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Jon Patton from The Gun Collective / TGC News / Gun Con joins the Live Fire Media crew for a no-holds-barred discussion on the hottest drama shaking the firearms industry right now.We dive deep into: • The explosive B&T AG vs. B&T USA fallout — licensing termination, lawsuits, backorders, and what it means for customers and dealers • Beretta’s aggressive push into Ruger — proxy fight, board nominations, tender offers, and the battle for control of America’s largest gunmaker • Jon takes shots at Colt while Hunter goes full defensive mode as the crew brings multiple issues to lightOnce the dust settles, we shift gears to something positive: Gun Con 2026 in Niles, Ohio (June 19-20). Jon breaks down why this event stands out as one of the coolest and most fun in the industry for both manufacturers and media. Real conversations with brands, the public, giveaways, and zero corporate stiffness — this is where actual connections happen.If you’re tired of the same old industry talking points and want straight talk on what’s really going on behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Guest: Jon Patton (@TheGunCollective / TGC News / Gun Con)Follow Jon & The Gun Collective: → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGunCollective → Website: https://theguncollective.com/ → Gun Con: https://guncon.net/Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.comSocial Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range HotLive Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com#GunIndustry #FirearmsNews #GunCon2026

Chris Mudgett (founder of EchoCore Suppressors) joins Live Fire Media to explain why he left B&T USA to build his own line of high-performance silencers. We break down EchoCore's game-changing XCR technology, their 1st & 2nd place wins at the 2025 Silencer Summit, reduced back pressure designs, and more.We also discuss how simple Silencer Shop has made buying NFA items, an optic-mounted rangefinder/ballistic calculator, and the unforgettable "trailer park" booth at SHOT Show.EchoCore Suppressors • Silencer Shop • Low blowback • Pleasing tone • American-made silencers#EchoCore #Suppressors #Silencers #NFA #SilencerShop #SilencerSummitAdditional Links/Notes: Echocore Suppressors: EchoCore Suppressors SilencerShop: Buy Suppressors & Gun Silencers Online | Silencer Shop Element Optics – Seeker : https://element-optics.com/product/seeker/Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.comSocial Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range HotLive Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com

Luke C rolls in hot to relive the chaos of Moons Out—that badass night vision rifle match where white light is banned and everything’s pitch black. We ran matching HP-15 rifles and geek out on the full kit: optics, IR lasers, NODs, DNT Thermal multispectral madness, IC13 INVRT bandoleers, and every piece of gear that made (or broke) our runs. Hits, misses, what we’d swap next time, and the parts that straight-up ruled. Hunter crashes the party late and as we discuss Gunsite Academy and Thunder Ranch—pistol wizardry, rifle drills, and the kind of training that turns you into a problem-solver when things get real. Then we go full tangent: handloading and bullet casting secrets (why reloaders win on precision and wallet), plus roasting Hollywood’s endless firearm fails—wrong recoil, magic bullets, impossible mag dumps. Laughs guaranteed (well maybe). Gear nerds, night vision junkies, and movie myth-busters—this one’s for you. Drop your Moons Out war stories, favorite training spot, or worst Hollywood gun scene in the comments! Like, subscribe, smash the bell—more wild gun talk coming. Stay frosty. #MoonsOut #NightVision #Gunsite #ThunderRanch #Handloading #Thermal #GunPodcast #TacticalGear #2A #FirearmsFun #HollywoodGuns Additional Links/Notes: IG: @ballisticaviation https://www.instagram.com/ballisticaviation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== YT: @BallisticAviation BallisticAviation - www.youtube.com/@BallisticAviation @novagroup2 TheNovaGroup - www.youtube.com/ ⁨@novagroup2⁩ IC13 INVRT: “The Minuteman” INVRT Kit – AR15 https://www.ic13.us/shop/the-minuteman-invrt-kit-ar15-3173?category=1#attribute_values=7 DNT Optics: 335R https://us.dntoptics.com/products/tnc335r-thermnight-thermal-night-vision-multispectral-scope-with-laser-rangefinder-and-ballistic-calculator?srsltid=AfmBOorHqQlpFWtfjXJUMprCIHsZ3HRy7YH537Hs2zROTuOUZzLlFqkR Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com

In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into the wild world of self-defense, gear, mindset, and the gun community's self-inflicted wounds. We kick things off asking the big question: Should you give OLight a shot? (Pun intended.) Flashlights matter when things go bump in the night—let's break down if OLight's worth your hard-earned cash or if it's just another shiny distraction. Next up: Concealed carry insurance—specifically US LawShield. Is it actually useful, or just another monthly bill? We weigh the pros (24/7 attorney hotline, criminal/civil defense coverage) against the realities of real-world self-defense scenarios, and how it stacks up in the broader CCW insurance landscape. Then we get real: The gun community is its own worst enemy. Infighting, gatekeeping, drama—why do we keep shooting ourselves in the foot? Time for some tough love. Of course, no episode is complete without a classic mindset drop: Mike Tyson's iconic line, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face" (or mouth, depending on the version). We unpack how this brutal truth applies to training, prepping, and life when the SHTF.We switch gears to futuristic defense tech: Laser beam defense systems (think high-energy lasers taking out drones and rockets—sci-fi becoming reality).And for the aviation nerds: the legendary SR-71 Blackbird LA speed story—that epic ground speed check over Southern California where the pilot casually asks for a readout and gets "one thousand eight hundred and forty-two knots." Pure on-stage vibe gold.Finally, some gear and talk: Getting ready for Moons Out, shoutouts to Koh-i-Noor mechanical pencils (precision drafting beasts), Tubi lead (for your art or notes?), Wacom tablets, and endless paper for when analog beats digital. If you're into firearms, mindset, gear reviews, and unfiltered takes, hit play and join the conversation. Drop your thoughts in the comments: OLight yes or no? CCW insurance worth it? What's your go-to prep

We kick off with the Great American Outdoor Show highlights: the Henry Mare's Leg in the X-Model, Taylor's & Co.'s badass short-throw 9mm lever action (including that Space Cowboy version collab), and Whiskey River Antiques loaded with old-school surplus munitions. Then we dive deeper into The Running Man follow-up—turns out Christopher Reeve was originally cast as Ben Richards before major script changes that turned a darker, more book-faithful story into the over-the-top '80s action classic we know. Would it have stuck closer to Stephen King's novel with Superman in the lead? We speculate! We vent about the dumbest internet comments out there (why do people even?), geek out over classics like Big Trouble in Little China, Top Secret!, Tom Selleck's detective flicks, and why owning physical media for movies and music still rules in 2026. Grab a seat—this one's packed with guns, movies, rants, and laughs. Thanks for hanging!Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Buckle up—this might be our longest episode yet, and for good reason. We're joined by my buddy Rob from UpLeviIt, with Nick back in the mix, for a massive deep dive into The Running Man: the classic 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic vs. the brand-new 2025 Edgar Wright remake starring Glen Powell.We break down what makes each version tick, why the original still slaps with its over-the-top '80s energy and media satire, and how the fresh take updates the dystopian game-show concept. From there, we veer into some of our all-time favorite films across genres—because why not turn one movie chat into a full-on favorites rundown?Plus, we geek out on reloading gear with a shoutout to RCBS (precision reloading legends), and talk the wild IWI Tavor TS12 bullpup shotgun—high-capacity, innovative, and seriously fun to discuss.It's a rambling, laughs-filled hangout that probably runs longer than it should... but hey, that's the beauty of it. Grab a drink, settle in, and join the chaos.Additional Links/Notes:UpLevleIt: https://uplevelit.com/RCBS: https://rcbs.com/IWI: https://iwi.us/firearms/tavor-ts12/Where to find us:Livefire-media.comRangehot.comSocial Links:IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_officalX - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcomFB - Live Fire Media - Range HotLive Fire Media on RSS.comLive Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com

Hunter, Nick and I talk about Colt revolvers with Red Dot’s, if 16” AR’s are still cool, and what guns and ammo would be well suited for using in space! Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

SHOT Show 2026 coverage - what was cool, what wasn't. Chad of Range Hot joins us yet again, we hit on how most people don't shoot but a few time a year, and don't shoot that many rounds down range. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

SHOT Show is around the corner and we are talking about what we have seen that's new, things that we are looking forward to, and making an effort to describe things more as we tend to forget it is a audio show. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Here we go, back at it. With the real-life chaos of Christmas, New Year and SHOT it’s easy to fall behind posing. On this episode we talk about our top 5 PCC/Subguns, Stranger Things ending, and if the news is trying to scare you. Where to find us:Livefire-media.comRangehot.comSocial Links:IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_officalX - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcomFB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Ever cook Prime Rib? Well I did for the first time. Its easy. Hunter and I talk about some Gideon optics, B&T GHM9, his Night Force Scope review, some inexpensive camo wraps that can look dope on a rifle but also add some needed hand protection. We touch on some Stranger Things as well. So spoilers. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Chad returns to hang out, as he and Hunter talk about their trip to Gunsite. We talked about the trip, their guns and how they were setup. I touch on a Beretta 92 that goes brr, and a 416 at home that goes brr. Additional Links/Notes: Gunsite https://www.gunsite.com/ Griffith Guns https://griffithguns.com/ Atrius Development Group https://atrius.dev/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

How long should an AR be? Does it even matter? Maybe you need to think about what your situation is and then consider what works best for YOU!Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Explore the podcast

What do you think of Remakes? Movies specifically? We get into it right away with the new Running Man movie out. I finally got to try out using an LPVO with nods. Also telling Hunter that pistol optics make shooting with nods easy! Where to find us:Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

Hunters back, talks about his trip to Colt and Savage, we talk about the Athlon Chrono, how I’m planning to run a thermal with my nods this spring in Moon’s Out. Also can a 1911 freeze up in the cold?? What do you think? Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

This one is all about the new Predator Film, Predator Badlands. My best friend for way to long and I are back from the theater to discuss it, fans, Predator in general along with Alien.Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.comSocial Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

I’m joined by Rusty “6 Gun Daddy” and Tony Simon this week as Hunter is off on assignment. We talk guns, guns, and more guns! The iconicness of the 1911, the 92, the 226 and the High Power. And even more gun BS. Additional Links/Notes: https://www.girsan.com/ https://eaacorp.com/ https://fnamerica.com/products/fn-high-power-series/fn-high-power/ https://griffithguns.com/the-gg92-compensator/ https://recovertactical.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@mk3firearms https://derya.us/firearms/pistols/ https://empirepbf.com/made-to-order-kage-compensator-system-for-colt-python/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

This episode I talk about the zombie/alien shoot some friends and I setup, catch Hunter up more horror movies. It's just before Halloween so we talk more horror of movies and music and guns! Hunter talks about the 45Colt Anaconda 8” and what other guns for some Bear defense. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

This episode I talk about setting up for a zombie/alien shoot, horror movie catch up. Hunter and I talk about what kinds of guns and ammo you would use for fighting some of the monsters from film and TV. Additional Links/Notes: Trace Armory Group - https://tracearmorygroup.com/?srsltid... East Wood Outfitters - Kommando Store - https://kommandostore.com/?tw_source=...Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot

My good friend Tony Simon joins us again only this time to co-host with me as Hunter was still out working. As the usual having Tony on be ready to laugh till it hurts.Additional Links/Notes: Diversity Shoot: https://diversityshoot.com/ Triclops sights: https://triclopssights.com/ BlackBelt Ammo: https://www.instagram.com/blackbelt_ammunition/?hl=enWhere to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.comSocial Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot