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Best Shot Ever!

In this episode, the Gun Cranks share the best shots each of them has ever made. While none were record-breaking, they were impressive nonetheless.
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Gun Cleaning ... Why Bother?

Too much of a good thing is still too much. The same can be true when it comes to gun cleaning. In this episode of the Gun Cranks, things get dirty as Brent...
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is the .44 magnum too much gun?
Is The .44 Magnum Too Much...

The .44 Magnum was famously called "the most powerful handgun [cartridge] in the world" by Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry. But is too much of a good thing...
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Open Carry Is Stupid!

Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something — open carry is stupid! In this episode, the Gun Cranks share various...
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Is The 5.7 Just A Fad?

The Gun Cranks are stirring up some controversy yet again! This time, debating whether 5.7x28mm is just a fad or here to stay. Which Gun Crank do you agree...
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Why You Should Throw Your Expensive Rifle and Pistol Magazines in the Trash
Why You Should Throw Your...

Some expensive gun gear is (gasp!) ... disposable! The Gun Cranks explain why it’s perfectly normal and cost-effective to throw away those expensive...
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we hate TikTok
Triggered! We...

TikTok, Facebook, the YouTubes, and the Twitter Files. Social media has become a big part of this generation, but is it with nefarious intent? Listen along...
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Cranky New Years...

Whether you're adding new habits or removing old ones, New Year's resolutions are part of our lives. Tune in to hear what Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick...
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Santa's carry gun
Sleigh Defense:...

Rosie cheeks, a gelatinous belly, and a Tec-9? Today, Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington discuss the best carry options for jolly Saint Nick and...
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Then And Now:...

What was your first concealed carry gun? Tom McHale, Ashley McGee, and Nic Lenze discuss where they started, what they carry now, and how clueless husbands...
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The Gun Cranks'...

On this episode of Gun Cranks, Tom McHale, Ashley McGee, and Nic Lenze (AKA Young Crew) discuss their holiday wishlists.
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EDC gear for vehicles
Junk In The...

Everyday carry can extend to your daily driver, and for the Cranks, it certainly does. Listen as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Ashley McGee discuss their...
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tales from SHOT Show
It Happened At...

With so many SHOT Show conventions in the books, the Cranks had to share some of their favorite moments over the years. If you have young children, put them...
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Alternate Police...

With many years of experience as cops, Brent Wheat, Roy Huntington, and Erick Gelhaus discuss alternate methods that they've seen (or heard about) work on...
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The Guns We Hate

Tag along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus as they discuss their most hated guns, effectively ending their careers ... maybe.
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modern classics; Will Polymer Guns Become Future Classics?
Will Polymer...

Our three classic Cranks look ahead this week. Which modern firearms do Brent Wheat, Tom McHale and Roy Huntington think will be considered classics in the...
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Our Biggest...

Listen in as Brent Wheat, Roy Huntington, and Ashley McGee share their biggest hunting mishaps, plus a fun tidbit about our current president.
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snake stories
Snake Stories...

While some snakes are harmless, find out how the Cranks manage snakes. Slither along with Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington.
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The Golden...

Watch as Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington try to decide which firearm they would buy with a $10,000 gift card. Do you agree?
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The Most...

Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington are at it again. The Gun Cranks discuss another controversial topic. What is the most important modification for...
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How NOT To Be A...

The Gun Cranks, with returning Crank Roy Huntington, share war stories from the trenches of bad gun writers and networking events. Two words: Beaver Mouth.
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Low Ready:...

This week, the Gun Cranks talk about the highs and lows of ready positions, specifically the low-ready position. Join Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, Erick...
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Appendix Carry:...

We've heard it time and again; if you carry in the appendix position, you'll lose some vital parts. Do the Gun Cranks agree? Find out in this special...
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punishments for poachers
New Punishments...

Recent news stories about poachers have the Cranks fired up. On today's show are Brent Wheat, Erick Gelhaus, and first-time Crank Ashley McGee.
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Concealed Carry Blunders
Uh Oh! Concealed...

Growing pains are not foreign to those who carry concealed. This week, Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Erick Gelhaus of American Cop tell their tales of woe.
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Camp Safety: How...

After reading about a disturbing act of violence at a campsite, the Gun Cranks discuss how, where, and what you should carry while camping.
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how to stop a mass shooter
How To Stop A...

We can learn a lot from the actions of the heroic young man who stopped a bad guy with a gun at an Indiana mall. The Gun Cranks discuss these lessons and...
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.22 magnum ammunition
The Case For .22...

We often hear gun writers discount the effectiveness of .22 caliber ammunition, but should they? Find out what the Gun Cranks think in today's episode.
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are lever actions obsolete?
Are Lever...

With the large number of modern, modular, semi-automatic rifles chambered for intermediate cartridges in circulation, do lever-action firearms still serve a...
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are revolvers the perfect gun for new shooters
Are Revolvers...

The shooting community welcomes all of the over eight million first-time gun owners that we gained over the last two years. How should you welcome a new...
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