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Welcome back to the Talking Lead Show Lead Heads! This episode's special guest is Kevin Dixie owner of No Other Choice (NOC) Firearms Training.

Lefty and Kevin start of the show having a good time throwing Jackwagons on the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. This episode's TLJWT is dedicated to crazy chicks. That thug-wanna-be facebook live chick in Texas that shot her friend in the head, the crazy exercise chick that shot up the YouTube headquarters because they censored her account and that whinny, cowardly, disrespectful, child-puppet chick from Parkland Florida David Hogg.

Since this is Kevin's first time on the show of course Lefty hits him with the Talking Lead New Guy Questions. As we find out more about Kevin we also learn more about N.O.C. in the process. N.O.C. Firearms Training is much more than a firearms and self-defense training company; they are a change agent for all communities. N.O.C. provides a much-needed sledge-hammer to break down barriers to get all good people to understand that freedom, prosperity, and liberty is for ALL; N.O.C. executes this by promotion and preservation of the Second Amendment and will do all we can to make sure our freedoms to be armed remains intact. "We are more than guns; we are a community"

Another great initiative Kevin has started is "Aiming For The Truth". "Aiming for the Truth" helps enrich lives to grow equity. Once people have equity, it's easy to teach them to defend it. This is the platform that has been missing from our communities including the 2A community. "The goal is to show people we care about them and can relate to their struggles, assist, invest, and then of course hold people accountable for their actions moving forward." "We have to do more than say guns are cool, Merica, and bacon! If we want to win the fight, we have to invest in lives! The most important capital is HUMAN capital!"

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! Coming back strong from a long Easter break we bring you powerful and informative interviews at the 2018 SHOT Show "Leadquarters" from the Kel-Tec booth.

Joining Chad Enos and Lefty first this week is our 2018 SHOT Show man on the street, James Reeves of The Firearms Blog, bringing us his report on all the coolest products at SHOT. Some highlights include the Franklin Armory Reformation, IWI Tavor 12ga shotgun and the new lighter Hudson h9a (34oz to 26oz). Also joining in the pow-wow is Mat Rogers from DAC Technologies bringing us an awesome dry-fire training tool called "Targetize".

For our next round of interviews Lefty has long time Lead Head Nick Dooley of Dooley Defense. Nick brings his buddy Calvin Christie of River City Arsenal to talk about his mobile sonic gun cleaning service. Nick and Calvin share a couple of funny stories during their service in Iraq over a round of Talking Lead "New Guy" questions...homemade Gun Trucks anyone!?

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast episode TLP 238. This episode we have special guests John Arron Jones with Thermal Defense Solutions, Ian Strimbeck with Runenation, Adam Kraut with The Gun Collective and Darrel with Tactical Kinetics.

Tactical Kinetics, aka "The Barrel Guys", is bringing a carbon fiber barrel to the market. Weighing in at 8 ounces with an 850 degree plus fail heating point where most others crap out around 650 degrees.

Adam Kraut talks to us about his upcoming run for the National Rifle Association board. You can find out more about Adam and why you should vote for him at www.adamkraut.com

Ian Strimbeck joins Lefty to talk about his new company Runenation LLC. Ian is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. During that time he attained experience in combat and security operations and held every position in a fire team from SAW Gunner to Team Leader. Runenation is a consulting and education company specializing in the constant growth of the multidisciplinary tactician.

Wrapping up this episode we have John Aaron Jones representing Thermal Defense Solutions. TDS uses the physics-based approach of making suppressors through the use of advanced 3D modeling and simulation tools. By using this approach, TDS can not only predict, but manipulate the speed and direction of expanding gases throughout a suppressor. The result is suppressors with complex designs that are not always feasible to produce through traditional manufacturing methods.

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode we talk about a new less-lethal KSG shotgun from Kel-Tec. Senior Team Leader Joseph Garcia, of US C-SOG talks about his Giant Schnauzers & Santa Cruz Gun Locks introduces their gun lock system to the civilian market.

Before we continue our interviews from the Kel-Tec LEADQUARTERS at the 2018 SHOT Show, The Gunny roars in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. This week Lefty goes solo but has plenty of Jackwagons to throw on the TLJWT. Listen in to find out who earns a seat this episode.

