Ken Byers is one of the most well-known turkey-hunting guides in the country. He sits down with host Brent T. Wheat to talk about their shared love of gobbler hunting and how to get started. They also take a deep dive on guns and loads for longbeards.  Link: Hooked Hunting Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com.

It's a great idea to have a bug out bag, but if you look to videos and the internet for ideas, you'll quickly get overwhelmed. In this episode, GUNS Magazine Editor Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington talk about their experiences on both sides of emergencies —  as responders and "victims." They also offer suggestions for things to include in your own bug out bag that are really helpful but don't break the bank ... or your back! Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

Roy Huntington gives hard-earned advice on how to work with your gunsmith, plus shares a special announcement! Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each

Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights, has probably done more to promote aperture sights than John Moses Browning! In this episode, he explains why peep sights are enjoying a renaissance, why they're "magic," and provides great tips for using and installing aperture sights. RELATED LINK • Skinner Sights, skinnersights.com Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

"Soft focus shooting," a method of using iron sights on a pistol, has been hotly debated on the internet recently. AmericanCop.com Editor and well-known firearms instructor Erick Gelhaus explains the basics and offers his take on its merits. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a little-known technology outside the amateur radio community, but it's a great way to hear your local police, fire and EMS broadcasts — and you can do it for $30! Even better, once you learn how, you can monitor things like ham radio, commercial radio, businesses, satellites and even digital pagers. In this episode, we walk through the basic DIY steps of SDR 101 so you can set up your own system to monitor broadcasts from your neighborhood and across the globe. For written step-by-step instructions, see Brent's article on GUNSMagazine.com.  Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Lever-action rifles are suddenly the new hotness in the shooting world. Find out why from Host Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington — two guys who never got off the levergun bandwagon. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Prepare for the 'just-in-case' with delicious and long-lasting emergency food kits from 4Patriots. These survival meals will give your family the energy they need to get through an emergency. Our survival food kits infuse a combination of taste and shelf-life, making them perfect for any situation. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals! -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

A deputy and his sergeant with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida fired on his patrol car after being startled by an acorn. The internet turned the incident into a farce, but there are reasons why this happened. American COP Editor Erick Gelhaus joins us to explain the human factors behind the headline.  Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

A former police officer and private investigator, James Tarr is the author of several best-selling, genre-bending "science faction" novels, including his latest release, Ghosts and Madmen. Related Link • www.officialjamestarr.com Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

The temptation to add dozens of aftermarket gizmos and gadgets is strong, but Brent and Roy discuss why it's not such a good idea. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In January, long-time board member Buz Mills penned an impassioned open letter to the National Rifle Association of America's board of directors, writing: "We have an opportunity to carefully choose to correct the path we are on. We have the opportunity to recover all of the membership that has abandoned us over these issues (2 million members +/-). We have the opportunity to recover the trust of our most benevolent donors. We have an opportunity to recover the respect of our industry and of the American people. There is no downside to doing this correctly. Let’s not squander this opportunity, we must move forward smartly and with all the courage of the champions of freedom." But can the NRA really be saved? In this episode, Buz joins Host Brent T. Wheat to discuss what he thinks can be done. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

In this encore presentation, Massad Ayoob talks about after-action considerations for use-of-force by armed citizens. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB Ayoob has been a columnist for GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force. Additionally, he has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. Learn more at MassadAyoobGroup.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

People are always asking us — the so-called "pros" — what we carry as everyday self-defense guns. Today, we put Suzi Huntington on the spot to find out her choices for concealed carry.  Suzi is saucy as always and offers some great insights for both men and women. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

One of our most requested podcast guests is back! In this episode, Suzi Huntington reveals it wasn't all sun, fun, sand and surf when working the beach patrol in San Diego. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

Roy Huntington and Erick Gelhaus join Host Brent T. Wheat to share stories about some of the unusual mannerisms and rituals of retired cops. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. Their best-selling portable solar power station is your “Magic Bullet” to protect you from blackouts, power failures and the crumbling electric grid. Use the Patriot Power Generator 1800 inside your home to power a fridge, freezer, medical devices and more. It comes ready to use and never needs gas ... ever! Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG for free shipping and to check out today's great deals!

For most folks, receiving their first gun under the Christmas tree is one of the most magical memories of life. Roy Huntington and Host Brent T. Wheat discuss their own "first, best Christmas gun." Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

Every generation seems to think they've discovered something new. Roy Huntington joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss the trend of younger shooters "finding" wheelguns. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

What if your pistol optic gets filled with mud or decides to stop working? AmericanCop.com Editor and trainer Erick Gelhaus discusses options for using backup iron sights with pistol optics. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

Use-of-Force Expert Massad Ayoob answers your legal concerns about using deadly force in the current legal landscape. Have another topic you’d like to hear Mas weigh in on in a future episode? Let us know! Email us at podcast@gunsmagazine.com. About Massad Ayoob Massad Ayoob has been a columnist for GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force. Additionally, he has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. Learn more at https://massadayoobgroup.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.

Have one of those hard-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Need help answering when loved ones ask what’s on your wish list? We’ve got you covered! In this week’s episode, GUNS Magazine contributor Trent Marsh talks about what makes a great — and awful — gift for shooters. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, uses the endless free power of the sun to power lights, your TV, medical equipment, and even run your fridge. Plus, it’s expandable and comes with a free solar panel. Or pick up one of 4Patriots' best-selling survival food kits. Delicious-tasting and designed to last for 25 years. They even have kits with real meat. And if the power’s out, no worries. Just boil water over a fire, simmer, and serve. You’ll enjoy a hot meal and stay safe in a crisis. Visit www.4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals.