Going Ballistic with Ryan Cleckner

Kyle Lamb, former SFOD-D Sergeant Major, founder of Viking Tactics, and friend, sits down with Ryan to talk about how they met, some of their adventures together, knife making, and what he thinks it takes to be sucsessful as an entreprenuer. 

Tactical Office Lady (AKA Anna Miller) started working at American Precision Arms one year ago knowing almost nothing about precision shooting.  She is learning how to shoot and picking up on all of the lingo.   She is a wife, a mother, and grew up the youngest of three girls. She grew up around musicals, dance recitals, lots of soccer, and needless to say - she is completely out of her element.

Ryan sits down with Chris Way of RifleKraft.com and The Straight Dope podcast.

Ryan sits down ith Dave Rhoden of Flagrant Beard to get the backstory on his beard (and his company's namesake), to see what he's working on with Vertx, and to shop-talk about shooting pistols.

Ryan returns (maybe) to update listeners on life, SHOT Show 2022, and the new 30 Super Carry round.

Amid the Coronavirus panic, we have seen RECORD firearms sales across the country. In fact, one of the most popular articles on Gun University is How To Buy A Gun Online. Ryan talks about his recent travels back to Arizona and his experience at the Southwest Airlines gate. Here's a spoiler: he didn't get away with hiding. For those that are new to firearms (more new shooters than ever before - 3.7 million firearm background checks were run in March),  PLEASE get training and be safe with firearms. And, for you gun-folks out there, make sure you are taking new shooters under your wing and showing them the way. If you'd like some resources for new shooters, check out Gun 101 - Guns for Beginners. Ryan has been getting lots of questions about whether people should get concealed carry insurance and if they should which ccw insurance is best. Whether you want to get CCW insurance is your choice, however, if you'd like some insight on the matter from an actual firearm attorney, check out his new best concealed carry insurance guide GunUniversity is really taking off and there's some new article for you to check out including: HK VP9-B Review, How to Adjust A Scope, a Vortex Razor Gen II Review, and How To Test Scope Tracking Indoors. Of course, don't miss the gun and gear giveaways and the free targets Ryan talked about on the show or a review of his new favorite IWI Tavor X95

From Ryan Cleckner: "I missed you all! I'm finally back and hoping to get this things going again - you can help encourage this by spreading the word about the podcast to friends. I'm considering this podcast turning into my general gun related podcast and starting a new podcast just for teaching and keeping Trigger Words for gun law stuff. Like that idea? Let me know!" Check out all sorts of updates on GunUniversity like: Best Concealed Carry Insurance Guns for Beginners Tennessee Online CCW Best AK-47s What is MOA? Multi-State Online CCW

Here’s the final part of our hunting trip in Czech Republic with Sellier and Beloit ammunition and CZ Firearms. For some recent articles and updates, check out: Gun Giveaways Sig Cross Review Glock 44 Review Sling Weapons (Paracord Rock Slings) Goat Guns Review Gifts for Gun Lovers MP17 Review      

The first (of two) parts of our AWESOME pheasant, wild boar, and deer hunting trip in the Czech Republic! S&B Paper Shotgun Shell Giveaway: Ammo Giveaway   Recent GunU reviews: Best Combat and Tactical Shotguns A400 Beretta Sporting Black Review Beretta 1301 Comp Review Gift Guide for Shooters

Here's the final installment of the Colorado elk hunt! Does Ryan make it?     Ryan's Projects: Class 3 License Info Veteran Beard Oil Gifts for Gun Lovers Gun Giveaways Benelli M4 Sig P365 Review What is MOA?

