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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guest is New York Time's best selling Author John Gilstrap. John is the author of award-winning action novels including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson post-apocalyptic series. A master of action-driven suspense, John is touted as one of the most accomplished thriller writers on the planet and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Lefty and John have a great "get-to-know-you" conversation. Lefty and John talk about everything from favorite movies, to an heirloom Colt Bisley, to hog hunting, to blowing things up, to favorite adult beverages. We learn that John is a strong 2nd Amendment advocate and lives the life he writes about. John tells us about his latest book Blue Fire, the second in his Victoria Emerson post-apocalyptic series and teases us with his next book in his Johnathan Grave's action thriller series that will hit the shelves in June. John Gilstrap is a nationally recognized weaponry and explosives safety expert. He is a former firefighter and EMT with a master's degree in safety from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guest is Maddy Scholar, "Maddy Dawg". Maddy is a competition shooter, a bull rider, a sky diver, a wing-walker, a certified diver and a MMA fighter. We get to learn a lot about Maddy in our "New Guy" segment. Maddy is also the owner of "Maddy Dawg Training" a firearms and defensive training company. The dramatic rise in new firearm owners over the past five years is at an all time high and the demand for learning how to use those firearms is also on the rise, especially from the female demographic. To meet the demand for an all female training setting Maddy has created "The Red Letter Project". The Red Letter Project was designed to be one of the first of its kind, a women's retreat that encompasses much more than just shooting, to include medical, hand to hand, vehicle application, and more. Built on Christian values, the Red Letter Project got its name from the words Jesus spoke in the Bible, which are typically written in red. With a host of instructors, the project welcomes more women to the shooting community who are like minded and seeking training to become more capable and proficient.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we discuss basic life saving skills and equipment with Shawn Soler and Thomas Kane. Shawn is the of owner of Medicine In Bad Places (use code "leadhead20" 20% discount at their on-line shop) and has been a first responder for the past 27 years. He has served as a Paramedic as well as a Detective in the NYC area . He is qualified as a rescue specialist as well as a medical specialist for FEMA. Shawn is a certified NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) instructor, CPR and First Aid instructor. Thomas Kane is a registered nurse, trauma nurse, psych nurse and was a school nurse for 7 years. Thom is also a certified TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) and Officer Down Instructor. Listen in to get essential tips and suggestions

This episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner is presented by Century Arms. Our topic is the Czechoslovakian vz. 58 (some times wrongly called the "CZ-58" as CZ did manufacture them) or the 7,62 mm samopal vzor 58 ("7.62mm submachine gun model 1958"). Joining Lefty this episode are guests: Paul Markel, Student Of The Gun; Curtis Halstrom, VSO Gun Channel; Andrew Breneman, Century Arms. Although the vz-58 externally looks very similar to the AK-47, it is it's own rifle and is nothing like the AK-47. Internally the vz-58 has a substantially different design that is based on a short-stroke gas piston. In fact, internally the vz-58 rifle has more in common with the Walther P38, Beretta 92, Brens, and Glocks than it does with an AK-47. No parts between the two rifles are interchangeable, not even the magazine. The vz-58 is smaller than the AK-47, the barrel (in non-US imported versions) is shorter and the width is narrower. The original furniture was made from a wood and Bakelite mixture known affectionately as "beaver-barf". Another feature the vz-58 has that the AK-47 does not is it's bolt hold open operation which allows the weapon to be reloaded from the top with striper clips without having to remove the magazine. Listen to the episode to get more interesting facts and opinions from the experts.

So you want to be an LE Sniper? In this episode of Talking Lead we have the guys from Standing Offhand to talk about what it takes to work as a law enforcement sniper. Jeff Chang and Tyler Ellsworth are both active LE snipers with decades of experience (both LE and Military). Jeff and Tyler are owners of Standing Offhand which provides law enforcement personnel with thoughtfully designed and purpose-built courses based on a combined total of over 50 years in the profession. Jeff's and Tyler's specialty is long range precision rifles but their wingspan includes carbine and handgun instruction along with custom built courses in a multitude of tactics and techniques. Standing Offhand's courses are unique in that they speak from the perspective of a police officer's, swat officer's, Marine's, soldier's, sniper's, knuckle-dragger's, intellect, as professional firearms instructors

