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This Week in Guns

This Week in Guns

Firearms Radio Network

199 episodesEN-US

Show overview

This Week in Guns has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 199 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 12m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago. The busiest year was 2019, with 39 episodes published. Published by Firearms Radio Network.

Episodes
199
Running
2018–2026 · 8y
Median length
1h 4m
Cadence
Fortnightly

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Commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. Brought to you by the Firearms Radio Network.

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This Week in Guns 469 – The NFA’s Potato Problems

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Let’s start by talking about the free tax […]

Jan 16, 2026

This Week in Guns 468 – Shotguns, Seizures & Statutes: A Cross-Continental Gun Law Breakdown

Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll dive into a packed episode, starting with personal updates and a move. They explore the history of the Colt All American and discuss Matt Hoover’s legal challenges. The episode covers Caribbean gun trafficking and analyzes a controversial gun seizure image. They critique the Trump administration’s NFA contradictions and examine […]

Dec 9, 2025

This Week in Guns 467 – Glock Rumors, California’s Impact, and Supreme Court Gun Rights Updates

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. The End of an Era? The Glock Schism […]

Oct 26, 20251h 25m

This Week in Guns 466 – Anthithesis Fiasco, And Florida Man Open Carries

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. The Franklin Armory Antithesis Saga: An emotional rollercoaster […]

Sep 21, 2025

This Week in Guns 465 – Gun Laws, Mental Health, and Media Myths: Insights with Steven Gutowski

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman and special guest Steven Gutowski. There was a […]

Sep 7, 2025

This Week in Guns 464 – P320 Hysteria, NFA Lawsuit Foibles, Rare Breed, and Market Trends

– Firearm myths continue to persist, such as the belief that M14 rifles were used during the Korean War, despite historical evidence showing otherwise. – The controversy surrounding Sig Sauer’s P320 handguns highlights the complexity of firearm safety issues, including the phenomenon of sympathetic movement and the challenges of consistent manufacturing tolerances. – Recent legislative […]

Aug 12, 2025

This Week in Guns 463 – Ammo Law Rulings, ATF Budget Cuts, and the Quiet Ammo Revolution

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Congressman tries to add bill amendment to increase NFA Tax […]

Jul 27, 2025

This Week in Guns 462 – The Big Bill, Reactions to $0 tax, Streamlight vs. Harbor Freight, & More

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.   One large, mid, bill Anderson goes off to the […]

Jul 7, 2025

This Week in Guns 461 – Rare Breed Making a Mess Again

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. – Rare Breed’s aggressive litigation tactics and questionable patent claims […]

Jun 16, 2025

This Week in Guns 460 – Ruger 10/22 Myths, Force Reset Trigger Legalities, and Hawaii’s Assault Weapon Ban Defeat

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Rare DWEEBS and NAGR take a big big L President […]

May 23, 2025

This Week in Guns 459 – The ATF Takes Center Stage in Pants Shiddoff

Key Points: – ATF’s shifting policies and leadership changes signal potential impacts on gun regulations, with mixed reactions from the community. – The debate over the 1986 machine gun ban highlights ongoing tensions between historical legislative intent and current interpretations of Second Amendment rights. – Economic struggles and potential mismanagement lead to the downfall of […]

Apr 23, 2025

This Week in Guns 458 – Vanderstok, ATF Rules & the Future of 80% Receivers

Key points: The Supreme Court’s decision in Vanderstock v. ATF upheld the ATF’s ability to regulate “buy, build, shoot” kits as firearms, but it did not establish a clear test for what constitutes a firearm, leaving open the possibility for future challenges. Colorado’s new legislation aimed at regulating “gas-operated” semiautomatic handguns is so broadly and […]

Apr 3, 2025

This Week in Guns 457 – Big Federal Gun Law Updates & States Being Silly

Key Points: Arkansas is requiring public and charter schools to provide annual gun safety education to all students, with parental consent needed for hands-on training. The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in NRA v. Bondi upholding Florida’s ban on firearm sales to individuals aged 18-20 has been criticized for ignoring historical context and relevant laws. The […]

Mar 17, 2025

This Week in Guns 456 – The Double Edged Trump DOJ. Weird things happening in gun law

Key Points: – The Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court dismissed with prejudice a suit brought by the Attorney General’s offices of Maryland and the District of Columbia against three Montgomery County firearms dealers, reinforcing that dealers can’t be held responsible for criminal acts by third parties. – The Fifth Circuit ruled that suppressors are not […]

Feb 19, 202556 min

This Week in Guns 455 – SHOT Show Drama, 3 Pro-Gun Federal Bills, and Litigation Updates

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. A shooting show in las vegas happened, matt has […]

Feb 3, 2025

This Week in Guns 454 – THIS YEAR IN GUNS, A REVIEW

TWIG 454 Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. Dettlbach Resigning January 18th Choppa Manley Wrongly […]

Jan 11, 2025

This Week in Guns 453 – Canada Bans the Whole Gun

Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll dive into YouTube’s age restriction issues related to select fire guns and the controversy surrounding printed firearms. They explore the media’s reaction to printed guns and discuss the motives and aftermath of recent shootings. Legal updates include the Snope v Brown case and delays in a Supreme Court case. […]

Dec 21, 2024

This Week in Guns 452 – SIG Sauer Issues, SBR Arrests, and the Magpul-Zev Partnership

In this episode, Matt Larosiere and Ivan T. Troll explore recent developments in the firearms world, starting with discussions on new Fudd Blasters and Canik videos. They examine the SIG Sauer P320 issues, including a significant $11 million lawsuit and body cam evidence of malfunction. The episode covers incidents involving the Splendora police department and […]

Nov 29, 2024

This Week in Guns 451 – Election Fallout, Silly Conspiracies, and Gun Law Showdowns

Key Points: – The Supreme Court’s decision on the New Jersey assault weapons ban could set a significant precedent for hardware bans and Second Amendment rights. – The federal judge’s ruling on Illinois’ assault weapon ban lays out crucial definitions that could influence future Second Amendment cases, particularly with terms like “bearable” and “dangerous and […]

Nov 12, 2024

This Week in Guns 450 – Double Feature on Silly Failings

Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman. SCOTUS hearing arguments VanDerStok v Garland Page 67 and […]

Oct 24, 2024
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