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In This Hour: -- Champion shooter Bruce Piatt explains why shooting is a lifetime sport and how he keeps beating the younger shooters. --  In an important victory, California's ban on speech about guns was struck down in the courts.  Chuck Michel runs it down. --  Even while they deplore the Cancel Culture of The Left, the firearms community is often quick to turn on one of its own. This week's reaction to a Ken Hackathorn video serves as an example. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 1

In This Hour: -- USCCA revamps its training program.  Rob Chadwick details the improvements. -- Gun Rights activist Jeff Knox explains why he told a recent rally they should "Thank A Fudd" for the work "old timers" have done to preserve the Second Amendment. --  Tom shares thoughts about safety when driving through areas which don't have cell phone service. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Carjackers and robbers are getting younger.   --  What do older, experienced, firearm trainers have to offer?  Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite, uses his rangemasters as examples. --  The lure of the double stack 1911, or 2011, pistol Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.25.24  Hour 3

In This Hour: --  Is it possible to have natural shooting talent? --Etiquette of concealed carry.  Don't draw your loaded gun to show it off. --  A story of how teaching a young man to shoot paid off years later. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.25.24  After Show

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to swap some stories from an eventful deer season. Plus, the guys are sharing what hunting gear they never leave behind, what’s new with Hodgdon and much more. This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Range Ready Studios and Smith & Wesson. Copyright ©2024 Freefire Media, LLC Gun Talk Hunt 02.24.24

In This Hour: --  Louisiana state senator and top competitive shooter Blake Miguez explains his bill to make the Bayou State the 28th to enact Constitutional Carry. --  A police officer shoots up his own cruiser because he thinks an acorn which fell on the roof was a gunshot.  Lessons we can all learn from this horrible example of dangerous incompetence.  --  Surprising no one, the gun banners jumped on the tragedy of the Kansas City shootings to call for restrictions on those who did not shoot anyone. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.18.24 Hour 1

In This Hour: -- "Big Green" comes through! Remington announces a big list of new ammunition offerings.  Joel Hodgdon run through just a few of the new loads for handguns, rifles and shotguns. -- What lessons can be learned from being a firearms instructor?  Barrett Kendrick explains how his training has changed over the years. --  The danger of credit card companies tracking gun sales.  When the government targets those who buy "too much." Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 02.18.24  Hour 2

In This Hour: -- Get a FREE gun with this training class.  Ryan Gresham announces this upgrade to the Taurus Experience, to be held at Range Ready Studios. --  The multi-week trial is over in New York, and we wait for the jury to decide how much punishment the NRA must take. Will the oldest gun rights organization survive? --  How many rounds of ammunition do you carry when you have a self protection handgun on you?  Tom's survey revealed a surprisingly high average number. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk   02.18.24  Hour 3

In This Hour: --  Tom, Jim and Michelle talk about the lessons to be learned from the story of "Acorn Cop,' the officer who shot up his cruiser when he thought an acorn hitting the roof was a shot being fired at him. -- Don't store guns in their cases.  Fighting rust with regular cleanings. -- What's the Bill Drill, and how do you shoot it? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.18.24  After Show

In This Hour: -- New fighting revolvers from Smith & Wesson, plus "Safari" rifles from Ruger.  Jason Cloesner details some of the exclusives from Lipseys. -- In the middle of the New York trial and the constant stream of revelations about misuse of money at the NRA, Jeff Knox is running for the board.   -- The value of buying used gear -- guns and hunting clothing -- for youngsters. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 1

In This Hour: -- Caleb Giddings explains how Taurus made such a comeback, and why they are moving into rifles. -- Known as a premier maker of AR-style rifles, Stag Arms surprised everyone at SHOT Show with a new lever action.  Ryan Donahue explains the reasoning behind this move. -- Should he trade in his .300 Weatherby for a newer .300 Winchester Magnum? Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 2  

In This Hour: --  A new gun company and a new pistol.  Chris Toomer, from Rost Martin, introduces a new gun company and a striker-fired pistol --  Palmetto State Armory breaks new ground with a bolt-action rifle.  Cameron Tapler explains that this is just the first of a string of new guns. --  How to modify your holster for concealed carry. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  02.11.24  Hour 3