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Other than last year when SHOT Show was canceled this is the 1st SHOT in 10 years Lefty has not attended. So to help us decide whether SHOT was a HOT or a NOT Lefty has a panel of cool people that braved the elements (political & weather) to attended the Big Show in Vegas. Joining Lefty this episode: Adrenaline junky, competition shooter and firearms instructor with Maddy Dawg Training, Maddy Scholar; Registered nurse, competition shooter, officer down rescue instructor and INFORCE front man, Thomas Kane and representing Talking Lead at SHOT this year, Billdo-T-Baggins, frequent guest and friend of the show. We talk about the mask policy/enforcement, attendance numbers (high or low), the new SHOT Show layout, Range Day, cool/not so cool products and more.

We are back with Season 4 of the Talking Lead AK KORNER! We are excited to have Century Arms returning as our Presenting Sponsor. We are also proud to welcome back Brian Keeney (Occam Defense Solutions) to join Lefty as Co-host. To kick this season off right Lefty and Brian are joined by special guests: Andrew Brenneman with Century Arms; Kenneth Ross with Primary Arms; Pete Pi with Defiant Munitions. Ken drops exclusive news on the newest scopes and reticles for 2022, including their new pistol red dot optic. Pete hits us with several new ammo loads Defiant Munitions will be releasing for 2022. Andrew announces the new CANIK Rival competition pistol and Century's new AK-47 the BFT47 Core ( BULGED FORGED TRUNNION). Plus we answer listener questions and hand out listener rewards like they were Halloween candy. Don't forget to vote for Talking Lead to receive "Top Voices Of the 2A" Gundie Award

In this Talking Lead Podcast episode Pulitzer Prize Winner, Film Critic, Best Selling Author, Stephen Hunter joins Lefty and Brian to talk about his 12th Novel in the Bob Lee Swagger series, "Targeted". We also have the pleasure to step outside of his writing career and discuss his love of firearms, his time as a movie critic (1982-2008) and what it takes to be successful. Stephen has written more than 20 novels, thousands of articles and film critiques, and had his first Bob Lee Swagger novel, "Point Of Impact" (1993) made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie "Shooter" (2007) and TV series of the same name as the movie "Shooter" (2016). In 2003 Stephen received a Pulitzer Prize for his film criticism skills. Stephen is a firearms enthusiast, well known for the level of firearms detail in his novels. He himself is a shooter, known for saying "many people don't understand, shooting a firearm is a sensual pleasure that's rewarding in and of itself."

Happy New Year Lead Head Brigade! Lefty kicks off the Talking Lead Podcast 2022 season with author Andrew Coussens. Andrew is a former "OGA" agent with over 21 years experience in overseas & covert operations with one of our Nation's leading three letter agencies. Andrew is the author of the novels "A Failed State" and "Relapse: The Cost Of War". Andrew also operates a company called Forward Movement Training that offers courses for firearms use & tactics, disaster planning, work place, school and places of worship safety and security training. We discuss Andrew's "A Failed State" book series, the benefits of using simulator training, haul off some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes plus more!

This is Part 2 of the AK Korner Season 3 finale with Jim Fuller, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Marco Vorobiev and Neil Vermillion. In this episode we field some magnificent listener questions dealing with zeroing your AKs, left handed charging handles, enhanced AK-47 safety, AK bullpups, favorite air support, the AK-47 market in general. We reward the listeners with prizes from SEAL 1, Mission First Tactical, ASP-USA, Faktory-47, Occam Defense Solutions and Jeff Kirkham & Marco Vorobiev give away copies of their books. Plus we reveal the "Secret Code" to get an additional 500 entries in our Talking Lead and Friends Holiday Giveaway Listen to part 1 here: AK Korner Season3 Ep12 Pt.1

Two Army soldiers, two Spetsnaz soldiers and Jim Fuller walk into a bar... In this episode we pull out all the stops and bring you the best of the best for the Season 3 AK Korner Finale! We've got Warriors, Authors, Actors, Inventors & Builders! Lefty and Brian are joined by two former Soviet Spetsnaz soldiers: Sonny Puzikas & Marco Vorobiev, two former US Army soldiers: Jeff Kirkahm & Neil Vermillion) and the Godfather of the AK-47, Jim Fuller. Topics include: combat and trench art stories, over the the top vs under the receiver AK manipulations, ammunition, sight-in distances, whiskey, safety switch modifications and more whiskey. We answer listener questions and reward several of you with prizes from our sponsors and guests! Powered by: IWI US Mission First Tactical Occam Defense Solutions ASP USA SEAL 1 Faktory 47