We continue with part 3 of the Colorado elk hunt adventure!   Here are some links to Ryan's firearm-related projects: Gifts for Gun Lovers Gun Giveaways 922r Compliance How to Get a Class 3 License Veteran Beard Oil Best Combat and Tactical Shotguns

The story continues of the Colorado elk hunt! If you haven't listened to part 1 of this hunt story, please go listen to episode 92 first and then continue with this Part 2 of the story.   Some of Ryan's recent updates: How to Get a Class 3 License Gift Guide for Gun Lovers Beard Itch Fix Glock 43x and Glock 48 reviews

Ryan and the crew from the Colorado elk hunting trip start off a multi-part podcast series about their adventures. This is only the first part - the audio ends abruptly and will pick up with Part 2. Apologies, however, you all have been asking for a podcast and I could do it now without time for editing. :) The discussion gets deep later on and it may be a bit hard to follow with all of the hunters on the trip and on the podcast. I hope that you can follow along. Ryan has many projects going on in the firearms world. You can check out his Beard Oil project with Kyle Lamb and keep up to date with all things Gun University including: Gun Giveaways, Springfield Hellcat Review, and the Sig P365 SAS Review  

Ryan and two students from his recent long range course stay up after a day of training and discuss what they've learned so far. Gun Reviews Veteran Beard Products Home Based FFL Organizational Safety Tools

Ryan and Jason catch up and discuss what it means to be "Koala-fied," they answer some live chat questions, and Ryan breaks down a rifle review. If you'd like to support a new venture, please go see Musket and Hatchet Beard Company to see their awesome beard oils and beard balms Beard Oil Guide  

Ryan Cleckner flies solo and answers fan questions. Gun Giveaways Musket & Hatchet Beard Oil and Balm  

The Cleckner boys are back talking about all things guns and shooting! Ryan and Jason cover lots of live viewer questions, they discuss how they have too many guns and too much gear, their upcoming elk hunting trips, and Ryan does a quick dive into how to paint a rifle. Gun Giveaways SCCY 9mm Review 12 Upgrades for Glock under $30 p320 x-five legion review Kel Tec RDB Review Sig P365xl Review  

Sig P365 xl Review Sig Copperhead Review Sig P320 X-Five Legion Review Guns and Gear Giveaway FFL Cost Organizational Safety Software Alerts

D-Lead Soap Ryan mentioned a complete listing of all firearm contests and gun giveaways (without referral/affiliate links). Check out the list! Also, wondering how much an FFL costs? Visit RocketFFL to find out! Ryan uploaded a Barrett MRAD review where he lists every configuration of barrel length and caliber for MRADs. What is MOA?  

We had a special guest this episode and we were missing a regular host. We added Jason McBride to talk teach us about precision rifle shooting with a 22 lr and Jason Cleckner had some technical issues and couldn't stay on. We hope that you like having a guest! Check out our latest articles: Barrett MRAD Review FFL Cost SOCOM's New Sniper Rifle  

Tavor TS12 Review Can Gun Companies be Sued? AR-15 Barrel Finder SOCOM's new Sniper Rifle: Barrett MRAD

SOCOM Sniper Rifle Contract Barrett MRAD How to buy a gun online Best CCW Handgun? Mossberg Pistol Review

Links to help support the show: p365 Review g43x review g48 review VTAC Online Courses How to Get a Home Based FFL VA Concealed Carry Permit School Safety App

We finally made it happen: Twyla Cleckner made it on the show! She shares how she grew up hunting and we talk about how to process your own game animals, how her brother killed a deer with a rock, how we want to start a new "Choke Slam" class of hunting where you need to hunt a group of the biggest animals by "choking them out," and we have a lot of laughs at Jason and Ryan's expense. Also, GunUniversity.com contest winners were announced and Ryan decided to give away an Arcteryx Bora AR 63 Backpack Here's some of Ryan's latest articles: Class 3 License How to get a Home Based FFL How to Buy A Gun Online   And the links to these RocketFFL courses have changed: Get an FFL Course Become an SOT Course ATF Compliance Course How to get a home-based FFL   Support the show! Please use the following links to visit our friends: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68 Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf EuroOptic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Natches Shooter Supply: http://bit.ly/2ArwWdU Faxon Firearms: http://bit.ly/2Ary5Cl Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM

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Ryan and Jason wax poetic about all things guns. Check out Ryan's latest articles on What is MOA and his firearm reviews: Sig P365 Review, Glock 43x Review, and Glock 48 Review. Looking for a new set of ear-pro for shooting? Check out the GunUniversity guide for Best Ear Protection for Shooting. Please support our main sponsor: Magtech Ammunition! Topics covered in this week's podcast are: Ballistic X App Gun Contest Winners CZ 457 rifles Silencer impact shift And we dip a toe into reloading... before we get cut off.

