#229- Talking Turkey with Ken Byers

John Browning’s epochal 1911 is enjoying another one of its periodic "rediscoveries” by a new generation of shooters. However, whenever this happens, the naysayers also come out in full force. Brent and Roy discuss why the 1911 is certainly NOT dead and our take on why people say such things. Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email [email protected]. -- 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

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 [email protected]. -- 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

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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.