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Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast is an entertaining look inside the world of shooting sports, hunting, outdoor life, and some randomly fun topics. Additionally, we'll be talking unique and collectible Lipsey's Exclusive firearms and detail the behind-the-scenes action that goes into our collaborations.

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    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 45 - Mother's Day Concealed Carry Handgun Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 20:55


    We're talking personal protection for mom, and just about anybody else interested in some of the most popular concealed carry handguns available. We've got some go-to staples along with a couple of newcomers.

    Episode 44 - Julie Golob, Smith & Wesson Pro Shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 30:37


    Julie Golob, Professional Shooter, stopped by the Aim Higher podcast to talk about her shooting history, favorite personal guns, and more. We also talk hardware and break down her regimen in and out of season. 

    Episode 43 - Ryan Hamre Of Hamre Forge Grips On New Lipsey's Exclusives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 35:15


    We had a great conversation with Ryan Hamre, owner of Hamre Forge Inc., about our new exclusive projects and more. We dove into the design and new-age manufacturing process that's producing some of the lightest and most durable grips available today. We may have even hinted at some potential new upcoming projects.

    Episode 42 - Smith & Wesson Sit Down With Andrew Gore and Bobby Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 66:33


    Lipsey's Jason Cloessner sits down with Bobby Tyler of Tyler GunWorks and Andrew Gore, Handgun Product Manager at Smith & Wesson, to talk details on this year's epic Lipsey's Exclusive Mountain Gun release and more!

    Episode 40 - Jerry Miculek's New Mossberg 940 JM Pro Shotgun

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:24


    We had a great time talking with renowned Pro Shooter Jerry Miculek and Mossberg Senior Director of Marketing Rich Kirk about Jerry's all-new Mossberg 940 JM Pro Shotgun. We cover a lot of ground and talk through all the intricate details of this shotgun that Jerry was instrumental in developing. 

    Episode 39 - Second Amendment Foundation Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 44:48


    We were happy to have Adam Kraut, Executive Director from the Second Amendment Foundation, in to talk about our new Lipsey's Exclusive Sig Sauer P365 partnership that raises funds and awareness for this vital non-profit organization. We get deep in covering the many legal fronts that the SAF battles for the good of the entire firearms community. If you'd like to find out more, donate, or become a member, click here: https://saf.org/

    Episode 38 - Adam Weatherby Talks New Products And Company Heritage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 39:06


    We had a chance to talk to Adam Weatherby and Raleigh Whalen of Weatherby Inc. about some new products, including the recently released Model 307 Alpine CT and the all-new Sorix shotgun. We also talk history and the tradition of innovation that's been synonymous with Weatherby firearms for over 75 years.

    Episode 37 - Ted McIntyre With Lost River Ammunition Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 53:43


    Join the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast as we take a deep dive into one of the most unique ammo companies in America. Lost River's owner, Ted McIntyre, calls in and talks about his involvement with our recent Ultimate Carry Exclusive as well as a host of topics including big bore loads, polymer coated loads and more. 

    Episode 36 - The Daniel Defense H9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 22:29


    Matt Hurt from Daniel Defense dropped by the podcast to go in-depth on their new flagship pistol, the H9.

    Episode 35 - What's New With Q?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 44:50


    Brian and David from Q, one of the industry's most innovative manufacturers, sat down with us and talked history, hot sellers, and upcoming releases. 

    Episode 34 - Byrna Special Guest Josh Schirard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 45:02


    We had a great discussion with Josh Schirard with Byrna on their line of less-lethal launchers. Excellent insight beyond the products as we talk about real-life applications and laws in this rapidly growing industry segment. 

    Episode 33 - A Quarter Century of the Best and Worst Calibers and Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 82:58


    Jason and Dale are both celebrating 25 years at Lipsey's, so we decided to get in the way back machine and cover good, bad, and ugly products and trends over their tenure in the firearms industry. 

    Episode 32 - Bobby Tyler's Single-Action Modifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 66:23


    In this episode, legendary engraver and custom gunsmith, Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works, pays us a visit. Listen as we guide you through ideal enhancements for your favorite single-action revolvers.  

    Episode 31 - Weatherby 307

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 34:35


    We welcome Adam Weatherby and Raleigh Whalen as we talk about the all-new Weatherby 307. This new model from Weatherby offers its most diverse, builder-friendly platform boasting custom features at an appealing price point.

