Talking Lead Podcast

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we continue our coverage of the 2023 SHOT Show. Broadcasting from the Official Leadquarters Studios at the KelTec SHOT Show booth Lefty , Billdo and Evan kickoff this episode with some Jackwagons and Heroes and introduce the special guests: Buck Knives - release of the new Buckmaster Dive Pro and Combat Survival knives; SHOOTAH - A growing Range Day Event in Utah; GOT YOUR 6 - A new App to keep your survival contacts and resources connected; Capital Community Bank - A 2A friendly bank in Utah

Give a big Lead Head Brigade welcome back to New York Times Best Selling Author Stephen Hunter! Stephen joins Lefty to talk about his new book The Bullet Garden: An Earl Swagger Novel. The long-anticipated origin story of legendary Marine and father of literary icon Bob Lee Swagger. Stephen gears us up for war and takes us to the European battlefields of World War II as Earl Swagger embarks on a top secret and deadly mission. We discuss Stephen's motivation in bringing the spotlight of his writings to the 1940's WWII era. We discuss the research that went into bringing the realistic details to the landscapes, weapons and characters of The Bullet Garden. On the lighter side of the conversation Lefty and Stephen talk about SHOT Show, Dirty Martinis (why the 3rd Olive is the best!), Stephen's appreciation of firearms, Ernest Hemingway, and much more!

Stephen Hunter has written over twenty-five novels. He retired as the chief film critic for The Washington Post, where he won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism, he has also published two collections of film criticism and a nonfiction work, American Gunfight. His book Point Of Impact was made into the hit 2007 movie Shooter staring Mark Wahlberg

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we kick off our interviews from the NSSF's 2023 SHOT Show. This year KELTEC was the Official Leadquarters for SHOT Show. It was an amazing studio set up that allowed us to bring you so many and the best interviews from the best companies, organizations and personalities that attended. In our first interview the guys from KELTEC, Chad and Hammer, tell us about the new KSG410 Shotgun (.410 bore) and the new R50 Rifle (chambered in 5.7x28mm). We also have long time friend of the show and award winning writer Andre Dallau join us to give he initial take on the two new firearms from KELTEC. In the second interview Jeremy S with Black Collar Arms sits down to talk about his new products, a new hybrid AR grip (Priapus Grip) and a really cool adapter (Desperado) that allows the use of a guitar strap as a rifle sling.

Happy New Year Lead Head Brigade! The wait is over. Find out if you won 1 of 6 robust prize packages from the ginormous "10 Years Of Talking Lead GAW". Joining Lefty to announce the 6 lucky winners and to give you some key information about a few of the prize items is Chad Enos with KelTec Weapons, Brian Steere with LOCKDOWN and the GAW King, Dave Edelman, with Mission First Tactical! Lefty and Chad also drop some BIG news about SHOT Show 2023, something special will be happening at BOOTH 11238 you will not want to miss it!

In this final 2022 episode of Talking Lead Lefty's special guest is Mike Mills with Tactical Considerations. Mike is currently a Sergeant with an Arizona Police Department and former Army Ranger. He started his very successful YouTube channel, Tactical Considerations, on a bet from a friend. After only a couple of short years Mike nailed it and has over 125K subscribers and growing. Lefty and Mike discuss his time in the Military and his 16 year career in Law Enforcement, some of his favorite gear, his first gun (a Deagle) and the guys unleash on some Jackwagons and Honor some Heroes. Check out Tactical Considerations on YouTube and follow Mike on all the social meeds.

It's been a fun-filled, educational, action-packed Season 4 of the Talking Lead AK KORNER and we don't let up for the Season 4 finale! We drop some exclusive news about a new Micro DRACO! Joining Lefty this episode is Sergeant Major Lance Nutt, founder of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, Adam Ruonala, Director of Marketing, Century Arms & the Pimp-Hand of America, Professor Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun. We present one lucky Lead Head with the 2nd BFT47 Rifle Giveaway of Season 4 this episode. Adam tells the story of how Century Arms started it's journey as one of the World's most successful firearms manufacturers. Would you believe their story begins with a Typewriter!? And Parul treats us to a special Christmas rendition of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" (full rendition here)...also be on the lookout for Paul Markel's new book, Beyond The Boo-Boo, coming soon here: Get Paul's Books

SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE

Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national non-profit founded and headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas, that provides charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation's "Sheep Dogs" (Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and EMS personnel) through Get Off The Couch™ programming. SDIA exists to engage, assist and empower our nation's heroes through Outdoor Adventures (physical activity), Warrior PATHH training (mental wellness) and Continued Service/Disaster Response (volunteerism) programs.