Ryan reviews the Best Shooting Ear Protection for your next trip to the shooting range. Also, he talks about his biggest value rating from SHOT Show 2019, the Mossberg MC1sc pistol and his biggest disappointment, the Daniel Defense Delta 5 Rifle. Please support Ryan's newest project, GunUniversity for Gun Reviews and if you're looking to get your own FFL, check out RocketFFL to Get an FFL. Also, if you're interested in getting a Virginia CCW (Online), check out RocketCCW.  

Assault Weapon Ban 2019 Explained Support the show: Get Your FFL Online CCW Online Firearm Courses Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68 Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf EuroOptic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Natches Shooter Supply: http://bit.ly/2ArwWdU Faxon Firearms: http://bit.ly/2Ary5Cl Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM

New products announced for SHOT: Mossberg MC1sc Support the show: Get Your FFL Online CCW Online Firearm Courses Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68 Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf EuroOptic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Natches Shooter Supply: http://bit.ly/2ArwWdU Faxon Firearms: http://bit.ly/2Ary5Cl Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM

New products announced: Glock 43x, Glock 48, Zev OZ9, and Daniel Defense's Delta 5 bolt-gun. Support the show: Get Your FFL Online CCW Online Firearm Courses Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68 Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf EuroOptic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Natches Shooter Supply: http://bit.ly/2ArwWdU Faxon Firearms: http://bit.ly/2Ary5Cl Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM

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Enter the GunUniversity.com contest for a Magpul 700 Pro Chassis Notes from the show: ATF no longer accepting part classifications SIRT Training Pistol   Support the show by using these links:  Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf Euro Optic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68

New GunUniversity.com giveaway prize: Magpul 700 Pro Rifle Chassis Magtech 9mm ammo sale w/free shipping: http://bit.ly/2PjmbPp Support the show by using these links:  Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf Euro Optic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68

Support the show: Palmetto State Armory: http://bit.ly/2P48KCM Brownells: http://bit.ly/2zwQ3mf Euro Optic: http://bit.ly/2FJmDa7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Reyf68 Learn about firearms at GunUniversity.com and check out our online firearm training courses. Magtech Ammunition 77gr 223 Rem - Giveaway contest!

Ryan and Jason hang out and talk guns. What's new? Ryan goes a bit negative - but not that much. Check out the Wilderness Safepacker     Enter the weekly ammo giveaway contest Check out the Mayday Safety App: School Safety App Get your FFL with Rocket FFL See what Ryan's up to at RyanCleckner.com

The Cleckner boys continue to wax poetic about firearms.  Topics covered in this episode include Magtech ammo performance, pistol caliber carbines, where they were at on 9/11, Ryan's holster giveaway codeword, why to "run the bolt" when shooting, and sous vide. What the heck is sous vide? Please check out HolsterOps.com     See Ryan's recommended Sous Vide Enter the weekly ammo giveaway contest Check out the Mayday Safety App: School Safety App Get your FFL with Rocket FFL See what Ryan's up to at RyanCleckner.com  

Ryan and Jason discuss getting lost in the woods while hunting and they dive into some basic map reading/land navigation pointers and even get off on a tangent talking about knots.  If you like the episodes where the Cleckner boys just hang-out and ramble about topics (even if it's not about firearms or getting your FFL), then you'll enjoy this podcast. If not, sorry. :) -- Check out RocketFFL f you are thinking about getting an FFL but aren't sure about FFL license cost.  We'd appreciate you considering Magtech Ammo (our first sponsor!)  Also, please support this podcast by telling others and leaving a review - it helps!

Martin Baumber and Ryan Cleckner discuss their hunts in Africa and how Vortex Scopes played a role. Please forgive the road noise as we drove down to Johannesburg.

Mike Fisher joins us as a follow-up to our fire-side podcast in Africa for our hunting trip. We discuss the ammo we used on the trip.

Ryan and Bryan James from Barrett, Mike Fisher from CBC, and Martin Baumber from Vortex sit down and share hunting stories around the fire at their tent-camp in South Africa.