GUNS Magazine Podcast
eBikes: Old Fat Guys Can...
In this episode, Brent and Roy talk about eBikes and how the newfangled velocipedes can make both recreation and work less ... work.
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The 1911 Is DEAD!
John Browning’s epochal 1911 is enjoying another one of its periodic “rediscoveries” by a new generation of shooters. However, whenever this happens,...
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Talking Turkey With Ken Byers
Ken Byers is one of the most well-known turkey-hunting guides in the country. He sits down with host Brent T. Wheat to talk about their shared love of...
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Bug Out Bags for Normal People
It's a great idea to have a bug out bag, but if you look to videos and the internet for ideas, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. In this episode, GUNS...
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How To Keep Your Gunsmith...
Roy Huntington gives hard-earned advice on how to work with your gunsmith, plus shares a special announcement!
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Peep Sights: Why Bother?
Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights, has probably done more to promote aperture sights than John Moses Browning! In this episode, he explains why peep...
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Is "Soft Focus Shooting"...
“Soft focus shooting,” a method of using iron sights on a pistol, has been hotly debated on the internet recently. AmericanCop.com Editor and well-known...
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How To Listen To Police,...
In this episode, we walk through the steps of installing Software Defined Radio (SDR) so you can set up your own system and listen to police, fire and EMS...
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Leverguns Are Back!
Lever-action rifles are suddenly the new hotness in the shooting world. Find out why from Host Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington — two guys who never got...
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Assault Acorn! The...
A deputy and his sergeant with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida fired on his patrol car after being startled by an acorn. The internet turned...
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Author James Tarr: Ghosts...
A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending "science faction" novels, including his...
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De-Junk Your Gun!
The temptation to add dozens of aftermarket gizmos and gadgets is strong, but Brent and Roy discuss why it's not such a good idea.
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Can the NRA Be Fixed?
Can the NRA be fixed? Board Member Buz Mills joins GUNS Magazine Podcast host Brent T. Wheat to discuss what he thinks can be done.
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Massad Ayoob Reboot:...
In this encore presentation, Massad Ayoob talks about after-action considerations for use-of-force by armed citizens.
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Suzi Huntington: "What I...
People are always asking us — the so-called "pros" — what we carry as everyday self-defense guns. Today, we put Suzi Huntington on the spot to find out...
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Baywatch: It's Not What...
One of our most requested podcast guests is back! In this episode, Suzi Huntington reveals it wasn't all sun, fun, sand and surf when working the beach...
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Fight For A Table: Retired...
Roy Huntington and Erick Gelhaus join Host Brent T. Wheat to share stories about some of the unusual mannerisms and rituals of retired cops.
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A Gun Under The Christmas Tree
For most folks, receiving their first gun under the Christmas tree is one of the most magical memories of life. Roy Huntington and Host Brent T. Wheat...
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Revolvers NEVER Went Away!
Every generation seems to think they've discovered something new. Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss the trend of younger shooters...
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Irons In Your Optic:...
What if your pistol optic gets filled with mud or decides to stop working? Expert Erick Gelhaus discusses options for using backup iron sights with pistol...
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After-Action Worries 2.0
In this week's episode, Use-of-Force Expert Massad Ayoob answers your legal concerns about using deadly force in the current legal landscape.
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The BEST (Or Worst?) Gift...
Have one of those hard-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Need help answering when loved ones ask what’s on your wish list? We’ve got you covered! In...
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Freedom Arms Model 97...
Roy Huntington made a wildly popular video about the Freedom Arms Model 97, but why did a 150-year-old firearms design catch fire with viewers? In this...
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House Guns with Will Dabbs, MD
People often wonder what gun writers ACTUALLY use to defend their homes, so we posed the question Will Dabbs, MD.
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How to Keep Your Reloading...
We write a fair amount about how to reload in American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine. But in this week's episode, Editor Tom McHale discusses something often...
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My House Guns
People are always asking what we do in terms of guns for home defense, so GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat shows you his own choices.
