Talking Lead Podcast

Happy Easter Lead Heads! The Bunny has put Chris Wood with Leviathan Group in our basket for this episode. We are talking movie guns and props with Chris. Leviathan has provided Hollywood's biggest blockbusters with the arsenals that made them millions like John Wick, Captain America & Winter Soldier, The Fast and Furious, The Walking Dead and numerous others. Chris and Lefty also take care of some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes. Plus we get a little lesson on when it is appropriate to fly the American Flag at half staff or mast.

Leviathan Group bridged the gap between firearms/tactical/outdoor companies and your favorite entertainment outlets. From Movies and TV shows to Video Games and Social Media. Power Without Equal. Leviathan Defense Marketing Group was formed to deliver unsurpassed knowledge and innovation to companies in the defense, firearms, and outdoor industries.

We are back Lead Heads! In this episode we tackle some important topics, Mental Health, Guns and Laws. Joining Lefty on this episode is Mike Sodini, Founder of Walk The Talk America and Jake Wiskerchen, Founder - C.E.O. of Zephyr Wellness. We discuss how gun laws are purposely discriminatory, inherently racist and undeniably unconstitutional. In particular we discuss the H.R.127 - Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act bill that was introduced January 4 2021 by Democratic Texas State Representative Shelia Lee Jackson. Jake educates us on the mental health therapy side of things and Mike talks about how WTTA has been instrumental in bridging the communication gap between the firearms industry and the mental health industry.

Who's ready for a little friendly competition? In this AK Korner episode Lefty has a mixture of amateur and professional competition shooters on to talk about their experiences with shooting the AK-47 in competitions. Our special guest this episode is Brian Nelson. Brian is the creative mind behind the most anticipated AK-47/Com Block shooting competition in the Nation, Red Oktober. Brian is also a USPSA Grand Master in 4 divisions and winner of multiple Regional, National and World Championship practical shooting titles and awards. Also joining in on this episode are Kyle Moore, Jared Seagraves, Aaron Keener and Brian Keeney.

Red Oktober is a AK (AK-47, AK-74, AKM) shooting match and gun show festival blending 3-Gun style shooting with AK type rifles. The competitions are practical-style providing a fun opportunity to compete using the AK-pattern rifle in a style that is typically slanted towards more modern AR-style designs. Red Oktober is NOT intended to be a tactics and doctrine-based exercise, just a fun celebration of Mikhail Kalashnikov's rifle.

In this "Leaducation" filled episode we introduce you to the Tennessee Rangers. Lefty is joined by Colonel Bryan M. Seaver Commander, 1st Volunteer Tennessee Ranger Squadron Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Rangers provide specialized volunteer assistance to federal, state or local law enforcement agencies within the State of Tennessee, as well as support for community and civic organizations. The Tennessee Rangers are a Certified 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. Bryan and Lefty take care of some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes. Bryan has a new "Fact To Fight The Myth" and Lefty hits Bryan with the "New Guy" questions. Plus we find out that Bryan is the nephew of one of the most famous people in the world!! Listen to find out who She is.

This is the AK Koncepts' class "After Action Report" episode. Following our 2 day AK-47 defensive rifle and armorer's course at Royal Range USA with 212° Training Group & Occam Defense Solutions we gathered the Instructors and a few of the Students to review everyone's experiences first hand. We answer unanswered questions and discuss how we can improve the class for the next go around. The instructors give some great gear and equipment suggestions. Brain Keeney gives some great lubrication tips too!

Be sure you listen to Episode TLP 385 - AK Concepts to Reality Part 1 before you listen to this episode.

Lead Heads! We are back, fresh from our AK Koncepts rifle class at Royal Range USA in Nashville Tennessee! In this episode Lefty has the gang from 212° Training Group, Jared, Aaron & Kyle, to go over the 2 day training course outline and the 'Whys" behind it. We invite a few of the students on to get their perspectives on the class. Next up is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions to talk about his Armorer's portion of the AK Koncepts 2 day curriculum. Joining Brian is our good friend and long time Lead Head James Yeager with Tactical Response who shares some of his personal AK-47 stories with us and Jeff Carmichael, Royal Range's top armorer.

We continue season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner with some good ole down-to-earth AK-47 talk with the gang from Aklys Defense. Joe Meaux and Charles Watson joins Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) for this camp-fire style AK-47 discussion. We flash back to earlier times for everyone to share their stories about their first experiences with the AK-47. The guys touch on some suppressor and mounting options for the AK-47. Joe talks about their new AK suppressor called the Sabre 360. The Sabre 360 is a titanium, 36 caliber bore can with a delta baffle style design and the new Meaux Guns retail gun shop! We answer listener questions and reward two lucky Lead Heads with some awesome prizes from SEAL 1 & Mission First Tactical! Get exclusive Lead Head Brigade special deals from our sponsors by using code: "leadhead" at Faktory 47 Mission First Tactical & SEAL 1

Go and help our friend and fellow Lead Head Zach Hall. Zach is one of the firearm industry's foremost weapons designers and has been with Aklys Defense for over 9 years designing innovative silencers and guns pushing competitive designers to think outside the box to help keep our industry progressing and improving. Zach has been a regular on the Talking Lead Podcast over the years and is a good friend Zach was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer recently. There is a go-fund-me page (Zach's Stage 4 Colon Cancer) you can visit and donate to join Zach's fight. If you prefer pay-pal or VENMO it is under [email protected].

Welcome back Lead Head Brigade! In this episode we add another layer to the steps you can take to better protect your home and family. Alan Young with Armor Concepts talks about their product, "Door Armor", that will reinforce your dwelling's doors, buying you more time and piece of mind when intruders try to penetrate your home defenses. The Jackwagon Train and Lead Force 1 stop by for the Trains & Planes segment. Alan busts a myth about police response times on the "Facts To Fight The Myth" segment. Lefty hits Alan with the "New Guy" questions. Use code "talkinglead25" at www.armorconcepts.com to get your exclusive Lead Head Brigade 25% discount when ordering from Armor Concepts directly! And a Big Lead Head Welcome To Talking Lead's Newest Sponsor NEMO ARMS!!!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! Special guest host Amy Hall of Her Wild Outdoors Podcast, joins Lefty in welcoming in Karen Butler the founder of Shoot Like A Girl. We talk about how Karen started SLG2 Inc and how it has evolved into the amazing Women-Centric-Educational-Shooting-Convoy it is today. But first, as is customary, the gang has The Gunny bring in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off a load of Jackwagons and then they honor a few deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes with a ride on Lead Force 1. Karen "Leaducates" us with a new "Fact-To-Fight-The-Myth" and she survives Lefty's "New Girl" question barrage.

The Shoot Like A Girl experience is truly unique, giving women the opportunity to shoot a pistol, rifle and bow in a safe, controlled environment with the guidance of female NRA-certified instructors and archery coaches. In 2020, the tour included stops at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's, conservation event stand with several events having lines out the door and record numbers of attendees. Looking ahead to the 2021 Home of the Brave Tour, Shoot Like A Girl is anticipating continued momentum from the previous year. The tour will begin in early February, and a full event schedule is available online. Shoot Like A Girl is committed to growing the number of women who participate in the shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. The Shoot Like A Girl trailer travels to cities all across the United States, hosting an interactive experience that gives attendees an opportunity to shoot pistols, rifles and bows in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. The event is free to each guest.

Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! On this episode our special guest is Social Media Comedian COP, Officer Smith. Officer Smith is the alternate persona of real life Ohio Deputy Sherriff, Rick Smith. We get to know the real Rick Smith. Lefty and Rick talk about everything from the "no win" position our police officers are being put into today by the political powers, to the best flavor of Kill Cliff to mix your Vodka with, to Eddie Murphy & Dennis Miller, to his family life. We read the hard hitting questions you, the listener, posted on our social media post for Officer Smith and get his unfiltered answers.