Interview Preview: Ed Mireles, Ret. FBI Agent | GUNS Magazine Podcast #16

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features retired FBI Agent Ed Mireles, recognized as a hero from the 1986 Miami shootout. Mireles shares candid details about his actions during the intense firefight, his perseverance through multiple injuries, and the tragic loss of his colleagues. The discussion highlights how this pivotal event significantly impacted law enforcement training, tactics, and duty weapons. Mireles also provides insight into how the incident shaped the law enforcement mindset and his personal journey of moving past that day.

This episode of Fit'n Fire features a discussion on various firearms-related news topics. The hosts analyze a gun buyback program in Illinois that funds NRA gun camp, debate the portrayal of guns in Tim Allen's show 'Last Man Standing,' and discuss the swatting incident involving David Hogg. They also cover Valve's removal of an 'active shooter' game from Steam, California's new gun laws, an FBI agent's negligent discharge, and a parolee's lenient sentencing after assaulting an officer. The conversation extends to the murder of a Tennessee deputy, the debate around teaching firearms to minors, and a Florida woman shooting her husband over his tone of voice.

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.