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Bear Arms Podcast

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 224 ratings

The Bear Arms Podcast is about anything and everything related to the firearms industry. The goal of the show is to bring an interesting, engaging, fun, and lighthearted podcast to all types of gun lovers out there regardless of skill level, ownership, or preferences. We are all supporters of the second amendment and it's time we acted like it.

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Episodes

EP 83 - We've Missed You

January 27, 2021 20:51 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

The Bear Arms podcast has been MIA for a few weeks so we wanted to let you guys know we are still alive and kicking! Catch up with Tom and Jace to hear what they've been up to lately in episode 83 of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 82 - The Miracle of Product Development

October 23, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Taking a product from an idea on paper to the final result is an incredible undertaking. In this episode of the Bear Arms Podcast we hear from SilencerCo's own Jake Turnblom who discusses his experience working in the R&D department and explains to us the amazing journey all products must take before they ever get into customer's hands.

EP 81 - The Remington Auction

October 09, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MB

Did you hear the news yet? Remington Outdoor was broken up and sold to a handful of top bidders! Find out who got what, as well as how dedicated Florida Man is for whole milk, in this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 80 - How SilencerCo Utilizes 3D Printing

September 25, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MB

The use of 3D printing has been exponentially growing in the world of manufacturing. Find out how SilencerCo utilized this technology to help develop the Maxim 9!

EP 79 - Is the Hudson 9 Coming Back!?

September 11, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MB

Episode 79 is bittersweet. It may be Tom's last episode for the rest of the year, that's the bad news. The good news is that the Hudson 9 might make a comeback and rise from ashes!

EP 78 - The 12 Year PMAG Experiment

August 28, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

Have you ever wondered if it's okay to store ammo inside of a PMAG for long periods of time? How about 12 years? Tom and Jace discuss the incredible experiment conducted by YouTuber "Full Lead Taco" that was over a decade in the making. This and more on episode 78 of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 77 - The SilencerCo AR15 Lower is Here!

August 14, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

SilencerCo just released an AR15 lower into the wild. Jace and Tom dig into some of the details to find out what sets it apart from the myriad of other options already out there!

EP 76 - Hornady 6mm ARC

July 31, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Another episode and another seemingly random caliber has entered the highly competitive world of precision shooting. Tom and Jace discuss if they are going to be picking up a new rifle chambered in the brand new Hornady 6mm ARC, or if they are going to stick to their boring legacy setups.

EP 75 - Suppressor Science: Buffers!

July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Jace sits down Jake Turnblom, a member of the SilencerCo R&D team, to discuss what impact different buffer weights have on an AR platform when shooting suppressed. We are gettin' all sciencey up in here!

EP 74 - Happy Birthday America!

July 03, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Bear Arms Podcast! Sit back and enjoy yourself some gun talk. You deserve it!

EP 73 - To Earpro Or Not To Earpro

June 19, 2020 16:29 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Do you wear earpro when shooting suppressed? Jace and Tom explore this complex topic as well as answer several other listener questions along the way in the 73rd episode of the Bear Arms Podcast.

EP 72 - Don't Shoot Your Eye Out

June 05, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Episode 72 of the Bear Arms Podcast features several questions from the listeners. Jace and Tom also play the "wiki game" for the first time in months and also check in on Florida Man to see what he's been up to lately!

EP 71 - Guns That Require Hand Sanitizer

May 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We've all seen them. Some of us even own them. Guns that are so ugly we don't want our friends to see us shooting them. This week on the Bear Arms Podcast Tom and Jace discuss a few of these firearms as well as answer some listener questions!

EP 70 - Don't Be An Idiom

May 08, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Back again for the second time post quarantine! Tom and Jace discuss the best suppressor options for a 300 blackout build as well as explore the origin of some of the most popular gun-related idioms.

EP 69 - The Earhole Stimulus Package

April 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

After 273 days of silent airwaves the Bear Arms Podcast returns for a very special quarantine episode! Find out what Tom and Jace have been up to for the last 8 months as they discuss guntivities, gun news, and the latest happenings over at SilencerCo.

EP 68 - The End of an Era

July 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Big thanks to all that have listened and followed the Podcast for more than a year! On this, the last episode of the Bear Arms Podcast, Tom and Jace talk about the importance of arming our school teachers, methods to reduce the recoil of your 9mm SBR, and a sneak peak at the recently leaked "Non-NFA Maxim 9" pistol.

