Bear Arms Podcast

You probably wouldn't know this from watching the news, but high school shooting teams are alive and well with over 8,000 kids from 300 schools competing in Nationals last year. We think that's awesome! Also, Jace gives Tom a pop quiz to test his basic gun knowledge. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

Tom and Jace take a dive into the world of machine guns. Are they worth owning? Or does the cost and next level ammo consumption cripple the fun. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

Nobody ever said carrying concealed was easy. Jace and Tom discuss how they go about making it as comfortable as possible. They also explore the different ways of storing firearms at home. This and more in this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

Jace gets to go on a Buffalo hunt later this year so naturally, he explains to Tom the top 6 Buffalo facts he didn't know he wanted to hear. They also discuss the ACR platform and its viability in today's market. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast.

Original Florida Man, Tom Davis, flew out to Texas to spend the weekend with Texas Precision Matches as they put on a national competition for the Precision Rifle Series. Afterwards, Tom sat down with them to discuss all things PRS. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

A company by the name of "Big Daddy Unlimited" has partnered with Taran Tactical to bring the world a John Wick themed set of guns. Tom and Jace try to decide which two guns they like the most out of the four included in the kit. This and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

A topic often avoided in the gun world, even though we are almost all guilty of it. Making mistakes with firearms is definitely something we try to avoid at all costs. But when we do make mistakes, we need to own them and even share them with others. Why? So we all can learn a thing or two, and hopefully prevent the mistake from happening again.

We tackle several listener questions this week including the age-old question that gets asked all the time. "Should I suppress (insert any gun)?" Of course, the answer is always yes.

Another week, another episode of the Bear Arms Podcast! Have you ever wondered which states have the worst gun laws? Tom and Jace break down the scores based on the annual "Gifford's Report Card" and also discuss how numbers and statistics can easily be manipulated to change public perception.

Tom sat down with his good friend and shooting partner to talk about the importance of different sight options when shooting pistol competition. In the news this week we discuss the recent ruling in California that once again makes "high capacity magazines" legal.

This week on the Bear Arms Podcast Jace talks about how SilencerCo put a suppressor on their M1 Garand. Tom explains how Hawaiin shirts help you shoot your pistol better and they also discuss some useful information as well! We think...

This week on The Bear Arms Podcast Tom and Jace realize they have little to no knowledge when it comes to over-under shotguns. They also talk about the dangers of squib loads and why there's never a reason you shouldn't be wearing eye protection.

This week Jace sits down with SilencerCo Research & Development veteran Jake Turnblom to talk about silencer misconceptions and buzzwords. What does "hearing safe" mean? What is "port pop"? What are the differences between measuring sound levels at the ear as opposed to measuring them at the muzzle? We also announce the winner of the Episode 50 giveaway!

Can you believe it? We made it to episode 50! Kick back and listen to Jace, Tom, and Chris celebrate the show turning one year old! Special thanks to all of our listeners. This show wouldn't be possible without you.

An H&K employee goes rogue on social media and unleashes a barrage of dumb Marine jokes that sparks a beautiful ballet of back and forth between the two groups. "Real gun, Fake gun" also makes a return this episode.

A handful of Florida Schools are participating in the "Guardians Program". This program places a trained individual in the school with one role. If there is an active shooter, close the distance and engage! We think this might be a tad more effective than "gun free zone" signs placed around the property.

A Sanford North Carolina gun shop by the name of "Bear Creek Arsenal" was paid a visit by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit. Around 30 employees were arrested for identity fraud. Not the best way to start your week! Fortunately, ICE has not infiltrated The Bear Arms Podcast yet so sit back and enjoy some earhole goodness!

This week Tom and Jace wrap up the Shot Show coverage which includes a $50,000 pistol, a New Balanced Recoil AK, and nifty little device designed for cooling the barrel of your precision rifle. This and more on the Bear Arms Podcast.

Due to some last minute curve balls Jace had to cancel his trip to Shot Show, but don't worry that didn't stop him and Tom from delivering a piping hot Shot Show episode this week straight to your ear holes!

To keep or not to keep your brass, that is the question. Do you reload your own ammunition? Do you hold onto every scrap of brass you possibly can, or do you just leave it at the range like a savage? We discuss this and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!