This round of interviews starts off with Chad Enos, of Kel-Tec, and Lefty talking with STL Joseph Garcia about Kel-Tec's new less lethal line of KSG shotguns, only available to the US C-SOG team. The Kinetic Energy Deployment System or KEDS, offers Law Enforcement and Special Operations Teams a quickly identifiable and readily deployable Less Lethal Shotgun. Listen in as STL Garcia explains...

With more than 10 years of service Maximus (Max), STL Garcia's number 1 Riesenschnauzer, retires. STL Garcia shares some heartfelt "best-of-time worst-of-times" stories about Max, how Max came to join the team and Max's after-service plans. If you don't shed a tear you're not human, grab your tissues and listen to a great farewell salute to Max! Check out Kilo1k9.com for more on Garcia's "Riesenators"!

David Tanos of Santa Cruz Gun Locks joins the conversation next. David tells us about his "sexy" rapid access weapon retention devices. This is the product to keep your guns secure and accessible wherever you need them - your truck, UTV, under your bed, in your closet. Easily assembled and installed their modular system is ready to configure how it bests serves you. Great for those that like to display their gun collections as well.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! Our guests this week are Chris & Tim of Tactical Walls. We continue our 2018 SHOT Show interviews with Michael Bane and VANQUEST from the Kel-Tec "Leadquarters".

This is a first. Tim & Chris, the owners of Tactical Walls, join Lefty together for the first time. Since the release of the MODWall mounting system last year at NRA they have been busy. But before we get into the latest and greatest with Tactical Walls The Gunny streaks in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. The guys have a good time loading up the TLJWT this week.

My next guest very well might be "The Most Interesting Man In The World". Michael Bane of Down Range TV joins Chad and Lefty for a great conversation about his illustrious TV, Podcasting, Writing & Hunting career and adventures. Michael talks about some interesting and innovative products he ran across during his visit to the 2018 SHOT Show. We talk about the gun culture in Hollywood and Michael also shares some of his personal Hollywood stories...one involving the Walking Dead!

Next up we have Alex with VANQUEST tell us about some of their new offerings for 2018. The KATARA-16, the MARKHOR-45 and the IBEX-35 backpacks. The MARKHOR-45 (45 liters) is VANQUEST's largest and most advanced pack for hiking, camping, and hunting. Its double-sided beavertail panel & DAM (Durable Arms Management) system can be used for external gear carry. The main compartment of the MARKHOR-45 is lined with orange high-viz 210-D ripstop nylon for low-light environments and the ergonomically molded PC (polycarbonate) frame with "virtual stays" curves and flexes with your body makes this the perfect Lead Head backpack.

We wrap up this episode with Tim and Chris hitting us with some new Talking Lead Facts To Fight The Myths. Don't forget to use your discount code LEADHEAD when shopping at www.tacticalwalls.com.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This week we talk...a lot! Guests this week include Chad Enos of Kel-Tec, Chuck LaRue of LaRue Carbon, Josh & Ron of Ryker USA, Jim & Annaliese Erwin Professional Hunters. Make sure you listen to the entire show because we announce a couple of lucky Lead Heads that will get some cool swag!

With all the unease from the recent school massacre in Parkland Florida we had to break the Talking Lead code of not talking politics. Lefty invites Chad Enos and Chuck LaRue to join in and discuss the chaos that has ripped through our country about firearms and our Constitutional, and specifically our Second Amendment, Rights. ... but not before The Gunny ushers in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. This episode the TLJW Train gets loaded up with Baseball players, Wal-Mart, Kroger and Big Ole Dick's!

Chuck LaRue has developed a new super lightweight and durable carry case using carbon fiber. Called the CarbonBox it is absolutely the lightest, strongest and most stylish case on the market. After years of studying the market, it was easy to see the selection of cases are all too similar. Why not have a case that is as original as the owner and their tools? LaRue Carbon's CarbonBox gives you the security, the strength and just as important the style to transport your equipment.

Ron & Josh drop by the Kel-Tec Leadquarters during the 2018 SHOT Show to tell us about their innovative product. The Ryker FIST Grip™ is the first in a new class of side mounted, forward grips. It is biomechanically optimized that has been proven on the battlefield and on the range. By offsetting the operator's support hand, Ryker FIST Grip enables the shooter to engage targets faster and move naturally. The Ryker FIST Grip is engineered and developed with the input and support of Special Operations Professionals, Special Operations Physicians, Law Enforcement Professionals, and Professional Competitive Shooters.

Jim & Annaliese Erwin join Chad and Lefty at the Kel-Tec Leadquarters during the 2018 SHOT Show to talk about some amazing hunts. You can catch Jim & Annaliese on the Prime Evolution on the Sportsman Channel. When Jim is on you know we had a good time and cut up a lot. We also learn that Jim is offering firearms training courses now. Learn from the best, visit Jim & Annaliese at www.krakenultimus.com

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! This episode is full of awesome new guns, new glass, and new (and affordable) ammo you can expect to hit the market this year, 2018.

Starting off the show Lefty has one of his favorite regular guests on to talk about a mega lineup of new guns coming this year. President of Eagle Imports, Mike Sodini, joins us. Eagle brings the US firearms from around the world, brands like, Bersa, Grand Power, Metro Arms Company (MAC), LLAMA, Comanche, American Classic and more. One you really don't want to miss is The Stribog, a new carbine pistol from Grand Power. Featuring a dual mass slide, that significantly reduces recoil and improves overall control of the firearm.

As always when Mike and Lefty get to talking, anything goes! They manage to work Steven Seagal into one of their discussions. Pure energy!

Moving on with Talking Lead's coverage of the 2018 SHOT Show from the Official "Leadquarters" at the Kel-Tec booth, Lefty and Chad welcomes Brady of RITON Optics and Jeremy of Freedom Munitions.

Brady tells the guys all about RITON's new MOD 7 1-8x28 rifle scope that will have first focal plane (FFP) and two different reticles available. The tactical reticle and big game hunting reticle designed in conjunction with hunting legend Craig Boddington. Brady gives us a quick lesson on FFP vs SFP before he has to jet and also drops a big discount for you Lead Heads, use code LEADHEAD at www.ritonusa.com and get 25% off your order.

Freedom Munitions is bring the market new ammo at amazing prices. Jeremy tells us about some of the new Big Grains, Hush, Boar Buster and Pro Match lines. A new ballistic hollow point, a new 50 round count box of self defense ammo for the same price as most 20 count boxes, a new 199grn plated 30cal ( a subsonic 300 blackout round), and the SPECIAL EDITION HUSH STI 2011 9MM PISTOL are all coming from FM.

The conversation strays off topic, as usual, and the guys start going down the Las Vegas restaurant rabbit hole with Jeremy as he tells us about his Las Vegas Chinatown experience. Since this was Jeremy's first time on the show...NEW GUY questions! Always a funny Talking Lead segment.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode our guests include the guys behind No Sweat the innovative hat, visor & helmet liner and long time firearms industry innovator, designer & Icon George Kellgren of Kel-Tec Weapons.

Joining Lefty to start the show is Mike Sodini president of Eagle Imports and he brings along a new business partner, Jon Marshalla, to talk about their new product and company called NO SWEAT. But before we find out about No Sweat, the Gunny roles in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train.

This weeks Talking Lead Jackwagons include MORE nonsensical anti-gun laws being proposed in Washington State, A clueless firearms sponsored (not anymore) Gun Bunny (Rochelle Hathaway) and College Football's anti-gun Southeastern Conference.

Jon tells about why and how No Sweat came to be. People wearing hats, helmets and hard hats sweat. No Sweat came up with a simple solution for controlling this sweat and the negative side effects it has like burning your eyes, moisture causing masks/shields to fog up, sweat stains ruining your favorite hat and even helmet acne, the patented, the disposable Performance Liner! NoSweat's patented technology wicks away sweat by pulling it into the product, keeping the user sweat free with a clean dry surface.

Our second guest this week is one of Lefty's all time favorite interviews. He had the unique privilege to interview one of the most innovative minds in the firearms Industry, Mr. George Kellgren of Kel Tec Weapons. Mr. Kellgren talks about his early days with Swedish gun manufactures Husqvarna and Interdynamic AB. He talks details about his design of one of the most used firearms in pop culture history, the Intratec TEC-9, and much more!

Lefty could not resist hitting George with the Talking Lead "New Guy" questions. The gang has a great time in this interview with George.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast episode TLP 232 Triggersafe, Body Armor & Jurassic AK47s. Continuing our coverage of the 2018 SHOT Show from the Official Leadquarters, Kel-Tec Weapons.

