The Gun Cranks Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How to Shoot Down a Chinese Spy Balloon … Or Not | Episode 193 Feb 08, 2023

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The Japanese figured an armed American behind every blade of grass was formidable. What will the Chinese think when they develop all those spy balloon photos of gun-totin’ Americans pointing their rifles at the sky? The Gun Cranks discuss the feasibility of spy balloon defense using their handguns, shotguns and rifles. Will the manliest of all rifles, the .50 caliber, cut it?

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How NOT To Be A Gun Writer: Networking War Stories | Episode 175 Feb 07, 2023

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The Gun Cranks, with returning Crank Roy Huntington, share war stories from the trenches of bad gun writers and networking events. Two words: Beaver Mouth.

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Expensive Guns And Gear That Are Worth It | Episode 192 Feb 01, 2023

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We've all read stories about guns that are well outside of our budget, but how many of them are worth the cost? Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus talk about the gear they've used that justify the cost.

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Worst Defensive Ammo | Episode 11 Jan 30, 2023

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Everybody wants the best, but what are some of the worst choices for self-defense ammo? Will the bullets in your defensive firearm do their job effectively if called upon? Join our resident Gun Cranks for a live and lively discussion on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of self-defense ammunition.

Gross Negligence: The Guns & Gear We've Ruined | Episode 191 Jan 25, 2023

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Nobody's perfect! This is especially true of the Gun Cranks. Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Roy Huntington, and Erick Gelhaus confess to all of the guns and gear they've ruined over the years.

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The Gun Cranks Early Finds of SHOT Show 2023 Jan 25, 2023

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The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their "live from the show" early report on new guns and gear finds.

Gun Cranks: SHOT Show 2023 Day 4 Final Wrap-up Jan 24, 2023

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The Gun Cranks wrap up the final day of SHOT 2023.

Gun Cranks: Meet the Writers with Will Dabbs MD and Frank Jardim Jan 23, 2023

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Who knows how this will end up?!?!!?

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Gun Cranks: SHOT Show 2023 Day 3 Wrap-up Jan 23, 2023

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The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their Day 3 report.

Gun Cranks: SHOT Show 2023 Day 2 Wrap-Up Jan 23, 2023

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The Gun Cranks take on SHOT Show 2023. Here's their Day 2 report.