Our nation's heroes have an innate desire to serve, and their service gives meaning and purpose to their lives. After an injury or shift/tour of duty ends, that meaning and purpose is often lost. Post-traumatic stress, injuries, depression, addiction, and isolation plague our Sheep Dogs to the point of thinking about and/or attempting suicide. Through our Get Off The Couch™ programming, Sheep Dogs who have suffered similar traumas & experiences gather together for camaraderie and opportunities to continue serving, which helps prevent suicides in our Veteran and First Responder communities.

Joining SDIA in opportunities for physical activities to foster camaraderie (Outdoor Adventures), peer-to-peer training to transform struggle into strength and posttraumatic growth (Warrior PATHH), and volunteer opportunities for continued service (Disaster Response), a Sheep Dogs' innate desire to serve is again fulfilled. When Sheep Dogs #GetOffTheCouch together, their attitude and perspective are drastically improved, and many find healing and a renewed sense of purpose and belonging.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss the topic of Hardening Schools and Arming Teachers. What are the answers? Arm Teachers? What should be the criteria? Hire more SRO's? Utilize our willing Veterans to stand guard? Install stronger deterrent systems? How will adding stronger security resources be funded? Joining Lefty to discuss this touchy societal concern is Jordan Stein, South East Region Director of Gun Owners Of America and Kerry of Stilettos and Shotguns and founder of "We The Female".

Gun Owners Of America (GOA) will be providing hands-on firearm training to school staff in Oklahoma, so they can legally carry firearms in the classroom and be the first line of defense for their students.

Even better, this training will be at no cost to the teachers and staff.

GOA is proud to partner with We the Female and State Representative Jay Steagall of Cloverleaf Precision to provide the firearm instruction.

The training will be on January 7th and 8th and will take place at Cloverleaf Precision, LLC 415 East Main Street, Suite 6 Yukon, OK 73099. If you are a teacher or school staff member eligible to carry in school and in need of this training, please click here or use the form below to sign up. You can learn more about the class here.

Classroom space is limited, so please below use the form below or click here to sign up right away. Upon signing up, you will be contacted with more information on the training.

Happy Birthday to Talking Lead and the Lead Head Brigade! 10 years of "Leaducating The Unleaducated"! Joining Lefty to kickoff the celebration are three 5-star Lead Head Brigade members, Pearce, Ora & Clayton. What better way to celebrate Talking Lead's 10 Year Anniversary than with a Huge Giveaway with nearly 10K in prizes. We go over all the prizes in detail and how you can enter. Plus we Take care of some Jackwagons. ATF Pistol Brace Update and Oregon's New Gun Permit Law

Enter the Big 10 Year GAW here: 10 Years Of Talking Lead Celebration Giveaway

Prizes from: Century Arms, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI US), Kel Tec, Henry Rifles, Mission First Tactical, Lockdown, Crimson Trace, Primary Arms, ASP-USA, Medical Points Abroad, Kraken Case Company, SEAL 1.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty is joined by the competitors from the History Channel's Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman Season 1 Episode 2 hosted by Colby Donaldson. What's it like to shot a 1860 Henry Rifle, 1866 Winchester Rifle , 45-70 Springfield Trapdoor, Remington Model 1875, 45 Colt Revolver??? Lefty's special guests answer that question. Joining Lefty this episode are Paul Laster, Travis Gibson and, fellow Lead Head, Evan Floodman (The fourth contestant Dania Vizzi was not available so we smack talked about her...lol!) The gang shares their stories of how they were each chosen for the show and what their reactions were once they finally realized is was for real. Filmed in majestic Butte Montana, we get some "behind" the scenes stories such as what it was like on and off set, the competition stages and we find out what is was like to shoot each of those ICONIC firearms!

Plus more details on the "10 Years Of Talking Lead Giveaway" and the next "AK KORNER Century Arms BFT47 Giveaway"

Happy Thanksgiving Lead Heads! In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we have the unique opportunity to talk with an American Contractor with the Sons Of Liberty that recently has been to Ukraine to train the Ukrainian Army how to fight against the Russian Invasion. Lefty Makes two big Giveaway announcements and we take care of some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes. Our special guest is Neil Vermillion. Neil is a 16 year Army Veteran with extensive combat experience. Neil also trained the Peshmerga in 2016 on how to fight against ISIS. We get to hear the real truth of what the Ukrainians are facing and how the Russian Invasion is really affecting their country. Co-hosting with Lefty this episode is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions.