Podcasts about shotguns

In This Hour:--  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 ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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. Gun Talk 06.28.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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In This Hour:--  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 channelGun Talk 06.21.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Christian; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST       Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBio:Combat Veteran; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instructor;       S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive RecoveryF.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hunting; Life Long Hunter Professional Hunter and Guide Private Security Contractor; Several Agencies,  Current.Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gunfighter-life-survival-guns-ammo-hunting-defense-tactics--4187306/support.Have a Blessed Day 

In This Hour:--  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 OregonGun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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.Gun Talk 06.14.25 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In this episode of the Prolonged Field Care Podcast, Dennis sits down with trauma surgeon Mark Shapiro for a no-BS masterclass on wound ballistics. They break down why understanding the physics of penetrating and blast trauma matters in austere and combat environments — even when experience makes you cynical. From high-velocity rifle rounds and their massive temporary cavities to the infectious nightmare of shotgun wounds and the four phases of blast injury, Mark shares hard-won lessons from civilian Level I trauma centers and years training special operations medics and ground surgical teams.They tackle the myths around entry/exit wounds, when (and when not) to explore right upper quadrant gunshot wounds downrange, why you should almost never pack the abdomen or chest from the outside, how to assess neurovascular status in blast-injured extremities, and why bizarre bullet paths and “stable” patients with signs of life can still surprise you.Key Takeaways:Kinetic energy (½mv²) means velocity is king — high-velocity rifle rounds create devastating temporary cavities and fragmentation that can turn one projectile into many.Jacketed rounds still fragment at rifle speeds; never assume a clean through-and-through. Bone fragments act like secondary missiles and can create wounds up to 3x the size of the fragment.For stable patients with right upper quadrant GSWs in resource-limited settings, expectant management can be reasonable — but you must have a plan, know your limits, and be ready to move if things change.Never pack the abdomen or chest from the outside in most cases. It risks pushing debris deeper and worsening injuries. Cover exposed organs if needed, but don't shove gauze into body cavities.Shotgun wounds (especially buckshot/birdshot) are “mobile IEDs” — massive tissue destruction, heavy debris inoculation, and extremely high risk of infection, fistula, and devascularized tissue requiring serial debridement.In extremity blast trauma, assess vascular status (pulses, Doppler signals, color, warmth, capillary refill) and neurologic function. The ~6-hour window to revascularization is critical, but the decision point comes earlier.Training + common sense + adaptability beat rigid protocols when resources are limited. Sometimes the best move is observation.Chapters04:15 – Why Wound Ballistics Knowledge Still Matters (even when you're cynical)08:30 – High-Energy Rifle Wounds: Muzzle Velocity, Kinetic Energy & Spitzer Bullets13:45 – Fragmentation, Tumbling & Secondary Missiles (bone shards & unpredictable paths)18:20 – Clinical Reality: Multiple Injuries & Why “Small Entrance, Big Exit” Is a Myth22:50 – Entry vs. Exit Wounds: When Trajectory Actually Matters (and when it doesn't)26:40 – Right Upper Quadrant GSWs: Explore, Observe, or Expectant Management Downrange?31:10 – The Dangers of Packing Abdominal & Chest Wounds from the Outside34:55 – Low-Energy Pistol Wounds: How They Differ (or Don't) from Rifles37:20 – Shotgun Wounds: Close-Range Carnage, Debris & Infectious Nightmares42:40 – IEDs & Modern Explosives: Blast Physics, Ukraine Patterns & Hard-Ground Effects48:15 – Primary, Secondary, Tertiary & Quaternary Blast Injuries Explained52:30 – Neurovascular Assessment in Blast-Injured Extremities (Conscious & Unconscious Patients)56:45 – Lessons from the Trauma Bay: Common Sense, Training & Knowing When to Deviate from ProtocolFor more content, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prolongedfieldcare.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consider supporting us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lobocoffeeco.com/product-page/prolonged-field-care⁠

In This Hour:--  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 ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 recoilGun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

A Nebraska dog shot a woman, cosplayers sold fruit juice that had soaked their feet in, and a veteran died after being sucker-punched by a DoorDash driver. We discuss the Freedom 250 concert and the UFC fight on the White House lawn, Ron takes the NY Times news quiz, and we also talk about his recent trip to Vegas! We have two JPMorgan stories this week, an Oklahoma homeowner shot and killed a squatter, and a man killed another man arguing over cars.

