Gun Talk

Tom Gresham

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Tom Gresham's Gun Talk is a Nationally-Syndicated Radio Show delving into everything from Gun Rights and Second Amendment Issues to sport and target shooting, recreational shooting and more. It's Full Metal Talk Radio!

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The History of Smith & Wesson | Gun Talk Nation

Smith & Wesson https://www.smith-wesson.com/ Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins of S&W, how quickly the company began to thrive, historical guns, the impact of the Civil War and firearm sales, new products that are a nod to the history of the iconic brand and much more.  Check out the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 For more information on Smith & Wesson’s history, visit: https://www.smith-wesson.com/ourstory This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by: Ruger, Aero Precision, Range Ready, SDS Imports, SecureIt and Ballistic Advantage. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.24.24

38m
Apr 24
Stepping Into The Big Leagues | Gun Talk Hunt

The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking about Corey’s unique introduction into the world of firearms and recapping his memorable first big game hunt in Texas - with a S&W Model 1854 Lever Gun in .44 Mag. Check out the Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75 Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.23.24  

27m
Apr 23
Making New Orleans "Gun Free"; Lessons From An AR-15 Intro Class; Are Anti-Gunners Using Home Schooling To Ban Guns?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- Louisiana State Representative Blake Miguez explains how he got Constitutional Carry passed and sounds the alarm for New Orleans wanting to declare much of the city to be "gun free." -- Reports from taking an introduction to AR Rifles class. -- Will designating home school households as "public schools" make them "gun free zones"? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 1

43m
Apr 21
When Gun Owners Promote Gun Control; Bad Self Defense Gun Cases; Reduce Recoil For More Accuracy: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Why do some gun stores and trainers support restrictions on gun rights? David Codrea has some ideas. -- News stories about people who screwed up and used guns when they shouldn't have.  Unfortunate examples of the need for training. -- You simply shoot better with guns that have less recoil. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 2

43m
Apr 21
Tennessee Gun Owners Under Attack; How Gun Talk Radio Changed His Life; Are Commemorative Guns Worth More?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: -- How Tennessee gun owners are fighting for the Second Amendment.  --  How one man listened to Gun Talk Radio and used what he learned to become a Second Amendment activist and firearm instructor. --  Are "special" guns and commemoratives worth more than standard guns? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 3

43m
Apr 21
The Value Of Match Ammunition; Marijuana Users Can't Own Guns; Pepper Spray Options For Protection: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 After Show

In This Hour: --  Most .22 rimfire ammunition is inexpensive, but not the highly-accurate match ammo. --  The Biden administration continues to support banning marijuana users from owning guns. --  Pepper spray should be considered by anyone wanting personal protection. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24  After Show

49m
Apr 21
Why Good Medical Gear Matters | Gun Talk Nation

You know them for their innovative slings, but Blue Force Gear https://www.blueforcegear.com/ is also a leader in tactical medical supplies. Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to discuss Brad’s background, Blue Force Gear’s mission with medical gear, the “essentials” you need in your kit, what medical skills you need to have, and much more. Blue Force Gear Medical Gear: https://www.blueforcegear.com/medical-items.html This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by SecureIt, SDS Imports, Ruger, Rossi USA https://rossiusa.com/, Range Ready https://www.rangereadystudios.com/, Ballistic Advantage https://www.ballisticadvantage.com/ and Stag Arms https://www.stagarms.com/.  Shop Blue Force Gear at PSA: https://snp.link/7a566e39 New SIG Barrels from Ballistic Advantage: https://snp.link/d23e3ffa Subscribe to GunDealio’s Daily Deals: https://www.gundealio.com/enewsletter Train at Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios: https://www.rangereadystudios.com/training-courses Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.17.24

31m
Apr 17
Learning To Teach Shooting Skills; The Secret To Winning Gun Rights In The States, Legendary Guns Are Sold At Auction: Gun Talk Radio | 04.14.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- Knowing how to shoot isn't enough when you want to teach others.   -- Showing up with others and having a plan is the key to winning gun rights battles in state legislatures.  Clark Aposhian tells how he does that in Utah. -- Joel Kolander reveals tips and secrets to winning auctions on regular and exceptional guns at Rock Island Auction Company. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.14.24 hour 1

43m
Apr 14
Laser Or Red Dot?; What You Don't Know Can Kill You; 85-Year Old Woman Kills Home Intruder: Gun Talk Radio | 04.14.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- How to choose between a laser and a red dot optic for your defensive gun. Or, so you really need to choose? Brian Steere, from Crimson Trace, runs down the options. -- Through body cams and security videos, we now can see what actually happens in deadly attacks.  John Correia, from Active Self Protection, explains some of the lessons most people get wrong. -- An 85-year old woman in Idaho shoots and kills a home invader after he handcuffs her to a chair. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.14.24  Hour 2

