GUNS Magazine Podcast

Last week's episode about "Perfect Plinkin Pistols" with Roy Huntington was so popular that we came back to talk about everything else you can use to plink! -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

We shared our take on John Taffin's "Perfect Packin' Pistol." In this episode, Roy Huntington returns to talk about a different facet: What do we consider to be "The Perfect Plinkin' Pistol?" -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Like many things, hunting overseas is significantly different from hunting in the United States. Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to compare and contrast what it's like to hunt in Europe and Africa and how those compare to hunting stateside.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

We're often asked, "How can I carry a gun when I'm having hand strength troubles or other mobility issues?" In this episode, Roy Huntington joins us to talk about some ideas how folks can "stay salty" regardless of physical difficulties.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

John Connor was one of the most popular writers in GUNS Magazine history. As such, we've published a new book of his most thought-provoking columns. Roy Huntington joins us to share his thoughts and his favorite stories about John. Get your copy now from the FMG Store or Amazon. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

When John Taffin coined the phrase "Perfect Packin' Pistol," or PPP as it has come to be known by many readers, he originally defined it as a double-action or single-action sixgun with a barrel length of 4″ to 5 1/2″. It could be chambered in a cartridge that could be counted on to handle any situation arising. This means a PPP could be chambered in anything from .22 up to one of the various .500s, depending upon one's environment. Relatively broad, right? In this episode, Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to give his thoughts on what is and what isn't a Perfect Packin' Pistol. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

We're digging another classic out of the vault - This week we're going back to episode #201 where Roy and Brent talk about snake shot.  Warning: This episode contains graphic information about shooting potatoes.  It may be upsetting to some audience members from Idaho. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In case you missed it, we're featuring a blast from the past. Roy Huntington joins Brent T. Wheat to discuss how "Revolvers Never Went Away."  -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale joins us to discuss audience letters, including which spice is best to put in a cartridge case.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Suzi Huntington doesn't hide her feelings when discussing women "Gun Influencers" who emphasize certain female attributes to get ahead in the media game. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this episode, we discuss how to handle situations where you stumble into something dangerous or illegal when liquidating a gun collection. -- To order “The Insider”: 20+ Years Of Indiscriminate Deliberations On Timely Topics by Roy Huntington, visit the FMG Publications Store or Amazon. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Host Brent T. Wheat recently enlisted Roy Huntington's help with a shotgun restoration project, which inspired a conversation about what happened to the "old-school" gunsmith and what we should do to fix the problem.  EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

If we're being honest, carrying a gun all the time is a pain in the neck. In this episode, Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat discuss the truth of carrying a handgun for protection and how you can keep carrying one even when the thrill is gone! EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this episode we talk to veteran biker Roy Huntington for his thoughts on safe and practical motorcycle gun carry.  EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Gregg Ritz has brought Thompson/Center back from the dead. In this episode, you'll learn about how he did it and what his plans are for the future of this venerable brand. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. The GUNS Magazine Podcast is supported by HIVIZ Shooting Systems. HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is the designer, engineer and manufacturer of high-quality and innovative sights for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. From the unique molded LitePipe technology to their patented LiteWave H3® Tritium/Fiber-Optic sights and new FastDot H3®, HIVIZ continues to advance the art of shooting. See what you've been missing at www.hivizsights.com. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Darryl Bolke is a proponent of smaller calibers in wheelguns for self-defense. In this episode, he shares why he thinks the .32 caliber hits the sweet spot in power versus controllability. Tell us what you think in the comments: Is the .32 better than the .44 Magnum? Related Link • AmericanFightingRevolver.com EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. The GUNS Magazine Podcast is supported by HIVIZ Shooting Systems. HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is the designer, engineer and manufacturer of high-quality and innovative sights for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. From the unique molded LitePipe technology to their patented LiteWave H3® Tritium/Fiber-Optic sights and new FastDot H3®, HIVIZ continues to advance the art of shooting. See what you've been missing at www.hivizsights.com. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Joel Kolander from Rock Island Auction Company joins us to talk about the upcoming sale of the "Marshfield Find" — a Winchester Model 1886 Rifle — plus Pat Garrett's gold-plated pistol and badge, and many other cool guns.  EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. The GUNS Magazine Podcast is supported by HIVIZ Shooting Systems. HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is the designer, engineer and manufacturer of high-quality and innovative sights for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. From the unique molded LitePipe technology to their patented LiteWave H3® Tritium/Fiber-Optic sights and new FastDot H3®, HIVIZ continues to advance the art of shooting. See what you've been missing at www.hivizsights.com. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Confused about the difference between open- and closed-emitter red dot optics? In this episode, AmericanCOP.com Editor Eric Gelhaus shares helpful tips on how to pick the best optic for your particular situation and gun. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. The GUNS Magazine Podcast is supported by HIVIZ Shooting Systems. HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is the designer, engineer and manufacturer of high-quality and innovative sights for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. From the unique molded LitePipe technology to their patented LiteWave H3® Tritium/Fiber-Optic sights and new FastDot H3®, HIVIZ continues to advance the art of shooting. See what you've been missing at www.hivizsights.com. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Not all mass shooters are severely mentally ill, but many certainly are. Unfortunately, "the narrative" disingenuously wants to blame firearms rather than the person pulling the trigger, regardless of their motivation. In this episode, Will Dabbs, MD joins us to talk about what untreated mental illness looks like "on the street." EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. The GUNS Magazine Podcast is supported by HIVIZ Shooting Systems. HIVIZ® Shooting Systems is the designer, engineer and manufacturer of high-quality and innovative sights for handguns, shotguns, and rifles. From the unique molded LitePipe technology to their patented LiteWave H3® Tritium/Fiber-Optic sights and new FastDot H3®, HIVIZ continues to advance the art of shooting. See what you've been missing at www.hivizsights.com. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Are you enthralled by the glamour of the red carpet at the Oscars? We aren't either, but we are interested in what goes on behind the scenes! In today's episode, Suzi Huntington talks about her time as a protective agent working Hollywood's biggest night. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this week's episode, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington talk about Brent's new "travel" gun — a 2" J-Frame revolver — and why he chose it.  EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

GUNS Magazine Editor and Podcast host Brent T. Wheat has finally joined "The Church of the Snubbie," so naturally, Roy Huntington was his first call. Tune in for more about the used J-Frame revolver he couldn't resist and why. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE • Snubbies are Stupid! — GMP #233 • Snubbies: For Experts Only! — GMP #184  • J, K, L, N, M? E-I-E-I-O ... Demystifying All Those S&W Frame Types by Frank Jardim EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Thompson/Center is dead and gone, right? Wrong! T/C is once again family-owned and in the midst of a rebirth. GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington have the inside scoop! RELATED LINKS • Thompson/Center, tcarms.com EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Riton Optics. Riton Optics has a solution for your optics needs, but the very latest from Riton is the 3 Tactix lineup of pistol red dots. The 3 Tactix PRD, MPRD, and EED marry with the RMR, RMSc and ACRO footprint, respectively, and offer the features you need for that EDC or competition pistol. Learn more about the 3 Tactix Red Dots or the entire lineup at www.ritonoptics.com and use code GUNS24 for 15% off at checkout. -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

For the second time in two weeks, a GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner staff writer has died. Today, Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat talk about Mark Hampton, his adventures and his legacy.  RELATED LINKS: • Mark Hampton, Writer and Handgun Hunter, Passes Away • Mark's Handgun Hunting Column, https://americanhandgunner.com/category/discover/hunting/ -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Longtime GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner contributor Mike Venturino passed away on June 9, 2024. In this special tribute episode, Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat share their memories of "Duke." RELATED LINKS https://gunsmagazine.com/news/passing-contributing-editor-mike-duke-venturino Remembering Mike, https://americanhandgunner.com/discover/remembering-mike Montana Musings, https://gunsmagazine.com/category/our-experts/montana-musings Shooting Iron, https://americanhandgunner.com/category/our-experts/shooting-iron Music: Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ via Incompetech -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Just when we thought it was safe to resume normal shooting activities, a major new ammo shortage is looming. In this episode, we discuss why it's happening and what you should do about it.  -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this episode, Jennifer Lindsey from Tannerite joins host Brent T. Wheat to talk about safety and fun with their non-binary explosive target indicator. Link: www.tannerite.com -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Listen to the audio from our very first "Ask The Editors" live Q&A that broadcast on our YouTube and Facebook pages on May 23, 2024. SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! For this weekend only, May 24-27, you can subscribe to both GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines for the special price of $9.95 for one year! Current subscribers can extend their subscription one year for the same price. Don't wait, this offer expires on May 27, 2024! www.FMGpubs.com/995   -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

The murder of President John F. Kennedy has been called "The Mother of All Conspiracy Theories." Who did it and why? While Diddy most certainly didn't do it, he or nearly anyone else, very well could have. In this episode, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale and American COP Editor Erick Gelhaus join host Brent T. Wheat to discuss the technical aspects of the assassination. SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! For this weekend only, May 24-27, you can subscribe to both GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines for the special price of $9.95 for one year! Current subscribers can extend their subscription one year for the same price. Don't wait, this offer expires on May 27, 2024! www.FMGpubs.com/995 -- Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

The keyboard warriors on social media and discussion forums frequently claim, "Snubbies are stupid!" But if they were, why do so many well-known professionals carry a snub-nose revolver instead of something else? In this episode, Darryl Bolke explains why small revolvers are his CCW of choice. Link:  • AmericanFightingRevolver.com Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.  

It's summertime, and the living is easy ... unless you're carrying a gun! In this episode, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shares tips on how to make carrying a firearm in the summer a less sweaty endeavor. To learn more, check out Tom's article "Summer Clothing Carry Tips." Products mentioned in the show: Viktos Low Key Chest Rig Bodyguard Switchblade Bulletproof Backpack Bakcou Mule E-Bike Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.  

