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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.

Video Sites Censor Gun Videos; Is Training Really Worthwhile?; Navigating Gun Free Zones

You Have Permission To Buy A Gun; Lever Action Woes; Oregon Anti-Hunting Effort

In This Hour:

--  It's one of the great things about America that you don't have to explain WHY you want a gun.  You can just buy whatever you want and can afford.

--  His lever action rifle won't feed, but we have suggestions.

--  A ballot measure would outlaw hunting and fishing in Oregon

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 2

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Gun Owners Rally In Iowa; Gun Rights Groups Ban Together; Midterm Madness

In This Hour:

-- Gun rights groups now work together to make their dollars go farther and to be more effective in fighting for the Second Amendment.  Erich Pratt explains what Gun Owners of America does and how its methods have changed through the years.

-- America's gun owners plan to gather in Iowa in August for the GOA annual event to further gun rights.

--  Midterm elections will determine whether Democrats change the rules to guarantee that they never lose power again.

Gun Talk 06.14.26 Hour 3

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Get The Gun You Want; Self Defense Scams; Guns For Cool Dudes

In This Hour:

-- There's no need to justify what you buy.  Just get the gun you want.

--  The typical four-hour self defense class for women is actually a scam, does no good, and creates a dangerous and unwarranted self confidence.

--  A new class of young men who pronounce the 1911 to be for old guys is grabbing up the same gun, only in double stack versions, and are unaware they are discovering why five generations have loved John Browning's crowing firearm invention.

Gun Talk 06.14.25 After Show

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Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Ammo Changes Everything & Virginia's Gun Ban Is Coming for Your State | Gun Talk Nation

Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance that puts a magnum in a standard action. Meanwhile, Virginia just banned modern firearms, and Tom Gresham has a warning: your state is next. Ryan Gresham, Tom Gresham, and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin break it all down.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, 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.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 06.11.26

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New Ammo Technology Hits Mainstream; Outdoor Magazines Disappear; Shrinking Rifle Barrels

In This Hour:

-- With the introduction of higer pressure and high velocity loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor, Federal changes the world of rifle shooting -- perhaps in ways we can hardly imagine.  Josh Vickers runs down the new ammo, how it works, and hints at more to come.

--  Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field & Stream.  What happened to the old outdoor magazines?

--  The higher velocity of Federal's new ammo allows the use of shorter barrels, which makes it more convenient to use suppressors.

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 1

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U.S. Military Tests Super High Velocity Ammo; Why Not A 38 Super?; Higher Velocity Increases Recoil

In This Hour:

-- Federal's announcement of the 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak high velocity ammo excites hunters and long range shooters, but the U.S. military has been experimenting with much higher pressures and velocities.  Mike Milhalski of Sons Of Liberty Gun Works shares some of what they have learned, and how this will change rifles, optics, and more.

--  Is there any reason to own a .38 Super handgun?

--  Physics is real, and higher velocity ammunition certainly increases felt recoil

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 2

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How Did Federal Create High Pressure Ammo?; Give Away Your Guns Now; Wife Says Buy A Gun!

In This Hour:

-- How did Federal Cartridge create the new generation of high pressure rifle ammunition and where does it go from here?  Jason Vanderbrink, President and CEO of the parent company, The Kinetic Group, reveals what went into this revolutionary technology.

--  Remember Dads as we approach Father's Day, it's time to plan on who gets your guns and the stories that go with them.

--  His wife told him to do what Tom would do and buy the gun!

Gun Talk 06.08.26 Hour 3

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Shooting At Toledo Festival; Short Rifles For Truck Guns; The Danger Of Public Gatherings

In This Hour:

--  Questions after a shooting injures a dozen people at a festival in Toledo, Ohio.

--  There's a strong argument to be made for having a rifle as your self defense "truck gun."

--  Should you go to public gatherings in light of the attacks taking place at them?

Gun Talk 06.08.26 After Show

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Suppressors, Weapon Lights, and Why Your Home Defense Gun Needs a Light | Gun Talk Nation

Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from military-grade suppressor durability and the truth about round counts, to why compact carry guns now have zero excuse to run without a light. Plus, the candela vs. lumens debate, the flat EDC light revolution, and what's coming next from one of the most trusted names in tactical lighting.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms, MTM Case-Gard, Silencer Central, Archon Firearms, 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.

Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLC

Gun Talk Nation 06.03.26

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