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The Big Guide to Gun Finishes
Blue or black? Plum or nickel? Or ... ? Which gun metal finish is best? Roy Huntington helps answer this frequently asked question.
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Gun Data Is Your Friend
It might seem overly complicated or "too much," but measuring and knowing the exact information about your shooting — such as trigger pull weight,...
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Here Comes Da' Judge ......
There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about the Taurus Judge. In this episode, Roy Huntington talks about why he personally likes the Judges.
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Gunsite Update
Lots of things are happening at Gunsite Academy. In this week’s episode, host Brent T. Wheat checks in with CEO Ken P. Campbell about the changes.
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Snake Shot Cartridges...
Are snake shot cartridges useful, or are they a gimmick? Roy Huntington talks about his experiences, including his tests on the deadly potato!
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Marlin Magic
In this 200th episode, unofficial co-host Roy Huntington joins us to discuss the "new" Marlin lever-action rifles — the first since their purchase by Ruger.
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Endangered Species:...
Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss whether all of our collective nostalgia regarding the local neighborhood gun store is warranted!
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The Roy & Suzi Takeover Show
It's a hostile takeover! Actually, host Brent T. Wheat is out with some type of mucus overload, so Roy and Suzi Huntington stepped in to take over the...
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3 Keys To Reloading Accuracy
Reloaders are always chasing smaller groups, and in this episode, expert reloader and editor of American Handgunner Tom McHale shares his top three tips for...
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The T/C Contender & Encore FAQ
Have you ever wondered why the Thompson/Center Contender and Encore have such a devoted following? In this episode, Roy Huntington explains the incredible...
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Basic Training is Like...
It's a quote every instructor hates to hear: "I already know how to shoot; I went to basic training 30 years ago and got my marksmanship badge!" In this...
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Guns On The Water
It's late summer, and lots of people are heading to the water. In this episode, we talk to Roy Huntington about keeping your guns safe while boating,...
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The Art Of Writing Gun Stories
Whether you're a consumer, a content creator or an old grey-bearded gun writer, this episode is for you! GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy...
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Are New Guns Better Than Old?
It's been said, "They don't make 'em like they used to!" but is it a true statement? In this episode, Roy Huntington discusses why he thinks we're currently...
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WWII Tommy Guns: Kill or...
In this episode, Will Dabbs, MD shares some of the stories he's been told by those who carried and used the Thompson Submachine Gun in combat during World...
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Roy Huntington's Shop Tour
By popular demand, we take a tour of Roy Huntington's "Imaginarium," otherwise known as his shop.
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Should You Buy A Machine Gun?
After a day of shooting at the range, Brent and Roy talk about whether it makes sense to actually buy a machine gun and the things you need to consider...
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"Naked and Afraid" with...
Zac Benton knows what it's like to be naked and afraid because he's appeared on the popular TV series of the same name! In this episode, we talk about the...
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Zombies and Dinosaurs with...
A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending science faction novels, including this...
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Bedside Guns
"What was that?!?" We've all experienced that 'bump in the night' moment and in this episode, we talk about the guns we keep next to the bed and other ideas...
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The Care And Feeding Of...
Erick Gelhaus is a true expert when it comes to pistol-mounted optics, aka "red dots," and he shares some important tips and tricks to keep your optic happy...
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Snubbies: For Experts Only!
Short-barreled revolvers are great — in the right hands. However, those hands need to belong to an experienced shooter. In this episode, Roy Huntington...
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Travel Safety Tips — GMP...
Roy Huntington is a world traveler, and he just returned from Italy. In this episode, he shares great tips for safer travel and shares the story of how he...
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Beyond "Shoot/No Shoot!"...
Erick Gelhaus discusses the recent "Cognitive Conference" and how shooters got to experience the challenges of thinking — instead of reacting — during...
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Smart Guns: Dumb Idea? —...
"Smart Gun" technology is making a huge resurgence and has become a darling of the mainstream media. Tom McHale, editor of American Handgunner, talks about...
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How To Fight A Naked Guy...
Have you ever stopped to consider the self-defense challenges of dealing with somebody who isn't wearing clothes but is trying to harm you? GUNS Magazine...