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty's guests are two of Daniel Defense's best Jason Land and Nate Bressler. Lefty recently had the privilege to take a tour of the Daniel Defense Factory in Black Creek Georgia. Jason and Nate give us a little more history on the beginnings of Daniel Defense when Marty Daniel made garage doors, yep garage doors. Nate & Jason get us up to speed on DD's newest line of rifles the Delta 5. A bolt action precision rifle the Delta 5 is guaranteed to deliver .75 to .5 MOA or better groups. Jason & Nate give us a features-break-down from buttstock to muzzle brake for the Delta 5 and talk about their upcoming Mammoth Sniper Competition Next up we dive into the DDM4 & DD5 AR rifle lines and we talk about the WAVE, DD's multicaliber suppressor. Lefty hits Jason and Nate with the "NEW GUY" questions. Of course we deal with some Jackwgons and honor some well deserving Heroes! And one lucky Lead Head gets a $250 Daniel Defense gift card.

The gift giving season is coming and Talking Lead is to the rescue! In this episode Lefty has Chad Smith the owner of Flatline Fiber Co on the show to drop the big news on their NEW product, The Dump Pouch. The guys also discuss some current events during the Talking Lead Planes & Trains segment. Chad busts myths relating to rifle slings in our Facts To Fight The Myth segment. We answer listener questions and reward 2 Lead Heads with a Flatline Fiber Co Dump Pouch/Rifle Sling combo prize package! Plus we announce more details about the upcoming Talking Lead & Friends Christmas Galil Giveaway! Use code: "leadhead' at www.flatlinefiberco.com for 10% off your entire purchase! The Dump Pouch is an collaborative product between Flatline Fiber Co. and Kinetic Consulting. The Dump Pouch is more than a standard dump pouch offering more versatility and uses Features: Made from a durable rip-stop material Attaches behind a pouch (zero real estate taken up on your belt) Folds up and stows away very compact when not in use Compresses easily Holds up to the an Avon C50 Gasmask Has internal stretch pockets for organizing equipment Has a synch closure to retain the things inside Drain hole

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner Season 3 Episode 11 we talk with the people that compete in AK-47 shooting competitions. Joining Lefty this episode is: Jeremy Gresham-IWI US-Competitor; Ken Allen-Organizer of Kalashtober-Trainer; James Leffler-Competitor; Adam Litke-Competitor; Kyle Litzi-Competitor; Matt Kitzmiller-Competitor. We discuss the gear and firearms they use, how they got involved in shooting sports, their favorite events to compete in plus we answer your questions and pick 4 winners! Listen to win. Jeremy announces the IWI Galil GIVEAWAY for December!

this episode we continue our interviews from the FLEOA National Conference brought to you by FEDS Protection. To kick off the show we have Bill and Jon from FLEOA (Federal Law Enforcements Officers Association) on to take care of some Jackwagons and honor some much deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Next up we get into our interviews and talk knives and axes with Chris Brook of Toor Knives. , weapon lights with Thomas Kane of Inforce, bolt action with Jake Winglass of Daniel Defense & rails, triggers & sights with Kevin Speece of Geissele Automatics.

In this Talking Lead episode we welcome the charismatic Brand Manager for Lockdown, Ronelle Franklin. Lefty and Ronelle talk about how Lockdown has been providing safe accessories to make your safe more organized, your guns more secure and put your mind at ease for over 10 years. With the release of their new products the PUCK and the PLUG, Lockdown is bringing firearms protection to the 21st century. Ronelle gives us a breakdown on how these new "smart" safe accessories will enhance your existing safe's security. Because this is the show for exclusives Ronelle does not disappoint and hits us with news of Lockdown's upcoming release of the "Logic Vault Door". And Ronelle gives away two Lockdown "smart" prize packs to two lucky Lead Heads that participated in our social media "questions" post.

We are back, fresh from our Rhode Island trip to cover the 2021 Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association's National Conference. To kick off our series of interviews from FLEOA's Nat Con. Lefty has Dr. Jean Kanokogi (Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Government) & Tony Vergnetti (FEDS Protection Services) on to talk about the recently House and Senate passed bill (now waiting on the President) S. 1502 COPS (Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support) Counseling Act. Also in this episode we have John Rivosa with First Tactical on to talk about their newest line of duty wear and bags and Carl Lorio with Busch Protective to tell us about their innovations in head protection systems *S.1502 COPS Counseling Act does the following in promoting/encouraging mental health among the LE community (among other things): generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.

In Season 3 Episode 10 of the Talking Lead AK Korner we discuss the Soviet AK-74 rifle and round. It's history, the 5.45x39mm round, ballistics, compare it to the AK-47's 7.62x39mm round and the 5.56x45mm round, get personal opinions from the panel and answer listener questions. Joining Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) for the AK-74 show is: Eric from the IraqVeteran8888 Youtube channel; John Houlton owner of M-13 Industries; Bill Fan (aka - Bandito Bill) with Sureshot USA; and from Student Of The Gun fame, none other than, Professor Paul Markel himself!

In this episode on the Talking Lead Podcast our guests include: James Richardson owner of 1776 United lifestyle clothing and merchandise and Chad Smith owner of FLATLINE Fiber Co makers of rifle slings, ear-pro wraps and accessories. James tells us about his experience with the social media censorship 1776 United has experienced and how it has adversely affected his business and how he has managed to overcome the many injustices affecting, not just his but many, America loving companies. Chad joins the party just in time to chime in on the censorship discussion but we do make time to hear about FLATLINE's awesome rifle slings and ear-pro wraps. Plus 1776 United and FLATLINE Fiber Co hit you Lead Head's with some awesome discount codes! Listen to get the codes Follow 1776 United on IG here: @1776united Follow FLATLINE Fiber Co on IG here: @flatlinefiberco

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we bring back Butch Whiting co-founder of KRYPTEK Outdoors. It's been 2 years since we last talked with Butch (TLP 285 – The Kryptek Story: Battlefield To Backcountry) so we have a lot of catching up to do. Lefty and Butch talk about everything from KRYPTEK's new Obskura pattern camouflage, to hunting conservation, to the alarming level of censorship our Country is experiencing, to the wide diversity in the shooting sports and outdoors industry. We also field your, the listener, questions and as a reward Butch and KRYPTEK offer an exclusive Talking Lead discount. Listen to the full episode.

Finnish RK military rifle is based off of the Soviet Kalashnikov AK-47/AKM rifle. To bring us the "Leaducation" on the Valmet Lefty and Brian bring in the expert, Nils Grevillius. Nils has been studying the Valmet for many years and gives us a detailed historical view into how the Valmet came to be, why it was designed the way it is, how it was used in combat and then we break it down part by part and compare it to the Soviet AK-47 and the Israeli Galil. To wrap things up we answer listener questions and give away some awesome prizes! Only 3 more episodes left for Season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner!

