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Return of the...

The Gun Cranks are back! Yes ... for real this time. After a brief hiatus and a little reformatting, the Three Stooges of the gun world return to dish on...
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Be Prepared!...

There's one thing more essential to survival than food, and that's water. After all, it makes up about 50% to 70% of your body weight. This week, the Gun...
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Be Prepared!...

The Cranks are back! This time, for a multi-part series on emergency preparedness. Let's kick things off by talking about food. How much land does one...
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10 Most-Watched...

With just a few weeks left in the year, here's a look back at our 10 most-watched Gun Cranks episodes of all time!
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Should You...

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Alarm in Albuquerque

What the heck is happening in Albuquerque? The Governor of New Mexico just outlawed carrying guns despite the U.S. and State Constitution, along with...
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10 Most-Watched Gun Cranks...

Each week, our resident Gun Cranks — along with the occasional special guest — debate, degrade and debut popular gun-related topics. Check out our...
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Cranky New Years...

Whether you're adding new habits or removing old ones, New Year's resolutions are part of our lives. Tune in to hear what Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick...
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Sleigh Defense: Santa's...

Rosie cheeks, a gelatinous belly, and a Tec-9? Today, Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington discuss the best carry options for jolly Saint Nick and...
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Then And Now: Our...

What was your first concealed carry gun? Tom McHale, Ashley McGee, and Nic Lenze discuss where they started, what they carry now, and how clueless husbands...
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The Gun Cranks' Holiday...

On this episode of Gun Cranks, Tom McHale, Ashley McGee, and Nic Lenze (AKA Young Crew) discuss their holiday wishlists.
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Junk In The Trunk: Vehicle EDC

Everyday carry can extend to your daily driver, and for the Cranks, it certainly does. Listen as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Ashley McGee discuss their...
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It Happened At SHOT Show:...

With so many SHOT Show conventions in the books, the Cranks had to share some of their favorite moments over the years. If you have young children, put them...
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Alternate Police Weapons...

With many years of experience as cops, Brent Wheat, Roy Huntington, and Erick Gelhaus discuss alternate methods that they've seen (or heard about) work on...
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The Guns We Hate

Tag along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus as they discuss their most hated guns, effectively ending their careers ... maybe.
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Will Polymer Guns Become...

Our three classic Cranks look ahead this week. Which modern firearms do Brent Wheat, Tom McHale and Roy Huntington think will be considered classics in the...
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Our Biggest Hunting Mishaps

Listen in as Brent Wheat, Roy Huntington, and Ashley McGee share their biggest hunting mishaps, plus a fun tidbit about our current president.
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Snake Stories From The...

While some snakes are harmless, find out how the Cranks manage snakes. Slither along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington.
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The Golden Ticket: How To...

Watch as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington try to decide which firearm they would buy with a $10,000 gift card. Do you agree?
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The Most Important...

Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington are at it again. The Gun Cranks discuss another controversial topic. What is the most important modification for...
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How NOT To Be A Gun...

The Gun Cranks, with returning Crank Roy Huntington, share war stories from the trenches of bad gun writers and networking events. Two words: Beaver Mouth.
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Low Ready: You're Doing It...

This week, the Gun Cranks talk about the highs and lows of ready positions, specifically the low-ready position. Join Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Erick...
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Appendix Carry: You'll...

We've heard it time and again; if you carry in the appendix position, you'll lose some vital parts. Do the Gun Cranks agree? Find out in this special...
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New Punishments For Poachers

Recent news stories about poachers have the Cranks fired up. On today's show are Brent Wheat, Erick Gelhaus, and first-time Crank Ashley McGee.
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Uh Oh! Concealed Carry...

Growing pains are not foreign to those who carry concealed. Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus of American Cop tell their tales of woe.
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Camp Safety: How To Carry...

After reading about a disturbing act of violence at a campsite, the Gun Cranks discuss how, where, and what you should carry while camping.
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How To Stop A Mass...

We can learn a lot from the actions of the heroic young man who stopped a bad guy with a gun at an Indiana mall. The Gun Cranks discuss these lessons and...
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The Case For .22 Magnum

We often hear gun writers discount the effectiveness of .22 caliber ammunition, but should they? Find out what the Gun Cranks think in today's episode.
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Are Lever Actions Obsolete?

With the large number of modern, modular, semi-automatic rifles chambered for intermediate cartridges in circulation, do lever-action firearms still serve a...
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Are Revolvers Perfect For...

The shooting community welcomes all of the over eight million first-time gun owners that we gained over the last two years. How should you welcome a new...
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