EP 67 - Assault Weapon Ban Fails In Delaware

July 12, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

An Assault Weapons Ban failed in the state of Delaware. What does this mean for the rest of the United States? This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 66 - Let Freedom Ring

July 05, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

It's America's birthday and we celebrate with a juicy episode of the Bear Arms Podcast. Tom and Jace discuss their go to camera gear for guntography as well as why it's okay to "bubba" up a brand new lever action rifle. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 65 - Top 5 Suppressor Owning States

June 28, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

Tom is back this week! He and Jace sit down to catch up on some listener mail and talk a little bit about the top 5 suppressor owning states in the US, as well as a very interesting Florida Man story involving loose bowels. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 64 - What Is A "Yeet Cannon"?

June 21, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

Where did it come from? How did it get here? "Yeet" has taken the firearms industry by storm and it's all thanks to Hi-Point and their soon to be released "Yeet Cannon". Jace does his best to unearth where the term "Yeet" originated from, and how it became a firearms industry obsession over night. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 63 - Pop Quiz

June 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

You probably wouldn't know this from watching the news, but high school shooting teams are alive and well with over 8,000 kids from 300 schools competing in Nationals last year. We think that's awesome! Also, Jace gives Tom a pop quiz to test his basic gun knowledge. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 62 - Machine Gun Fun

June 07, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Tom and Jace take a dive into the world of machine guns. Are they worth owning? Or does the cost and next level ammo consumption cripple the fun. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 61 - Comfortable Concealed Carry

May 24, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

Nobody ever said carrying concealed was easy. Jace and Tom discuss how they go about making it as comfortable as possible. They also explore the different ways of storing firearms at home. This and more in this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 60 - The Mighty Buffalo

May 17, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

Jace gets to go on a Buffalo hunt later this year so naturally, he explains to Tom the top 6 Buffalo facts he didn't know he wanted to hear. They also discuss the ACR platform and its viability in today's market. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast.

EP 59 - PRS With Texas Precision Matches

May 10, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

Original Florida Man, Tom Davis, flew out to Texas to spend the weekend with Texas Precision Matches as they put on a national competition for the Precision Rifle Series. Afterwards, Tom sat down with them to discuss all things PRS. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 58 - The $18K John Wick Gun Package

May 03, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MB

A company by the name of "Big Daddy Unlimited" has partnered with Taran Tactical to bring the world a John Wick themed set of guns. Tom and Jace try to decide which two guns they like the most out of the four included in the kit. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 57: Firearm Mistakes. We've All Made Them.

April 26, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

A topic often avoided in the gun world, even though we are almost all guilty of it. Making mistakes with firearms is definitely something we try to avoid at all costs. But when we do make mistakes, we need to own them and even share them with others. Why? So we all can learn a thing or two, and hopefully prevent the mistake from happening again.

EP 56 - Should I Suppress It? Yes.

April 19, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

We tackle several listener questions this week including the age-old question that gets asked all the time. "Should I suppress (insert any gun)?" Of course, the answer is always yes.

EP 55 - Which States Have The Worst Gun Laws?

April 12, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Another week, another episode of the Bear Arms Podcast! Have you ever wondered which states have the worst gun laws? Tom and Jace break down the scores based on the annual "Gifford's Report Card" and also discuss how numbers and statistics can easily be manipulated to change public perception.

EP 54 - Red Dots, Iron Sights, and High Capacity Mags Oh My

April 05, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Tom sat down with his good friend and shooting partner to talk about the importance of different sight options when shooting pistol competition. In the news this week we discuss the recent ruling in California that once again makes "high capacity magazines" legal.

EP 53 - Suppressed M1 Garand? Why not!

March 29, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

This week on the Bear Arms Podcast Jace talks about how SilencerCo put a suppressor on their M1 Garand. Tom explains how Hawaiin shirts help you shoot your pistol better and they also discuss some useful information as well! We think...

EP 52 - Watch Out For Squibs!

March 22, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

This week on The Bear Arms Podcast Tom and Jace realize they have little to no knowledge when it comes to over-under shotguns. They also talk about the dangers of squib loads and why there's never a reason you shouldn't be wearing eye protection.

EP 51 - Silencer Talk With SilencerCo R&D.

March 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

This week Jace sits down with SilencerCo Research & Development veteran Jake Turnblom to talk about silencer misconceptions and buzzwords. What does "hearing safe" mean? What is "port pop"? What are the differences between measuring sound levels at the ear as opposed to measuring them at the muzzle? We also announce the winner of the Episode 50 giveaway!

