In this high-impact episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ welcomes long-range precision shooting expert Justin Watts—former military sniper, elite PRS shooter, and founder of JTAC Precision and Thud Life Outdoors.

From combat sniper school to the top of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) circuit, Justin shares his journey, advanced training insights, and the mindset that separates elite shooters from the rest.

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NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. Ed and Ryan discuss trends in the firearm industry, lasers co-existing with red dots, threat de-escalation do’s & don’ts, what exciting new products have gotten their attention, how the NRA is heading in the right direction, and much more.

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In This Hour:

-- Caleb Giddings details some of the new pistols, revolvers and even rifles from Taurus.

-- Is it time for gun owners to return to the NRA after the debacle of the Wayne LaPierre era?  Jeff Knox, of the Firearm Coalition, thinks it is, and explains why.

--  Mother's Day discussions of Moms and their guns.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour1

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In This Hour:

-- A state gun rights group battles to push for more liberty.  Paul Valone, from Grass Roots North Carolina, describes the fight, and the plan to win.

--  Testing new versus old 22 rimfire ammo, this caller says the old ammo is much more accurate.

--  His mother shot a cougar with a 22 rimfire rifle.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 2

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In This Hour:

--  A new wave of lightweight hunting rifles hits the market.  Andy McCormick, from Legacy Sports International, talks about the tiny, and lightweight, rifles from Howa.

--  New rifle cartridges.  Do we really need them?

--  The U.S. Supreme Court once again "relisted" two gun cases, keeping them alive.  One is a ban on standard capacity magazines and the other is a ban on semi-auto firearms.  Since the court has not denied the cases many think this is a good sign.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 Hour 3

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In This Hour:

-- Thoughts about mothers and guns.

--  Is the double action pistol safer for concealed carry?

--  Buy a cheap purse, take it to the shooting range, and shoot through it with a handgun inside the purse.

Gun Talk 05.11.25 After Show

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Join KJ and Joel Hodgdon of RCBS on Gun Talk Hunt as they dive deep into the world of reloading for hunting. In this episode, you’ll get expert insights into essential gear like the RCBS Rock Chucker press, the newly-patented RCBS funnel kit, and how to dial in your reloads for big game. From optimizing your handloads for accuracy to understanding bullet seating and powder dispensing, this conversation is a goldmine for hunters and shooters alike.

Topics Covered:

• Reloading for hunting season
• Choosing the right press (Rock Chucker, Summit, etc.)
• Benefits of the RCBS funnel kit
• Factory ammo vs. handloads
• Precision, temperature-stable powders
• Reloading for new cartridges like 6.5 PRC & 7mm PRC
• Teaching kids to reload and hunt responsibly

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Former Secret Service agent Mike Laverne of TactaLoad joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation to talk about wild law enforcement stories, the evolution of tactical gear, and the development of the Flash 5 shotgun stock. 

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In This Hour:

--  Crisis actor David Hogg, who parlayed his experience while a student at the Parkland school shooting to a Harvard scholarship, celebrity gun ban advocate, and vice chair of the Democratic party, now faces pushback from the party because of his attacks on fellow Dems.  Lee Williams details the twists and turns of this gun banner virtue signaler.

--  Did the ATF illegally fake evidence to put a man in prison over gun charges?  The facts are now coming out.

--  Yes, you can buy a Gatling gun!

Gun Talk 05.04.25 Hour 1 

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In This Hour:

-- What's going on with the Sig P320 pistol and the reports of it "just going off?"  Phil Strader, champion shooter, gun designer, and executive at Sig tells what they know.

--  Work on gun safety as a way of life. 

--  How should you practice shooting?

Gun Talk 05.04.25 Hour 2

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