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Silencer Ownership Made...
In 42 states, you can own a silencer, though the paperwork is challenging, to say the least. In today's talk with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central,...
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Trail Cameras: A Home...
Got an under-employed trail camera? Use it to increase the security around your home, farm, cabin or even boat! Trent Marsh of Spypoint gives some great...
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Handgun Accuracy: How Much...
Everybody talks about handgun accuracy, but how important is it really? When you evaluate a gun, what factors are actually critical? Host Brent T. Wheat and...
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Why A Pistol-Caliber...
Pistol-Caliber Carbines might be "the most popular guns nobody talks about." In this episode, we talk to Roy Huntington about why they're a useful concept...
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Military Gun Collecting...
What do you get when you combine a history buff with a gun aficionado? In this episode, we talk to Will Dabbs, MD about his addiction, er, hobby of...
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Why Not A Shotgun? — GMP...
We ask the question: Why not a shotgun? If you look at the “popular press,” the shotgun doesn't exist despite millions of people who use them every...
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Don't Buy a Crummy Holster...
Mitch Rosen is one of the original top-tier holster makers, and in today's episode, he talks about his company and what you need to know in order to buy the...
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New Revolvers For 2023 —...
Tom McHale, editor of American Handgunner, discusses some of the new revolvers recently released at the 2023 SHOT Show.
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Hot New Pistols for 2023...
Tom McHale, editor of American Handgunner, discusses some of the new pistols recently released at the 2023 SHOT Show.
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Game Warden Stories —...
Larry Case was a conservation police officer (aka "game warden") in West Virginia starting in the 1970s. As you might imagine, he has countless stories from...
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Veteran Suicide Prevention...
Dr. Matthew Miller is the executive director for VA Suicide Prevention for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In this hard-hitting and instructive...
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The Day I Got Shot...
In this "Greatest Hits" reboot, host Brent T. Wheat talks about the day he ended the topic of conversation for two trauma surgeons.
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GLOCK Gunsite Service...
Gunsite CEO Ken Campbell gives us the inside story on the GLOCK Gunsite Service Pistol.
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Zen and the Single-Shot...
Roy Huntington talks about single shot rifles and how they can lead to a deeper, more meaningful shooting experience.
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Fear of the Dark: EDC &...
Carrying a light — be it an EDC or weapon light — is a key to both convenience and survival. Expert Erick Gelhaus gives a series of great tips for using...
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Pistol Reliability - GMP #164
Reliability is a key component of a self-defense firearm. In this episode, Roy Huntington talks about two things most shooters don't consider when it comes...
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Douchebags and Divas - GMP...
Hunting camp is a place where people sometimes like to "let it all hang out" to the discomfort of others. In this episode, Suzi Huntington gives her advice...
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Douchebags and Divas - GMP...
Hunting camp is a place where people sometimes like to "let it all hang out" to the discomfort of others. In this episode, Suzi Huntington gives her advice...
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Bizarro Single-Action...
Ever heard of a Single-Action Army in .223? How about one in .25 ACP? Of course, somebody's done it, and in today's episode, we discuss the why and how of...
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How To Accurize Your 1911...
There are lots of theories and ideas on how to accurize a 1911 but in today's post-Turkey-Day episode, we talk to Roy Huntington and learn some of the real...
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Team Tactics: Teamwork For...
Team tactics aren't just for military door-kickers or SWAT cops. Guest Erick Gelhaus talks about why everyday citizens need to learn the techniques of...
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Firearm Repair: Are You A...
Do you work on guns with the proper tools and after formal training? Or do you just "wing it"? If wingin' it seems like the better idea, you might just be a...
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Happy Birthday/Editor At...
Today, we celebrate the 3rd birthday of the GUNS Magazine Podcast while we cover updates and upcoming events!
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Everything You Want To...
It seems so simple but there's a lot of ways to do MOLLE & PALS gear wrong! In this episode, John Boyette talks about the right and wrong of setting up your...
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Why You NEED A .22 Pistol...
They're almost ubiquitous, but today we're talking about the reasons why everyone should have a .22 pistol in their collection — and maybe a few other things!
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Cop Talk: Choir Practice -...
It's a rite of passage, a way to blow off steam and something lots of cops did and do — Choir Practice. In this episode, host Brent T. Wheat and Roy...
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How To Refinish A Gun...
Probably one of the most common DIY gun projects is refinishing an old, worn-out gun stock. In this episode, we talk to Roy Huntington and learn the tips...
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Sunken Guns - What to do?...
If you've experienced flooding or storm surge from a hurricane, we've got tips on how to save your guns.
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Special Report: Hurricane...
In this special, unedited episode, we talk about the things you can do to be prepared for the landfall of a hurricane. FMG Publications Digital Editor...
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Altor: The Cheapest Pistol...
Is it practical? Is it tactical? Is there even a reason for the Altor pistol to exist? Roy Huntington and host Brent T. Wheat discuss this polarizing handgun.
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POS Guns GMP#149
In this episode, we talk to Roy Huntington about those handguns we've all owned but are embarrassed to admit — "POS" guns!
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Safety Tips For Female...
Following the recent abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher in Memphis, we talk to Amy Robbins about how women can stay safe — and stylish — while...
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Are RVs All They're...
Well-known outdoor publisher and journalist Jim Shepherd bought an RV during the pandemic to attend shooting industry events and enjoy general travel. Now,...
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Uvalde: What Really...
Do you really know what happened during the Uvalde school shooting at Robb Elementary? A lot of people think they do, but guest Suzi Huntington, retired...
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From My Cold, Dead Hands:...
It’s an age-old shooting discussion — what would be the last gun they’d pry from your cold, dead hands? In this episode, special assignments editor...
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School Safety: Tips for...
As kids go back to school, they are worried about more than readin', writin' and 'rithmetic — they're concerned about school violence. If you're a parent,...
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You Don't Know Jack About...
It seems like everybody's got an opinion on the Weaver stance, but is it based on fact or prejudice? Host Brent T. Wheat gives his take on this contentious...
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Are We Making Cops Into...
Everyone is calling the police officers in Uvalde, Texas, "cowards." But were they? Or is it a symptom of a bigger problem? Listen to podcast guest Tyson...
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Should I Become A...
Most avid shooters have wondered at some point: Maybe I could be a gunsmith? Or you might be considering a change of careers and wondering if working on...
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How Do They Write Gun...
Ever wondered how gun reviews are actually put together before they appear in your favorite magazine or website? Do manufacturers tell us what to write?...
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Cop Stories: Practical...
In this episode Roy Huntington and host Brent T. Wheat get together and tell the stories you rarely hear: cop practical jokes. In the station house, the...
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Big Bang: Tannerite...
Tannerite reactive targets are well-known among shooters, and today, we talk to Jennifer Lindsey from Tannerite about the history of the product, safe use...
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Knee Replacement: What I...
GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat couldn't shoot or run like he wanted, so a knee replacement was in order. In this episode, he gives his unvarnished...
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They're killing your...
Censorship, corporate virtue-signaling and cancel culture have all reared their ugly head again as major companies have pulled gun publications off their...
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Kids and Guns: Home Safety...
First as a parent, now a practicing grandparent, podcast host Brent T. Wheat offers some unique ideas to keep guns safe from kids — but still accessible...
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How to Survive a Mass...
School shootings and homicidal workplace violence seem to be on the rise. In this episode, learn the single most important concept — whether you're armed...
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A How To On Shotgun...
In this third and final episode of reloading 101, we talk to Shari Legate, director of marketing for Gunsite Academy, about how to get started reloading...
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Top 10 GUNS Magazine...
Hosted by GUNS Magazine editor Brent T. Wheat, each week, the GUNS Magazine Podcast brings you entertaining interviews with the most interesting people in...
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A How To On Rifle...
In part two of our reloading series, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale talks about how to get started in rifle reloading, along with great tips ... and...
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A How To On Pistol...
In this episode, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale discusses how to get started in pistol-caliber ammo reloading.
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