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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Lead Heads! Joining Lefty this episode is Author, Writer, Editor & Gun Enthusiast Robb Manning. Rob recently attended the big Glock grand unveiling of their new .22lr pistol, the G44. As it goes with most of Glock's new offerings it didn't come without controversy. We go over the features of the new G44 and highlight some of the main complaints circulating on the web. (Of course we have to make a few Chuck Norris jokes too). We also discuss Robb's new book "The Glock Reference Guide 2nd Edition". The Jackwagon Train train rolls in to haul off it's last load for 2019 and Lead Force One makes it's last honor flight for the year. This episode is in memory of Lefty's Grandmother, rest in peace Nell, the OG Lead Head.

Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. Our topic this week deals with the inherent problems of suppressing AK-47s and some viable solutions. Our expert guest panel includes: Brian Keeney, owner Occam Defense Solutions; Zach Hall, lead engineer Aklys Defense; Curtis Halstrom, creator VSO Gun Channel; Mike Pappas, owner Dead Air Silencers; Anthony Commo, Century Arms. Century Arms/Canik USA gives away another big prize to one luck AK Korner listener.

The Talking Lead Podcast is back on Friday the 13th however, we are bringing you good luck and a great message. Our special guest this episode is cancer survivor, fellow Lead Head and good friend Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun. Less than a year ago Paul was diagnosed with Cystic Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He uprooted his home and business, moved to Salt Lake City, started treatment and his Fight. Today Paul is cancer free and has written a book to tell the story of how his philosophy (and name of the book), "Fighting Solves Everything" saved his life. Paul talks details with Lefty of his new book about how implementing a strict diet, strength training, attitude and science with his cancer treatments (along with support of family and friends) helped him in his successful "Fight" against this deadly disease.

Welcome back from the Turkey Holidays Lead Head Brigade! To keep your appetites hungry for more Leaducation Lefty drops a big announcement! Joining Lefty this episode is the new VP of Sales & Marketing for Fiocchi Ammunition (and a long time Lead Head) Casey Betzold. Casey fills us in on all the new changes Fiocchi is making and how this will benefit us, the consumer. Casey and Lefty make the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT...What could it be?? It wouldn't be a full show if we didn't take care of some Jackwagons and honor a few Lead Head Brigade Heroes in our Trains & Planes segment. And of course Lefty has to giveaway some awesome prizes to reward you, the faithful Lead Head Brigade...Did you win?...GONG!

Happy Thanksgiving Lead Head Brigade! We talk knives, wildlife conservation and give stuff away in this episode. Lefty made a special trip with fellow Lead Head Billdo to Post Falls Idaho for a tour of the Buck Knives HQ. In addition to getting a behind the scenes tour from our good friend Chris Brooks, we got lucky and were able to get an interview with the President of Buck Knvies, CJ Buck. CJ is well know for his wildlife conservation passion and shared with us some interesting facts. Also during this episode we announce the remaining winners for the Mission First Tactical / Talking Lead Tactical Wallet & Dump Tray Giveaway! Listen close to find out if your were one of the lucky ones!

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Our guest this episode is Author and former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson. Lefty talks with Clint about his new book "The Right Kind Of Crazy...My life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative and Boy Scout from Hell". Before we get to the book, Clint helps out with taking care of some pesky Jackwagons and stands with us in saluting some much deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Clint Emerson spent 20 years conducting special ops all over the world while attached to SEAL Teams and the National Security Agency (NSA). Since his time in service Clint has started his own crisis management & risk assessment company called Escape The Wolf and a brand company called Violent Nomad. Clint has written 3 books which one of those, "100 Deadly Skills" is a New York Times bestseller. Don't miss a great interview with Clint! We announce a new giveaway with Mission First Tactical. We are giving away 18 tactical gear items with the Talking Lead & AK Korner Logos. Go here to enter! Contest ends November 24th, 2019.

Now it's time for the 2nd Episode of Season 2 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. We bring in all the big brains for this episode to talk about AK-47s from around the world. There are over 30 countries producing AK-47s and over 1 million are made each year to add to the more than 100 million that already exist. Joining Lefty to cover some of the major AK-47 producing countries are Adam Rounala (Director of Marketing Century Arms), Andrew Breneman (AK guru), Jay Dressler (even bigger AK guru) & Brian Keeney (Main-man Occam Defense Solutions). Some of the countries we cover and their AK-47 versions are: China's Type 56 rifle; Egypt's Maadi AK-47; Finland's Rk 62 & Valmet M76; Israel's IMI Galil; North Korea's Type 58A; Romania's WASR & many variations produced by the United States Of America. Two giveaways this episode and a big announcement for next Episode!

How much would you pay for another information packed episode of the Talking Lead Podcast? Don't answer yet. What if I told you joining Lefty this episode is the owner of European American Arms Corporation (EAA) Keith Bernkrant & iconic infomercial voice over legend, Bill Silver?! (Bill is now EAA's sales and marketing guru) But wait! there's more..Before having some fun with Bill and his past life the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and Lead Force One thunder in for the Talking Lead "Trains & Planes" segment. Next the guys go into details on the "Gobbler", Girsan's turkey hunting shotgun and we talk about a new and innovative way to conceal carry, The ABDO. We also discuss Girsan's wide line of handguns and EAA's other offerings from Tanfoglio & Weihrauch. Keith drops a few "coming soon" announcements you don't want to miss. And Lefty announces a new giveaway contest. Now, how much would you pay!?

We are back Lead Heads with another extraordinary episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode Lefty breaks down the recent Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Texas Hog Hunt he went on with 3 Vietnam War Veterans. There is no better way to describe how SDIA makes a difference in the lives of our retired and wounded Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Department and First Responder men and women with their multitude of adventures and activities than to have the participants tell you first hand. Joining Lefty are the SDIA volunteer staff that were on the hunt and 2 of the 3 Vietnam Vets, David Lessenberry & Steve Koressel (Larry Buckminster was not able to join). So sit back relax and listen to lives being enriched through SDIA.

The Talking Lead AK Korner is back with Season 2! Our second 12 part series dedicated to the most prolific rifle in history, the AK-47. Presented by Century Arms the AK Korner kicks off with an introduction to our presenting sponsor's line of AKs and their partner companies, US Palm & Red Army Standard. Joining Lefty on location at Royal Range USA to launch Season 2 is Adam Ruonala and Andrew Breneman. Our special guest is Art Cason former Army special ops guy and manager of Royal Range. Art talks about his years of experience with the AK-47 and his time over seas training friendly forces in use of the AK-47.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode is a follow up to Episode 319 where we unveiled the new Canik TP9 Elite SC sub-compact 9mm pistol with Century Arms. We took the TP9 E-SC, along with some other Canik pistols and a couple of full auto Century Arms rifles (wink wink), to Royal Range USA in Nashville. We invited all you Lead Heads and a few close friends to come out and get hands on experience shooting the Canik line of pistols. We provided the guns, the ammo and a few surprises. You provided the feedback. Some of the folks that joined us were James Yeager of Tactical Response, Don Reber with Tactical Photographer, Troy with God & Guns Podcast, Jim and John Scoutten with Shooting USA and we even brought in a professional ballet dancer to test out the Canik TP9 Elite SC...What???!!!

Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Lefty's special guests this episode are Adam Ruonala, Century Arms National Marketing Director and Andrew Breneman, Century Arms Regional Sales Manager . We get the low down on Canik's new, long awaited, TP9 Sub Compact, we make the official announcement that Century Arms is the new presenting sponsor of the Season 2 Taking Lead AK Korner, we talk US Palm, Red Army Standard ammo, take care of some Jackwagons and honor some Lead Head Brigade Heroes. We also give away the final Glock gift code! All this and more in this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast.

We are back with our 318th episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. This episode kicking off the show with Lefty is fellow Lead Head Billdo-T-Baggins and Chris Brooks with Buck Knives. Our special guest is Jeremy S with Black Collar Arms. Before Jeremy tells us about BCA and their bolt action pistols (The Pork Sword) the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and Lead Force One storm in for our Trains & Planes segment. We even throw in a new Talking Lead Fact To Fight The Myth Black Collar Arms Whether you're blue collar or white collar, if you're pro-Second Amendment you're black collar. Black Collar Arms brings innovative and functional firearms products to market at a fair price. Black Collar's founders have backgrounds in product design and development and extensive firearm experience. BCA's engineers are former and current competitive shooters in various disciplines with engineering degrees from MIT and other snooty, prestigious places they'd love to tell you all about. Black Collar Arms is located in Central Texas, and committed to manufacturing components in the U.S. from U.S. made raw materials and components.

Talking Lead is back with part 2 of our interviews from the 25th Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) National Conference. Joining Lefty for some pre-interview announcements, the Trains & Planes segment & to announce who wins the .22 silencer from Dooley Defense is none other than Nick Dooley himself. Interviews from Medicine In Bad Places, Mission First Tactical and Geissele Automatics. Listen to get exclusive discount codes and deals from Medicine In Bad Places on their products and training classes, from Modern Spartan Systems, ASP USA, First Tactical and more...discounts exclusive to the Lead Head Brigade!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! We have landed from our trip from the 25th Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association National Conference in Maryland and bringing you all the great interviews and discounts. Kicking off the episode with Lefty is Executive Director Don Mihalek and VP of Member Benefits Bill Hampstead. Next Lefty dives into the interviews with Point Blank Enterprises and First Tactical. Listen to get exclusive discount codes only for the Lead Head Brigade. Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association, exclusively representing federal law enforcement officers. FLEOA represents more than 26,000 federal law enforcement officers from over 65 different agencies. FLEOA is a charter member of the DHS Federal Law Enforcement Working Group, holds two seats on the Congressional Badge of Bravery Federal Board, serves on the Executive Board of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the National Law Enforcement Steering Committee. Point Blank Enterpises (PBE) is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high performance, protective solutions for the U.S. Military and Department of Defense, Federal Agencies and both domestic and international law enforcement and corrections professionals. First Tactical First Tactical makes functional gear created for professionals. Guided by the principles of innovation and reliability, First Tactical works first–hand with real–world users to create durable products that meet the needs of public safety.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our guest is the co-creator of The Toxic Man brand, John Dempsey. John and Lefty boot a few listener submitted Jackwagons on to the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and honor some Lead Head Brigade Heroes as they take a ride on Lead Force One. John talks about how a Gillette commercial aimed at the #Metoo generation with overtones that emasculates men lead to the creation of The Toxic Man brand. Trains and Planes This weeks Jackwagons include a group that terrorized a Popeye's restaurant with a gun because they ran out of chicken sandwiches! Another making the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train is a High School in Colorado that expelled a student over posting pictures during a day at the range with his mother because of the "Safe2Tell" threat reporting program run through the state attorney general's office. Our Lead Head Brigade Heroes: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for his defense of the Second Amendment, first taking on actress Alyssa Milano, then turning his attention to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Our Next LHB Hero is the camper that saved a New Jersey family from a wolf attack in Canada's Banff National Park. The Toxic Man The Toxic Man encourages men to embrace their masculinity. Just because a man is masculine doesn't mean they are detrimental to society. Traditional masculinity is important for a society to be strong. The Toxic Man refuses to accept that social re-engineering of men is good for our culture.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty is co-hosted by Jeremiah "Big John" McCarthy. Big John tells us about his new articles coming out on the 25th anniversary of the Kahr-9 and the 2020 Glock Annual. This weeks guests are the gang from Taran Tactical Innovations, Taran Butler, Megan Sweasey and Jade Struck. Get ready for excitement, fun and education as Team Taran lights up the Leadquarter's microphones. Jade explains why working in dry-fire drills with your training is essential for being a better shooter. Taran demonstrates his uncanny movie knowledge with some deep celebrity impersonations. And Megan saves the day with her tie breaking vote for the Lead Force One pilot! All this and much much more in this episode of the Taking Lead Podcast.

Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. In this episode Lefty's is joined by Bill-Dough-T-Baggins to help co-host. Our guest this episodes is retired Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Lance Nutt. Lance is also the President of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. The guys take care of a Jackwagon Train full of Jackwagons and load up the Lead Force One with a great bunch of Lead Head Brigade Heroes submitted by you the listener. The voting for the Lead Force One pilot has begun on social media so check Talking Lead' Instagram and Facebook and go vote! We'll announce the winner next episode. Bill and Lance announce an upcoming hog hunt in Texas that Talking Lead will be attending and much more so listen in and take notes. Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national non-profit organization founded and headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. SDIA exists to engage, assist and empower our nation's "Sheep Dogs" (military veterans, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS personnel) to #GetOffTheCouch and reengage in living a meaningful and productive life with a renewed sense of purpose. SDIA provides continued service opportunities and outdoor adventures which offer physical challenges and the camaraderie that is often missing after a shift or tour of duty ends. For Sheep Dogs, "Helping Others is a Way of Life." SDIA has Teams & Chapters across the United States, and more than 50,000 members, volunteers and supporters worldwide.

Welcome back to episode 312 of the Talking Lead Podcast. Lefty has gathered another YouTube Live panel full of Lead Heads to help narrow down the list of nominations for the pilot of the Lead Head Brigade Hero's Lead Force One plane. Joining Lefty this episode from all around the USA are Lead Heads Amber, Marc, Kennith, Jason, Eric & Michael. A fun episode just for you the listener full of Jackwagons & LHB Heroes. We give away the last ASP USA XT-DF flashlight kit and announce the next Glock webstore gift code giveaway contest. Tune in and get "Leaducated"

Welcome back to the 311th episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. This episode Lefty is joined by fellow Lead Head Jason Farmer. Also helping Lefty host this week is friend of the show, former Navy SEAL sniper and also a fellow Lead Head, Charlie Melton. Our very special guest is author, former Navy SEAL sniper and avid outdoorsman Jack Carr. Jack talks about his wildly popular first book The Terminal List and his new release for 2019 True Believer. After the guys take care of a few deserving Jackwagons and honor some new Lead Head Brigade Heroes during the Taking Lead "Trains & Planes" segment we get to know Jack on a more down-to-earth level by hitting him with the famous Talking Lead "New Guy" line of questions. Jack talks about his first time shooting a bb gun and his first rimfire rifle. Jack shares how being a Navy SEAL was always a goal of his and what serving in the military meant to him. Find out who Jack would like to spend time with at the range, his answer is surprising, and lots more about the man-behind-the-books by listening to the show now.

We are back Lead Heads bringing the "Leaducation" to the masses! This episode Lefty has David Larson with Maxim Defense on to talk about their new 18.75" subcompact personal defense firearm the PDX. Also this episode we have two former members from the Army's 3-7th Cavalry sharing some lighter stories during the Iraq War.

Your Leaducation continues with another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. In this episode joining Lefty is Nick Dooley of Dooley Defense and Abby Bartosh with Midwest Honor Flight. Midwest Honor Flight is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization in Northwest Iowa, South Dakota, and Southwest Minnesota dedicated to providing Veterans with honor, respect, and closure with an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and to fellow Veterans. Trains & Planes Jackwagons: This week's Talking Lead Jackwagon Train hauls off a woman terrorizing her local DMV , Meth gators, a Democrat from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District and more. Lead Head Brigade Heroes: Lead Force One zooms in to pick up some honorable passengers. Making the Plane this week is a Bullet-riddled U.S. flag that survived D-Day, a 61-Year-Old disabled man defends his life against Craiglist predators, a Navy SEAL that put actions to beliefs and more.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode Lefty is joined by Marcus Kahn of Modern Spartan Systems and Micah Clark, founder of Camp Patriot Disabled Veteran Outdoor Adventures. Before Micah tells us about all the great programs Camp Patriot facilitates the guys call in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to get rid of some Jackwagons and then Lead Force 1 zooms in to pickup a new batch of Lefty's Heroes. Find out who made the Train and who made the Plane. And we announce more Lead Head winners! CAMP PARTIOT Purchased in October of 2014, and located in a remote corner of Northwest Montana, the Camp Patriot Veteran Retreat Ranch is a one-of-kind facility dedicated to wounded and disabled veterans of all generations. The ranch encompasses over 90 acres of bucolic fields, pine forest and has access to a spring fed lake and the Yaak River. Guests of the ranch are offered an authentic Montana back-country experience tempered with modern day luxuries.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast where we "Leaducate The Unleaducated"! This episode Navy SEAL sniper Charlie Melton joins Lefty to talk about his second attempt at the World's record for longest rifle shot at 6500 yards. Also joining the conversation is World famous rifle and ammunition maker Brad Stair of Performance Guns, Guy Connor President of Southwest Telephone & Fortem Tactical and J-Mack with Riton Optics. The gang has a good time with this week's Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and also with the new segment the Talking Lead Lead-Force 1 Plane. Find out who made the Train and who made the Plane! TLP 307 - Snipers, Scientists & Flag Etiquette.

Happy Independence Day / Weekend Lead Heads! This episode Lefty ran across a couple of interviews from the 2019 SHOT Show that got over looked. Guests this week include Jared Ogden with Triumph Systems, Charlie Brown with Inland MFG, Hi-Point & Barnaul Ammo, Kenny Barlow with Built Alpha Foxtrot. Co-hosting with Lefty from the Buck Knives booth is writer, Andre Da'lue.

We are back with another Talking Lead Leadcast! In this episode we have Corey Jones with Glock Inc. joining Lefty. It's been about a year since we talked Glock so Corey gets us caught up on all the latest Glock news and products that we might have missed out on. Everything from the Glock Slimline, to the Glock 19x, G43x & G45, to their US Customs & Border contract, Team Glock, and Glock's new spokesperson, Chuck Norris! We announce the winning names for Talking Lead's newest segment that you Lead Heads voted on and lots more so tune in!

Happy Father's Day weekend and Welcome back to the Season 1 Finale of the Talking Lead AK Korner. To round out Season 1 of the AK Korner Lefty and Shwell invite the gang from Palmetto State Armory to talk about their line of AK-47s that appeal to the blue collar wallet but deliver a white collar quality product. Chad Wylie, CEO of Palmetto State Armory and Colton Sons Senior Engineer join us to talk details about PSA's AK rifles and pistols to include their new generation 3 AK-47, the AK-P and the wildly popular AK-V 9mm pistol variation. Chad and Colton also tease us with some pretty sweet news on up coming projects that include a 7.62x39 RPK clone! We have had an amazing first season learning about the AK-47 rifle and it's counterparts with great guests like Jim Fuller with Rifle Dynamics, Brian Keeney with Occam Defense and Vincent Buckles with Mesa Kinetic Research. Top tier trainers like Travis Haley with Haley Strategic Partners , James Yeager with Tactical Response and historians and gurus like Jeff Kirkham with Ready Man Network, Marco Vorobeiv former Soviet Spetsnaz and David Fortier author Book Of The AK-47. The Talking Lead AK Korner Season 2 will be even better!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast. Home of the Lead Head Brigade. On the sunset of Memorial Day and the 75th anniversary of D-Day we continue honoring our service men and women by inviting a very special guest to join us, Debbie Lee. Debbie Lee is the founder of America's Mighty Warriors. America's Mighty Warriors mission is to honor the sacrifices of our troops and the fallen and their families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery. Debbie is an author, public speaker and political activist who has traveled the nation telling Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Alan Lee's, her son, amazing story and advocating for our troops, their families and families of the fallen. Lefty's special co-host this week is Guy Connor with Fortem Tactical/Southwest Telephone. Guy and his companies strongly support America's Might Warriors and have commissioned a custom .50 cal rifle that commemorates Marc Lee's rifle he used while in service and will be auctioned during the 2020 SHOT Show to raise funds for AMW.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Our Talking Lead email in-box was jam-packed with Jackwagon nominations this week, more than Lefty could handle alone so he enlisted the services of a few good Lead Heads to lend a hand. Lead Heads Nick, Pearce and Austin join Lefty for a special listener appreciation show to help with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and honor some well deserving WWII veterans in remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. We announce the next 300th Episode Celebration giveaway contest, a .22 silencer, and lots more so listen in!

