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What if your suppressor ran 40% cooler, sent toxic gases out the front instead of your face, and you could clean it with dish soap? Navy SEAL veteran Justin Sheehan joins Ryan Gresham to break down Silent Steel USA's baffle-free turbine technology — and why it's changing what operators and civilians should expect from a suppressor.

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-- For the second time in a week the U.S. Supreme Court crushed a gun control law.  This time it was Hawaii's ban on concealed carry almost everywhere in the state, but it goes much father than that.  Kostas Moros, of the Second Amendment Foundation, reveals what others may not understand about this important move to restore constitutional rights. 

--  Why take a 100-year old rifle to Africa for a hunting trip?  Because it's fun!

--  Tom takes a 15-year old boy shooting, and they ran through several pistols and rifles...

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-- The venerable Colt 1911 pistols now have the option of mounting electronic dot sights. Mark Redl explains this move as well as the hot M5 carbine.

--  Crazy and evil travels, which means your "safe area" really isn't.

--  He bought a World War 1 rifle and loves it.

Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 2

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-- Virginia's ban on semi-autos and standard magazines was scheduled to go into effect this week, but a judge blocked enforcement of the new law.  Phiip Van Cleeve of the Virginia Citizens Defense League explains the pitfalls awaiting those who might buy a new gun in these confusing times.

--  A caller wants a new 7.5mm rifle cartridge, but is there a need for it?

--  Stop worring about the details and just shoot your rifle.

Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 3

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--  Hot brass hurts. Online videos of women shooters with exposed cleavage shows they have never had a  hot brass case land where they don't want it.

--  Sometimes a firearm just speaks to you when you first pick it up.  There's no logic to it, but it's undeniable.

--  Buy a gun that's 100 years old, then get training in shooting it, and you become a firearms historian.

Gun Talk 06.28.26 After Show

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--  Attorney Mark Smith of the Four Boxes Diner channel breaks down the unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the prohibition on owning guns if you smoke marijuana.

--  What Dad taught me about guns.  Sharing stories on Father's Day.

--  Second Amendment court cases are breaking for gun rights and will continue with major wins in the next few years.

Gun Talk 06.21.26 Hour 1

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--  Weatherby introduces a stunning four-pound hunting rifle.  CEO Adam Weatherby reveals how that came about.

--  Online gun and hunting content creator Who Tee Who shares which videos get folks riled up.

--  A survivor of a midair collision shares lessons which apply to defensive gun use.

Gun Tallk 06.21.26 Hour 2

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-- What really matters in self defense situations? Dave Harriss shares what he's learned from a lifetime of law enforcement and firearms instruction.

--  It's time to go shoot that gun you got from your father.

--  What is ballistic coefficient and why does it matter to shooters?

Gun Talk 06.21.26 Hour 3

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--  Father's Day gun stories.

--  Making an impossible long shot because his father coached him.

--  Tom gets embarrassed when a video he's looking for shows up on the Gun Talk channel

Gun Talk 06.21.26 After Show

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In This Hour:

-- A new TV channel features the shooting sports and avoids the censorship onliine video sites use against firearms.  Ryan Gresham, from Gun Talk Media, explains the problem and what he's doing about it.

--  Why do most gun owners avoid shooting lessons?

--  How to navigate gun free school zones when you are driving past them with a firearm in the car. 

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 1

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--  It's one of the great things about America that you don't have to explain WHY you want a gun.  You can just buy whatever you want and can afford.

--  His lever action rifle won't feed, but we have suggestions.

--  A ballot measure would outlaw hunting and fishing in Oregon

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 2

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-- Gun rights groups now work together to make their dollars go farther and to be more effective in fighting for the Second Amendment.  Erich Pratt explains what Gun Owners of America does and how its methods have changed through the years.

-- America's gun owners plan to gather in Iowa in August for the GOA annual event to further gun rights.

--  Midterm elections will determine whether Democrats change the rules to guarantee that they never lose power again.

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 3

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-- There's no need to justify what you buy.  Just get the gun you want.

--  The typical four-hour self defense class for women is actually a scam, does no good, and creates a dangerous and unwarranted self confidence.

