Tom Gresham's Gun Talk is the original national radio show about guns and the shooting sports. Airing coast to coast for more than two decades, Gun Talk runs on more than 255 stations each week. Call 866-TALK GUN (866-825-5486) to talk with Tom.
Tom is a nationally-known firearms expert, author and television host. His entire life has prepared him to be the host of Gun Talk. He has been shooting since the age of 6, and at 13 he was taking photographs for the best selling book The Complete Book of Bass Fishing, written by his father, Grits Gresham. Tom was co-author, with his famous father, of a syndicated newspaper column. Click here for more information on Gun Talk.
The Silencer Central Dumpster Fire; Destroying Others For Web Traffic; Lever Action Safety: 05.18.25 Hour 1
Why We Love Orphaned Cartridges; The Perfect Hunting Scope; Ruger RXM Pistol For Competition: 05.18.25 Hour 2
In This Hour:
-- Ryan Muckenhirn, from Vortex Optics, joins Tom in his appreciation of the .338-06 cartridge. They talk about why they gravitate to "orphaned" cartridges and how to shoot super lightweight rifles.
-- Is there a "perfect" scope for hunting rifles? Of course not, but there is a category of scopes that combine practicality with reasonable size and weight.
-- The Ruger RXM pistol was designed for self defense and fun, but at least one shooter now uses it for competition.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 2
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-- Ryan Muckenhirn, from Vortex Optics, joins Tom in his appreciation of the .338-06 cartridge. They talk about why they gravitate to "orphaned" cartridges and how to shoot super lightweight rifles.
-- Is there a "perfect" scope for hunting rifles? Of course not, but there is a category of scopes that combine practicality with reasonable size and weight.
-- The Ruger RXM pistol was designed for self defense and fun, but at least one shooter now uses it for competition.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 2
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The Toughest Shooting Match; Buying Government Surplus Guns; Preparing For A Gunfight: 05.18.25 Hour 3
In This Hour:
-- What makes the Bianchi Cup the toughest shooting match and why do the best shooters keep returning to it? Steve Horsman explains the fascination with this pistol competition.
-- Yes, you really can buy government surplus rifles and handguns.
-- Can you really prepare for a gunfight? Yes. With training and home-based "research" you can better avoid an attack or win, if needed.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 3
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-- What makes the Bianchi Cup the toughest shooting match and why do the best shooters keep returning to it? Steve Horsman explains the fascination with this pistol competition.
-- Yes, you really can buy government surplus rifles and handguns.
-- Can you really prepare for a gunfight? Yes. With training and home-based "research" you can better avoid an attack or win, if needed.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 Hour 3
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Mob Mentality Of The Web; His Wife Wants His New Pistol; The Gift Gun: 05.18.25 After Show
In This Hour:
-- Lessons from the dumpster fire controvery about Silencer Central and the tyrany of the web.
-- Benny bought a new Taurus GX4 pistol, but now his wife wants it.
-- Talk about a good friend! Bobby's buddy gave him a Winchester lever action in .375 Winchester. Now he wants to know more about the cartridge and where to get ammo.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 After Show
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-- Lessons from the dumpster fire controvery about Silencer Central and the tyrany of the web.
-- Benny bought a new Taurus GX4 pistol, but now his wife wants it.
-- Talk about a good friend! Bobby's buddy gave him a Winchester lever action in .375 Winchester. Now he wants to know more about the cartridge and where to get ammo.
Gun Talk 05.18.25 After Show
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Mastering Long-Range Shooting with Justin Watts | Gun Talk Hunt
In this high-impact episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ welcomes long-range precision shooting expert Justin Watts—former military sniper, elite PRS shooter, and founder of JTAC Precision and Thud Life Outdoors.
From combat sniper school to the top of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) circuit, Justin shares his journey, advanced training insights, and the mindset that separates elite shooters from the rest.
This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Winchester Optics, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.
Get 10% off any order of $150 or more at Brownells with code GUNTALK10.
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Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC
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From combat sniper school to the top of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) circuit, Justin shares his journey, advanced training insights, and the mindset that separates elite shooters from the rest.
This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Winchester Optics, Leupold, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.
Get 10% off any order of $150 or more at Brownells with code GUNTALK10.
For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.
Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC
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‘Shooting From the Hip’ With Ed Friedman | Gun Talk Nation
NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. Ed and Ryan discuss trends in the firearm industry, lasers co-existing with red dots, threat de-escalation do’s & don’ts, what exciting new products have gotten their attention, how the NRA is heading in the right direction, and much more.
This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Leupold, Colt, Range Ready Studios, Tisas USA, Armasight, and Ruger.
Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK.
For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.
Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC
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This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Leupold, Colt, Range Ready Studios, Tisas USA, Armasight, and Ruger.
Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK.
For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.
Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLC
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New Guns For Fun And Defense; Time To Rejoin The NRA?; Mothers And Their Guns: 05.11.25 Hour 1
In This Hour:
-- Caleb Giddings details some of the new pistols, revolvers and even rifles from Taurus.
-- Is it time for gun owners to return to the NRA after the debacle of the Wayne LaPierre era? Jeff Knox, of the Firearm Coalition, thinks it is, and explains why.
-- Mother's Day discussions of Moms and their guns.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour1
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-- Caleb Giddings details some of the new pistols, revolvers and even rifles from Taurus.
-- Is it time for gun owners to return to the NRA after the debacle of the Wayne LaPierre era? Jeff Knox, of the Firearm Coalition, thinks it is, and explains why.
-- Mother's Day discussions of Moms and their guns.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour1
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State Group Wields Power; Has 22 Ammo Gone Downhill?; Mom Shoots Cougar: 05.11.25 Hour 2
In This Hour:
-- A state gun rights group battles to push for more liberty. Paul Valone, from Grass Roots North Carolina, describes the fight, and the plan to win.
-- Testing new versus old 22 rimfire ammo, this caller says the old ammo is much more accurate.
-- His mother shot a cougar with a 22 rimfire rifle.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 2
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-- A state gun rights group battles to push for more liberty. Paul Valone, from Grass Roots North Carolina, describes the fight, and the plan to win.
-- Testing new versus old 22 rimfire ammo, this caller says the old ammo is much more accurate.
-- His mother shot a cougar with a 22 rimfire rifle.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 2
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Super Lightweight Rifles; Do We Really Need New Cartridges?; Supreme Court On Assault Weapon Ban: 05.11.25 Hour 3
In This Hour:
-- A new wave of lightweight hunting rifles hits the market. Andy McCormick, from Legacy Sports International, talks about the tiny, and lightweight, rifles from Howa.
-- New rifle cartridges. Do we really need them?
-- The U.S. Supreme Court once again "relisted" two gun cases, keeping them alive. One is a ban on standard capacity magazines and the other is a ban on semi-auto firearms. Since the court has not denied the cases many think this is a good sign.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 3
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-- A new wave of lightweight hunting rifles hits the market. Andy McCormick, from Legacy Sports International, talks about the tiny, and lightweight, rifles from Howa.
-- New rifle cartridges. Do we really need them?
-- The U.S. Supreme Court once again "relisted" two gun cases, keeping them alive. One is a ban on standard capacity magazines and the other is a ban on semi-auto firearms. Since the court has not denied the cases many think this is a good sign.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 3
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Mothers And Guns; Are Double Actions Safer?; Shooting Through A Purse: 5.11.25 After Show
In This Hour:
-- Thoughts about mothers and guns.
-- Is the double action pistol safer for concealed carry?
-- Buy a cheap purse, take it to the shooting range, and shoot through it with a handgun inside the purse.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 After Show
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-- Thoughts about mothers and guns.
-- Is the double action pistol safer for concealed carry?
-- Buy a cheap purse, take it to the shooting range, and shoot through it with a handgun inside the purse.
Gun Talk 05.11.25 After Show
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