Listen for Giveaway details! Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Co-hosting with Lefty to continue our 300th episode celebration is Captain of Team Kel-Tec, Chad Enos (aka: Gray Bush). Our special guest this week is firearms instructor, Team Safariland Captain and Law Enforcement Officer, Keith Garcia (aka: The Silver Fox). The guys talk about the status of Competition Shooting sports, Keith talks about his time training Keanu Reeves for the 3rd installment of the John Wick series and more. Before the guys get into talking John Wick 3 the Gunny rolls in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. We are still looking for a name to call those honorary Lead Heads doing good deeds in our World and what their vehicle will be.

Welcome back to the 300th episode of the Talking Lead Podcast, a "DUAL" part episode! Part 1: As we reach another mile stone in our podcasting journey we add another segment to the podcast. To help name the new segment Lefty brings in a panel made up completely of listeners, the Lead Head Brigade. By holding a Lead Head Brigade YouTube "live" session we narrow down the list of names and vehicles Lead Heads have suggested to use for the "opposite of a Jackwagon" segment. Part 2: Lefty has been testing out a variety of dual fuel flashlights over the past few months. Joining Lefty in 300 Part 2 is Michael Hess with ASP-Armament Systems & Procedures. Michael talks about ASP's Garda, Scribe and XT-DF duty light. We discuss the importance of dual fuel, flash light ratings, new ASP products and Michael hits us with a new Talking Lead Fact To Fight The Myth. Plus we announce a new social media giveaway contest where three Lead Heads will win an ASP XT-DF duty light and kit.

Welcome back to another episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp. For Part 11, joining Lefty as co-host, is CJ Johnson, president of Pioneer Arms USA. Our guests are retired Green Beret and Author, Jeff Kirkham and returning AK-K guest, Owner of Mesa Kinetic Research and Reality TV Star, Vincent Buckles. Jeff Kirkham served 29 years as a Green Beret and during that time he spent 8 years in Afghanistan and Iraq as a member of a Counter Terrorism Direct Action Unit. His rifle of choice? The AK-47. Jeff talks about why he preferred the AK and how it served him well. Vincent Buckles was on Part 2 of our AK Korner where he brought in his experience as a lifelong gunsmith to talk about the different parts and varying designs of the AK-47. This time Vincent brings his many years of working on and using the AK-47 to Part 11 to talk about why the AK is such a formidable rifle. Vincent also takes his passion for the AK-47 to the next level by designing his own AK rifle the MKUltra! Our guests answer your questions and Pioneer Arms Corp gives away another Hellpup!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! On this episode Lefty ties up some unanswered questions from TLP 297 by having Brad Stair with Performance Guns back. Author Yehuda Remer, The Pew Pew Jew, talks about his new book and his comical line of patriotic t-shirts. Chris Avena, editor of American Outdoor News, talks about his new digital magazine and what deer hunting is like in New York. The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train rolls in to take care of a few new Jackwagons and Lefty reads your suggestions on what to call the opposite of a Jackwagon.

We are back with another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. Lefty and J-Mack continue the Talking Lead Optics 101 segment by having the Charlie Mike Precision team on to talk about their recent attempt at breaking the World's longest rifle shot record by attempting a 6170 yard shot. Retired Navy SEAL sniper, Charlie Melton and rifle designer Brad Stair are our guests to discuss how they prepared for the shot, the .408 Tejas ammo and rifle, the optics they used and the people that helped for this mind boggling 3.5+ mile trigger pull attempt. Charlie and Brad also answer your questions. The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train buzzes by to pick up a fresh batch of Jackwagons. Making the TLJW Train this episode: Armed Leader of United Constitutional Patriots arrested at Mexico Border; Perv Gets His Ass Kicked By Female MMA Fighter; Why Firearms Instructors In European Countires Are Few and Far Between

