The GUNS Magazine Podcast

By GUNS Magazine

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One of America's favorite gun podcasts talks to the interesting folks who make up the world of shooting, hunting, Law Enforcement and the firearms industry.

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The GUNS Magazine Podcast episodes:

05.10.2024
#232- It's Too Hot to Carry!
It's summertime, and the living is easy ... unless you're carrying a gun! In this episode, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shares tips on how to make carrying a firearm in the summer a less sweaty endeavor. To learn more,...
05.03.2024
#231- eBikes: Old Fat Guys Can Ride Too!
Do you need to set 1,000-yard targets? Are you going hunting? Or maybe you just want to explore and get some fresh air. Hop on your eBike! In this episode, Brent and Roy talk about eBikes and how the newfangled...
04.26.2024
#230- The 1911 is DEAD!
John Browning’s epochal 1911 is enjoying another one of its periodic "rediscoveries” by a new generation of shooters. However, whenever this happens, the naysayers also come out in full force. Brent and Roy discuss why the 1911 is certainly NOT...
04.19.2024
#229- Talking Turkey with Ken Byers
Ken Byers is one of the most well-known turkey-hunting guides in the country. He sits down with host Brent T. Wheat to talk about their shared love of gobbler hunting and how to get started. They also take a deep...
04.12.2024
#228- Bug Out Bags for Normal People
It's a great idea to have a bug out bag, but if you look to videos and the internet for ideas, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. In this episode, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington talk about their...
03.29.2024
#227- How To Keep Your Gunsmith Happy!
Roy Huntington gives hard-earned advice on how to work with your gunsmith, plus shares a special announcement! Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email [email protected]. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS...
03.22.2024
#226- Peep Sights: Why Bother?
Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights, has probably done more to promote aperture sights than John Moses Browning! In this episode, he explains why peep sights are enjoying a renaissance, why they're "magic," and provides great tips for using and...
03.15.2024
#225 - Soft Focus Shooting: The Next Big Thing?
"Soft focus shooting," a method of using iron sights on a pistol, has been hotly debated on the internet recently. AmericanCop.com Editor and well-known firearms instructor Erick Gelhaus explains the basics and offers his take on its merits. Have a...
03.08.2024
#224- How to Listen to Police, Fire & EMS Radios for $30!
Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a little-known technology outside the amateur radio community, but it's a great way to hear your local police, fire and EMS broadcasts — and you can do it for $30! Even better, once you learn...
03.01.2024
#223- Leverguns Are Back!
Lever-action rifles are suddenly the new hotness in the shooting world. Find out why from Host Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington — two guys who never got off the levergun bandwagon. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like...
02.23.2024
#222.- Assault Acorn! The Okaloosa County Police Shooting
A deputy and his sergeant with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida fired on his patrol car after being startled by an acorn. The internet turned the incident into a farce, but there are reasons why this happened. American...
02.16.2024
#221 - Author James Tarr: Ghosts and Madmen
A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending "science faction" novels, including his latest release, Ghosts and Madmen. Related Link • www.officialjamestarr.com Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see...
02.09.2024
#220- De-Junk Your Gun!
The temptation to add dozens of aftermarket gizmos and gadgets is strong, but Brent and Roy discuss why it's not such a good idea. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us...
02.02.2024
#219 - Can The NRA Be Fixed? A Talk with Buz Mills
In January, long-time board member Buz Mills penned an impassioned open letter to the National Rifle Association of America's board of directors, writing: "We have an opportunity to carefully choose to correct the path we are on. We have the...
01.19.2024
#218 - Massad Ayoob Reboot: After-Action 2.0
In this encore presentation, Massad Ayoob talks about after-action considerations for use-of-force by armed citizens. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email [email protected]. ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB Ayoob has been...
01.12.2024
#217 - Suzi Huntington: "What I Carry"
People are always asking us — the so-called "pros" — what we carry as everyday self-defense guns. Today, we put Suzi Huntington on the spot to find out her choices for concealed carry. Suzi is saucy as always and offers...
01.05.2024
#216 - Baywatch: It's Not What It's Cracked Up To Be
One of our most requested podcast guests is back! In this episode, Suzi Huntington reveals it wasn't all sun, fun, sand and surf when working the beach patrol in San Diego. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to...
12.29.2023
#215 - Funny Things Retired Cops Do
Roy Huntington and Erick Gelhaus join Host Brent T. Wheat to share stories about some of the unusual mannerisms and rituals of retired cops. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us...
12.22.2023
#214 - A Gun Under the Christmas Tree
For most folks, receiving their first gun under the Christmas tree is one of the most magical memories of life. Roy Huntington and Host Brent T. Wheat discuss their own "first, best Christmas gun." Have a topic idea or guest...
12.15.2023
#213- Revolvers NEVER Went Away!
Every generation seems to think they've discovered something new. Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss the trend of younger shooters "finding" wheelguns. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future...
12.08.2023
#212- Irons in Your Optic: Pistol Co-Witnessing
What if your pistol optic gets filled with mud or decides to stop working? AmericanCop.com Editor and trainer Erick Gelhaus discusses options for using backup iron sights with pistol optics. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see...
12.01.2023
#211- After-Action Worries 2.0 w/ Massad Ayoob
Use-of-Force Expert Massad Ayoob answers your legal concerns about using deadly force in the current legal landscape. Have another topic you’d like to hear Mas weigh in on in a future episode? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. About...
11.24.2023
#210- The BEST (Or Worst?) Gift Guide for Shooters
Have one of those hard-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Need help answering when loved ones ask what’s on your wish list? We’ve got you covered! In this week’s episode, GUNS Magazine contributor Trent Marsh talks about what makes a...
11.17.2023
#209- Freedom Arms Model 97 Popularity Explained
Roy Huntington made a wildly popular video about the Freedom Arms Model 97, but why did a 150-year-old firearms design catch fire with viewers? In this episode, we discuss the reasons. Link: The Freedom Arms Model 97 Cover Story...
11.10.2023
#208 - House Guns with Will Dabbs, MD
People often wonder what gun writers ACTUALLY use to defend their homes, so we posed the question to Will Dabbs, MD. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email [email protected]....
11.03.2023
#207- How to Keep Your Reloading Supplies Organized
We write a fair amount about how to reload in American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine. But in this week's episode, American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale discusses something often overlooked — why keeping your reloading gear and supplies organized is an...
10.27.2023
#206- My House Guns
People are always asking, so in this episode host Brent T. Wheat talks about the guns he uses to defend his own home. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be...
10.20.2023
#205- The Big Guide to Gun Finishes
Blue or black? Plum or nickel? Or ... ? Which gun metal finish is best? Roy Huntington helps answer this frequently asked question. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be...
10.13.2023
#204- Gun Data Is Your Friend
It might seem overly complicated or "too much," but measuring and knowing the exact information about your shooting — such as trigger pull weight, feet-per-second, and precise dimensions — will make you a better shooter. In this episode, guest Roy...
10.06.2023
#203- Here Comes Da' Judge: The Taurus Judge
There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about the Taurus Judge. In this episode, Roy Huntington talks about why he personally likes the Judges. Did this make you want to reconsider the Taurus Judge, or are you still a...
09.29.2023
#202- Gunsite Academy Update
Lots of things are happening at Gunsite Academy. In this week’s episode, host Brent T. Wheat checks in with CEO Ken P. Campbell about the changes. To learn more about Gunsite Academy, visit https://www.gunsite.com. Want the latest episode delivered directly...
09.22.2023
#201- Snake Shot Cartridges Demystified
Are snake shot cartridges useful, or are they a gimmick? Roy Huntington talks about his experiences, including his tests on the deadly potato! As always, email us at [email protected] to share your two cents. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast...
09.15.2023
#200- Marlin Magic
In this 200th episode, unofficial co-host Roy Huntington joins us to discuss the "new" Marlin lever-action rifles — the first since their purchase by Ruger. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Keep your essentials safe and...
09.08.2023
#199- Endangered Species: Neighborhood Gun Stores
Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss whether all of our collective nostalgia regarding the local neighborhood gun shop is warranted! EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Keep your essentials safe and cool, even...
09.01.2023
#198- Roy & Suzi Takeover!
It's a hostile takeover! Actually, host Brent T. Wheat is out with some type of mucus overload, so Roy and Suzi Huntington stepped in to take over the podcast. In this episode, they argue about women in shooting training and...
08.25.2023
#197- 3 Keys to Reloading Accuracy
Reloaders are always chasing smaller groups, and in this episode, expert reloader and editor of American Handgunner Tom McHale shares his top three tips for getting the utmost in accuracy. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots....
08.18.2023
#196- The T/C Contender & Encore FAQ
Have you ever wondered why the Thompson/Center Contender and Encore have such a devoted following? In this episode, Roy Huntington explains the incredible utility and versatility of these singular guns. RELATED LINK The Thompson/Center Association: tompsoncenterassociation.org EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS...
08.11.2023
#195- Basic Training is Like Driver's Ed!
It's a quote every instructor hates to hear: "I already know how to shoot; I went to basic training 30 years ago and got my marksmanship badge!" In this episode, we talk to well-known trainer Erick Gelhaus about why military...
08.04.2023
#194- Guns On The Water
It's late summer and lots of people are heading to the water. In this episode we talk to Roy Huntington about keeping your guns safe while boating, fishing or hanging out at the lake. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast...
07.28.2023
#193- The Art of Writing Gun Stories
Whether you're a consumer, a content creator or an old grey-bearded gun writer, this episode is for you! GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington talk about where we stand today in the world of gun stories. EPISODE...
07.21.2023
#192- Are New Guns Better Than Old?
It's been said, "They don't make 'em like they used to!" but is it a true statement? In this episode, Roy Huntington discusses why he thinks we're currently living in the golden age of shooting. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine...
07.14.2023
#191- WWII Tommy Guns: Kill or Be Killed
Will Dabbs, MD is one of GUNS Magazine's world-class weapons experts. In this episode, he shares some of the stories he's been told by those who carried and used the Thompson Submachine Gun in combat during World War II. EPISODE SPONSORS...
07.07.2023
#190- Roy Huntington's Shop Tour
By popular demand, we take a tour of Roy Huntington's "Imaginarium," otherwise known as his shop. For the video tour, visit YouTube.com/FMGPubs. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Keep your essentials safe and cool, even during...
06.30.2023
#189- Should You Buy A Machine Gun?
After a day of shooting at the range, Brent and Roy talk about whether it makes sense to actually buy a machine gun and the things you need to consider before you do. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine Podcast is...
06.23.2023
#188- "Naked and Afraid" with Zac Benton
Have you ever been Naked and Afraid? Zac Benton has! In this episode, the former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper and firefighter shares the lessons he learned while enduring 21 grueling days on the popular TV series, "Naked and...
06.16.2023
#187- Author James Tarr on Zombies and Dinosaurs
A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending science faction novels, including this latest "Cascade: The Fallen Republic." In this episode, we talk to Tarr about his life, his books,...
06.08.2023
#186- Bedside Guns
"What was that?!?" We've all experienced that 'bump in the night' moment and in this episode, we talk about the guns we keep next to the bed and other ideas for keeping your home safer. EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine...
06.02.2023
#185- The Care and Feeding of Pistol Optics
Erick Gelhaus is a true expert when it comes to pistol-mounted optics, aka "red dots," and he shares some important tips and tricks to keep your optic happy and functioning perfectly. Link: Gunsite Academy: www.gunsite.com EPISODE SPONSORS The GUNS Magazine...
05.26.2023
#184- Snubbies: For Experts Only!
Short-barreled revolvers are great — in the right hands. However, those hands need to belong to an experienced shooter. In this episode, Roy Huntington explains why a snubbie isn't a good "first gun." Link: The Revolver Guy: RevolverGuy.com EPISODE SPONSORS...
05.19.2023
#183- Travel Safety Tips
Experienced world traveler Roy Huntington just got back from Italy and talks about his experiences, how to stay safe and what he and his wife Suzi did to foil an Italian purse snatcher! Have a crazy travel story or safety...

