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The gift giving season is coming and Talking Lead is to the rescue! In this episode Lefty has Chad Smith the owner of Flatline Fiber Co on the show to drop the big news on their NEW product: The Dump Pouch. The guys also discuss some current events during the Talking Lead Planes & Trains segment. Chad busts myths relating to rifle slings in our Facts To Fight The Myth segment. We answer listener questions and reward 2 Lead Heads with a Flatline Fiber Co Dump Pouch/Rifle Sling combo prize package! Plus we announce more details about the upcoming Talking Lead & Friends Christmas Galil Giveaway! Use code: "leadhead' at www.flatlinefiberco.com for 10% off your entire purchase!The Dump Pouch is an collaborative product between Flatline Fiber Co. and Kinetic Consulting. The Dump Pouch is more than a standard dump pouch offering more versatility and usesFeatures:Made from a durable rip-stop materialAttaches behind a pouch (zero real estate taken up on your belt)Folds up and stows away very compact when not in useCompresses easilyHolds up to the an Avon C50 GasmaskHas internal stretch pockets for organizing equipmentHas a synch closure to retain the things insideDrain hole

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 -Talking Lead In this episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner Season 3 Episode 11 we talk with the people that compete in AK-47 shooting competitions. Joining Lefty this episode is: Jeremy Gresham-IWI US-Competitor; Ken Allen–Organizer of Kalashtober-Trainer; James Leffler-Competitor; Adam Litke-Competitor; Kyle Litzi-Competitor; Matt Kitzmiller-Competitor. We discuss the gear and firearms they use, how they got involved in shooting sports, their favorite events to compete in plus we answer your questions and pick 4 winners! Listen to win. Jeremy announces the IWI Galil GIVEAWAY for December!

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 n this episode we continue our interviews from the FLEOA National Conference brought to you by FEDS Protection. To kick off the show we have Bill and Jon from FLEOA (Federal Law Enforcements Officers Association) on to take care of some Jackwagons and honor some much deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Next up we get into our interviews and talk knives and axes with Chris Brook of Toor Knives. , weapon lights with Thomas Kane of Inforce, bolt action with Jake Winglass of Daniel Defense & rails, triggers & sights with Kevin Speece of Geissele Automatics.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In this Talking Lead episode we welcome the charismatic Brand Manager for Lockdown, Ronelle Franklin. Lefty and Ronelle talk about how Lockdown has been providing safe accessories to make your safe more organized, your guns more secure and put your mind at ease for over 10 years. With the release of their new products the PUCK and the PLUG, Lockdown is bringing firearms protection to the 21st century. Ronelle gives us a breakdown on how these new "smart" safe accessories will enhance your existing safe's security. Because this is the show for exclusives Ronelle does not disappoint and hits us with news of Lockdown's upcoming release of the "Logic Vault Door". And Ronelle gives away two Lockdown "smart" prize packs to two lucky Lead Heads that participated in our social media "questions" post.

We are back, fresh from our Rhode Island trip to cover the 2021 Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association‘s National Conference. To kick off our series of interviews from FLEOA‘s Nat Con. Lefty has Dr. Jean Kanokogi (Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Government)  & Tony Vergnetti (FEDS Protection Services) on to talk about the recently House and Senate passed bill (now waiting on the President) S. 1502 COPS (Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support) Counseling Act. Also in this episode we have John Rivosa with First Tactical on to talk about their newest line of duty wear and bags and Carl Lorio with Busch Protective to tell us about their innovations in head protection systems*S.1502 COPS Counseling Act does the following in promoting/encouraging mental health among the LE community (among other things):generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, andrequires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In Season 3 Episode 10 of the Talking Lead AK Korner we discuss the Soviet AK-74 rifle and round. It's history, the 5.45x39mm round, ballistics, compare it to the AK-47's 7.62x39mm round and the 5.56x45mm round, get personal opinions from the panel and answer listener questions. Joining Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) for the AK-74 show is: Eric from the IraqVeteran8888 Youtube channel; John Houlton owner of M-13 Industries; Bill Fan (aka - Bandito Bill) with Sureshot USA; and from Student Of The Gun fame, none other than, Professor Paul Markel himself!

“Leaducating the Unleaducated” since 2012 In this episode on the Talking Lead Podcast our guests include: James Richardson owner of 1776 United lifestyle clothing and merchandise and Chad Smith owner of FLATLINE Fiber Co makers of rifle slings, ear-pro wraps and accessories. James tells us about his experience with the social media censorship 1776 United has experienced and how it has adversely affected his business and how he has managed to overcome the many injustices affecting, not just his but many, America loving companies. Chad joins the party just in time to chime in on the censorship discussion but we do make time to hear about FLATLINE’s awesome rifle slings and ear-pro wraps. Plus 1776 United and FLATLINE Fiber Co hit you Lead Head’s with some awesome discount codes! Listen to get the codesFollow 1776 United on IG here: @1776unitedFollow FLATLINE Fiber Co on IG here: @flatlinefiberco

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” sine 2012-Talking Lead In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we bring back Butch Whiting co-founder of KRYPTEK Outdoors. It's been 2 years since we last talked with Butch (TLP 285 – The Kryptek Story: Battlefield To Backcountry) so we have a lot of catching up to do. Lefty and Butch talk about everything from KRYPTEK's new Obskura pattern camouflage, to hunting conservation, to the alarming level of censorship our Country is experiencing, to the wide diversity in the shooting sports and outdoors industry. We also field your, the listener, questions and as a reward Butch and KRYPTEK offer an exclusive Talking Lead discount. Listen to the full episode.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In this episode we are talking about Finland’s RK62 and it’s variants. Known in America as the Valmet or Sako the Finnish RK military rifle is based off of the Soviet Kalashnikov AK-47/AKM rifle. To bring us the “Leaducation” on the Valmet Lefty and Brian bring in the expert, Nils Grevillius. Nils has been studying the Valmet for many years and gives us a detailed historical view into how the Valmet came to be, why it was designed the way it is, how it was used in combat and then we break it down part by part and compare it to the Soviet AK-47 and the Israeli Galil. To wrap things up we answer listener questions and give away some awesome prizes! Only 3 more episodes left for Season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner!

Welcome back to the Talking Lead Show episode TLP 204 Replay!  This week Lefty delves into The XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition. The United States Army and United States Air Force competition for a new service pistol.With so many complaints with the Beretta 92FS aka: M-9, after 2o years it was time to replace it with a more modern, more lethal, more modular handgun.  For now, the M9’s replacement appears to be the Sig Sauer P320.  Was the “best” handgun chosen?  Was the MHS competition ended prematurely?  Did the Government pick price over performance again?  We discuss these questions and more in this episode of Talking Lead!To help with the discussion we invited a qualified group of current and former Military servicemen to join in the discussion.John Peterson:A former Army Special Forces soldier with service before and after 9/11 overseas both as an SF troop and intelligence contractor. John has served as a full time firearms instructor at Smith & Wesson Academy and Sig Sauer Academy for 3 years each, then a tour in Afghanistan as a Special Forces soldier, then serving at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before becoming a contractor supporting the war effort.  Earlier in his career, he served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army during the Reagan era, before going in the Special Forces.As an instructor, he has taught in over 60 types of firearms, tactics, driving, and intelligence courses as well as at 55 conferences to date. He has taught to police officers from all 50 states, all of the federal law enforcement agencies, and numerous allied countries as well as corrections, executive protection, private security,  and several thousand private citizens.He is a life member of the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, Special Operations Association, and Veterans of Foreign WarsJohn has written for both newsstand magazine and online outlets on firearms, training, and terrorism, such as Firearms News, Be Ready, Tactical Shooter, and the Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International.  He is currently working on the first of three firearms books.Twitter & Instagram: @jtfpetersonARFCOM/ AR15.com:  jtfpetersonWebsites: www.iacsp.com and www.americanpreservationalliance.orgNathan Love – Founder of Frontier Tactical:Nathan served in the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier for almost a decade. As an infantryman, he was deployed to Kosovo and Iraq. His combat in Iraq resulted in the award of a Purple Heart and numerous other citations, awards and badges (such as the Expert and Combat Infantryman Badges).Upon his honorable discharge, he attended the Colorado School of Trades for Gunsmithing. His career path led him to contracting for the military. As a contractor, he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan many times, over the course of seven years. He was recruited and deployed as a small arms repairer and inspector. The knowledge and experience he gained working closely with the military on their weapon systems in combat theaters proved invaluable in the creation of Frontier Tactical.As a disabled veteran, Mr. Love makes the solid commitment to other veterans in his intent to provide training and employment for his peers. He recognizes that many companies have at best paid lip-service to veterans, and at worst have used veteran programs to their own advantage while circumventing any benefit to those who have served this nation.Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @frontiertacticalWebsite: www.frontiertactical.comKenneth F. Hein Jr.:Ken graduated from Bentley HS in Livonia, Mi in 1983 and joined the US Army. After Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as a Light Wheeled Vehicle and Power Generation Mechanic at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo and Basic Airborne School in Ft Benning, Ga.  Ken was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC with the 82 nd Airborne Division.During his time in the military he was deployed to combat during Operation Desert Storm 1990-1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007-2008. Ken’s awards and decorations include The Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Master Parachutist Badge.Ken served from 1983-2011 and retired as a First Sergeant (E-8) with a total for 28 years on active duty. After retiring from the US Army he continued his service as a civilian contractor in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.Ken met Nathan Love during in-processing at Atterbury, Indiana in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. The bond of the military brotherhood has no barriers and they instantly struck up a friendship. Following the end of his contract in Afghanistan Ken reached out to Nate and offered his leadership ability and expertise in logistics to bring energy to the team at Frontier Tactical. Currently Ken serves as the Chief Operations Officer and Jack of All Trades for Frontier Tactical.Casey Griggs:Casey is active duty with the Army National Guard.  He has 15 years military service. Casey was deployed to Iraq twice, 04-05/08-09 Ballad Iraq and Taji. Casey’s qualifications include: Cavalry Scout, Small Arms Repair, Supply & Logistics, Instructor.Casey is also one of the nation’s top up-and-coming 3 gun competitors.Instagram & Facebook: @caseythreegunner