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast. In this episode our guest is Green Beret, Author, Inventor & Entrepreneur Jeff Kirkham. Also joining in on the conversation is Jarrad Markel of Student Of The Gun and Jacob Herman with Night Fision. Jeff talks about his time as a Green Beret and how he has built his empire from his 30 years of experiences while in service. To the RATs Tourniquet, to Black Rifle Coffee to READYMAN Media and the Black Autumn novel series which was created as more of an emergency preparedness cautionary tale than a work of fiction. The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train makes a much needed stop by the Leadquarters for a Jackwagon pick-up haul. Making the cut this trip is Pittsburgh for enacting 3 new gun control laws, & 2020 Presidential candidate Kamala Harris for her 2nd Amendment hypocrisy. To counter all this "Jackwagonness" we have asked you Lead Heads to come up with the name and vehicle for a new segment that focuses on the good guys and gals out there that are doing good deeds and looking out for freedoms and rights in America. We read a few suggestions and have fun with it. Go support Paul Markel with his fight against cancer by donating to his Go Fund Me Campaign by clicking here and... Night Fision sights is offering 10% off Accur8 sights and donating 10% of all sales to Paul's fund for his fight against cancer use code "PAUL" click here.

In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast, Part 10 of our 12 part series on the AK-47 rifle The AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp. Guests this episode include CJ Johnson, President of Pioneer Arms Corp USA, Quentin "Q" Carter, owner Blackout Custom Cerakote & Curtis Halstrom, creator VSO Gun Channel. Topics include: CJ explains how and why Pioneer Arms Corp is the AK manufacture of Radom Poland not Circle 11, the importance of quality AK bolts and forged parts, the 762x39 round vs 300 blackout round, 9×19mm Parabellum and 9x39mm AK variations, what you need to be looking for when buying an AK-47 and much more...

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast! This episode Lefty is joined by newly confirmed Lead Head and friend Jeremiah "Big John" McCarthy. Big John is a writer for FMG Publications and a full time National Guardsman. The guys discuss what a firearm is designated as when it doesn't identify as a pistol nor a rifle nor a shotgun. But before we get into the topic at hand the Gunny rolls in with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train. Earning seats for this ride are a pellet shooting Nashvillian , A vote-buying politician, an abused Oscar fish and more. Also bringing clarity to the "Firearm" topic is Steve and Tracy Troy of Troy Industries. During our visit to the Big 3 East Media Event we had the great opportunity to catch up on all the new projects and products Troy is putting out to the commercial, government and foreign markets. Everything from monolithic scope mounts to rifle slings to their new SOCC line of firearms and more. TROY's SOCC Line of rifles are lightweight and ultra-low profile. Developed specifically for today's war fighter and led by Special Operations field requirements.

Aloha Lead Heads! After a short "work" vacation the Talking Lead Podcast is back. Lefty fills you in on what he's been doing during the break to kick the show off. The backlog of Jackwagons has been building up during Lefty's time off so we call in the Gunny with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off a train full. Then we continue our Buck Knives' 2019 SHOT Show interviews with a slew of great companies which include Zenith Firearms (roller delayed blow back firearms), VK Integrated Systems (smart butt stocks) & Alpha Guardian (smart safes). Two worthwhile non-profit organizations drop by, Mike Sodini with Walk The Talk America & Joe Towers with Hero Hunt Inc., to tell us how you can get involved. And the Governor of Idaho, Brad Little stops by the Leadquartes to say "hey!" to all the Lead Heads.

Welcome back to a super-sized edition of the Talking Lead Podcast. Joining Lefty to bring you this episode is Jerommie Smith of S&B Watches. Lefty and Jerommie load up the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train with a well deserving passenger list. We continue our Leadquarters interviews from the Buck Knives booth during the 2019 SHOT Show with Fiocchi Ammunition, Student Of The Gun, Altai Gear, Super Fabric, Century Arms and a Man-On-The-Street report from Lead Heads Nick, Mike & Jacob.

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! This week we bring you a very special guest for our Riton Optics Optics 101 Class: Proper Scope Maintenance and Care. Joining Lefty is mixed martial artist, a UFC Hall of Famer, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner & trainer Royce Gracie. Royace is also an avid hunter and leisure target shooter. Royce tells us about his love of hunting, shooting sports and his new custom Armalite 300 Blackout rifle. No Talking Lead Optics 101 class would be complete without Lefty's right-hand-optics-man, J-Mack. The guys share some tips and tricks on keeping your scopes and red dots in optimal condition so they will last you a lifetime. But not before the Gunny drives in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off some deserving Jackwagons! And we give away our last Talking Lead-Buck Knives-Streamlight-FLEOA EDC Pocket Dump Rewards package.