Do you need to set 1,000-yard targets? Are you going hunting? Or maybe you just want to explore and get some fresh air. Hop on your eBike! In this episode, Brent and Roy talk about eBikes and how the newfangled velocipedes can make both recreation and work less ... work. RELATED LINK: • Bakcou, www.bakcou.com Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

John Browning's epochal 1911 is enjoying another one of its periodic "rediscoveries” by a new generation of shooters. However, whenever this happens, the naysayers also come out in full force. Brent and Roy discuss why the 1911 is certainly NOT dead and our take on why people say such things. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

Ken Byers is one of the most well-known turkey-hunting guides in the country. He sits down with host Brent T. Wheat to talk about their shared love of gobbler hunting and how to get started. They also take a deep dive on guns and loads for longbeards.  Link: Hooked Hunting Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com.

It's a great idea to have a bug out bag, but if you look to videos and the internet for ideas, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. In this episode, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington talk about their experiences on both sides of emergencies —  as responders and "victims." They also offer suggestions for things to include in your own bug out bag that are really helpful but don't break the bank ... or your back! Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

Roy Huntington gives hard-earned advice on how to work with your gunsmith, plus shares a special announcement! Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights, has probably done more to promote aperture sights than John Moses Browning! In this episode, he explains why peep sights are enjoying a renaissance, why they're "magic," and great tips for using and installing aperture sights. RELATED LINK • Skinner Sights, skinnersights.com Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Soft focus shooting, a method of using iron sights on a pistol, has been hotly debated on the internet recently. AmericanCop.com editor and well-known firearms instructor Erick Gelhaus explains the basics of soft focus shooting and his take on its merits. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a little-known technology outside the amateur radio community, but it's a great way to hear your local police, fire and EMS broadcasts — and you can do it for $30! Even better, once you learn how, you can monitor things like ham radio, commercial radio, businesses, satellites and even digital pagers. In this episode, we walk through the basic DIY steps of SDR 101 so you can set up your own system to monitor broadcasts from your neighborhood and across the globe. For written step-by-step instructions, see Brent's article on GUNSMagazine.com.  Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Lever-action rifles are suddenly the new hotness in the shooting world. Find out why from Host Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington — two guys who never got off the levergun bandwagon. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

A deputy and his sergeant with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida fired on his patrol car after being startled by an acorn. The internet turned the incident into a farce, but there are reasons why this happened. American Cop Editor Erick Gelhaus joins us to explain the human factors behind the headline.  Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending "science faction" novels, including his latest release, Ghosts and Madmen. Related Link • www.officialjamestarr.com Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

The temptation to add dozens of aftermarket gizmos and gadgets is strong, but Brent and Roy discuss why it's not such a good idea. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In January, long-time board member Buz Mills penned an impassioned open letter to the National Rifle Association of America's board of directors, writing: "We have an opportunity to carefully choose to correct the path we are on. We have the opportunity to recover all of the membership that has abandoned us over these issues (2 million members +/-). We have the opportunity to recover the trust of our most benevolent donors. We have an opportunity to recover the respect of our industry and of the American people. There is no downside to doing this correctly. Let's not squander this opportunity, we must move forward smartly and with all the courage of the champions of freedom." But can the NRA really be saved? In this episode, Buz joins Host Brent T. Wheat to discuss what he thinks can be done. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this encore presentation, Massad Ayoob talks about after-action considerations for use-of-force by armed citizens. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB Ayoob has been a columnist for GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force. Additionally, he has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. Learn more at MassadAyoobGroup.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. 

People are always asking us — the so-called "pros" — what we carry as everyday self-defense guns. Today, we put Suzi Huntington on the spot to find out her choices for concealed carry.  Suzi is saucy as always and offers some great insights for both men and women. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. 

One of our most requested podcast guests is back! In this episode, Suzi Huntington reveals it wasn't all sun, fun, sand and surf when working the beach patrol in San Diego. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. 

Roy Huntington and Erick Gelhaus join Host Brent T. Wheat to share stories about some of the unusual mannerisms and rituals of retired cops. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Their best-selling portable solar power station is your “Magic Bullet” to protect you from blackouts, power failures and the crumbling electric grid. Use the Patriot Power Generator 1800 inside your home to power a fridge, freezer, medical devices and more. It comes ready to use and never needs gas ... ever! Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals!

For most folks, receiving their first gun under the Christmas tree is one of the most magical memories of life. Roy Huntington and Host Brent T. Wheat discuss their own "first, best Christmas gun." Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

Every generation seems to think they've discovered something new. Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss the trend of younger shooters "finding" wheelguns. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.  

What if your pistol optic gets filled with mud or decides to stop working? AmericanCop.com Editor and trainer Erick Gelhaus discusses options for using backup iron sights with pistol optics. Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power's out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You'll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.