GUNS Magazine Podcast

With Election Day nearing, the Guncranks discuss prudent preparations in case things get ugly, including ideas for keeping you, your family and your home...

Most known for his record-setting 1,367-yard .308 Win. sniper shot while serving in Iraq, Jim Gilliland shares the story behind “the shot" and talks...

Are confirmed kills and extensive combat or law enforcement experience required to teach shooting skills? The Guncranks discuss their criteria and why you...

Continuing our conversation with Roy Huntington, Roy shares tips and helpful information ranging from the proper optics and boots to lodging and cell...

Have a caliber or cartridge you worship? Or one you could care less about? The Guncranks talk about rounds — ranging from .22 LR to .470 Nitro Express —...

Bitten by the Africa bug? With several trips to Africa under his belt, Host Brent T. Wheat speaks with Roy Huntington about how to take the plunge and plan...

Guncranks Brent T. Wheat, Roy Huntington and Tom Mchale discuss when — and if — you should intervene in violence you witness. With many considerations...

A self-protection expert who served on Donald Trump's pre-election protection detail, Steve Tarani shares tips on how to keep your most "precious cargo"...

Whether on skin or steel, scars tell a story. The Guncranks talk about the permanent, visible reminders of a life lived adventurously, or perhaps stupidly...

Host Brent T. Wheat talks politics with journalist Dave Workman about the upcoming election, including the consequences of a Biden victory and what gun...

With nearly 100 combined years of experience carrying firearms for duty and personal protection, one of the most common questions asked of the Guncranks is...

In 2013, Deputy Erick Gelhaus was involved in a police shooting. Unfortunately for Gelhaus, the suspect turned out to be a 13-year-old boy carrying a broken...

The guncranks are joined by Jim Shepherd, publisher of The Outdoor Wire, for a discussion on the NRA's recent troubles, plus the impact of other current...

A Rangemaster at Gunsite Academy and 20-year police officer, Lew Gosnell shares how he got his start at the renowned firearms training academy and what he...

Often misunderstood thanks to exaggerated Hollywood movies and hunting tales, the guncranks attempt to set the record straight on "knockdown power,"...

A favorite contributor of GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner readers, Jeff "Tank" Hoover shares the origin of his nickname, how he transitioned from law...

Though fun to shoot, firearms can also be extremely dangerous when handled or used improperly. Regardless of whether you're a new shooter or an old hand,...

An expert on documenting, valuing and selling firearms, Dwight Van Brunt founded Sportsman's Legacy to manage fine firearms and collectibles for individuals...

Some believe handgun lasers are the best invention since sliced bread, while others condemn their use as a guaranteed trip to the morgue. But which...

Considered one of the top female shooters of all time, Julie Golob has a laundry list of shooting wins to her name, including more than 50 national and...

Resident guncranks discuss the best and worst holsters to buy and why one holster doesn't work for every situation and person. Tom also talks about his...

Often called "the most widely-viewed gun reporter in history," Jim Scoutten is one of the leading experts in the shooting industry and host of "Shooting...

Every gun owner wants the best ammunition for their carry gun should they ever need to use it, but not every box of ammo labeled for "self-defense" or...

Best known for his work on shows such as "Shooting Gallery," Michael Bane was a mainstream, extreme sports and music journalist before becoming a print and...

Host Brent T. What, Roy Huntington and Tom McHale discuss everyday carry gear, including what flashlights, knives and guns are in their pockets — plus the...

An engineer by trade who now works in marketing, Ruger Director of Product Management Mark Gurney shares his love for blued steel and walnut, and talks...

As former law enforcement and long-time gun enthusiasts, Brent, Roy and Tom have seen, shot and sold more guns than you can count. Not all good, the...

A career shooting industry journalist and Contributing Editor for GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner, Dave Workman is an expert on the Second Amendment...

For a majority of gun owners, firearms are a means of self-defense inside and outside their homes. While handguns have become the standard for concealed...

Well-known in the industry, Shari LeGate is a world-class shooter, shooting sports analyst, entrepreneur and video producer for GUNS Magazine and American...

Quarantine doesn't mean we can't still have a good time. Host Brent T. Wheat and GUNS/American Handgunner Publisher Roy Huntington discuss three fun...

GUNS Magazine Staff Photographer and one of the firearm industry's leading lensman, Rob Jones' work has graced major catalogs and magazines, but he hasn't...

Cool, calm and collected Host Brent T. Wheat shares his thoughts on self-reliance, news media misinformation and buying a gun for self-protection during the...

On the verge of warm weather, Host Brent T. Wheat and American Handgunner Executive Editor Tom McHale discuss how to beat the heat while packing a defensive...

Host Brent T. Wheat speaks with Savage Arms CEO & President Al Kasper about going private, its implications on the future of the brand, his take on the...

Everyone's had or heard the "9mm Versus .45 ACP" debate, but consider the other side of the caliber spectrum. Are rimfire handguns viable options for...

Widely considered the hero of the famous 1986 FBI Miami shootout, Host Brent T. Wheat spoke with retired FBI agent Ed Mireles about his actions during the...

Following a previous Quick Hit conversation with GUNS/American Handgunner Publisher Roy Huntington, Host Brent T. Wheat spoke with Executive Editor Tom...

Sales & Marketing Director for Ed Brown Products, John May is one of those outgoing people who's never met a stranger and is quick with a story, including...

Host Brent T. Wheat talks to new American Handgunner Executive Editor, Tom McHale, about his favorite firearms, and "the boys" discuss running into Lou...

While she didn't grow up as an outdoorsman, Mossberg Director of Media Relations Linda Powell has become an ambassador for hunting and a role model for...

Why don't you see "bad" gun reviews in GUNS Magazine or American Handgunner? Host Brent T. Wheat and GUNS/American Handgunner Publisher Roy Huntington...

Both the owner of Gunsite Academy and a National Rifle Association Board Member, Owen "Buz" Mills is candid while sharing stories of how he came to own...

After the recent lethal force shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in Texas, church security is on everyone’s mind. In response to questions, Host...

Once ubiquitous, 2-inch revolvers, or "snubbies," have since fallen out of favor with shooters. Host Brent T. Wheat and GUNS/American Handgunner Publisher...

A sponsored pro shooter, Host Brent T. Wheat sits down with the quick-finger Jerry Miculek while at Gunsite Academy to discuss his competitive mindset,...

"The first superstar in the defensive firearms industry," Massad Ayoob is in a class by himself. Talking with Host Brent T. Wheat, 'Mas' shares how he...

One of the original seven founding members of CNN, The Outdoor Wire's Jim Shepherd is probably one of the most influential people in the gun industry...

A favorite contributor of GUNS Magazine readers, Will Dabbs, MD is a former military helicopter pilot turned sawbones. Now, Will splits his time between...

Brent talks to one of his oldest friends, Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite Academy about training, the philosophy of Jeff Cooper and what to know before...

Host Brent T. Wheat sat down with one of America’s best-known firearms trainers, Clint Smith, in his Thunder Ranch home to talk about life, shooting and...

Launching the new GUNS Magazine Podcast with our own Publisher Roy Huntington, Host Brent T. Wheat talks to Roy about what makes GUNS Magazine unique among...