Internet commandos say the .38 Special has outlived its usefulness and should be consigned to the ash heap of history. Host Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington disagree, and they explain why! -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.
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#279- How to Kill a Gun Company
Host Brent T. Wheat is joined by Roy Huntington for a no-holds-barred discussion on one of the industry's most pressing issues: the slow decline of great gun companies. From hiring outsiders who don’t “get” gun culture, to losing institutional knowledge through generational transitions, and the devastating influence of venture capital — they break down the three biggest threats to the firearms industry. Whether you’re a passionate shooter, an industry professional, or a company decision-maker, this conversation offers real talk you won’t hear anywhere else. 📌 Topics Covered: • Why hiring non-shooters into leadership roles often fails • How generational hand-offs can kill a company's identity • The risks of selling out to private equity or venture capital • Why passion for the shooting sports still matters -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.
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#278- New Shooters: Don't Be A Victim!
New shooters, especially those on the progressive end of the political spectrum, tend to worry about things that might not be a real threat and ignore the actual dangers in life! American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale joins host Brent T. Wheat to discuss a recent New York Times article about "America's new gun owners." RELATED LINK • Meet Some of America's Newst Gun Owners via New York Times EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Armasight. Armasight delivers innovative thermal and night vision solutions trusted by hunters, tactical professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With cutting-edge technology and rugged reliability, we help you own the night. Explore our products at Armasight.com. Check your local state regulations before purchase. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.
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#277- Combat Revolver Modifications
People buy revolvers and immediately want to start customizing them, but is it even necessary? Roy Huntington talks about what you need — and don't need — on your carry sixgun. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Armasight. Armasight delivers innovative thermal and night vision solutions trusted by hunters, tactical professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With cutting-edge technology and rugged reliability, we help you own the night. Explore our products at Armasight.com. Check your local state regulations before purchase. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.
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#276- The Shooting Generation Gap
It seems like today's shooters who came of age in the past 20 years are significantly different in their outlook toward firearms than their predecessors. Is this true or just another "boomer" myth? Host Brent T. Wheat is joined by Roy Huntington to examine how things are different — and still the same — when it comes to today's firearm enthusiasts. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by Armasight. Armasight delivers innovative thermal and night vision solutions trusted by hunters, tactical professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With cutting-edge technology and rugged reliability, we help you own the night. Explore our products at Armasight.com. Check your local state regulations before purchase. -- Have a topic idea or guest you’d like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.
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