Happy Birthday/Editor At the Mic — GMP # 157

This video is a preview of an upcoming episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast featuring Tom McHale, the new Executive Editor of American Handgunner. Host Brent T. Wheat met McHale for the first time at the 2020 SHOT Show, and they immediately connected. The preview offers a glimpse into their conversation, hinting at topics relevant to firearms enthusiasts. Links are provided for listeners to access the full podcast episode and other GUNS Magazine resources.

This podcast episode features Jim Shepard, founder of The Outdoor Wire, discussing his extensive career in journalism, including his role in the founding of CNN. He shares insights on media bias, the importance of timely information, and the challenges of discerning fact from fiction in the digital age. Shepard also offers his perspective on the firearms industry, the NRA's current situation, and the evolving media landscape.

This video is a preview of an upcoming episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast (#31) featuring shooting sport journalist Jim Scoutten. Host Brent Wheat will discuss with Scoutten his perspectives on the evolving landscape of shooting journalism. The preview aims to generate interest in the full podcast episode.

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast discusses the significant experience of receiving a firearm as a Christmas gift, focusing on personal anecdotes and the rite of passage it represents. Host Brent Wheat and guest Roy Huntington share their first firearm memories, highlighting the emotional impact and the lessons learned in responsibility and safety. The conversation also touches on the changing nature of childhood anticipation and the value of tangible experiences over digital ones.

This video from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner advises against gifting firearms to novices without explicit requests, emphasizing that video game skills don't translate to real-world handling. Hosts Roy Huntington and Brent Wheat advocate for starting beginners with manageable firearms like a 4-inch K-frame .38 Special revolver, explaining that smaller, snappier .380 ACPs and expert-level mini-revolvers can be discouraging. They stress that gifting a firearm is a commitment to ongoing mentorship and training.

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast delves into the philosophical and artistic aspects of firearms ownership, particularly through the lens of single-shot rifles. Host Brent Wheat and guest Roy Huntington discuss how the deliberate nature of single-shot firearms encourages a slower, more appreciative approach to shooting, fostering a deeper understanding of the firearm's history, engineering, and the shooter's own connection to the activity. They explore how this contemplative practice enriches the shooting experience beyond mere marksmanship, touching on themes of craftsmanship, beauty, and the historical significance of firearms.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.