https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/akk_s4_ep2_vz58_final.mp3 This episode of the Talking Lead AK Korner is presented by Century Arms. Our topic is the Czechoslovakian vz. 58 (some times wrongly called the "CZ-58" as CZ did manufacture them) also known as the 7,62 mm samopal vzor 58 ("7.62mm submachine gun model 1958"). Joining Lefty this episode are guests: Paul Markel, Student Of The Gun; Curtis Halstrom, VSO Gun Channel; Andrew Breneman, Century Arms. Although the vz-58 externally looks very similar to the AK-47, it is it's own rifle and is nothing like the AK-47. Internally the vz-58 has a substantially different design that is based on a short-stroke gas piston. In fact, internally the vz-58 rifle has more in common with the Walther P38, Beretta 92, Brens, and Glocks than it does with an AK-47. No parts between the two rifles are interchangeable, not even the magazine. The vz-58 is smaller than the AK-47, the barrel (in non-US imported versions) is shorter and the width is narrower. The original furniture was made from a wood and Bakelite mixture known affectionately as "beaver-barf". Another feature the vz-58 has that the AK-47 does not is it's bolt hold open operation which allows the weapon to be reloaded from the top with striper clips without having to remove the magazine. Listen to the episode to get more interesting facts and opinions from the experts. "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 -Talking Lead Podcast

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Talking Lead 427 – AK KORNER S4 Ep2: Czech VZ. 58 Rifle

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/TLP_426_Standing_Offhand.mp3 So you want to be an LE Sniper? In this episode of Talking Lead we have the guys from Standing Offhand to talk about what it takes to work as a law enforcement sniper. Jeff Chang and Tyler Ellsworth are both active LE snipers with decades of experience (both LE and Military). Jeff and Tyler are owners of Standing Offhand which provides law enforcement personnel with thoughtfully designed and purpose-built courses based on a combined total of over 50 years in the profession.  Jeff's and Tyler's specialty is long range precision rifles but their wingspan includes carbine and handgun instruction along with custom built courses in a multitude of tactics and techniques.  Standing Offhand's courses are unique in that they speak from the perspective of a police officer's, swat officer's, Marine's, soldier's, sniper's, knuckle-dragger's, intellect, as professional firearms instructors.  "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 Jeff & Tyler Standing Offhand Jeff Chang Standing Offhand

Talking Lead 426 – Standing Offhand: What It Takes To Be A Police Sniper

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/425_shot_review.mp3 Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast! Other than last year when SHOT Show was canceled this is the 1st SHOT in 10 years Lefty has not attended. So to help us decide whether SHOT was a HOT or a NOT Lefty has a panel of cool people that braved the elements (political & weather) to attended the Big Show in Vegas. Joining Lefty this episode: Adrenaline junky, competition shooter and firearms instructor with Maddy Dawg Training, Maddy Scholar; Registered nurse, competition shooter, officer down rescue instructor and INFORCE front man, Thomas Kane and representing Talking Lead at SHOT this year, Billdo-T-Baggins, frequent guest and friend of the show. We talk about the mask policy/enforcement, attendance numbers (high or low), the new SHOT Show layout, Range Day, cool/not so cool products and more. Talking Lead Podcast 425 - SHOT Show Review "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 - Talking Lead Maddy Scholar - Talking Lead Billdo & Thom Kane - Talking Lead

Talking Lead 425 – SHOT Show Review: Maddy Scholar, Thomas Kane & Billdo

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_424_AKK_S4_Ep1.mp3 We are back with Season 4 of the Talking Lead AK KORNER! We are excited to have Century Arms returning as our Presenting Sponsor. We are also proud to welcome back Brian Keeney (Occam Defense Solutions) to join Lefty as Co-host. To kick this season off right Lefty and Brian are joined by special guests: Andrew Breneman with Century Arms; Kenneth Ross with Primary Arms; Pete Pi with Defiant Munitions. Ken drops exclusive news on the newest scopes and reticles for 2022, including their new pistol red dot optic. Pete hits us with several new ammo loads Defiant Munitions will be releasing for 2022. Andrew announces the new CANIK Rival competition pistol and Century's new AK-47 the BFT47 Core ( BULGED FORGED TRUNNION). Plus we answer listener questions and hand out listener rewards like they were Halloween candy. Don't forget to vote for Talking Lead to receive "Top Voices Of the 2A" Gundie Award

