Tom Gresham's Gun Talk is the original national radio show about guns and the shooting sports. Airing coast to coast for more than two decades, Gun Talk runs on more than 255 stations each week. Call 866-TALK GUN (866-825-5486) to talk with Tom.


Tom is a nationally-known firearms expert, author and television host. His entire life has prepared him to be the host of Gun Talk. He has been shooting since the age of 6, and at 13 he was taking photographs for the best selling book The Complete Book of Bass Fishing, written by his father, Grits Gresham. Tom was co-author, with his famous father, of a syndicated newspaper column. Click here for more information on Gun Talk.

Big Gun Case Goes To Supreme Court; Judge Declares Second Amendment Doesn't Exist In NY; Lessons From AR-15 Training: Gun Talk Radio | 04.28.24 Hour1

Is The Shotgun The Perfect Home Defense Gun?; Kristi Noem's Story Of Shooting Her Dog; Dangers Of Airline Travel With Guns: Gun Talk Radio | 04.28.24 Hour 2

In This Hour:

-- What makes the shotgun such a good home defense weapon? Ken Campbell, from Gunsite Academy, counts the reasons.

-- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem writes about shooting dog, and probably takes herself out of consideration for the Vice President slot.

-- It's essential to check your bags for ammunition before flying on the airlines.  At least one tourist who forgot he had a few rounds of hunting ammo in his bag is facing a possible 12 years in prison.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24  Hour 2

Pro Tips On Shooting Practice; Using Rock Salt In Defensive Shotgun Loads; Are Your Gun Purchases Being Tracked?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.28.24 Hour 3

In This Hour:

--  World Champion shooter Max Michel why he doesn't start shooting right away when he gets to the range.

--  Is the old idea of using rock salt in a shotgun load for defense a good plan?

--  States are banning credit card companies from tracking gun purchases with merchant codes.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.28.24  Hour 3

Equipping The Mossberg Shockwave For Defense; Is That Rust In The Barrel?; The Hunt For Next Year's Gun Talk Firearm: Gun Talk Radio | 04.28.24 After Show

In This Hour:

--  The Mossberg is a handful, but there are ways to tame the recoil and enhance the aiming options.

--  He sees an orange color in the barrel, but it won't scrub out.  Is that rust, or is it something else?

--  The hunt continues for the GT30 gun to mark 30 years on the air.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.28.24  After Show

The History of Smith & Wesson | Gun Talk Nation

Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins of S&W, how quickly the company began to thrive, historical guns, the impact of the Civil War and firearm sales, new products that are a nod to the history of the iconic brand and much more. 

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For more information on Smith & Wesson’s history, visit:
https://www.smith-wesson.com/ourstory

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Gun Talk Nation 04.24.24

Stepping Into The Big Leagues | Gun Talk Hunt

The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking about Corey’s unique introduction into the world of firearms and recapping his memorable first big game hunt in Texas - with a S&W Model 1854 Lever Gun in .44 Mag.

Check out the Model 1854 here: https://snp.link/ee0bfd75

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Gun Talk Hunt 04.23.24

 

Making New Orleans "Gun Free"; Lessons From An AR-15 Intro Class; Are Anti-Gunners Using Home Schooling To Ban Guns?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 1

In This Hour:

-- Louisiana State Representative Blake Miguez explains how he got Constitutional Carry passed and sounds the alarm for New Orleans wanting to declare much of the city to be "gun free."

-- Reports from taking an introduction to AR Rifles class.

-- Will designating home school households as "public schools" make them "gun free zones"?

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 1

When Gun Owners Promote Gun Control; Bad Self Defense Gun Cases; Reduce Recoil For More Accuracy: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 2

In This Hour:

-- Why do some gun stores and trainers support restrictions on gun rights? David Codrea has some ideas.

-- News stories about people who screwed up and used guns when they shouldn't have.  Unfortunate examples of the need for training.

-- You simply shoot better with guns that have less recoil.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24 Hour 2

Tennessee Gun Owners Under Attack; How Gun Talk Radio Changed His Life; Are Commemorative Guns Worth More?: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 Hour 3

In This Hour:

-- How Tennessee gun owners are fighting for the Second Amendment. 

--  How one man listened to Gun Talk Radio and used what he learned to become a Second Amendment activist and firearm instructor.

--  Are "special" guns and commemoratives worth more than standard guns?

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk  04.21.24  Hour 3

The Value Of Match Ammunition; Marijuana Users Can't Own Guns; Pepper Spray Options For Protection: Gun Talk Radio | 04.21.24 After Show

In This Hour:

--  Most .22 rimfire ammunition is inexpensive, but not the highly-accurate match ammo.

--  The Biden administration continues to support banning marijuana users from owning guns.

--  Pepper spray should be considered by anyone wanting personal protection.

Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 04.21.24  After Show