EP 50: Happy Birthday Bear Arms Podcast!

March 07, 2019 22:25 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Can you believe it? We made it to episode 50! Kick back and listen to Jace, Tom, and Chris celebrate the show turning one year old! Special thanks to all of our listeners. This show wouldn't be possible without you.

EP 49 - God Bless the Crayon Eaters

February 22, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

An H&K employee goes rogue on social media and unleashes a barrage of dumb Marine jokes that sparks a beautiful ballet of back and forth between the two groups. "Real gun, Fake gun" also makes a return this episode.

EP 48 - Guardian Angels

February 15, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

A handful of Florida Schools are participating in the "Guardians Program". This program places a trained individual in the school with one role. If there is an active shooter, close the distance and engage! We think this might be a tad more effective than "gun free zone" signs placed around the property.

EP 47 - Gun Shop Gets Visit From ICE

February 08, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB

A Sanford North Carolina gun shop by the name of "Bear Creek Arsenal" was paid a visit by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit. Around 30 employees were arrested for identity fraud. Not the best way to start your week! Fortunately, ICE has not infiltrated The Bear Arms Podcast yet so sit back and enjoy some earhole goodness!

EP 46 - Shot Show Wrap Up

February 01, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

This week Tom and Jace wrap up the Shot Show coverage which includes a $50,000 pistol, a New Balanced Recoil AK, and nifty little device designed for cooling the barrel of your precision rifle. This and more on the Bear Arms Podcast.

EP 45: Shot Show 2019

January 25, 2019 16:25 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Due to some last minute curve balls Jace had to cancel his trip to Shot Show, but don't worry that didn't stop him and Tom from delivering a piping hot Shot Show episode this week straight to your ear holes!

EP 44 - Are You A Brass Hoarder?

January 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

To keep or not to keep your brass, that is the question. Do you reload your own ammunition? Do you hold onto every scrap of brass you possibly can, or do you just leave it at the range like a savage? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 43 - The Quietest 22LR Setup On Earth

January 11, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

A listener asked us what the quietest 22LR setup would be. Is it a rifle or a pistol? Integrally suppressed or direct thread? After speaking with the mad scientists on the SilencerCo Research and Development team we made some interesting discoveries.

EP 42 - Bear Arms Podcast 2019

January 04, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MB

We're back and we are better than ever! Actually, not much has changed including our dedication to bring you high quality firearm news, discussion, and banter about the things we all love so much!

EP 41 - Do The Twist

December 14, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

What the heck is barrel twist rate and why does it matter? This week we jump into a listener question and explore how the twist rate of a rifle impacts different types of bullets and bullet weights.

EP 40 - What Happened To .40 S&W?

December 07, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Have you ever asked yourself what ever happened to the .40 S&W round that was supposed to be the Goldilocks of pistol rounds? Neither have we. However, that doesn't stop us from covering the topic on this weeks episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

EP 39 - Big Smashin'

November 30, 2018 16:13 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

This week SilencerCo's regional sales manager Jimmy Bell joins the show to talk about his time in the military, what it's like to work in the suppressor industry, and why defending yourself with a hockey puck is a terrible idea.

EP 38 - Supersonic Science

November 16, 2018 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Did you know that subsonic bullets still have supersonic waves coming off of them? We didn't either! We also didn't know there was a market for bolt action pistols chambered in rifle calibers but Remington sure seems to think so.

EP 37 - Which Is The Best Handgun Caliber?

November 09, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

It's a tale as old as time. Neanderthals have been arguing about which rock works best when it comes to defending their cave. We take a look at a recent study composed of 1,700 shootings and the results may surprise you.

EP 36 - Armed Citizen Success Rate

November 02, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MB

This week we dive into the not always accurate world of statistics. We also check in on Florida Man who was most recently seen lobbing "adult toys" onto the Buffalo Bill's football field.

EP 35 - Demolition Ranch Interview

October 26, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

If you've somehow never heard of the Demolition Ranch YouTube channel you definitely need to check it out. We got the chance to sit down with the mastermind behind YouTube's most popular firearms channel Matt Carriker and discuss guns, content creation, and horse semen. Yes, horse semen.

EP 34 - Silencer Vs. Suppressor

October 19, 2018 11:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MB

This week Tom and Jace finally put an end to the age old Silencer vs. Suppressor argument. They also explore several listener questions and discuss the recent news of a Spokane police department's decision to adopt suppressors for all of their service rifles.