Discover the history of Galco Holsters, from its humble beginnings as the Jackass Leather Company to becoming a leading name in American-made leather holsters. Mike Barham shares insights on Galco’s legacy, handcrafted production methods, premium U.S. steerhide, and evolving concealed carry trends—such as the resurgence of revolvers.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Tisas USA, EOTech, Kimber, Hodgdon Powder, and NRA ARC.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 11.26.25

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In This Hour:

-- How do you choose a bullet for your rifle?  Whether handloading or buying factory ammuntion, it's the bullet that counts.  Galen Geer of Ultimate Reloader walks us through the process.

-- While everyone thinks about accuracy in loading rifle ammunition, reducing recoil might be an even bigger benefit.

--  Have you ever had a Kydex holster break?  How do you deal with that?

Gun Talk 11.23.25 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

--  U.S. SOCOM awards a contract for a new rifle.  Mike Milhalski explains how a Texas gun company, Sons Of Liberty Gun Works, got this coveted contract and reveals whether those outside the military will be able to buy one.

--  How to survive a road rage attack.

--  Lightweight rifles are popular, but they require special techniques for full accuracy. 

Gun Talk 11.23.25 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- Why is U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi supporting the National Firearms Act, which regulates silencers and short barrel rifles?

-- The Post Office pushes back on concealed carry.  John Petrolino has the secret memo sent to employees.   

--  The U.S. Supreme Court is considering more Second Amendment cases when it has already accepted two this session.  What's going on here?

Gun Talk 11.23.25 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

--  Answering the popular question: If you could choose only one rifle cartridge for hunting, what would you pick?

--  Jim sees something that doesn't look right and tells the police.  Is that being paranoid?

--  Newer, ligher, and more attractive rifle just makes hunting fun.

Gun Talk 11.23.25 After Show

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Want to grow bigger, healthier bucks and boost your fawn survival rates? Then it’s time to get serious about predator control and herd nutrition.

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by Colton Morris of Coyote Academy and Adam “WhoTeeWho” Weiss to break down the real-world strategies that work—from trapping and thermal hunting coyotes, to creating quality bedding and managing food plots with a blue-collar budget.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Range Ready Studios, Ruger, Remington Ammo, and ZEISS.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 11.22.25

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Pro shooter Max Michel discusses his transition from Sig Sauer to another big name in the firearms industry, reflecting on his 17-year career, what led to the change, and his new role as VP of Training, Marketing, and Brand Ambassadorship. He shares insights on the evolution of the 2011 platform, law enforcement training, and the future of competition shooting.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Hodgdon Powder, EOTECH, Inglis Manufacturing, NRA ARC, Black Hills Ammunition, and Kimber.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 11.21.25

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In This Hour:

-- When should you decide to shoot in self defense.  Now is a good time. 

--  What gun should be on your Christmas wish list?

--  The $200 tax on silencers is about to end.  Will that eventually result in removing restrictions on owning machine guns?

Gun Talk 11.16.25 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- Will the U.S. Supreme Court take another Second Amendment case?  Chuck Michel, from the California Rifle and Pistol Association, explains why it might take this extrodinary step.

--  Is it legal to give guns to family members?

--  This drill costs almost nothing and will have you hitting the bullseye.

Gun Talk 11.16.25 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- NRA whistleblower Timothy Knight exposes what was going on the the Wayne LaPierre days.

--  The problem with shooting a machine gun at a public range is that everyone wants to talk with you about it, and you don't get to shoot it as much.

--  Simple tips to help you hit the target.  Believe it or not, one is to shoot with your eyes closed.

Gun Talk 11.16.25 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

--  In leaked information, Ruger reveals it is bringing back the beloved Red Label over and under shotgun.

--  Tom passes up a shot at a mule deer buck, but it really wasn't a failure.

--  We may miss guns that have been dropped by the manufacturers, but they usually are replaced by even better ones.

Gun Talk 11.16.25 After Show

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In this special in-the-field (and out-of-the-field) episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with his sons and their next-door neighbor for a candid recap of an unforgettable youth hunting season in Oklahoma. From early mornings, bad weather, missed shots, and gut-check moments to first-time buck harvests and good ol’ backyard storytelling—this episode is packed with real lessons, raw emotions, and plenty of laughs.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Hodgdon Powder, Range Ready Studios, Remington Ammuntion, Ruger and ZEISS.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 11.15.25

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On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with AWR Hawkins, award-winning Second Amendment columnist at Breitbart News, to dive deep into the cultural, legal, and political forces shaping the future of gun rights in America.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Kimber, EOTECH, NRA ARC, Hodgdon Powder, and Tokarev USA.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 11.12.25

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In This Hour:

--  New pistols from Smith & Wesson cater to concealed carry.  Dave O'Connor tells about the latest.

--  The election of Democrats and a communist spell trouble for gun owners and the Second Amendment.

--  A man shoots through the door of his house and kills a woman who was at the wrong home, trying to get her keys to work.  The myths about self defense put others in danger and can land you in prison. 

Gun Talk 11.09.25 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- Noted writer Richard Mann features 50 rifle cartridges and hunting stories in his latest book.

--  "Give him the rifle."  He did that after thinking that's what his late wife would have said.

--  Security cameras, dash cams, gun gear, and other Black Friday deals.

Gun Talk 11.09.25 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- He was charged by a grizzly bear and couldn't get to his revolver, so he created a new type of holster.  Rob Leahy,  from Simply Rugged Holster, describes why he created a chest holster.

--  A new generation of high-tech bipods and tripods helps shooters.  Rob Gearing runs down what Spartan Precsion makes and how to use them to make good shots.

--  YouTube takes down videos of guntubers, and it appears to be getting worse.

Gun Talk 11.09.25 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

--  Having a dash cam can prove to law enforcement you were the victim of road rage.

--  Ask candidates running for sheriff about gun rights and vote for the one who supports the Second Amendment. 

--  After attending a shooting class he found out he wasn't as good as he thought.

Gun Talk 11.09.25 After Show

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Have you ever felt burned out from hunting—or worried the thrill is starting to fade? You’re not alone. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined by Whiskey & Windage podcast hosts Mike Perkins and Matt Brass, along with Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino, for a raw and honest conversation about losing—and rediscovering—the drive to hunt.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Savage Arms, Remington Ammo, Range Ready Studios, and ZEISS.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 11.08.25

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Airguns aren't what they used to be. In this Gun Talk Nation episode, Ryan Gresham sits down with Val Gamerman of Pyramyd Air to explore how airgun technology has exploded—from Olympic-level precision rifles to big bore hunting platforms and tactical-style crossbows. Discover how airguns now rival firearms in performance, the rise of full-auto BB guns, adjustable power brake barrels, and how innovation is reshaping shooting sports, training, and even self-defense.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Black Hills Ammunition, NRA ARC, Military Armament Corp., Range Ready Studios, EOTECH, and Kimber.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 11.06.25

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Think you understand self-defense laws? Think again. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dan Zelenka, President of the Louisiana Shooting Association, to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes at state capitols, how gun bills live or die in committee, and what "castle doctrine" doesn't actually protect you from. 

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Hodgdon Powder, Safariland, Kimber, EOTECH, NRA ARC, and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Nation
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.

For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 11.04.25

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