Bear Arms Podcast

A listener asked us what the quietest 22LR setup would be. Is it a rifle or a pistol? Integrally suppressed or direct thread? After speaking with the mad scientists on the SilencerCo Research and Development team we made some interesting discoveries.

We're back and we are better than ever! Actually, not much has changed including our dedication to bring you high quality firearm news, discussion, and banter about the things we all love so much!

What the heck is barrel twist rate and why does it matter? This week we jump into a listener question and explore how the twist rate of a rifle impacts different types of bullets and bullet weights.

Have you ever asked yourself what ever happened to the .40 S&W round that was supposed to be the Goldilocks of pistol rounds? Neither have we. However, that doesn't stop us from covering the topic on this weeks episode of the Bear Arms Podcast!

This week SilencerCo's regional sales manager Jimmy Bell joins the show to talk about his time in the military, what it's like to work in the suppressor industry, and why defending yourself with a hockey puck is a terrible idea.

Did you know that subsonic bullets still have supersonic waves coming off of them? We didn't either! We also didn't know there was a market for bolt action pistols chambered in rifle calibers but Remington sure seems to think so.

It's a tale as old as time. Neanderthals have been arguing about which rock works best when it comes to defending their cave. We take a look at a recent study composed of 1,700 shootings and the results may surprise you.

This week we dive into the not always accurate world of statistics. We also check in on Florida Man who was most recently seen lobbing "adult toys" onto the Buffalo Bill's football field.

If you've somehow never heard of the Demolition Ranch YouTube channel you definitely need to check it out. We got the chance to sit down with the mastermind behind YouTube's most popular firearms channel Matt Carriker and discuss guns, content creation, and horse semen. Yes, horse semen.

This week Tom and Jace finally put an end to the age old Silencer vs. Suppressor argument. They also explore several listener questions and discuss the recent news of a Spokane police department's decision to adopt suppressors for all of their service rifles.

The Whataburger and In and Out debate rages on this week! We also take time to talk about guns including affordable hunting rifles and why buying a cheap pistol may not be the best idea.

After taking a week off we're back with a jam-packed episode full of listener questions, a new Space Force gun being built in a man's garage, and a Florida Man story involving a tractor. It's good to be back in the office!

Jace had a mishap at the range over the weekend. So in today's episode, Tom and Jace discuss the importance of first aid when it comes to shooting guns. They also answer several listener questions regarding scopes, AR builds, and suppressor mounting options.

There's some buzz going around that the ATF may be trying to reduce NFA wait times down to 90 days for a tax stamp. Also, those pesky Russians are at it again with their new anti drone gun, so keep an eye on your friendly UAVs!

The denim overlords over at Levi Strauss have committed to donating 1 million dollars to anti gun groups. Tom tries to convince Jace that cleaning your guns actually matters, and they also discuss one of the most interesting pistols ever made, the Guycot Chain Pistol.

We finally managed to get some studio time with Courtney Sweetser Smith, known on social media as @sportswomancourtney. She's genuinely well-versed in firearms and hunting without taking the cheap "sex sells" shots we often see in the industry. Follow her journey from Tom Boy to Sorority Girl to Sportswoman — and how she believes hunting plays an important role even in a vegan diet.

Tom and Jace do their best to help a listener decide which suppressor is right for them. They also discuss the topic of bullpup AK's showing up in Syria, as well as a brand new budget optic from Vortex sporting first focal plane as one of its main features.

In the song "Regulate", Warren G famously sings the words "Sixteen in the clip, and one in the hole". Have you ever thought about what gun he's talking about? We do our best to solve the riddle. We also talk about budget precision rifle builds, how to shoot with both eyes open, and of course some news out of the great state of Florida in this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast.

Concerned that adding a suppressor or muzzle brake to your precision rifle is going to bork everything up? Fear not listeners, because the least accurate part of your precision rifle setup is you. We also bring you two Florida man stories this week, so hang onto your 'gators tightly!

The world has officially come to an end. At least that's what some would have you believe due to a recent ruling regarding 3D printed guns. Find out what Tom and Jace think regarding this topic and more on this week's episode of the Bear Arms Podcast.