    Episode 30 - FN America Reflex 9mm Pistol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 17:11


    Jason and Dale talk with FN Senior Product Manager, Chris Johnson, on the all-new FN Reflex 9mm pistol. Jam-packed with features in its small micro-compact frame, it strikes a perfect balance of size, comfort, and deep concealment. 

    Episode 29 - TALO Distributor's New GLOCK 28 Exclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 29:00


    In this episode, we talk with TALO Executive Director, Kane Cannedy, about the new GLOCK 28 TALO Exclusive. We also dive into a little history and what's on the horizon for TALO. 

    Episode 28 - The All New FN 510 Tactical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 26:02


    Check out our sit down conversation with the team from FN. We talk history and new products including the all-new FN 510 Tactical.

    Episode 27 - The All New POF-USA Tombstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 38:01


    POF-USA drop by to introduce their All New Tombstone - The Lever-Action, magazine fed, 9mm rifle! Dive into all things POF with Cody & Jeremy from POF-USA.

    Episode 26 - Rugged Suppressors Alaskan 360 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 25:45


    Josh and Travis from Rugged Suppressors stop by as we talk all things quiet including their newest can, the Alaskan 360. 

    Episode 25 - Canik's Miami Signature Series and Rob Gets Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 55:11


    Episode 25 is chock full of action including Canik's all-new Signature Series Miami Days and Nights pistols and Rob takes one for the team in a live shooter simulation. 

    Episode 24 - NASGW Recap + 2023 Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 36:15


    The Lipsey's Krewe recaps last week's National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show. We talk tech, trends, and may even drop hints on new Lipsey's Exclusives!

    Episode 23 - Ruger SFAR .308 Rifle Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 37:09


    Join Jason and Dale as we talk accuracy, speed, and all the bells and whistles of Ruger's feature rich SFAR 7.62/.308 Autoloading Rifle. 

    Episode 22 - Lipsey's Exclusive Canik SFx Rival Trophy Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 26:31


    We welcome Adam Ruonala, Canik's National Marketing Director, to talk all new Lipsey's Exclusive and Industry Choice Awards (ICA) "Pistol of the Year", the Canik SFx RIVAL Trophy Edition.

    Episode 21 - SIG SAUER P365 X-Macro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 17:22


    Listen in on our latest AIM HIGHER podcast that goes in-depth with size, round count, and carry comparisons of the all new SIG SAUER P365 X-Macro!

    Episode 20 - Competitive Shooter Travis McCamish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 36:00


    We welcome special guest Travis McCamish, Precision Rifle Series Competitor and USPSA Three Division Grand Master. Travis tells his story of coming up through competitive pistol and long gun competition and shares some great principles for shooters of all types.

    Episode 19 - The New Frontier of Semi-Auto Pistols

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later May 17, 2022 32:24


    In this episode, we discuss how the semi-auto pistol has expanded from the range and every day carry into the woods. We explore calibers, carry options, uses and more as we dive into this growing trend.

    Episode 18 - Christensen Arms New Product Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 28:33


    We welcome back Javalan Redd from Christensen Arms and talk about the all new Flash Forge Technology (FFT) introduced for 2022.

    Episode 17 - FN Product Review + NASGW Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 27:59


    This week we celebrate our veterans, freedom, and FN firearms! FN sent us some outstanding new hardware that we were more than happy to work out at the range. Plus, Jason recaps his trip to the #NASGW Expo and gives some insight on what's ahead. 

    Episode 16 - New Beretta Hardware

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 22:10


    We got our hands on some new Beretta hardware and couldn't wait to hit the range. Check out the recap on the Beretta A300 Ultima, M9A4, 92X, 1301 Tactical Shotguns and the all-new APX-A1 Carry! 

    Episode 15 - Rifle Rumble! Top Picks For Every Hunting Category

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 47:42


    Jason and Dale choose their favorite rifle configurations for the five major hunting categories. Who's got the better battery? How does your setup compare? Listen, decide, and comment! For you new hunters, some great info to help decide on the right fit for your next outdoor adventure. 

    Episode 14 - New Exclusive! Single Action Revolvers Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 44:21


    You wanted an encore, we're bringing it with the single action revolvers including a brand new Lipsey's Exclusive! Check out Part II of the podcast as we get into the small bore category and talk which guns Jason and Dale are taking into the ultimate survival situation. 

    Episode 13 - Lipsey's Single Action Revolvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 56:38


    Jason and Dale take a deep dive into Lipsey's Single Action favorites. History, hunting, handloading, and customizing your perfect revolver setup. 

    Episode 12 - Ruger LCP MAX First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 26:14


    New gun, new episode! Dive in as we break down this all-new tiny powerhouse, the Ruger LCP MAX. We talk features, function, and future of what could be the latest trend in ultimate pocket carry pistols.

    Episode 11 - Shootists Holiday 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 25:24


    Check out the recap of Jason's annual visit to the Shootists Holiday in New Mexico. A week of gun guys shooting the good stuff. Plus, we talk about how the industry tides may finally be changing. 

    Episode 10 - Mark Smith, President & CEO of Smith & Wesson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 19:35


    In Episode 10 of the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast, we sit down with Mark Smith, President & CEO of Smith & Wesson, and talk about navigating the pandemic, new S&W products, and share thoughts on what's up and coming in the firearms industry. 

    Episode 9 - Lipsey's Exclusive Color Frame GLOCKs & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 28:59


    In Episode 9 of the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast, we talk game-changing Lipsey's Exclusive color frame GLOCK's. Get some insight to our backstory plus how to spot an imposter.

    Episode 8 - Ruger No.1 Talk With Lee Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 47:47


    In Episode 8, we talk Ruger No.1 single shot rifles with expert collector and President of the Ruger Owners & Collectors Society, Lee Newton. Take in a little history, a lot of knowledge, and find out where we rank some of our favorite No.1 Lipsey's Exclusives. For more info, check out https://www.rugersociety.com or Lee Newton's website, http://www.classicsportingarms.com.    

    Episode 7 - Big Bores And More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 29:49


    We tackle the big guns in Episode 7 including the interesting, yet slightly painful, backstory on our 480 Ruger and Ruger 454 Casull Lipsey's Exclusives. Plus, the SIG SAUER NRA P365 pistol giveaway is still on! Click below to enter!Contest Entry Link: https://bit.ly/3vy5Gp3

    Episode 6 - SIG SAUER Giveaway - New Micro Pistol Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 29:37


    We're giving away a Lipsey's Exclusive SIG SAUER NRA P365 pistol! Click this link, enter your email and you're in! But wait, there's more…Bonus entries for following us on Facebook, Instagram, and sharing with a friend! While you're here, check out Episode 6 as we break down the all-new Smith & Wesson Shield Plus and Ruger MAX-9 micro 9mm pistols.   Contest Entry Link: https://bit.ly/3vy5Gp3

    Episode 5 - New Guns For Spring '21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 28:06


    In Episode 5, Jason takes a media trip to CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park and gives insight on running some new and soon-to-be released firearms for Spring 2021. Also, you've got questions, we've got answers as we dive into the podcast inbox.

    Episode 4 - Christensen Arms Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 26:44


    In Episode 4 of the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast, we're joined by special guest Javalan Redd, National Accounts Sales Manager, with Christensen Arms. Fun discussion on popular calibers, Lipsey's Exclusives, and more!

    Episode 3 - A Lipsey's Exclusive Tribute To The Late Jeff Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 29:15


    In Episode 3 of the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast, we talk with Boge Quinn of Gunblast.com on our newest Lipsey's Exclusive. A custom Ruger GP100 revolver dedicated to his brother and long time gun review pioneer, the late Jeff Quinn.

    Episode 2 - Hunting Gear - Addition By Subtraction

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 29:06


    In this episode of the Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast, we talk about a few lessons learned from the 2020 hunting season. Plus, highlights on new gear must haves, old gear we've ditched, and some tips on how to lighten the load.  

    Episode 1 - A Different Kind Of Distributor

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 19:35


    Lipsey's AIM HIGHER Podcast takes its maiden voyage with an introduction to Lipsey's and a look inside what a firearms distributor is and the role it plays within the industry. Get a high level view of Lipsey's Exclusives and a peek into future episodes as we explore shooting sports, hunting, collecting, and more!

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