TLP 341 - We Have Your Essential Services

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Our first show since the "Social Distancing" movement. Quarantined or not we are open for business and bringing the Lead Head Brigade the essential information and entertainment. We gather a panel from across the Country to talk about the impact the COVID-19 Virus has had in their communities and how they are over coming it and prospering. Joining Lefty this episode is a diverse panel from around the Country: Representing Idaho we have Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions. From the state of Wyoming we have Paul Markel with Student Of The Gun. Just Northeast of Lefty in Tennessee, representing Ohio, is Curtis and Bacon with VSO Gun Channel. And joining in from way down South in Florida is "J" with The League Of Pirates.

TLP 340 - THE AK KORNER S2 Ep6: Listener Questions Answered

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We are half way through Season 2 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. The place for AK-47 enthusiasts. In this episode we field listener questions with our special guest Brian Keeney of Occam Defense Solutions and one Lucky Lead Head that was picked to read their question live with us. Questions include: Which AK round is better 7.62 or 5.45? Which mag carriers are better? Will Russian Bakelite magazines ever be in the US? Which length barrel is ideal for the AK? Questions related to: Malfunctions, 922r compliance, AK/AR hybrid rifles, WASR AKs, Ammo stockpiling, Hunting with the AK-47 and more. Plus, 2 (TWO) Lucky Lead Heads win prizes this episode!

TLP 339 - Kristy Titus, Morgan Mills, Girls With Guns & The Mounted Shooter

Courtney Johnson “The Mounted Shooter’

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In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Kristy Titus, Pursue The Wild hostess, talks about her commitment to conservation, 2A-educating youngsters & her new mountain "dream" shooting range. Morgan Mills talks about her NRA Country gig. Jen & Norissa kick off new episodes of their Girls With Guns TV show. Lefty talks Mounted Shooting with Courtney Johnson. The Squatch, Zeke Stout, joins Lefty to kick off the show with a new Jackwagon Train and talks about his new position with the Modern Gun School.

TLP 338 - Sub 6lb .308 Rifles, Electronic Triggers & The Spectrum DF

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We are back from our Caribbean Cruise Birthday Celebration! Joining Lefty on this episode is Michael Hess with ASP USA to introduce their new feature rich flashlight called The Spectrum DF. 3-Gunner Champion Keith Garcia stops by with Frank Desomma, the president of Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF), to talk about POF's new Rouge .308 semi-auto that weighs in under 6 pounds! The M-905 Muzzle Brake by US Arms Company is an innovative product but their new Electronic Trigger is shocking the industry! Paul Markel, Student Of The Gun, also joins in on the fun. All this and more, listen now!

TLP 337 - Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Charlie Melton; SilencerCo & More...

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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

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hanks 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, the legendary Jim Fuller. Also joining in is our resident "kalashpert" Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions, John Houlton with M-13 Industries and Ken Ross with Century Arms.

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

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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 professional knife thrower & instructor Jason Johnson. Jason talks about how he got into knife throwing and the defensive aspects of this skill. Twisted X is the official footwear of Talking Lead for 2020 SHOT Show, joining Lefty to tell you about this durable, stupid-comfortable line of footwear is Brandon Forquer. Wrapping up this episode is the gang from Kel-Tec to tell us about the new Sub-CQB and the RDB Defender. The Sub-CQB, based off the Sub 2000, is an integrally suppressed 9mm carbine with a 4 1/4 in barrel that can be folded with an optic to fit in a back pack.

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

Kaleb McGary Atlanta Falcons Offensive Tackle

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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 offensive tackle, Kaleb McGary. Kaleb is a life time outdoor enthusiast and hunter. We talk about archery hunting and knives with Kaleb. Next up Lefty brings in the variety that Talking Lead is known for with a body armor company (Angel Armor), a pro 2A production company (American Zealot Production), a whiskey distiller (Old Elk Distillery) and our good friend Joseph Garcia, Kilo 1. Wrapping up part 2 coverage is more hunting and archery talk with the gang from Red Arrow TV.

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

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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 bringing it back with the Buckmaster 2.0 Combat Divers Knife. Commander Tom Coulter (Navy SEAL retired) and Rich Neyman (author of Buckmaster Knives: The Authorized History) make this exclusive announcement with Lefty at Buck Knives' booth. Check out the Buckmaster Knives FB page here.

Next up we introduce you to the LEO TakeDown. Joe Weir explains how The LEO TakeDown is designed to retrofit existing MILSPEC AR-15, M-4 and M-16 rifles to provide instant barrel removal, caliber swap and barrel length changes without tools, without fine motor skills and without wasting time.

Amanda Lynn Mayhew is the host of Canada's top outdoor hunting show called JUST HUNT. The approach to Just Hunt is simple, be yourself, hunt, fish, travel and capture all of it on camera to share with the world.  In a world of questionable politics, 'flexible' values and rampant sickness, Just Hunt breeds empowerment and positive inspiration. 

Amanda Lynn has a knack for keeping her audience engaged with her stories and episodes that are always filled with a combination of education and outdoors adventures.  Check out Women's Hunting Association- A Division of Just Hunt™®.

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

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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 the education you need to have the confidence to take on your own AK-47 home build. We lay it all out in a simple outline from the education you need, to the build kit and parts, to the tools, to completion. Our AK-47 experts tell you everything you need to know for the perfect AK-47 home build. Plus one lucky listener will walk away with a very nice prize package from US Palm!

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

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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 that be.  LOP’s goal is to help you in your quest for liberty. No one will ever be completely free, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying.  Any Fate But Submission is their ethos. Listen in as Jay and Brian guide you through the murky waters of understanding the Non-Aggressive Principal (NAP), the neurobiology behind Critical Thinking, Cognitive Dissonance & Self Sufficiency. Listen even closer to find out if you were one of the four lucky Lead Heads that won a tactical wallet from Mission First Tactical.

TLP 330 - Glock G44 Review: Robb Manning

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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.

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

Talking Lead AK Korner Season 2 Ep. 3

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.

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

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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.

TLP 327 - What's New with FIOCCHI Ammunition

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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!

TLP 326 - Wildlife Conservation: Buck Knives

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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 known 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!

TLP 325 - "The Right Kind Of Crazy": Clint Emerson

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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.

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

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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!

TLP 323 - But Wait! It's European American Arms Corp

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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 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!?

TLP 322 - Texas Hog Hunt with Vietnam Vets

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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.