Gun Talk

Gun Talk

Gun Talk Podcasts include the live weekly Nationally-Syndicated Gun Talk delving into everything from Gun Rights and Second Amendment Issues to sport and target shooting, recreational shooting and more. Gun Talk Nation is a fast paced show covering the fun side of firearms. Gun Talk Hunt dives into the hunting side of guns. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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July 2, 2025 41 mins
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Jahred from SDS Arms for an unscripted, off-the-rails conversation that dives deep into the world of firearms, outdoor culture, and even time-travel hypotheticals.

They explore the growing fascination with vintage 1911s, the craftsmanship of Turkish-made firearms, and the evolution of gun collecting in the U.S. From the rise of polymer pistol fatigue to SDS Arms’ expand...
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-- At a gun rights rally in Ohio the venue banned and escorted off the property Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and two YouTube stars.

--  Is it time to carry a larger pistol? Many are upgrading their protection devices.

--  When experience with the political process collides with the passion to get everything immediately gun rights supporters get frustrated and angry. 

Gun Talk 06.29.25 Hour 1

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-- How much accuacy do you really need? Noted rifle maker Charlie Sisk says many worry about accuracy more than is necessary.

--  Call it a bugout option or a SHTF gun, but there's an argument for a bolt action rifle as a general purpose, go-anywhere protection option.

--  Legally Armed America's Paul Glasco shares the crazy story of him getting kicked out of Gun Con, a gathering of gun rights activists.  The owner of th...
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-- Why did the Republicans allow a non-elected official kill the effort to take silencers and SBRs out of the NFA? John Commerford, of the NRA-ILA, explains what happened and where we are as of this moment.

-- Are we winning or losing on gun rights.  Is "compromise" a failure or a partial win?

--  Rhode Island passes a sweeping gun ban.

Gun Talk 06.29.25 Hour 3

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-- How do you know if you have shot out a barrel?

--  Is there a case for a .380 carbine?

--  Is getting part of what you want still winning?

Gun Talk 06.29.25 After Show

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In Week 2 of our 4-part Gun Talk Hunt series, host KJ sits down again with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to talk precision, purpose-built rifles, and the truth about building the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle.

From spiral fluting to suppressor compatibility, barrel length debates, and lightweight vs. performance balancing—this episode covers it all. Whether you're hiking the steep mountains of Colorado or headed to a local stand...
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Discover the behind-the-scenes world of international hunting logistics in this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Host Ryan Gresham sits down with Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers to explore the complex process of bringing your hunting trophies home — and how doing it wrong could cost you everything.

From bonded warehouses and CITES permits to wild hunts in Africa and Australia, this episode is packed with pro tips, troph...
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Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a four-part series on hunting with custom rifles. In this episode, the guys cover why you should consider a custom rifle build, why extreme accuracy is what matters most, tips on moisture-proofing your gun, how the swamp can be the best and worst kind of hunt, Todd’s “nastiest” hunt story, and more.

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-- Noted 2A journalist AWR Hawkins delivers the update on big Second Amendent developments of the week.

--  Women For Gun Rights hits DC to lobby officials. Dianna Mueller describes the action,.

--  How to choose between two popular rifle calibers. The new Gun Talk Scout Rifle comes in 5.56 and .308, and the sales between the two surprised Tom. 

Gun Talk 06.22.25 Hour 1

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-- The inside story on the new Gun Talk Scout Rifle.  A call that started out with Jason Cloesner, from Lipseys, but ended up with a suprise interruption by Ryan Gresham.

--  North Carolia legislators, constitutional carry, and the need to remind them who voted them in.

--  Rabbits are eating his apples.  What gun to get?

Gun Talk 06.22.25 Hour 2

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-- Incredibly, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down California's gun rationing (only 1 gun in 30 days) law.

--  What's the best upgrade for an AR-15?

--  A man shoots up a Michigan church only to be run over by a deacon and then shot to death by a church security guard.

Gun Talk 06.22.25 Hour 3

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--  What's the idea behind the Scout Rifle in the first place?

--  Why use an extended eye relief scope on a Scout Rifle?

--  Lower recoil makes rifles more shootable, which makes the shooter more accurate.

Gun Talk 06.22.25 After Show

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Gun Talk Nation presents the exclusive reveal of the Ruger Gun Talk Scout Rifle (GT30) — a special edition rifle celebrating 30 years of Gun Talk Radio. Jason Klossner of Lipsey’s joins Ryan Gresham to break down the design, features, and history behind this special-edition scout rifle built on the Ruger American Gen 2 platform.

This in-depth discussion covers the evolution of the scout rifle concept, inspired by Gunsite Academy fou...
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LEARN MORE about the NEW Gun Talk Scout rifle.

--  To commemorate 30 years on the air, Gun Talk brings out the GT30, a special configuration of the Ruger American Gen 2 rifle.  What's a Scout Rifle good for?

--  The crazy accuracy of today's inexpensive rifles.

--  There's an advantage to using a fixed breech (bolt action, lever action, pump) with a suppressor.  It forces all the gases out the muzzle, through the silencer...
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LEARN MORE about the NEW Gun Talk Scout rifle here. 

-- Johnny Dury, of Durys Guns, gives his impression when he first saw the new GT30 Scout Rifle.  Durys is handling the sales through the www.guntalkscout.com web address.

--  Why use a long eye relief scope on a rifle?

--  Is it safe to use hollowpoint ammunition in a tubular magazine lever action rifle?

Gun Talk 06.15.25 Hour 2

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LEARN MORE about the NEW Gun Talk Scout Rifle here.

-- Jeff Hoffman, president of Black Hills Ammunition, compares the 5.56 and .308 rifle cartridges. Which should you choose?

--  Is there a role for the "one-gun" versatile rifle? The new GT30 Scout Rifle might be the one.

--  The Ruger RXM pistol continues to get rave reviews, with many calling out the good trigger and sights.

Gun Talk 06.15.25 Hour 3

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--  Protesters go into a restaurant and are refused service.

--  He has his father's old Mauser rifle and wants to mount a scope on it, but the gunsmiths he has talked to say it's not worth doing.  What should he do?

--  Michelle promotes the "His and Hers" concept of getting both versions of the new GT30 rifle.  Details on that bolt action rifles are at www.guntalkscout.com.  

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On this Gun Talk Hunt, KJ chats with Brian Krebs of The Western Rookie Podcast to discuss backcountry tactics for a more successful season.

The duo explore the pitfalls of hunts gone wrong and lessons learned. Plus, find out what one item Brian never leaves at home.

Learn more: https://www.westernrookie.com/podcast

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by FAB Defense, Range Ready Studios, Ruger, First Person Defender, and Leupold.

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Gun Talk Nation returns with a hard-hitting, no-nonsense discussion on the real-world mindset, gear, and training that every armed citizen needs. Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino unpack everything from choosing the right concealed carry pistol to the psychology behind violent encounters—and how most people are unprepared.

From force-on-force training insights to the importance of mindset in a confrontation, this episode of Gun Talk Nat...
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-- The Supreme Court just refused to hear a case about AR15s, which is disappointing, but it also is sending signals that it will take up that issue soon.  Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation explains what happened and what it means.

--  What to do when a reduced load results in a bullet stuck in the barrel?

--  Riots on TV make people think about buying a gun.

Gun Talk 06.08.25 Hour 1

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