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.

Why Silencers May Finally Leave the NFA | Gun Talk Nation

Making Half Inch Holes; Trump DOJ Goes Pro-Gun; New Gun Support From Trump : 07.20.25 Hour 1

In This Hour:

-- Bigger is better, and making half inch holes with a 50-caliber lever action has major impact.  Greg Buchell details the big rifle from Big Horn Armory.

--  Trump's Department of Justice signals a hard right turn on protecting Second Amendment rights.

--  The Trump DOJ issues new rules supporting gun rights.

Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 1

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Put A Light On Your Pistol; Open Carry And Bad Holsters; 22 For Self Defense: 07.20.25 Hour 2

In This Hour:

-- It's time to put a light on your carry pistol.  Surefire's Andrew Wright explains why.

--  Do open carry proponents always use cheap holsters?

--  Consider a .22 pistol for self defense.

Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 2

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Revolvers And Optics; Defense Against School Shooters; Realistic Shooting Practice: 07.20.25 Hour 3

In This Hour:

-- Old and new. Putting an electronic optic on a revolver.  Colt pro shooter Mark Redl explains how the iconic gun manufacturer makes it easy.

--  Rob Morse, from Slow Facts, reviews the new book from Ed Monk on defending schools and churches.

--  Make your shooting practice realistic to make it worthwhile.

Gun Talk 07.20.25 Hour 3

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Almost A Shooting Accident; Old Guns And Connections; Testing The Gun Talk Rifle: 07.20.25 After Show

In This Hour:

--  Tom has a near-miss on what could have been a dangerous accident at the range.

--  Yes, there are newer and cooler rifle cartridges, but often the old one carry connections and have a cool factor.

--  Jim shoots his new GT30 Gun Talk special edition rifle.

Gun Talk 07.20.25 After Show

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Cabin Buildouts - Maximizing Your Hunting Camp | Gun Talk Hunt

Outdoor industry veteran Neil Sanders of SDS Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk about “backwoods builds” and a variety of different ways to maximize your time afield - particularly with camp development.

SDS Arms consists of Tisas USA, Tokarev USA, Military Armament Corp., Inglis, and Spandau Arms.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Timney Triggers, SnapSafe, and First Person Defender.

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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, 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. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD 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 07.19.25

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Southern Boyz Outdoors | 6.5 Grendel, Jambalaya, & Hunting Stories | Gun Talk Nation

In this flavorful and firepower-filled episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors—a Louisiana legend known for his viral cooking videos and authentic outdoors lifestyle.

From humble beginnings in Pumpkin Center to building a 4.6M+ follower base across social media, Kinion shares his story, his favorite hunting cartridges (like the 6.5 Grendel, 35 Whelen, and .30-06), and why Louisiana cooking, hunting culture, and family values matter more than ever.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Safari Specialty Importers, Colt, Guns & Gear, Black Hills Ammunition, Military Armament Corp., and First Person Defender.

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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 available in video format.

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. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD 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 Nation 07.16.25

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Was It Betrayal Or A Win?; No Federal Tax On Silencers; A Legacy Of Activism: 07.13.25 Hour 1

In This Hour:

-- We came THAT close to removing silencers and short barrel rifles from the National Firearms Act, but it didn't happen.  What was really going on behind closed doors? Knox Williams, from the American Suppressor Association runs it down and gives his take on whether this was a win or a loss.

--  What's it mean that the $200 federal tax on suppressors and short barrel rifles is being removed?   Will prices go up?  Will supply increase? Will shorter barrels become the norm? 

-- Tom talks about his friend Ray Oeltjen, who recently passed away, and explains what he learned about constant activism on the Second Amendment from a man who never gave up.

Gun Talk 07.13.25 Hour 1

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Free Speech And Guns; The Brownells Legacy; Folding Guns For Vehicle Defense: 07.13.25 Hour 2

In This Hour:

-- Another win for gun rights, and also for free speech. The Ninth Circuit strikes down a California law banning gun advertising to minors. Chuck Michel of the California Rifle and Pistol Association explains how important this 9th Circuit decsion really is.

--  Frank Brownell ran the iconic mail order and now online gun parts supplier for years.  His son, Pete Brownell, talks about his Dad's passing, the transition of the company, and then he and Tom discover the meaning behind one of Frank's strange wishes on spreading his ashes.

--  Is a folding stock pistol caliber carbine a viable option for a vehicle defensive gun?

Gun Talk 07.13.25  Hour 2

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JB Hodgdon And Reloading Powder; How To Rack The Slide On A Pistol; Small 45 Woes: 07.13.25 Hour 3

In This Hour.

--  Remembering JB Hodgdon, one of the pioneers of the firearms industry.  Chris Hodgdon explains now this iconic company got started.

--  Here's a technique for racking the slide on a pistol that's so easy anyone can do it.

--  Small 1911 pistols can be finicky, but one solution is to replace the recoil spring.

Gun Talk :07.13.25 Hour 3

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