Gun Talk

Caleb Savant of Brownells has seen it all — a lathe crash that nearly cost more than a new machine, a barrel drilled straight through the rifling, a trigger job that turned an AR full-auto, and a customer who swore his gun was unloaded right up until a live round popped out of it. 

Ryan Gresham and Caleb swap gunsmith horror stories, break down how to find a good gunsmith, what you can actually do yourself, and what impresses a real gunsmith most. Spoiler: it’s not what you’d expect.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Savage Arms, Remington Ammunition, Leupold, Ruger, and Shooting Sports Life.

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.

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Gun Talk Nation 10.14.26

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In This Hour:

-- Will the Supreme Court strike down bans on semi-auto firearms?  Are "assault weapon" bans going away? Bill Sack from the Second Amendment Foundation breaks it down.

--  The ATF just issued guidelines on buying, selling, and making silencers and short barreled long guns. What's legal now? Phil Milks from Orchid Advisors explains.

--  Gunsite Academy celebrates 50 years of training people to use guns for self protection.

Gun Talk 10.11.26 Hour 1

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In This Hour:

-- How is a quality holster made?  John Abbott explains how he makes each holster at Hawg Holsters, and he offers a special deal for Gun Talk listeners.

--  Idaho has a ballot measure this fall to select the official state gun.

--  Despite it being a fast way to draw, appendix carry has its own issues.

Gun Talk 10.11.26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

-- Gun collecting secrets. Can you make money doing it? Logan Metesh fills in the blanks.

--  What's the best way to break in a new gun?

--  No matter your age, it's time to consider putting a red dot optic on your carry gun.

Gun Talk 10.11.26 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

-- Reviewing your gun safety habits.

--  Collecting .22 rimfire versions of centerfire rifles.

--  Hunting with old cartridges is no handicap.

Gun Talk 10.11.26 After Show

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