43m
Apr 14
The New, Improved S&W J-Frame; The Role Of Revolvers In Self Defense; ATF Speeds The Paperwork On Silencers: Gun Talk Radio | 04.14.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: -- The new Ultimate Carry revolver from Lipsey's and Smith & Wesson.  What have they done to the iconic J-frame? -- Is there a place for a revolver in your personal protection plan?  Darryl Bolke explains where the wheelgun fits. -- ATF greatly speeds up processing applications for silencers and SBRs.  Dave Matheny, from Silencer Shop, explains what that means and that you can now get a silencer in a week! Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.14.24  Hour 3

43m
Apr 14
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 2 | Gun Talk Hunt

Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the second of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.12.24

23m
Apr 12
Holographic Sights or Red Dot Sights? | Gun Talk Nation

EOTECH’s https://www.eotechinc.com/ John Bailey joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. They are discussing holographic vs. red dot sights, how EOTECH has released a line of riflescopes that are feature-rich - yet affordable, and much more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Rossi USA, Stag Arms, Range Ready, Ruger, SDS Imports http://sdsimports.com and Aero Precision http://aeroprecision.com. Shop EOTECH at Palmetto State Armory here: https://snp.link/fa14c301 Check out Aero Precision’s April 2024 Builder’s Sets here: https://snp.link/28f1d7a2 Subscribe to GunDealio’s Daily Deals here: https://www.gundealio.com/enewsletter Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.10.24  

35m
Apr 10
2024's Most Important Gun Rights Stories; Is A 22 OK For Home Defense?; Is The Supreme Court Avoiding An "Assault Weapon" Case?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.07.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- AWR Hawkins counts down the most important gun rights stories of the year.  --  It might sound crazy, but is a .22 rimfire rifle suitable for home defense? --  Is the Supreme Court avoiding taking an "assault weapon" case? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.07.24  Hour 1

43m
Apr 07
Outrageous Rimfire Competitions; Making Great 22s, Sould You Carry An Expensive Protection Gun?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.07.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- What's behind the rapid growth of precision and long range rimfire shooting competitions? -- Paul Parrot explains how Vudoo Gun Works makes super-accurate .22 rifles. -- Would you carry a $3000 pistol for protection?  Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24  Hour 2

43m
Apr 07
Bring Back The Battleship Game At The Range; Should You Shoot A Collectable Gun?; Naked Man Breaks Into Apartment: Gun Talk Radio | 04.07.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: --  Fun targets.  Playing Battleship at the range. --  Should you shoot a highly-collectable firearm? --  Resident shoots a naked man who broke through the wall of his apartment. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24 Hour 3

38m
Apr 07
He Found A Mystery Magazine In His Car; Revisiting Rimfires; How Accurate Is Your Carry Gun?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.07.24 After Show

 In This Hour: --  While cleaning out his car, Jim found a magazine for a pistol he's never owned.   --  The craze of long range rimfire shooting. --  How accurate should your carry handgun be? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.07.24 After Show

26m
Apr 07
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 1 | Gun Talk Hunt

Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a two part episode dedicated to all things turkey hunting. Well…maybe not “all things”... Check out Part 2 with Thomas next week. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 04.05.24

28m
Apr 05
Getting To Know Meprolight | Gun Talk Nation

Meprolight’s https://www.meprolight.com/ Eric Suarez joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. The guys are discussing Eric’s military background, his journey in the firearms industry and surprising things that you probably don’t know about Meprolight and their premium optics. Learn more at: https://www.meprolight.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Aero Precision, Ruger, Range Ready, SDS Imports, Rossi USA and Ballistic Advantage. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 04.03.24

34m
Apr 03
REBROADCAST-Wayne LaPierre Resigns From NRA; Are Second Amendment Groups Replacing The NRA?; Finding Parts For Older Guns: Gun Talk Radio | 01.07.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Just days before a huge trial in New York, NRA EVP Wayne LaPierre announces his retirement.  Tom Gresham explains what it means for the NRA and for the gun rights movement. --  Why the NRA isn't as important as it once was.  Other Second Amendment groups have picked up the slack.   --  Finding parts for older guns. The internet often is the answer. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  01.07.24  Hour 1

44m
Mar 31
REBROADCAST-Gun Rights Wins In The Courts; Making The Case For More Ammo; Oregon Gun Law Struck Down: Gun Talk Radio | 01.07.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- A huge win in California, plus massive civil disobedience in Illinois.  Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation kicks off the new year's news on gun rights. --  The Federal .30 Super Carry cartridge allows a gun to hold more cartridges, which could be important for self defense. --  A judge rules the new Oregon gun control law -- Measure 114 -- is unconstitutional. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  01.07.24  Hour 2

44m
Mar 31
REBROADCAST-Resolutions For Personal Protection; What Gun Trainers Know That You Don't; Garmin's New Chronograph Is A Hit: Gun Talk Radio | 01.07.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: REBROADCAST -- Ken Campbell, from Gunsite, offers suggestions for ramping up your self defense skills in the new year. --  When a gun trainer suggests you try something new, it's a good idea to get on board.  They know things. --  A glowing Range Report on the new Garmin chronograph.  I Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   01.07.24 Hour 3

44m
Mar 31
Knife Skills & Why They Matter | Gun Talk Nation

One of our friends - and favorite guests - Rob Cabrera of Outlier Knife Co. https://outlierknifeco.com/ joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss knives, their deployment, knife training and more. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ballistic Advantage, Crimson Trace http://crimsontrace.com, Rossi USA, Range Ready, SDS Imports and Ruger. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.28/24

36m
Mar 28
Staying Alive Through Video; Where Did Gun Control Go?; Practice Shooting With Purpose: Gun Talk Radio | 03.24.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: --  John Correia, of Active Self Protection, details some of the survival lessons he's gleaned from surveillance videos.  --  Where did the term "gun control" go and why do gun banners keep changing the language?    --  A guide to practicing at the range with a plan.   Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  3.24.24  Hour 1

43m
Mar 24
Finding A Good Gun School; The Challenge Of A Home Defense Shotgun; How Much Ammo To Carry?: Gun Talk Radio | 03.24.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical talks about finding a good gun school and what it takes to be kicked out of class. --  He bought a shotgun for home protection, but he doesn't know what to do with it or what ammunition to buy. --  How much ammunition should you carry for self protection? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 Hour 2

43m
Mar 24
The Deeper Joy Of Hunting; ATF Shoots Man In Home Invasion; Night Time Warrants Are Unwarranted: Gun Talk Radio | 03.24.24 Hour 3

In This Hour: -- Gun Talk's Kevin Jarnagin and Chris Cerino discuss the attractions of hunting often not talked about. --  An executive is shot and killed by the ATF when it serves a nighttime warrant at him home.  Was this necessary? --  A veteran of many SWAT raids and warrants says there is never a reason for a night time raid.  There are safer ways to do it, unless ego is driving factor. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  3.24.24  Hour 3

43m
Mar 24
Why No Reintroduction Of Savage 99; Reboring A Rifle To Larger Caliber; Stupid Kid Tricks With Gunpowder: Gun Talk Radio | 03.24.24 After Show

In This Hour: --  Why didn't Savage reintroduce the Model 99? --  Reboring a rifle barrel to a larger caliber. --  Tom reveals his stupid stunt with gunpowder when he was a teen. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 3.24.24 After Show

30m
Mar 24
Iguanas, Turkeys & More With EOTECH | Gun Talk Hunt

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined in the studio by EOTECH’s John Bailey, and they are discussing turkey hunting, iguana hunting, new products from EOTECH and much more. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 03.23.24

33m
Mar 23
Why Fighting Revolvers Still Matter | Gun Talk Nation

Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by American Fighting Revolver’s Bryan Eastridge to discuss what the company does, their mission, and their quest to bring attention to the merits of the “fighting revolver.”  Learn more about American Fighting Revolver here: https://americanfightingrevolver.com/ This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Rossi USA http://rossiusa.com, SDS Imports https://sdsimports.com/, Stag Arms http://stagarms.com, Range Ready Studios, Crimson Trace and Aero Precision. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Nation 03.20.24

40m
Mar 20
Why Is Reloading Powder So Expensive?; State Gun Rights Groups Are Vital; Hunting's Social Aspects: Gun Talk Radio | 03.17.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: Live from the Hodgdon Powder headquarters in Kansas: -- Aaron Oelger, from Hodgdon, explains the recent price increases in loading powders, and what it would take for them to come back down. -- Moriah Day, Ex. Director of the Kansas State Rifle Association, talks about how state groups function and why it's vital for every gun owner to support these groups. -- As Tom and the Hodgdon crew head out to hunt upland birds, it's a chance to talk about the social aspects of hunting. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 03.17.24  Hour 1

43m
Mar 17
Where Does Reloading Gun Powder Come From?; Not Your Daddy's Shotgun Ammo; Olympic Shooting Events: Gun Talk Radio | 03.17.24 Hour 2

In This Hour: -- From the Hodgdon Powder HQ in Kansas, Chris Hodgdon explains where they get powders and why it's sometimes in short supply. --  Modern shotshells are much more effective that those of a generation ago.  Joel Hodgdon, from Remington Ammunition, explains. -- Shooting events in the Olympics. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  03.17.24  Hour 2

43m
Mar 17