Welcome back to Part 9 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp. Lefty's friend James Yeager is our guest this episode. James is the MFCEO of Tactical Response, host of the James Yeager Of Tactical Response Podcast and creator of LiberTV. In this episode Lefty and James talk about things to look for in a quality AK-47, the importance of training, good ammunition for the AK and other important life lessons! Plus anther PAC AK-47 Hellpup goes to one lucky Lead Head!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! We have a little something for everyone in this episode. For you gunsmiths and DIYers, Bryant with Real Avid mission specific gear and tools joins us. For the hunters that are into fitness and healthy eating we have Steve and Jennifer Morgan drop by. For those of you into quality American made clothing and goods Jeff with Filson Outfitters fits the build. For your target stand needs we have John with HATPOINT Target and for our AR-15 freaks, Diego with Geissele Automatics hits us with news about their new line of AR-15 super duty rifles.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast. Buck Knives is the Official 2019 SHOT Show "Leadquarters". In this wild episode we bring in the class, talent, intelligence and beauty of the outdoors industry! Hunter, conservationist, and TV star Kristy Titus, Women's Outdoor Clothing mogul Norissa Harman & helping Lefty host this interview is Country Music Artist, and a Lead Head herself, Morgan Mills. Kristy Titus - Pursue The Wild Kristy Titus is passionate in the support of wildlife, habitat conservation and outdoor education. She Host the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's "Pursue The Wild" digital series airing on RMEF's Elk Network, Amazon TV & YouTube. Kristy actively volunteers, supporting local RMEF chapter events and youth hunts across the country. Some awards Kristy has earned include the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation World Elk Calling Championships- 2012, 2nd Place Women's Division, 2013, 3rd Place Women's Division, 2014, 2nd Place Women's Division. Norissa Harman - Girls With Guns Norissa Harman is the co-founder of Girls With Guns Clothing & co-host of Girls with Guns® TV. GWG is a perfect combination for women with passions for the sport of shooting, hunting and fashion. GWG clothing and accessories give women the opportunity to show their love for hunting and shooting in an edgy way. GWG clothes are designed by women for women. Created for all women–from the avid hunter and shooter, to the fashionista, to allow them to pursue their passion, while being functional and looking feminine! GWG is your everyday, outdoor lifestyle apparel. Morgan Mills - Let's Ride Morgan Mills is a Country Music Artist, Outdoor Personality and former Host of "On Location" NRA Country. Morgan's passion is all things country music, country lifestyle and the outdoors.

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! CJ Buck joins Lefty to host this episode down memory lane. We bring in Buck Knife historian Richard Neyman and Navy SEAL Commander Tom Coulter to talk about the highlights of Rich's book "BuckMaster Knives: The Authorized History of Models 184 & 185". A story of how a string of random and improbable events and people came together to produce one of the most iconic survival knives ever made. We also get a "Talking Lead Exclusive" on the new BuckMaster Knife 2.0 project. Rich Neyman's passion for knives is a lifelong addiction. He is a Hunter, outdoor enthusiast, avid Buck and Military knife collector. Rich is helping design the next generation BuckMaster 2.0. Rich is the leading expert on BUCK Military knives so it may come as no surprise that Rich also authored the book: " M9 Bayonet The Authorized History". The enduring, venerable M9 Bayonet is the longest running bayonet in our US Military History. He has lectured on US Military knives at Buck Knives Collector's Club events and written articles in the worlds largest Survival Magazine "Survival Quarterly". Originally researched, developed, and then issued to serve the U.S. Navy SEALs of Team Three (Then SEAL Team Six), the BuckMaster became and is a 1980's American icon of survival edged knives.

The Talking Lead Podcast is back with another episode! We welcome to the show a very special guest this episode, music legend, Mr. Bob Taylor co-founder of Taylor Guitars. From the Talking Lead "Leadquarters" at the Buck Knives booth druing the 2019 SHOT Show Lefty and CJ Buck sit down with Bob Taylor and Luisa Willsher to talk about "The Ebony Project". Taylor Guitars is one of the world's leading manufacturers of acoustic guitars. Co-founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, the company is based in El Cajon, California. The company's refined approach to crafting guitars has spawned many innovations and established new standards of quality. In addition to Bob Taylor's decades of expertise in creating a world-class guitar production facility in the U.S. and Mexico. Taylor is not only committed to providing clients with quality wood products but his mission also involves respecting the environment, and improving the livelihood of those men and women in Cameroon, Africa who harvest the wood. Bob and Luisa talk about the ebony sawmill they purchased in 2011, called Crelicam™, that is an international supplier of ebony and how they are setting a new standard of social and environmental responsibility around Cameroon's forest resources. They are committed to cultivating a better future within Cameroon by producing high-quality ebony products and supporting scientific research and replanting efforts that help safeguard Cameroon's forest resources. Buck Knives has recently started using ebony again in their knife handles. The 110 folding hunter & 110 auto knives and the 112 Ranger & 112 Auto knives currently feature the ebony from Crelicam's sawmill in Cameroon.

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast Lead Heads! This episode we continue our stellar 2019 SHOT Show interviews form the Buck Knives Leadquarters with Butch Whiting co-founder of Kryptek Camouflage and Kryptek Outdoors Group. The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train stops by to pick up a fresh load of Jackwagons. And we giveaway the 7th EDC Pocket Dump Rewards package provided by Talking Lead, Buck Knvies, Streamlight & FLEOA Lefty and Brooksy have a great conversation with Butch about how he and Josh Cleghorn took an idea they came up with while serving together, in the Ninewa Providence in Northern Iraq and began their journey in what would result in the world renowned Kryptek Outdoor Group. We get to know Butch in a way that only Talking Lead can bring out in people through the "New Guy" questions. Butch shares everything from his first gun to his days as an Apache Helicopter pilot to his favorite kind of game hunting. Listen now for the whole exciting story! Jackwagons this week are courtesy of the Lead Head Brigade and include two SHOT Show gun thieves, Connecticut Dem Jillian Gilchrest a big box store that punishes heroism and more...

Welcome back to the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Pioneer Arms Corp! Part 8 of our educational journey into the world of AK-47s leads us to the land of Accessories. And what a vast land it is. Joining Lefty and Shwell to help explore the topic of AK-47 accessories is Sven Jonsson of Manticore Arms and coming back for a third visit we have AK-47 expert Brian Keeney of Occam Defense Solutions. From stocks, to magazines, to handguards, to muzzle devices and everything in between we discuss the many different options, where to get them and what to keep in mind when purchasing and adding accessories to keep your AK 922r compliant. Sven and Brian offer some fantastic listener-only-discounts from Manticore Arms' and Occam Defense Solutions' online stores. And we give away another Pioneer Arms Corp AK-47 Hellpup to our 8th lucky listener.

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. Bringing you more great interviews from the 2019 SHOT Show at the "Official Leadquarters" of Buck Knives. This week Lefty's special guest is Commander Tom Coulter Navy SEAL (retired). The Commander enlightens us on the differences of each SEAL Team and East Coast vs West Coast Teams. Lefty hits the Commander with the Talking Lead "New Guy" questions. Some highlights include motorcycles and a 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. Also dropping in to make a SPECIAL announcement is Rob Pincus. A new collaboration with I.C.E. Training and Talking Lead has been made. You know that means savings for the Lead Head Brigade. Listen in to find out the details. Commander Coulter is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL commander who served as a SEAL for 27 years, and is considered one of the world's leading technology security experts. He retired as Chief of Staff, Naval Special Warfare, Group 2, the East Coast Command for SEAL Teams 2,4, 8, and 10 and started the high tech procurement arm for Naval Special Warfare. His other postings included Commanding Officer for SEAL Team Three in Southwest Asia. He was also involved in the training of more than 7,000 foreign Special Forces operators and more than 70% of today's top SEAL team commanders. Two more recipients of the Talking Lead-Buck Knives-Stream Light-FLEOA EDC Pocket Dump Rewards Program is announced.

We are back with a loaded Talking Lead Podcast episode Lead Heads! Fresh from the Official Leadquarters of Buck Knives we bring you all the cool gadgets, guns & people from the 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Lefty kicks off Talking Lead's 4 days of interviews with the owner of Buck Knives himself, CJ Buck. CJ fills us in on the history of Buck Knives spanning back four generations beginning in 1902. CJ and Lefty talk about Buck's new line of Cerakoted knives and some special environmental projects they are involved in with Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. Next up CJ and Lefty have a very special guest join them at the Buck Knives' Leadquarters studio. World War II veteran Staff Sergeant Albert (AL) L. Mampre of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division drops in and delivers a memorable interview. Al shares some of his personal war stories and give us the secrets to living a long and happy life. Another lucky Lead Head is announced to receive a EDC Pocket Dump Reward from Talking Lead, Streamlight, Buck Knives and FLEOA! All this and lots more...Listen now!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Podcast. On the eve of our travels to SHOT Show we drop an information packed episode on you Lead Heads. J-Mack with RITON optics joins Lefty to talk about scope reticles and some factors you want to consider when choosing the right reticle for your scope. Also joining the conversation Lefty invites Ranger Sniper and Author Paul Martinez to add a professional shooter's perspective and expertise. As all ways before we get to the meat and potatoes of the show the Gunny comes to the rescue with the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train to haul off a new bunch of Jackwagons. This episode's Jackwagons are: A crooked Chicago anti-gun city official found with 23 guns in his office, a cop killer in Provo & TSA sending guns to Tokyo. After our course on reticles Paul talks about his new book "When The Killer Man Comes: Eliminating Terrorists As a Special Operations Sniper". Paul is giving away two autographed copies of his book to a couple of deserving Lead Heads and we giveaway another EDC Pocket Dump Rewards package from Talking Lead, Buck Knives, Streamlight & FLEOA. So tune in and get "Leaducated"!