--  A new class of young men who pronounce the 1911 to be for old guys is grabbing up the same gun, only in double stack versions, and are unaware they are discovering why five generations have loved John Browning's crowing firearm invention.

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Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance that puts a magnum in a standard action. Meanwhile, Virginia just banned modern firearms, and Tom Gresham has a warning: your state is next. Ryan Gresham, Tom Gresham, and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin break it all down.

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-- With the introduction of higer pressure and high velocity loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor, Federal changes the world of rifle shooting -- perhaps in ways we can hardly imagine.  Josh Vickers runs down the new ammo, how it works, and hints at more to come.

--  Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field & Stream.  What happened to the old outdoor magazines?

--  The higher velocity of Federal's new ammo allows the use of shorter barrels, which makes it more convenient to use suppressors.

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 1

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-- Federal's announcement of the 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak high velocity ammo excites hunters and long range shooters, but the U.S. military has been experimenting with much higher pressures and velocities.  Mike Milhalski of Sons Of Liberty Gun Works shares some of what they have learned, and how this will change rifles, optics, and more.

--  Is there any reason to own a .38 Super handgun?

--  Physics is real, and higher velocity ammunition certainly increases felt recoil

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 2

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-- How did Federal Cartridge create the new generation of high pressure rifle ammunition and where does it go from here?  Jason Vanderbrink, President and CEO of the parent company, The Kinetic Group, reveals what went into this revolutionary technology.

--  Remember Dads as we approach Father's Day, it's time to plan on who gets your guns and the stories that go with them.

--  His wife told him to do what Tom would do and buy the gun!

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 3

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--  Questions after a shooting injures a dozen people at a festival in Toledo, Ohio.

--  There's a strong argument to be made for having a rifle as your self defense "truck gun."

--  Should you go to public gatherings in light of the attacks taking place at them?

Gun Talk 06.08.26 After Show

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Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from military-grade suppressor durability and the truth about round counts, to why compact carry guns now have zero excuse to run without a light. Plus, the candela vs. lumens debate, the flat EDC light revolution, and what's coming next from one of the most trusted names in tactical lighting.

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-- Virginia passed a new ban on common rifles and pistols, but a number of prosecutors have pledged to not enforce the law, saying it is unconstitutional.  Philip Van Cleeve of the Virginia Citizen's Defense League explains where this is going.

--  Serious shooters constantly look for the next gun, whether something old and historic or new and innovative.  What are some of the options?

--  How old should a daughter be before she can start learning to shoot?

Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 1

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-- The federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition has been around for a century.  Now some are saying it's unconstitutional.  Larry Keane, from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, explains how the money is used and why it guarantees "A seat at the table."

--  The focus may currently be on semi-auto firearms, but the goal from the beginning was to ban private ownership of handguns.  That's still the plan.

--  What does winning look like in the Second Amendment fight?

Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 2

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--  Are there really stupid guns, or is it just that sometimes we don't understand why somone would want one?

--  How do you answer when someone asks why you carry a gun?

--  A measure on the ballot in Oregon would ban hunting and fishing.  What's going on out there?

Gun Talk 05.31.26 Hour 3

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-- Paranoia or preparedness?  Many people choose to ignore risks while others prepare to face and deal with problems.  Why do so many avoid safety measures?

--  Do you need concealed carry insurance, and what company is best?

--  Blood, boats, and bullets. Growing up in a rural setting.

Gun Talk 05.31.26 After Show

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What happens when you hand a pro shooter the keys to Colt's R&D department for 19 years? You get Mark Redl — and he's sharing everything. From why your magazines are probably to blame for your malfunctions, to the real maintenance schedule your 1911 needs, to why mastering a revolver will make you deadlier with any handgun you pick up. 

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-- 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

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-- 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

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-- 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

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--  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

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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:How AI initially “viewed” gun ownersWhy firearms training culture changed those assumptionsThe difference between AI priors and real-world dataOpen-source AI systems and persistent learning modelsThe future of AI in education, business, research, and everyday lifeTh...

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

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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

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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

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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.

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-- 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 c...

--  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 sh...

-- 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

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-- 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

-- 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

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--  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

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--  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

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