In This Hour:-- 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 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  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 ribsGun Talk 05.24.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- 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 core, a holster just needs to hold a handgun.  Seems simple, and in a way it is.  But the small things make a difference.  Rob Leahy of Simply Rugged holsters has lived a life with guns, and that experience helps him design and build leather holsters that are comfortable and practical.Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

--  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 she learned about how the media approaches things that go bang.--  Guns for women.   On Mother's Day it's a chance to revisit what guns work for women, and is there really a need to even have different handguns for the sexes?Gun Talk 05.10.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- 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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

--  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 ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

--  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 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- 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 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- 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 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  Jarrod Grove from Calwell reveals the latest in the line of Claycopter launchers for wingshooters.--  What's the advantage of sticking with just one gun for carrying versus trying different models?--  Even when you can't get to the shooing range you can still practice.  Here's how.Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- Everyone has seen the video of the attacker rushing past security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.  What lessons can we each learn from that?--  Todd Blanche, acting Attorney General of the U.S., talks with Tom about gun rights, his plan to help the Second Amendment, and his surprise that his mother has a carry permit!--  What are the real-world takeaways from this most recent attack on President Trump?Gun Talk04.26.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- When a father looked for help with security for his daughter and other nursing students, the Second Community stepped up with volunteers.--  While the 1911 may be the "classic car" of the pistol world, it still "drives" just fine.--  Justice Department's Harmeet Dhillon attracts new fans with her talk of target shooting.Gun Talk 04.26.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:-- Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon chats with Tom about what the DOJ is doing to protect the Second Amendment and where she now practices with her Glocks.--  Cam Edwards delivers an update on the assaults on gun owner rights in Virginia.--  What's the difference between training and practiciing with your gun?Gun Talk 04.26.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Live from the Ruger booth at the NRA Annual Meetings. --  Gun Talk launches a new all-guns TV channel, available on smart TVs. Ryan Gresham explains what Shooting Sports Life is and how to get it.--  Serious people know a good flashlight is part of your self defense package.  Andrew Wright, from Surefire, explains how to choose the right light.--  Tom reveals some of the guns which caught his attention on the show floor at the 2026 NRA Show.Gun Talk 04.19.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Live from the Ruger booth at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings.-- Ruger stretches the lines of the RXM pistol and the American Gen II rifle, including left handed models!--  Mark Keefe, long-time editor at the NRA, talks about his favorite guns, including historic one.--  What's behind the constant offering of discount guns from Palmetto State Armory?Gun Talk 04.19.2026 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Live from the Ruger booth at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings--  Ruger re-enters the shotgun market with the iconic Red Label, plus new rifles from a new factory.--  After getting rid of the rascals, the NRA is back and stronger than ever in the fight for the Second Amendment.  John Commerford, head of the ILA, provides updates on the legal and legislative activities.--  The pistols and revolvers from Taurus are miles ahead of only a few years ago.  Caleb Giddings explains what's new, and what's different.Gun Talk 04.19.2026 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  A newbie gets welcomed to a shooting range.--  His scope ran out of adjustment for long range shooting, but there's a simple fix.--  Watching the Artemis II mission brings to mind the fastest space robot, which goes 200 times faster than a speeding bullet.Gun Talk 04.12.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  Special limited-availability guns from Gallery Of Guns.  Kevin Wilson explains how it works and the process of buying these exclusive firearms.--  New 22 rimfire rifle explores the top end of that category.--  Some in the gun community like to badmouth President Trump and his Second Amendment efforts, and that online bashing might help gun banners win in the midterms.Gun Talk 04.12.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  Timney Triggers now makes an upgraded trigger package for the Gen 6 Glocks.  -- West Virginia hunter Chris Ellis talks about spring turkey hunting.--  Comparing 1911 pistols.  How does the Gun Talk special edition from five years ago stack up?Gun Talk 04.12.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In This Hour:--  Violently attacked by a dozen people, a gun store employee shoots in self defense.  Michael Cargill describes what happened to his workers.-- In the world of fine firearms Wilson Combat stands out.  Founder Bill Wilson announces a new pistol and explains how they make such good guns.--  How does it happen that you buy a gun you don't need?Gun Talk 04.12.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

-- What really matters in self defense, and why much of what we hear today is nonsense.  Noted trainer Ken Hackathorn cuts through the marketing and BS to reveal what we should ignore and what we much pay attention to.--  A surprise answer when a professional is asked what pistol he carries.--  A new bill would expand the gun carry rights for former law enforcement officers. Why should there be a "special class" with expanded rights?Gun Talk 03.29.26 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

--  A shooter who is transgender wants to get into competition but worries about the reception.--  The Spanish Star pistol from the 1970's hits the spot for a lightweight carry gun.--  Another reminder to double check the ammo is right for the firearm.Gun Talk 03-29-26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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-- Even though we get frustrated with the Supreme Court putting off taking Second Amendment cases, there's reason for hope.  Bill Sack, of the Second Amendment Foundation, runs down a few of the active cases and handicaps the odds of winning.--  Ever seen the silly image of an entire cartridge flying through the air instead of a bullet? It can happen if you use the wrong ammo, sort of.--  Do you perform a press check on your automatic pistol?  Many experienced shooters do.  Was actor James Caan the first to do a press check in a movie? Perhaps, because he actually trained with Col. Jeff Cooper.Gun Talk 03.29.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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