"You can do everything right—and still end up in the ER." In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Jahred Gamez of SDS Arms and Okayest Shooter, shares the unexpected ricochet injury that landed him in the hospital. It's a gripping, first-hand story about range safety, complacency, and the importance of preparedness—even when you're experienced and careful. From gun culture myths to medical response tips, this conversation is as insightful as it is cautionary.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by FN Firearms, Remington Ammunition, CZ Firearms, Range Ready Studios, Silent Steel USA, and Taurus USA.

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 02.04.26

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Can virtual reality actually make you a better hunter? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt explores how cutting-edge tech like GAIM VR is being used in hunter education, why habitat management is key to upland bird success, and how competitive shooting translates to field performance. From 15-acre whitetail strategies to run-and-gun matches, this is a wide-ranging look at the evolving world of hunting and training.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Savage Arms and Range Ready Studios.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

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.

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Gun Talk Hunt 02.02.26

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In This Hour:

SHOT Show 2026 From The Banish Suppressors Booth

-- Immediately after the $200 tax on silencers went away tens of thousands of buyers jumped in the market.  Brandon Maddox explains how Silencer Central keeps up and how the line of Banish suppressors now are available everywhere.

--  The Shoot Like A Girl organization keeps growing and continues to introduce women and girls to shooting.

--  Ruger keeps expanding, now adding RXM threaded barrels, RXD suppressors, and a vital update to the classic 10/22 rifle.  

Gun Talk 02.01.26 Hour 1

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In This Hour: 

SHOT Show 2026 From The Banish Suppressors Booth

-- Formerly available only through Silencer Central, the entire line of advanced Banish suppressors now can be purchased at gun stores.  Joe Kurtenbach breaks that welcome news.

--  Austin Knudson, the attorney general of Montana, not only fights for gun rights, but he loves to shoot and hunt.

--  Timney Trigger's squirrel hunting champion Chris Ellis introduces the company's new CEO, John Trull.

Gun Talk 02.01.26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

SHOT Show 2026 From The Banish Suppressors Booth

--  Young Camdyn Powers wins a world championship with her .22 rimfire rifle.

--  The reformers are in at the NRA, and Executive Vice President Doug Hamlin encourages those who dropped out to come back.

-- Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson announce new guns in collaboration with Lipseys. Jason Cloussner explains the new...and the old.

Gun Talk 02.01.26 Hour 3

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The Gun Talk Media crew returns triumphantly from SHOT Show 2026, and Ryan Gresham, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, and Chris Cerino sit down to share stories, discuss what’s new, what content is coming up, behind-the-scenes “inside baseball,” and much more.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Taurus USA, Silent Steel USA, CZ Firearms, Remington Ammo, 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 01.29.26

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In This Hour:

SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth

-- Gun Talk regular Jarrod "Box" Grove announces new Clay Copter throwers for shotgunners, including a manual model and a multi-bird thrower.

--  What's going on with reloading powders? Some of the hard-to-get types are coming back.  Plus, RCBS brings out a precision brass trimmer.  Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon runs down the new products.

--  Check out Remington's new subsonic loads, plus new bullets and even old standards in factory ammunition.  Michael Holm sorts out the various options. 

Gun Talk 01.25.26  Hour 1

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In This Hour:

SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth

-- New tripods, bipods and clamps from BOG. Zach Smith explains how they help shooters.

--  Range USA has 50 shooting ranges across the country, and they plan even more.

-- Tom Gresham runs down just a few of the new guns and accessories being shown at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

Gun Talk 01.25.26 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

SHOT SHOW 2026 From the Caldwell Booth

--  No Tax Stamps! Fast approvals. And 3D printing of silencers.  Dave Matheny of Silencer Shop reveals what's going on in the world of suppressors.

--  Sonoran Desert Instutute offers correspondence classes in gunsmithing.  

--  The U.S. Supreme Court hears an important case about Hawaii banning concealed carry on private property unless the owner invites armed patrons.

Gun Talk 01.25.26 Hour 3

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What happens when the shooting range becomes as accessible as your local gym — and the suppressor industry leapfrogs a decade of innovation in just two years?

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Mark Hanish — competitive shooter, industry veteran, and current suppressor expert at SIG Sauer — to explore the shifting landscape of firearms culture. From building the first high-end gun club experience in Scottsdale to leading suppressor development using 3D printing, Hanish shares insights that bridge decades of change in how we shoot, train, and compete.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by CZ Firearms, Remington Ammo, Taurus USA, and Silent Steel USA.

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 01.21.26

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In This Hour: REBROADCAST - of 11.23.25
-- How do you choose a bullet for your rifle?  Whether handloading or buying factory ammuntion, it's the bullet that counts.  Galen Geer of Ultimate Reloader walks us through the process.
-- While everyone thinks about accuracy in loading rifle ammunition, reducing recoil might be an even bigger benefit.
--  Have you ever had a Kydex holster break?  How do you deal with that?

Gun Talk 01.18.26 Hour 1

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