In This Hour:

SHOT SHOW 2025 -- FROM THE RUGER BOOTH

--  Marlin's making rifles as fast as possible, but people want more.  Here's the latest.

--  Who should you vote for in the NRA Board Election?  Buz Mills, from Gunsite, and Chuck Michel, from the California Rifle and Pistol Association, offer a slate, and hint at what's going on behind the scenes.

--  New scopes and optics from Riton Optics.  Trent Marsh offers advice on how to choose a rifle scope.

Gun Talk 02.02.25 Hour 2

In This Hour:

SHOT Show 2025 from the Ruger booth.

-- Thermal, night vision, and optics from Armasight and Winchester.

-- SDS Imports brings in classic gun designs from Turkey.  

-- MDT chassis stocks, mags, and so much more. Innovation for modern shooters.

--  LuthAR gets into the rifle barrel business.

Gun Talk 02.02.25 Hour 3 

Looking for the best bino harness for your next hunt? In this episode, KJ breaks down the top binocular harnesses on the market, comparing comfort, accessibility, and durability in real hunting conditions. Whether you're trekking deep into the backcountry or setting up for a long glassing session, find out which bino harness keeps your optics protected and ready when you need them.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Silencer Central, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

What You’ll Learn:
Best bino harnesses for hunting and tactical use
Key features: comfort, accessibility, and protection
How to choose the right binocular harness for your needs
Real-world field testing and expert recommendations

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Gun Talk Hunt 02.01.25

Mike Holley of HK-USA and Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham take a break from the hustle and bustle of SHOT Show 2025 to discuss what you may not know about HK-USA. Topics include how HK and HK-USA operate together, HK’s rabid fanbase, their rigorous testing protocol, the all new US-made HK CC9, and more.

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In This Hour:

From the 2025 SHOT Show

--  Caldwell's Clay Copter grabbed attention at the SHOT Show.  Jaron Grove reveals this innovative target launcher for shotgunners.

--  The internet trolls beat it up, but the Gun Talk crew was impressed with the new KelTec PRS7, a semi-auto pistol that does not take a magazine.  Yes, it takes clips.

--  Tom talks with Michael Marotte, of Taurus, about what they dubbed "analog" or "manual transmission" guns -- revolvers and lever actions.


Gun Talk 01.26.25 Hour 1

In This Hour:

2025 SHOT Show Coverage from the Caldwell booth

-- Red dots are hot, but are holographic sights better, and what's the difference?  John Bailey, from EOtech,  delves into the differences and benefits.

--  Can a company making high-end hunting and target rifles really bring to market something that's affordable and still advanced?  Shane Meisel details the Christensen Arms Evoke Rifle.

--  The news of a foreign company buying several U.S. ammo makers made the news, but this Czech company actually has owned Fiocchi for several years. David Blenker and David Stepan talk about the working arrangement, new ammo offerings, and how the shooter benefits.

Gun Talk   01.26.25 Hour 2

In This Hour:

From the Caldwell Booth at the 2025 SHOT Show.

-- Surefire introduces a huge flashlight with incredible brightness and reach, as well as a weapon light for everyone.  Andrew Wright also reveals the new adapter to let Surefire suppressors mount more easily on more firearms.

--  Tom's take that this is the year of the double stack 1911 pistol.

--  Nosler brings back, and improves, an excellent hunting bullet for its new line of affordable hunting rifle ammunition.  Mason Payer also explains how to pick the right hunting bullet.

Gun Talk 01.26.25 Hour 3

In This Hour: RE-BROADCAST
-- Ryan Gresham, from Range Ready Studios and Gun Talk Media, steps in to co-host the show today.  He's testing guns and has thoughts on where the firearms industry is going.
--  Scopes and other optics just keep getting better, but what makes for a good optic? Trent Marsh from Riton Optics explains what they do to bring high-end glass to the market at reasonable prices.
--   Training isn't the same as practice.  Training can save your life.
Gun Talk 01.19.25 Hour 1

In This Hour: RE-BROADCAST
-- How do top gunsmiths make rifles more accurate?  Todd Bonura, of Maniacal Arms, gives up some of his secrets.
--  What makes Cerakote so good as a finish for gun?
--  Reaching way out for long range shooting.
Gun Talk 01.19.25 Hour 2