Talking Lead - “Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 "Disregard Safety - Acquire Scars - Die Gnarly" In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about Motorcycles and Conceal Carrying. Joining Lefty is long-time Lead Head Chad Enos and Ted Blank with The Gnarly Company. We discuss some things you will want to consider when carrying your firearms before you get your motors running and head out on the highway. Chad and Ted have been motorcycle enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies all of their lives and have been building their own custom bikes for awhile. We talk about what they love most about the "heavy metal thunder" life. Chad talks about his recent trip to Sturgis and how he and Ted started The Gnarly Company.

In this inspirational episode of the Talking Lead Podcast our special guests are the Veterans that recently scaled the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro and overcame their physical, mental & spiritual obstacles. Sgt. Major Lance Nutt (USMC Retired), founder of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, and a 3 of the 12 warriors that took on the climb join Lefty to talk about their Journey. Combat Veterans, Chris Mackay (Army), Brandon Madison (Army) & Michael Nimmo (USMC) share their experiences during the Mount Kilimanjaro ascent, how they prepared body, soul and mind for this challenge and how their disabled climbing partners reenergized their Will to never give up and Get Off The Couch!

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In this month’s episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner we have some amazing guests to talk about a mighty and indispensable weapon used by the media called Agitation Propaganda or Agitprop.Co-hosting with Lefty is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions to talk about the history of and the way it exists today in America is former Soviet Union Marxist Oleg Atbashian. Oleg is now a successful American artist, writer and agitator of the Socialist Left.Also joining us is Bandito Bill. Bill lived in Communist China until he was 7 years old and moved to America with his family and now owns Sureshot Armament USA and Illinois Precision.Oleg and Bill share some hardship stories they faced while living in their respective oppressive Countries‘. Oleg gives us a brief history of how Agitprop began in Russia and how he was involved in it. And then we compare how Agitprop was used in Russia and China and compare it to how it is being used by the Liberal Left and Anti-fascist groups to destroy Free America today and how to recognize it.

