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TLP 337 – Kris “Tanto” Paronto & Charlie Melton; SilencerCo & More…

February 24, 2020 23:30 - 92.5 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_337_SHOT_Part_4.mp3 In this episode our special guests include: Wheelchairs For Warriors; Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Charlie Melton; Advanced Shooting Analytics & SilencerCo. This is Part 4 of our exclusive interviews from the 2020 SHOT Show at the Buck Knives booth, the "Official Leadquarters" of Talking Lead Podcast.

TLP 336- THE AK KORNER S2 Ep5: The Future Is Bright For The AK-47

February 17, 2020 11:00 - 63.2 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/ak_korner_shot_edition_EP_5.mp3 Thanks for tuning in to Season 2 Episode 5 of the Talking Lead AK Korner, presented by Century Arms! We had the unique opportunity during the 2020 SHOT Show to bring together some of the brightest minds in the AK business for this episode to give some insight on where the AK rifle and it's popularity is headed in America. Joining Lefty's panel of experts this week is the Reverend of Rivots himself,...

TLP 335 – Suppressed Sub-CQB: Virtual Training; Pro Knife Throwing; Twisted X Boots

February 12, 2020 22:00 - 134 MB

We continue Talking Lead's 2020 SHOT Show interviews with Part 3. To begin this episode Lefty has Jack B. Mills, Air Force CMSGT (ret), owner of Virtual Tactical Training Resources (VT2R) as his special guest. Firearms simulators are a great training tool and the AdTac 9 System enhances simulation training with high fidelity recoil management, reduction in smoke and noise and imitates live fire without the inherent risk. VT2R Integrates with any firearms simulator. Next up we have profe...

TLP 334 – 2020 SHOT Show Part 2: Old Elk Distillery: Red Arrow; Kaleb McGary; Angel Armor

February 06, 2020 22:21 - 132 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_334_SHOT_-_Red_Arrow-Kaleb-Angel_Armor.mp3 Part 2 of Talking Lead's coverage of the 2020 SHOT Show from the Official Leadquarters at the Buck Knives booth. This episode we start with a couple of surprise guests to talk about a recent trip to Australia. The Talking Lead Jackwagon Train and Lead Force 1 zoom in to haul off our Jackwagons and Heroes of the week. Next the 2020 SHOT Show coverage continues with Atlanta Falcon's o...

TLP 333 – SHOT Show 2020 Kick Off: BUCKMASTER 2.0, Just Hunt & LEO Take Down

January 31, 2020 21:02 - 103 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/2020_shot_kick_off_BM_2_LEO_Amanda.mp3 Get ready Lead Heads! All the best interviews and coverage of the 2020 SHOT Show is coming your way from Talking Lead. Buck Knives is the Official "Leadquarters" for SHOT this year. Joining Lefty to kick off our coverage of the show is CJ Buck and Chris "Brooksy" Brooks with Buck Knives. After more than 35 years after the first production of the Buckmaster Survival Knife Buck Knives is bri...

TLP 332- THE AK KORNER S2 Ep4: AK-47 Build Kits

January 15, 2020 23:01 - 119 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_332_AK_Korner_S2_Ep4_Build_Kits_1.mp3 The wait is over the Talking Lead AK Korner returns with Season 2 Episode 4 presented by Century Arms. Our topic this month: Everything you need to know for building your own AK-47 from home. Joining Lefty is Adam with Century Arms, Brian with Occam Defense and Andrew with Arms Of America. There is nothing more satisfying and rewarding than completing your own DIY project. We will give you...

TLP 331 – The League Of Pirates: An Exercise In Critical Thinking

January 11, 2020 14:59 - 133 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_331_League_Of_Pirates_Crtical_Thinking.mp3 Welcome to 2020 Lead Heads! Kicking off Talking Lead's first episode of the year Lefty invites the Captain of The League Of Pirates to join the show for an exercise in critical thinking and the importance of being prepared. Being a slave in almost any sense sucks.  Being free can be terrifying, but it’s generally far more meaningful than submitting to the external and internal powers...

TLP 330 – Glock G44 Review: Robb Manning

December 23, 2019 13:13 - 58.5 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_330_G44_22lr_Robb_Manning.mp3 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 ...

TLP 329 – AK KORNER S2 Ep3: Suppressing The AK-47

December 16, 2019 17:19 - 95.5 MB

http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_K_S2_E3_silencers.mp3 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,...

TLP 328 – Fighting Solves Everything: Destroying Cancer with Paul Markel

December 13, 2019 14:07 - 68.7 MB

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...

TLP 327 – What’s New with FIOCCHI Ammunition

December 06, 2019 09:12 - 57.7 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_327_Fiocchi_Casey_Betzold.mp3 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 ...

TLP 326 – Wildlife Conservation: Buck Knives

November 27, 2019 07:15 - 90 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_326_Buck_Knives.mp3 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...

TLP 325 – “The Right Kind Of Crazy”: Clint Emerson

November 19, 2019 01:31 - 69.1 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_325_Clint_Emerson_The_Right_Kind_Of_Crazy.mp3 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 ...

TLP 324 – AK KORNER S2 Ep2: AKs From Around The World

November 15, 2019 08:35 - 69.1 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_Korner_S2_Ep_2_AKs_Around_The_World.mp3 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 produci...

TLP 323 – But Wait! It’s European American Arms Corp

November 08, 2019 20:52 - 68.9 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_323_Europran_American_Arms_Corp.mp3 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 Armory 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 ...

TLP 322 – Texas Hog Hunt with Vietnam Vets

October 31, 2019 18:22 - 56.2 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_322_Vietnam_Vet_Hog_Hunt.mp3 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 th...

TLP 321 – AK KORNER Season 2 Episode 1

October 25, 2019 21:10 - 57.4 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_Korner_S2_Ep1.mp3 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. Ou...

TLP 320 – Canik Rocks Nashville

October 22, 2019 00:09 - 34.1 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_320_First_Shot_TP9_SC.mp3 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 o...

TLP 319 – Canik TP9 Sub Compact / Century Arms

October 17, 2019 04:00 - 54.6 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_318_Canik_TP9_Elite_Sub_Compact.mp3 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 ...

TLP 318 – Black Collar Arms: The Pork Sword

October 04, 2019 21:59 - 74.9 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_318_BCA.mp3 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 ev...

TLP 317 – Silencer Giveaway, MIBP, MFT & GA

September 27, 2019 16:25 - 122 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_317_FLEOA_Part_2.mp3 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. ...

TLP 316 – 25th FLEOA National Con Part 1: First Tactical & Point Blank

September 20, 2019 20:26 - 80.4 MB

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_316_25th_FLEOA_Part_1.mp3 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 Enterp...

TLP 315 – The Toxic Man aka The Chicken Sandwich War

September 06, 2019 18:48 - 58 MB

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 gro...

TLP 314 – Taran Tactical Team Up

August 30, 2019 16:04 - 95.9 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_314_Taran_and_The_Gang.mp3 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. ...

TLP 313 – The SMMC’s Lucky Number

August 23, 2019 23:05 - 56.4 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_313_The_SGT_MAJOR.mp3 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...

TLP 312 – Trains, Plans & Lead Heads

August 17, 2019 15:03 - 64 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_312_Trains_Planes_and_the_LHB.mp3 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...

TLP 311 – Author Jack Carr: True Believer

August 09, 2019 16:32 - 65.6 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_311_True_Believer_Jack_Carr.mp3 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 ne...

TLP 310 – The Maxim PDX & Tales From 7th Cavalry

August 03, 2019 01:22 - 59.9 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_310_Maxim_Defense_Tales_from_7th_Cavalry.mp3 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 of the Army's 3-7th Cavalry sharing some lighter stories during their service from the Iraq War.

TLP 309 – Honor Flight: A Tour With Honor

July 26, 2019 16:11 - 64.6 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_309_Midwest_Honor_Flight.mp3 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. t...

TLP 308 – Camp Patriot

July 19, 2019 15:48 - 61.1 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_308_Camp_Patriot_Talking_Lead.mp3 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. ...

TLP 307 – Snipers, Scientists & Flag Etiquette

July 12, 2019 21:57 - 58.6 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_307_Snipers_Scientists_and_Flag_Etiquette.mp3 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-Ma...

TLP 306 – The Lost SHOT Show Files

July 06, 2019 02:03 - 81.5 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_306_The_Lost_Files_SHOT_Show.mp3 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 Dall'au

TLP 305 – Glock Updates, A New Segment & More Giveaways

June 26, 2019 18:50 - 71.9 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_305_Glock_Update_and_ASP_Giveaway.mp3 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, Chuc...

TLP 304 – AK KORNER Part 12: PSA AK-V 9mm

June 14, 2019 17:38 - 65.6 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_KORNER_12_-_PSA.mp3 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 rifle...

TLP 303 – America’s Mighty Warriors: Debbie Lee

June 11, 2019 16:17 - 76 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/Edited_TLP_303_AMW_DEBBIE_LEE.mp3 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...

TLP 302 – Jackwagon Train Overload & 75th D-Day Anniversary

June 05, 2019 21:28 - 87.4 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_302_Jackwagon_Overload.mp3 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 WWI...

TLP 301 – John Wick 3 Talk with Keith Garcia & Chad Enos

May 29, 2019 16:40 - 59.6 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_301_John_Wick_3_with_the_Silver_Fox.mp3 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 spor...

TLP 300 – Dual The Fun: 300th Episode Celebration Kickoff

May 22, 2019 18:05 - 132 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_300_Dual_The_Fun.mp3 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 us...

TLP 299 – AK KORNER Part 11: Philosophy Of Use

May 15, 2019 18:59 - 56.8 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_299_Part_11_AK_Korner.mp3 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 Afgh...

TLP 298 – 2A Jews & American Outdoor News

May 09, 2019 17:24 - 81.8 MB

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...

TLP 297 – World Record Attempt: Longest Rifle Shot 6170 yards

May 03, 2019 15:42 - 51.2 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_297_World_Record_Rifle_Shot_Charlie_Melton_Utah.mp3 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...

TLP 296 – Jeff Kirkham READYMAN / RATs Tourniquet / Black Rifle Coffee / Black Autumn

April 24, 2019 17:37 - 49.4 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_296_-_Jeff_Kirkham_READYMAN-RATs_Tourniquet-Black_Rifle_Coffee-Black_Autumn.mp3 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. T...

TLP 295 – THE AK KORNER Part 10: Setting The Record Straight On Polish AK-47 MFGs

April 15, 2019 05:05 - 57.3 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_Korner_Part_10_PAC_Q_VSO.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast, it's 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: CJ explains how and why Pioneer Arms Corp is the AK manufacture of Radom Poland not Circle 11, t...

TLP 294 – Not A Pistol, Rifle Or Shotgun WTF Am I?

April 11, 2019 00:55 - 117 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_294_Not_A_Rifle_Not_A_Pistol_WTF_Am_I.mp3 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 Talkin...

TLP 293 – Smart Safes, Smart Butt Stocks & A Little Governor

April 03, 2019 22:46 - 106 MB

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_293_-_Smart_Safes_Smart_Butt_Stocks__A_Little_Governor.mp3 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 s...

TLP 292 – Super Fabric, Fiocchi, STOG & Century Arms

March 22, 2019 20:00

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_292_-_STOG_Fiocchi_Super_Fabric_MOS.mp3 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...

TLP 291 – Royce Gracie

March 18, 2019 22:48

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_291_Optics_101_Royce_Gracie.mp3 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. Royce is also an avid hunter and leisure target shooter. Royce tells us about his love of hunting, shooting spor...

TLP 290 – THE AK KORNER Part 9: James Yeager Tactical Response

March 15, 2019 20:47

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_290_AK_Korner_Part_9_James_Yeager.mp3 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 import...

TLP 289 – Filson, Real Avid, HatPoint, Geissele & The Morgans

March 13, 2019 00:40

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_289_Real_Avid_HatPoint_Geissele_and_The_Morgans.mp3 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 Geoff with Filson Outfitters fi...

TLP 288 – Women Of The Outdoors: Kristy Titus, Morgan Mills, Norissa Harman

March 06, 2019 04:41

http://traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_288_Kristy_Titus_Morgan_Mills_Norissa_Harman.mp3 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. Kr...