The Ranger Supply Room guys, Dennis & Dustin, join Lefty to kick off this episode. RSR talks about their new battle bag designed specifically around the Kel-Tec Sub 2k which has a slot for body armor. Ranger Bags were designed and developed by Army Rangers to make America safe again. Each bags is equipped with their patented 2 Second Release System. Also coming soon from RSR, the Clutch Bag for women!

Frank Stewart with Premier Body Armor and Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense sit down at the Leadquarters to talk bulletproof vests and AK-47s. Premier is known to make the lightest and thinnest Level 3 hard plates (5mm at 6.9 pounds) on the market, defeating rounds that travel up to 3100 fps. Premier's Level III-A executive vest is light, comfortable and conforms to the body defeating threats up to .44 mag at 1430 fps.

The AKSV aka the Velociraptor! The newest offering from Joe Meaux and the Aklys Defense crew. An integrally suppressed AK47 that utilities as much of the gas before it makes the bang while maintaining a velocity window in excess of 2100 fps to keep the 7.62 x 39 round's reliability. The recoil on the AKSV is merely a light impulse due to the gas regulation and braking effect of the suppressor.

Just when you thought you didn't need a holster for your AR-15, enter TRIGGERSAFE. Vincent and Jim introduce a sleek, tough, minimal but effective cover for your AR-15 trigger. TRIGGERSAFE not only adds another level of safety but it also adds a level of protection to your trigger. Competition shooters spend hundred of dollars on precision triggers, modifications and tuning. Why not protect that investment?! Coming soon covers for shotguns, hunting rifles and more.

Thanks for 5 years of the best Lead-Head-Talk and excitement anywhere around! 2018 is Talking Lead's 5th year anniversary and we are keeping the 2A information, fun & shenanigans coming like never before.

This episode kicks off our coverage of the 2018 SHOT Show. Kel-Tec was the Official Leadquarters this year and they did not disappoint! Chad Enos joined Lefty as special guest host and together they are bringing you, the Lead Head Brigade, hours of exciting, informative & exclusive interviews from this years 40th Anniversary SHOT Show.

First up, our guests are The Ion Productions Team to tell us about the world's first commercially available handheld flamethrower, the XM42-M! Founded in 2004 IPT is a small company in metro Phoenix, Arizona that focuses on bringing exciting and unique products to the world. Chris Beyers talks about this innovative company and the impact the XM42 has had on the pop-culture scene. You may have seen Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson using it in Jumanji Also joining us this round is Bret Hunter with Tactical Rx. Chad's world is drastically improved as Brett introduces him to prescription shooting glasses.

Our second interview is one of my favorites this year. I love innovation and I love history, Lucky Shot USA brings both of these criteria to the table, pun intended. Lynn & Brook tell us about Lucky Shot's unique concept in drinkware, glassware and leisure accessories. Doug Ingalls, the owner, collects military antiques and is inspired by Trench Art from the WWI, WWII, Korean & Vietnam Wars to recreate these historical items from real repurposed war artifacts. Their bomb tables are a must for every man-cave! Also check out their Stuck In Glass website for other genre themed glassware and items! Lefty has a few ideas of his own.

Our third interview this episode gets ramped up a few hundred notches when good friend and fellow Lead Head Nick Atkinson rolls in with, none other than, the creator of Tactial SH*T himself TJ Kirgin. TJ tells us about how he came up with the name Tactical SH*T for his company, of course there was a beer or three involved. He shares the ironic but hilarious story behind the TS logo, made with liberal tears. TJ announces a new internet based 2A friendly "YouTube-like" network called TacticalShit.TV coming soon! Join Tj and some other #badasseryness type dudes on an upcoming aerial hog hunt in texas click here to find out how!

Speaking of hunting and new shows, Nick makes the huge announcement for our upcoming hunting competition series, American Hunting Challenge! Kalani Laker, Nick Atkinson and yours truly, Lefty, will be kicking off this 3-hunt-6-episode series later this year. In a nutshell, two professional hunters (Kalani & Nick) will each be paired with an amateur outdoorspreson. The two teams will compete against one another for points during special hunts. The winning amateur gets to take the losing professional's gear...all of it!