

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Ken Campbell, from Gunsite, offers suggestions for ramping up your self defense skills in the new year. -- When a gun trainer suggests you try something new, it's a good idea to get on board. They know things. -- A glowing Range Report on the new Garmin chronograph. I Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 01.07.24 Hour 3…

One of our friends - and favorite guests - Rob Cabrera of Outlier Knife Co. joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss knives, their deployment, knife training and more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ballistic Advantage, Crimson Trace, Rossi USA, Range Ready, SDS Imports and Ruger. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Natio…

In This Hour: -- John Correia, of Active Self Protection, details some of the survival lessons he's gleaned from surveillance videos. -- Where did the term "gun control" go and why do gun banners keep changing the language? -- A guide to practicing at the range with a plan. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 Hour 1…

In This Hour: -- Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical talks about finding a good gun school and what it takes to be kicked out of class. -- He bought a shotgun for home protection, but he doesn't know what to do with it or what ammunition to buy. -- How much ammunition should you carry for self protection? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 Hour 2…

In This Hour: -- Gun Talk's Kevin Jarnagin and Chris Cerino discuss the attractions of hunting often not talked about. -- An executive is shot and killed by the ATF when it serves a nighttime warrant at him home. Was this necessary? -- A veteran of many SWAT raids and warrants says there is never a reason for a night time raid. There are safer ways…