Talking Lead 424 – AK KORNER S4 EP1: Season 4 Kickoff

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_423_Stephen_Hunter_Edited.mp3 In this Talking Lead Podcast episode Pulitzer Prize Winner, Film Critic, Best Selling Author, Stephen Hunter joins Lefty and Brian to talk about his 12th Novel in the Bob Lee Swagger series, "Targeted". We also have the pleasure to step outside of his writing career and discuss his love of firearms, his time as a movie critic (1982-2008) and what it takes to be successful. Stephen has written more than 20 novels, thousands of articles and film critiques, and had his first Bob Lee Swagger novel, "Point Of Impact" (1993) made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie "Shooter" (2007) and TV series of the same name as the movie "Shooter" (2016). In 2003 Stephen received a Pulitzer Prize for his film criticism skills. Stephen is a firearms enthusiast, well known for the level of firearms detail in his novels. He himself is a shooter, known for saying "many people don't understand, shooting a firearm is a sensual pleasure that's rewarding in and of itself." Stephen Hunter on Talking Lead Podcast "Leaducting The Unleaducated" since 2012 Stephen Hunter Author "Targeted" Stephen Hunter "Targeted" on Talking Lead Podcast

Talking Lead 423 – Stephen Hunter: “Targeted” a Bob Lee Swagger Novel

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_421_Andrew_Coussens_edited.mp3 Happy New Year Lead Head Brigade! Lefty kicks off the Talking Lead Podcast 2022 season with author Andrew Coussens. Andrew is a former "OGA" agent with over 21 years experience in overseas & covert operations with one of our Nation's leading three letter agencies. Andrew is the author of the novels "A Failed State" and "Relapse: The Cost Of War". Andrew also operates a company called Forward Movement Training that offers courses for firearms use & tactics, disaster planning, work place, school and places of worship safety and security training. We discuss Andrew's "A Failed State" book series, the benefits of using simulator training, haul off some Jackwagons and honor some Heroes plus more! Andrew Coussens on Talking Lead Podcast A Failed State Novel Talking Lead Podcast - "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012

Talking Lead 422 – Andrew Coussens: “A Failed State” Novel & Forward Movement Training

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK_S3_Ep12_Finale_Pt_2.mp3 This is Part 2 of the AK Korner Season 3 finale with Jim Fuller, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Marco Vorobiev and Neil Vermillion. In this episode we field some magnificent listener questions dealing with zeroing your AKs, left handed charging handles, enhanced AK-47 safety, AK bullpups, favorite air support, the AK-47 market in general. We reward the listeners with prizes from SEAL 1, Mission First Tactical, ASP-USA, Faktory-47, Occam Defense Solutions and Jeff Kirkham & Marco Vorobiev give away copies of their books. Plus we reveal the "Secret Code" to get an additional 500 entries in our Talking Lead and Friends Holiday Giveaway Listen to part 1 here: AK Korner Season3 Ep12 Pt.1 AK Korner Season 3 after party! Talking Lead - "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 Marco Vorobiev, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Lefty, Neil Vermillion, Brian Keeney, Jim Fuller, Dave Edelman Powered by: IWI USMission First TacticalOccam Defense SolutionsASP USASEAL 1Faktory 47

TLP 421 – AK KORNER S3 Ep12 Finale Pt.2: Jim Fuller, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Marco Vorbiev & Neil Vermillion

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK_S3_Ep12_Finale_Pt_1.mp3 Two Army soldiers, two Spetsnaz soldiers and Jim Fuller walk into a bar...In this episode Lefty and Brian pull out all the stops and bring you the best of the best for the Season 3 AK Korner Finale! We've got Warriors, Authors, Actors, Inventors & Builders! Lefty and Brian are joined by two former Soviet Spetsnaz soldiers: Sonny Puzikas & Marco Vorobiev, two former US Army soldiers: Jeff Kirkahm & Neil Vermillion) and the Godfather of the AK-47, Jim Fuller. Topics include: combat and trench art stories, over the the top vs under the receiver AK manipulations, ammunition, sight-in distances, whiskey, safety switch modifications and more whiskey. We answer listener questions and reward several of you with prizes from our sponsors and guests! Powered by: IWI USMission First TacticalOccam Defense SolutionsASP USASEAL 1Faktory 47 "LEADUCATING THE UNLEADUCATED" since 2012 -Talking Lead Podcast Marco Vorobiev, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Lefty, Neil Vermillion, Brian Keeney, Jim Fuller, Dave Edelman Marco Vorobiev, Jeff Kirkham, Sonny Puzikas, Lefty, Neil Vermillion, Brian Keeney, Jim Fuller, Dave Edelman Jeff Kirkham - Talking Lead Sonny Puzikas - Talking Lead Marco Vorobiev - Talking Lead Jim Fuller - Talking Lead Neil Vermillion - Talking Lead

TLP 420 – AK KORNER S3 EP12 Finale Pt. 1: Jim Fuller, Sonny Puzikas, Marco Vorobiev, Jeff Kirkham & Neil Vermillion

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_419_Daniel_Defense_Jason_and_Nate.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast Lefty's guests are two of Daniel Defense's best Jason Land and Nate Bressler. Lefty recently had the privilege to take a tour of the Daniel Defense Factory in Black Creek Georgia. .Jason and Nate give us a little more history on the beginnings of Daniel Defense when Marty Daniel made garage doors, yep garage doors. Nate & Jason get us up to speed on DD's newest line of rifles the Delta 5. A bolt action precision rifle the Delta 5 is guaranteed to deliver .75 to .5 MOA or better groups. Jason & Nate give us a features-break-down from buttstock to muzzle brake for the Delta 5 and talk about their upcoming Mammoth Sniper Competition Next up we dive into the DDM4 & DD5 AR rifle lines and we talk about the WAVE, DD's multicaliber suppressor. Lefty hits Jason and Nate with the "NEW GUY" questions. Of course we deal with some Jackwgons and honor some well deserving Heroes! And one lucky Lead Head gets a $250 Daniel Defense gift card. Jason & Nate in Daniel Defense Vault on Talking Lead DDM4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher on Talking Lead Daniel Defense Delta 5 on Talking Lead Daniel Defense Gunsmith Bench on Talking Lead Daniel Defense production line on Talking Lead Daniel Defense Booboo Warranty Tray on Talking Lead

TLP 419 – The Daniel Defense Vault

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_418_Flatline_Fiber_Co.mp3 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 uses Features: 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 Podcast .

TLP 418 – The Improved Dump Pouch: Flatline Fiber Co

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK_S3Ep11_Comp_Shooting.mp3 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 -Talking Lead Jeremy Gresham Ken Allen Matt Kitzmiller James Leffler Adam Litke

TLP 417 – AK KORNER S3 Ep11: AK Competition Shooters

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_416_Daniel_Defense_Inforce_Toor_Knives_FLEOA.mp3 In 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 - Talking Lead Jon Adler FLEOA Foundation "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 - Talking Lead

TLP 416 – Daniel Defense, Inforce, Toor Knives & Geissele Automatics

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. "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 -Talking Lead Podcast Ronelle Franklin Brand Manager for Lockdown

TLP 415 – Lockdown: Making Your Safe, Safer

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 -Talking Lead Podcast FLEOA Board 2021 Busch Protective Dr. Jean Kanokogi (left) ; Tony Vergnetti ESQ (right)

TLP 414 – Dr. Jean Kanokogi, Tony Vergnetti, First Tactical & Bush Protective

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/akk_s3_ep10_ak74.mp3 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!