TLP 550 – LEE JACKSON: K-9 Protection Specialist

In the Season 6 Finale of the Talking Lead AK KONRER: It's the 4th Annual Battle of Team AK against Team AR...We are celebrating by giving over 3500 in prizes to our loyal audience that participated in the contest. Special guests: Mike Pappas with Dead Air Silencers; Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense; Paul Markel with Student Of The Gun; Nathan Mitchell with Mitchell Defense; James Bialczak with Faktory47; Ton Jones with Firebird Targets; Mike Branson with Gideon Optics; Nick Dooley with the AR-15 Podcast; Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions; Marco Vorobiev former Spetsnaz Solder; and Evan Floodman of @floodmunitions. Lots of trash talk and good times but even more "Leaducation"! Which Team are you on?

We talk Predator and Pest eradication at night on this Talking Lead episode. The benefits of using thermal, night vision, predator calling and silencers when hunting at night. Coyotes, Hogs, Racoons, Possums and more. Plus we talk about our recent night hunt with The Reasons Outdoors. A non profit organization providing Veteran's with ECO-THERAPY.

We talk BULL..PUPS this fun filled episode! The often misunderstood and underestimated but always reliable...?, sometimes reliable...Bullpup. Hate them or love them the Bullpup design is here to stay. We discuss some specific models with Lee Jackson, British Army SAPPER Veteran, who used the RSAF SA80 Bullpup rifle in combat while in Her Majesty's Service; STL Joseph Garcia, High Risk Mitigations Corrections Special Unit, who is using the KEL TEC KSG Bullpup shotgun and the KEL TEC RDB Bullpup Rifle; Bryan Seaver, Army Veteran and CEO at Fencebridge Strategic Risk, LTD, who has experience with several Bullpups including the much revered Steyr AUG. Plus we cover a few other models like the FN P90, Springfield Hellion (Croatian: Višenamjenska Hrvatska Strojnica) and some conversion kits.

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER: Having troubles finding that perfect or unique gift for the AK enthusiasts in your life? In this episode we give out free advice on what and where you can score big and be the hero this holiday season. From furniture and optics to ammo and AK packing Gnomes, We've got you covered!

Of course we are going to talk about the 5.56 & .223 rounds in this episode of Talking Lead, duh! Pros, Cons, When you should use it, When you should NOT use it, plus tips and advice from the Pros! And giveaways, don't forget the giveaways!Special Guests: Jim Gilliland (Army Ranger Sniper with longest confirmed kill with a .308); Ryan "KOUP" Kuperus (Retired Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corps) & Ton Jones (Reformed Reality TV Personality now an avid Hunter and Marksman)

Jeremiah Cottle, retired Air Force disabled veteran, owner of SLIDE FIRE SOLUTIONS, and creator of the Bump Stock, joins Lefty in this episode. Jeremiah is a retired Air Force disabled veteran, who spent many years recovering from his injuries suffered while serving overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Raised by his grandparents on the family farm, Jeremiah learned to appreciate hard work. Using the designed creativity and fabrication skills that Jeremiah’s grandfather, Buster Cottle, taught him years ago on the farm, Jeremiah crafted the original Bump Stock out of a simple 2″x10″, duct tape and PVC pipe. The proof of concept worked amazingly well and from that Slide Fire Solutions was born.Lefty, Jeremiah and Tommy (Slide Fire C.O.O) discuss everything from the events that led up to when the ban on Bump Stocks began to the court battles to get the ban over turned by SCOTUS. We discuss the Las Vegas massacre. the Trump attempted assassination, Jeremiah's ABC interview and much more...plus Slide Fire offers you an exclusive Talking Lead Subscriber discount code!!

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, Lefty is joined by former Soviet Spetsnaz soldier, historian and author Marco Vorobiev and former TV personality, gun smith extraordinaire and now owner of AKLYS DEFENSE, Joe Meaux. Lefty, Joe and Marco dive in to the details for everything you need to know in order to increase your AK's accuracy to the max. The guys discuss, gas systems, barrel lengths and coatings, handguards, rail mounts, optics, compensators, suppressors and more! Plus Joe is giving away an AKLYS DEFENSE suppressor…..participate, listen, WIN!! Watch The Video on RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/user/TalkingLead

In this episode of Talking Lead. Special Guest James (Jim) Gilliland: Former 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, United States Army Sniper. Jim talks about his record shot while serving in Iraq with his M24 sniper rifle. The effective range of the 7.62 NATO (.308) is officially documented at 800 meters, but during the Iraq War, Army Staff Sgt. Jim Gilliland made a confirmed kill at 1,250 meters (1367 yds) with an M24 chambered in this cartridge. Since Jim's time in the Army he has become a long range shooting competitor. Competing in such events as the Professional Rifle Series (PRS) and Jim even hosts his own LRC at the ALTUS Range in Florida. We discuss the pros and cons of different calibers like the .308 Winchester, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 8.6mm Blackout and more. Jim also tells us about his favorite caliber, reticle and we also get into if he has ever seen a Bigfoot or UFO! Lot's of fun and "Leaducation" in this episode! Click here: Watch the video on Talking Lead's RUMBLE channel

This week's Talking Lead Podcast: we announce the winner from our Challenge Coin Giveaway from the Knoxville GOALS event. Only 100 coins were given out and even fewer met the challenge at a chance to win the AIRFORCE Air Guns ESCAPE and a case of Firebird Targets! Ton Jones with Firebird Targets and Tyler Patner with Pyramid Air joins Lefty to unveil Firebird's new Signal Marker colored targets. Tyler and Ton give us the inside scoop on what happened at this year's Pyramid Air Cup Airgun Competition in Ohio. Mission First Tactical, the Official T.A.P. (Tactical Accessories Provider) for the Talking Lead Podcast and the Lead Head Brigade has a new ACHRO™ Chest Pack available. Rugged, Adaptable, Comfortable. ACHRO™ Chest Pack & Harness is a versatile platform designed to carry your essential gear. Its rugged construction and adaptable mounting system allow you to customize your setup for any mission. Tactical Versatility Meets Everyday Comfort Designed for the modern outdoorsman, the ACHRO™ Chest Pack & Harness is a multi-functional pack built for performance. MFT ACHRO™ Harness provides all-day comfort with its 3D padded mesh and 4-point design for even weight distribution. Quick-release buckles allow for easy on and off, even with one hand. Ambidextrous Firearm Access: Quick and easy access to your firearm with the rear compartment. Customizable Fit: Adjust the harness to accommodate various layers, from summer to winter. Essential Gear Storage: Securely carry your 10x binoculars and organize your essentials in the spacious main compartment. Modular Design: Attach additional gear with the bottom MOLLE loops and seamlessly integrate with the MFT Chest Plate. Dual Purpose: Rear hip belt pass through doubles as fleece lined warmer (hip belt not included) Durable Construction: Built to last with 1000D Kodra Carbonate material. Stay prepared and organized with the ACHRO™ Chest Pack & Harness.

In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KONRER, presented by Pioneer Arms Corp USA: We discuss how an AK-47 is made the Pioneer Arms Corp way. Special guests: CJ Johnson, president PAC USA; Jeremy Deadman, XTECH Tactical; and your favorite former Soviet Spetsnaz savant, Marco Vorobiev. In addition to the "how it's made" topic CJ tells us about his mad-capped escapade to the great wide-open spaces of Alaska and we discuss how AK magazines are made. And we announce the winner of this month's big giveaway, The PAC Hellpuppy Pro!