TALKING LEAD PODCAST 405: NILS GREVILLIUS On this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Nils Grevillius is a Los Angeles Private Investigator and Noir Crime Writer. With more than 30 years experience as a private gumshoe in seedy LA Nils brings his life's experience to pulp with his series of fictional crime books. A true renaissance man Nils is a U.S. Army Veteran, firearms enthusiast, and political theorist. We talk with Nils about everything from training with Travis Haley, his military background starting at age 17, his 3 tours in Korea as an Infantryman and Counterintelligence Operative, his involvement with the Wonderland Murders, his take on the CIA and much more. This is an entertaining, information packed episode, so grab an adult beverage, sit back and enjoy the ride Lead Heads! Joining Lefty as co-host for this wild episode is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 We talk Hunting Blinds on this laid back episode of the Talking Lead Podcast. Lefty is joined by frequent guest of the show and long time Lead Head, Drew. Lefty and Drew talk about everything from demolition derbies to Canadian Mountain Dew, to Party Buses to the Tokyo Olympic Committee before they get into the main topic Hunting Blinds. The guys discuss the "how-to's" and different options to consider when choosing to buy or build your own Hunting Blind.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In this week's episode of the Talking Lead Podcast we talk about the processes a firearm goes through to end up in your favorite First Shooter Video games. Chris Deeb, Product Placement Specialist, with Leviathan Group joins Lefty. Also joining in on the conversation is frequent special guest and friend of the show, Nick Atkinson. Chris talks about the different ways in which these companies try to virtually mimic real world firearms from their looks, to their sounds, to the felt recoil to the accessories. Nick offers his expert opinion based on his many years of firearms experience both from Law Enforcement and Professional Competition Shooting. We also discuss the hypocrisy of the Video Game Industry and, for your entertainment, Nick brings up one of the most popular first person shooter games and runs through some gun examples.Before we get into the meat and potatoes of the show the Gunny brings in the Talking Lead Jackwagon Train for us to load up with several overdue boneheads. The Talking Lead Lead Force One zooms in to give a ride to some very deserving Lead Head Brigade Heroes. Leaducational, fun and entertaining as always!The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Kilimanjaro Climb for a Cause: 14 people; 11 veterans, 4 amputees, 1 motivation! Yes the odds are against us, but it’s not about making it to the top. This missions purpose is to show men and women who are suffering internally, externally or both that nothing should hold them back! You have purpose! Try, fail and try again! And lastly, make sure you have some friends that will help you along the way.In early August 2021 a number of @sheepdogia Combat Veterans will be going on the Sam’s Furniture “Kili Climb for a Cause” – an opportunity to climb and summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This bucket- list trek was created to inspire everyone to face their challenges head on and overcome them. For more information and an opportunity to partner with us, head to www.kiliclimbforacause.com

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we talk Trench Art. Art and War go hand in hand.Trench art describes any decorative items made by soldiers, prisoners of war and civilians as a result of a war taking place. They mainly used leftover waste from these conflicts to produce their works such as shell casings, spent bullets, parts from destroyed vehicles and even coconuts have been used. In this episode we focus on soldier carvings, applications and paintings found on imported AK-47s and other European weapons’ furniture.Joining the discussion is Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions, James Bialczak with Faktory 47 and Tony Haynes with some secret organization. Visit the National WWII Museum.This episode powered by: Mission First Tactical; SEAl-1 CLP; Faktory-47; Occam Lube; Occam Defense Solutions; NEMO ARMS ; Israel Weapon Industires

“Leaducating The Unleaducasted” since 2012 Happy 4th of July Lead Heads! Enjoy this blast from the past with Dugan Ashley of the famed YouTube channel CARNIK CON (Carnivorous Kinetic Concepts). Before we get into the interview with Dugan, Lefty gives you an up date on some upcoming events. This interview was from our 2013 July 4th episode.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 10 years 400 episode of Leaducation with the Talking Lead Podcast! For this milestone episode we bring back “The Gun Lawyer” Derek DeBrosse with Munitions Law Group to help us understand what Biden’s ATF new rules to determine what a”pistol brace” is . A list of new rules proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) at the request of President Joe Biden would make most firearms with stabilizing pistol braces illegal. Owners would have to register, turn in, or disassemble the guns to avoid federal felony charges. One government estimate found as many as 40 million guns could be affected.Lefty and Derek review these rules and discuss the ramifications. Take action now let the Government hear from you go here Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces” The guys also discuss the recent ruling by US District Judge Roger Benitez that overturned California’s ban on assault weapons.

“Leaducating The Unleaducated” since 2012 Welcome back to the Talking Lead AK Korner! The battle of the century breaks out on this episode. Lefty moderates between two teams of experts to state their case on why their team’s rifle is better. Team AK-47 is James Bialczak with Faktory 47, Curtis Halstrom with the VSO Gun Channel and Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions. Team AR-15 is Jeremy Gresham with Israeli Weapons Industries US, Garth Hoffer & Nick Dooley with the AR-15 Podcast.Round 1: Each team is give a catagory such as modularity, durability, optics mounting, accuracy, maintenace, etc and has to give reason why their rifle is better at each catagory. Round 2: Each team is given a series of trivia questions related to their team’s rifle. Round 3: Each team asks the other team a trivia question related to their rifle.The arguments get heated and the facts get laid down hard but it’s all in fun and we have a really good time with this episode. So tune in and pick your side, Team AK or Team AR. Plus 7 lucky winners are picked for prizes from IWI US, Faktory 47, Talking Lead, SEAL 1 and Mission First Tactical!