Did The Military Pick The Best Handgun For Our Troops? Welcome back to the Talking Lead Show episode TLP 204 Replay! This week Lefty delves into The XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition. The United States Army and United States Air Force competition for a new service pistol. With so many complaints with the Beretta 92FS aka: M-9, after 2o years it was time to replace it with a more modern, more lethal, more modular handgun. For now, the M9's replacement appears to be the Sig Sauer P320. Was the "best" handgun chosen? Was the MHS competition ended prematurely? Did the Government pick price over performance again? We discuss these questions and more in this episode of Talking Lead! To help with the discussion we invited a qualified group of current and former Military servicemen to join in the discussion. John Peterson: A former Army Special Forces soldier with service before and after 9/11 overseas both as an SF troop and intelligence contractor. John has served as a full time firearms instructor at Smith & Wesson Academy and Sig Sauer Academy for 3 years each, then a tour in Afghanistan as a Special Forces soldier, then serving at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before becoming a contractor supporting the war effort. Earlier in his career, he served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army during the Reagan era, before going in the Special Forces. As an instructor, he has taught in over 60 types of firearms, tactics, driving, and intelligence courses as well as at 55 conferences to date. He has taught to police officers from all 50 states, all of the federal law enforcement agencies, and numerous allied countries as well as corrections, executive protection, private security, and several thousand private citizens. He is a life member of the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, Special Operations Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars John has written for both newsstand magazine and online outlets on firearms, training, and terrorism, such as Firearms News, Be Ready, Tactical Shooter, and the Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International. He is currently working on the first of three firearms books. Twitter & Instagram: @jtfpetersonARFCOM/ AR15.com: jtfpetersonWebsites: www.iacsp.com and www.americanpreservationalliance.org Nathan Love – Founder of Frontier Tactical: Nathan served in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier for almost a decade. As an infantryman, he was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq. His combat in Iraq resulted in the award of a Purple Heart and numerous other citations, awards and badges (such as the Expert and Combat Infantryman Badges). Upon his honorable discharge, he attended the Colorado School of Trades for Gunsmithing. His career path led him to contracting for the military. As a contractor, he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan many times, over the course of seven years. He was recruited and deployed as a small arms repairer and inspector. The knowledge and experience he gained working closely with the military on their weapon systems in combat theaters proved invaluable in the creation of Frontier Tactical. As a disabled veteran, Mr. Love makes the solid commitment to other veterans in his intent to provide training and employment for his peers. He recognizes that many companies have at best paid lip-service to veterans, and at worst have used veteran programs to their own advantage while circumventing any benefit to those who have served this nation. Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @frontiertactical Website: www.frontiertactical.com Kenneth F. Hein Jr.: Ken graduated from Bentley HS in Livonia, Mi in 1983 and joined the US Army. After Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as a Light Wheeled Vehicle and Power Generation Mechanic at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo and Basic Airborne School in Ft Benning, Ga. Ken was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82 nd Airborne Division. During his time in the military he was deployed to combat during Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007-2008. Ken's awards and decorations include The Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Master Parachutist Badge. Ken served from 1983-2011 and retired as a First Sergeant (E-8) with a total for 28 years on active duty. After retiring from the US Army he continued his service as a civilian contractor in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Ken met Nathan Love during in-processing at Atterbury, Indiana in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. The bond of the military brotherhood has no barriers and they instantly struck up a friendship. Following the end of his contract in Afghanistan Ken reached out to Nate and offered his leadership ability and expertise in logistics to bring energy to the team at Frontier Tactical. Currently Ken serves as the Chief Operations Officer and Jack of All Trades for Front

"Disregard Safety - Acquire Scars - Die Gnarly" In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about Motorcycles and Conceal Carrying. Joining Lefty is long-time Lead Head Chad Enos and Ted Blank with The Gnarly Company. We discuss some things you will want to consider when carrying your firearms before you get your motors running and head out on the highway. Chad and Ted have been motorcycle enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies all of their lives and have been building their own custom bikes for awhile. We talk about what they love most about the "heavy metal thunder" life. Chad talks about his recent trip to Sturgis and how he and Ted started The Gnarly Company.

In this inspirational episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guests are the Veterans that recently scaled the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro and overcame their physical, mental & spiritual obstacles. Sgt. Major Lance Nutt (USMC Retired), founder of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, and a 3 of the 12 warriors that took on the climb join Lefty to talk about their Journey. Combat Veterans, Chris Mackay (Army), Brandon Madison (Army) & Michael Nimmo (USMC) share their experiences during the Mount Kilimanjaro ascent, how they prepared body, soul and mind for this challenge and how their disabled climbing partners reenergized their Will to never give up and Get Off The Couch!

In this month's episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner we have some amazing guests to talk about a mighty and indispensable weapon used by the media called Agitation Propaganda or Agitprop. Co-hosting with Lefty is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions to talk about the history of and the way it exists today in America is former Soviet Union Marxist Oleg Atbashian. Oleg is now a successful American artist, writer and agitator of the Socialist Left. Also joining us is Bandito Bill. Bill lived in Communist China until he was 7 years old and moved to America with his family and now owns Sureshot Armament USA and Illinois Precision. Oleg and Bill share some hardship stories they faced while living in their respective oppressive Countries'. Oleg gives us a brief history of how Agitprop began in Russia and how he was involved in it. And then we compare how Agitprop was used in Russia and China and compare it to how it is being used by the Liberal Left and Anti-fascist groups to destroy Free America today and how to recognize it.

On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Nils Grevillius is a Los Angeles Private Investigator and Noir Crime Writer. With more than 30 years experience as a private gumshoe in seedy LA Nils brings his life's experience to pulp with his series of fictional crime books. A true renaissance man Nils is a U.S. Army Veteran, firearms enthusiast, and political theorist. We talk with Nils about everything from training with Travis Haley, his military background starting at age 17, his 3 tours in Korea as an Infantryman and Counterintelligence Operative, his involvement with the Wonderland Murders, his take on the CIA and much more. This is an entertaining, information packed episode, so grab an adult beverage, sit back and enjoy the ride Lead Heads! Joining Lefty as co-host for this wild episode is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions.

We talk Hunting Blinds on this laid back episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. Lefty is joined by frequent guest of the show and long time Lead Head, Drew. Lefty and Drew talk about everything from demolition derbies to Canadian Mountain Dew, to Party Buses to the Tokyo Olympic Committee before they get into the main topic Hunting Blinds. The guys discuss the "how-to's" and different options to consider when choosing to buy or build your own Hunting Blind.

In this week's episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the processes a firearm goes through to end up in your favorite First Shooter Video games. Chris Deeb, Product Placement Specialist, with Leviathan Group joins Lefty. Also joining in on the conversation is frequent special guest and friend of the show, Nick Atkinson. Chris talks about the different ways in which these companies try to virtually mimic real world firearms from their looks, to their sounds, to the felt recoil to the accessories. Nick offers his expert opinion based on his many years of firearms experience both from Law Enforcement and Professional Competition Shooting. We also discuss the hypocrisy of the Video Game Industry and, for your entertainment, Nick brings up one of the most popular first person shooter games and runs through some gun examples. Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the show the Gunny brings in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train for us to load up with several overdue boneheads. The Talking Lead Lead Force One zooms in to give a ride to some very deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Leaducational, fun and entertaining as always! The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Kilimanjaro Climb for a Cause: 14 people; 11 veterans, 4 amputees, 1 motivation! Yes the odds are against us, but it's not about making it to the top. This missions purpose is to show men and women who are suffering internally, externally or both that nothing should hold them back! You have purpose! Try, fail and try again! And lastly, make sure you have some friends that will help you along the way. In early August 2021 a number of @sheepdogia Combat Veterans will be going on the Sam's Furniture "Kili Climb for a Cause" – an opportunity to climb and summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This bucket- list trek was created to inspire everyone to face their challenges head on and overcome them. For more information and an opportunity to partner with us, head to www.kiliclimbforacause.com

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we talk Trench Art. Art and War go hand in hand. Trench art describes any decorative items made by soldiers, prisoners of war and civilians as a result of a war taking place. They mainly used leftover waste from these conflicts to produce their works such as shell casings, spent bullets, parts from destroyed vehicles and even coconuts have been used. In this episode we focus on soldier carvings, applications and paintings found on imported AK-47s and other European weapons' furniture. Joining the discussion is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions, James Bialczak with Faktory 47 and Tony Haynes with some secret organization. Visit the National WWII Museum. This episode powered by: Mission First Tactical; SEAl-1 CLP; Faktory-47; Occam Lube; Occam Defense Solutions; NEMO ARMS; Israel Weapon Industires

Happy 4th of July Lead Heads! Enjoy this blast from the past with Dugan Ashley of the famed YouTube channel CARNIK CON (Carnivorous Kinetic Concepts). Before we get into the interview with Dugan, Lefty gives you an up date on some upcoming events. This interview was from our 2013 July 4th episode.

10 years 400 episode of Leaducation with the Talking Lead Podcast! For this milestone episode we bring back "The Gun Lawyer" Derek DeBrosse with Munitions Law Group to help us understand what Biden's ATF new rules to determine what a"pistol brace" is . A list of new rules proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) at the request of President Joe Biden would make most firearms with stabilizing pistol braces illegal. Owners would have to register, turn in, or disassemble the guns to avoid federal felony charges. One government estimate found as many as 40 million guns could be affected. Lefty and Derek review these rules and discuss the ramifications. Take action now let the Government hear from you go here Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" The guys also discuss the recent ruling by US District Judge Roger Benitez that overturned California's ban on assault weapons.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead AK Korner! The battle of the century breaks out on this episode. Lefty moderates between two teams of experts to state their case on why their teams rifle is better. Team AK-47 is James Bialczak with Faktory 47, Curtis Halstrom with the VSO Gun Channel and Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions. Team AR-15 is Jeremy Gresham with Israeli Weapons Industries US, Garth Hoffer & Nick Dooley with the AR-15 Podcast. Round 1: Each team is give a catagory such as modularity, durability, optics mounting, accuracy, maintenace, etc and has to give reason why their rifle is better at each catagory. Round 2: Each team is given a series of trivia questions related to their team's rifle. Round 3: Each team asks the other team a trivia question related to their rifle. The arguments get heated and the facts get laid down hard but it's all in fun and we have a really good time with this episode. So tune in and pick your side, Team AK or Team AR. Plus 7 lucky winners are picked for prizes from IWI US, Faktory 47, Talking Lead, SEAL 1 and Mission First Tactical!

Reach For The Sky Lead Heads! On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we get our "night vision" talk on with Accufire Technology. Brandon Sission, co-owner of Accufire Technology and Professional Stuntman, joins Lefty to introduce the Lead Head Brigade to this innovative optics company based out of Texas. Entering the optics game a little over 3 year ago with their infrared scope the Noctis V1, Accufire has released 6 additional offerings in their short existence. One of the most anticipated of those offerings is the Incendis Thermal. The Incendis can operate as a standalone optic, handheld tracker, and forward-mounted. Lefty and Brandon talk more about the Incendis Thermal optic, their infrared optics and their new Prospectis line of rifle scopes. The guys take care of some Jackwagons, honor some Lead Head Brigade Heroes, bust a Myth and Brandon gets the "New Guy" line of questions from Lefty (Spoiler! Brandon is a movie star).

Finger-Guns Up Lead Heads! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!! In this Alph-Energy-Charged-Episode our guest is the editor for the premier Alpha magazine Skillset Magazine, Jason Swarr (Straight 8 Photography). Lefty and Jason talk about how Skillset came to be (tease, it was created by an Alpha Woman) and some of their more memorable covers (Ryan Phillippe, Rob Riggle, Isaiah Washington & Michael Rooker) and the stories behind them. Jason gives us some fun stories from his 20 year & 1 month career in the United States Marine Corps and we delve into his passion for horror movies. Plus Jaon's famous Generation Kill "Oliver North Story".

On this episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner we cover everything you want to know about the iconic Israeli submachine gun, the UZI. Lefty's special guest is Tom Alibrando with Israel Weapons Industries (IWI). Before we get into the world of Major Uziel "Uzi" Gal 's masterful submachine gun we first review the history of the submachine gun. Next we cover the history of the UZI and then we get into the differnt models and variants. Finally we answer all the listener questions and talk about some of the other firearms IWI is producing like the IWI MASADA 9mm polymer framed striker-fired pistol I remember my first real recongnition of the UZI. It was 1981, I was 10 years old and the News was filled with coverage of the President Ronald Reagan assasination attempt. One of the secret service agents was waving this Battlestar Galactica looking gun around and I was more focused on it than the actual History that was unfolding in front of me. After that, I started noticing the UZI in more and more movies and TV shows. But it was the next year, 1982, when Hasbro dropped the GI Joe Real American Hero action figure line and it's iconic hero Snake Eyes with his UZI that my adoration for the UZI and firearms in general really started. The packaging artwork by Hector Garrido was so vivid and powerful that it kickstarted a child's imagination and it was off to the races.

Court is now in session Lead Heads! We talk gun laws and proposed gun laws by the Biden Adminsitration in this espisode. Joining Lefty is Derek DeBrosse with Munitions Law Group. Derek "The Gun Lawyer" is a combat Veteran turnerd lawyer and founder of Munitions Law Group. Derek and Lefty review some of the gun laws proposed by the new anti-gun presidential administration, SCOTUS's first 2nd amendment case in over a decade, Gun Trusts, how to interact with the ATF, Red Flag Laws & lots more. Jackwagons get called out, Lead Head Brigade Heroes are honored, "Facts To Fight the Myths" are invoked and Derek gets sworn in to tell the truth and nothing but the truth for the "New Guy" segment. Munitions Law Group℠ ("MLG") is the only full-service law firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to serving the complete needs of both public and private business clients in the firearms and shooting sports industry, as well as individual gun owners. The firearms lawyers at MLG are experts in all aspects of gun law, and we represent individuals and businesses – from new closely-held businesses to legacy gun manufacturers – throughout the United States and internationally.

Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! In this "Deadly" episode Lefty is joined by retired Navy SEAL turned author, Clint Emerson. This is Clint's second apperance on the Talking Lead Podcast (1st apperance was TLP 325 Click Here) Clint's new book is out and one you must read! 100 Deadly Skills: Combat Edition. Clint has put together the best Special Ops, Outlaw Bikers, Martial Artists team on the Planet to bring you the most comprehensive close quarters, hand-to-hand, life saving combat skills book ever. Combat Edition is the 3rd installment of Clint's 100 Deadly Skills series. Combat Edition gives people the skills to weaponize their natural reactions to deadly encounters. Not only does the book features step-by-step diagrams to to help with each skill's execution but each skill is also linked with a QR code you scan with your smart phone that takes you to a real video of each Good Guy and Clint performing the manuvers. Some of the Professional Badasses you will get tips from include: Tony Blauer, Jason Johnson, Pat McNamara, Dom Raso and Zoltan Bathory (yes! Five Finger Death Punch Zoltan!) plus 11 more highly skilled super humans. "You have to weather the ambush before you can win the fight" -Clint Emerson.

In this episode we talk about survival / long term food storage solutions with Eric Christianson CEO of Nutrient Survival. Eric and Lefty take care of some Jackwagons & Honor some deserving Heroes, bust some myths about Survival Food, Lefty hits Eric with the "New Guy" questions and 2 Lucky listeners win a Nutrient Survival 6-pack variety box. When you think survival food or long term food storage you typically think it has to be bland, lacking essential nutrients, and expensive. Not true anymore. Nutrient Survival has cooked up delicious dry food meals that are packed with vitamins, minerals & protein that won't break the bank! With great taste, effortless preparation, and a 25-year shelf life, Nutrient Survival has revolutionized survival food. Weather you're a camper, hiker, dooms day prepper or just need a quick nutritious meal NS has great options ready to go, just add water! Use Code "leadhead" at www.nutriensuvival.com for 10% off your order.

The Talking Lead AK Korner Season 3 continues with our special guest John Houlton with M13 Industries. Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) talk AK-47 gun smiting or "Kalashnismithing" tips and tricks with John. We answer listener questions, give some cool swag away and find out the "real" purpose of the storage space in an AK-47 buttstock. M13 Industries is a manufacturer of AK variant rifles and pistols, the They also specialize in custom AK-47 "Kalashnismithing" services.

New York Times best selling author and former Navy SEAL, Jack Carr is our guest this episode. Jack's fourth book, The Devil's Hand, in his James Reece series will be dropping April 13th. We had Jack on back in 2019 when his 2nd book, True Believer, dropped (check out that episode here TLP 311-Author Jack Carr: True Believer) so we do a bit of catching up with Jack on his third book, Savage Son, and his latest projects such as his new podcast Danger Close Podcast and the Amazon TV series based on his first book The Terminal List. Co-hosting with Lefty this episode are former Navy SEALs Dwight Settle (Seal 1 CLP) & Charlie Melton (Charlie Mike Precision). Also joining is Brian Keeney (Occam Defense Solutions) The Devil's Hand takes place 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Watching our every move since the 2001 attacks, The Devil's Hand explores a 20 years in the making biological attack by a patient and learned enemy. Throw in a revenge-bent President with his own "terminal list" and a power hungry Senator with his own personal hit team you get the signature Jack Carr story telling flair and attention to detail that pulls you in for our fourth fully immersive action-packed-bad-guy-stomping adventure with James Reece. Get your official Talking Lead t-shirts and swag at 1776 United www.1776united.com & the Talking Lead AK Korner swag at Faktory-47 www.faktory47.com (use code "leadhead" for 10% off at Faktory-47)

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. Subscribe to Talking Lead on Facebook, Instagram, Parler, give us feedback on iTunes or your favorite podcast app

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 Help Zach's Stage 4 Colon Cancer Fight 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.