''Gun Talk'' (also known as ''Tom Gresham's Gun Talk'') is an American syndicated radio program hosted by Tom Gresham. It currently runs on 270+ radio stations across the United States. Debuting in 1995, the show covers topics including

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hunting Hunting is the human activity, human practice of seeking, pursuing, capturing, or killing wildlife or feral animals. The most common reasons for humans to hunt are to harvest food (i.e. meat) and useful animal products (fur/hide (skin), hide, ...

, and gun policy. The show broadcasts from

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. Host Tom Gresham is a son of

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, who hosted the

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'' from 1966 to 1979. Gresham described his show in a 2013 interview with ''

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Car Talk ''Car Talk'' is a radio talk show that was broadcast weekly on National Public Radio (NPR) stations and elsewhere. Its subjects were automobiles and automotive repair, often discussed humorously. It was hosted by brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi ...

'' about guns, with politics thrown in." Gresham has been a writer, editor and photographer for 50 years, and has held editor positions at a number of national magazines including "American Hunter," "Alaska Magazine," "Outdoor Life," "Rifle," and "Handloader." He also has created, produced, directed and hosted a number of television series, including "Personal Defense TV," "Gun Venture," "Guns and Gear," "Wings To Adventure," and "Shooting Sports America."

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External links

Gun Talk official website
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