What's The GUNS Magazine Podcast about?

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The GUNS Magazine Podcast episodes:

#232- It's Too Hot to Carry!

#231- eBikes: Old Fat Guys Can Ride Too!

#230- The 1911 is DEAD!

#229- Talking Turkey with Ken Byers

#228- Bug Out Bags for Normal People

#227- How To Keep Your Gunsmith Happy!

#226- Peep Sights: Why Bother?

#225 - Soft Focus Shooting: The Next Big Thing?

#224- How to Listen to Police, Fire & EMS Radios for $30!

#223- Leverguns Are Back!

#222.- Assault Acorn! The Okaloosa County Police Shooting

#221 - Author James Tarr: Ghosts and Madmen

#220- De-Junk Your Gun!

#219 - Can The NRA Be Fixed? A Talk with Buz Mills

#218 - Massad Ayoob Reboot: After-Action 2.0

#217 - Suzi Huntington: "What I Carry"

#216 - Baywatch: It's Not What It's Cracked Up To Be

#215 - Funny Things Retired Cops Do

#214 - A Gun Under the Christmas Tree

#213- Revolvers NEVER Went Away!

#212- Irons in Your Optic: Pistol Co-Witnessing

#211- After-Action Worries 2.0 w/ Massad Ayoob

#210- The BEST (Or Worst?) Gift Guide for Shooters

#209- Freedom Arms Model 97 Popularity Explained

#208 - House Guns with Will Dabbs, MD

#207- How to Keep Your Reloading Supplies Organized

#206- My House Guns

#205- The Big Guide to Gun Finishes

#204- Gun Data Is Your Friend

#203- Here Comes Da' Judge: The Taurus Judge

#202- Gunsite Academy Update

#201- Snake Shot Cartridges Demystified

#200- Marlin Magic

#199- Endangered Species: Neighborhood Gun Stores

#198- Roy & Suzi Takeover!

#197- 3 Keys to Reloading Accuracy

#196- The T/C Contender & Encore FAQ

#195- Basic Training is Like Driver's Ed!

#194- Guns On The Water

#193- The Art of Writing Gun Stories

#192- Are New Guns Better Than Old?

#191- WWII Tommy Guns: Kill or Be Killed

#190- Roy Huntington's Shop Tour

#189- Should You Buy A Machine Gun?

#188- "Naked and Afraid" with Zac Benton

#187- Author James Tarr on Zombies and Dinosaurs

#186- Bedside Guns

#185- The Care and Feeding of Pistol Optics

#184- Snubbies: For Experts Only!

#183- Travel Safety Tips