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2GuysTalkingGuns - Education, Community & The Future

2GuysTalkingGuns - Education, Community & The Future

Written by: Mike Wilkerson
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 A Father, Firearms Instructor, and OG Podcaster delivers the information, stories and details that help to make clear just how vital education is when it comes to firearms.All rights Reserve -- 2025 - The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network Self-Help Success World
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  • Tickets to Your Favorite Gun Show: The Cooper 270 Rifle

    Tickets to Your Favorite Gun Show: The Cooper 270 Rifle
    Jan 28 2026
    Family is one of the most-powerful dynamics we incorporate into our lives. Even more powerful than the explosives used in hunting. The hunting rifle has always been a centerpiece in our hunting lives, but one thing remains true when it comes to Tickets to Your Favorite Gun Show - Where are the CANADIANS AT? The answer is plain, clear and - right here. Father, Crisis Negotiator and Author - from Canada, Sean Pollock has some tremendous educational information when it comes to not just this literal piece of art, but also to what it's legacy means to now many generations of his family in the great white north. Sean is here to share his love, showcase and stories about the Cooper 270 hunting rifle, inside this episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns... The 2GuysTalkingGuns Podcast Links Bar: Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now! This program is one of the many parts of The WhatCopsWatch.Com Effort! Rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts. the Ultimate success for every podcaster is FEEDBACK! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network! -- 2GuysTalking Guns/2GuysTalking is Now an Official USCCA Business Partner! Housekeeping -- The USCCA - Education, Peace of Mind and More: The USCCA is a centerpiece of education for 2GuysTalkingGuns, in that Mike Wilkerson is a USCCA-Certified Firearms Instructor. Be sure to check out the USCCA to understand the benefits of incident insurance that goes far deeper than simply events involving a firearm. Protect your family by educating yourselves about the USCCA. 2GuysTalking is an Official Partner Organization of The USCCA. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ -- The Editor Corps - Make Your Podcast Soar: There's only one question to ask: Why are YOU still editing your podcast? Reclaim the time you spend on editing (easily at least twice the time you spend on capturing the program) to make more great content by enlisting "The Editor Corps" who will "Make Your Podcast Soar!" http://EditorCorps.Com -- The Voice Farm: Fred Wilkerson, Mike's Father that died in the first few days of 2018, always dreamed of a place that those interested in Voiceover could go to learn more about the industry and experience - without all the BS that goes with it. We build it four and a half years go and it continues to provide new voiceover artists and businesses looking for voiceover talent a place to go and secure great voiceover artists. http://VoiceFarmers.Com Foster the Goals and Connect with 2GuysTalkingGuns: It's EASY to do it all! Whether you're sending us equipment, gear or your latest doo-dad, or want to get the T-shirts that foster our educational goals you can do it all here! Send your items to us at: 2GuysTalking 1200 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Connect with us via our quick web form or socials listed above... Two Great Ways to Listen/Watch! We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://youtu.be/FWPh3XUqw18 The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Looking for the detailed links, information and references used inside this episode? Read on below to find them all and remember to reach out to ask if there's something else you'd like to see from this episode! Timestamps for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: 00:00 Overview of Canadian Hunting Seasons 08:53 "Perfect Rifle Fit and Loyalty" 13:47 Understanding Rifle Performance Essentials 18:06 "Passion for Hunting Over Precision Shooting" 23:07 "Teen Daughter's Remarkable Bear Hunt Story" 28:45 Waterfowl Guiding: Reconnecting Through Shared Struggles 34:32 "Cooper Rifles: Semi-Custom Craftsmanship and Passion" 45:01 Optimizing Hunting Rifle Optics and Light 52:27 "Exploring New Frontiers in Hunting" 54:07 Exploring Reloading: A New Shooting Passion 01:04:46 From Law Enforcement to Crisis Negotiation Career 01:05:47 "Passion for Crisis Negotiation Work" Questions Answered Inside This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Sean Pollock describes his journey from hunting with his dad's old Lee Enfield to discovering Cooper rifles. What does this evolution say about the importance of fit and personal connection to a firearm? The episode delves into the unique challenges of hunting in Canada, especially extreme temperatures. How does climate impact firearm maintenance and usage, according to Sean Pollock? Sean Pollock mentions his preference for leaving firearms outside in cold temperatures rather than bringing them indoors. Why is this method ...
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Tickets To Your Favorite Gun Show: The 686 from Smith & Wesson

    Tickets To Your Favorite Gun Show: The 686 from Smith & Wesson
    Jul 18 2025
    it seems like a lifetime ago, that my Pop was telling me about this "dude on YouTube, a cop, that was talking about" cool things that he knew I would be passionate about. You guessed it: NOTETAKING. But that's not important right now. What IS important is that it's time to talk to Officer Tommy - the centerpiece of the acclaimed Free Field Training YouTube Channel, not just to learn more about his gift of gab. Not just to understand more about the man who delivers great police, security and peace of peace officer's minds content. We're here to talk about one of HIS favorite guns. Tommy is here to share his love, showcase and stories about the Smith & Wesson 686, inside this episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns... The 2GuysTalkingGuns Podcast Links Bar: Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now! This program is one of the many parts of The WhatCopsWatch.Com Effort! Rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts. the Ultimate success for every podcaster is FEEDBACK! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network! -- 2GuysTalking Guns/2GuysTalking is Now an Official USCCA Business Partner! Housekeeping -- The USCCA - Education, Peace of Mind and More: The USCCA is a centerpiece of education for 2GuysTalkingGuns, in that Mike Wilkerson is a USCCA-Certified Firearms Instructor. Be sure to check out the USCCA to understand the benefits of incident insurance that goes far deeper than simply events involving a firearm. Protect your family by educating yourselves about the USCCA. 2GuysTalking is an Official Partner Organization of The USCCA. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ -- The Editor Corps - Make Your Podcast Soar: There's only one question to ask: Why are YOU still editing your podcast? Reclaim the time you spend on editing (easily at least twice the time you spend on capturing the program) to make more great content by enlisting "The Editor Corps" who will "Make Your Podcast Soar!" http://EditorCorps.Com -- The Voice Farm: Fred Wilkerson, Mike's Father that died in the first few days of 2018, always dreamed of a place that those interested in Voiceover could go to learn more about the industry and experience - without all the BS that goes with it. We build it four and a half years go and it continues to provide new voiceover artists and businesses looking for voiceover talent a place to go and secure great voiceover artists. http://VoiceFarmers.Com Foster the Goals and Connect with 2GuysTalkingGuns: It's EASY to do it all! Whether you're sending us equipment, gear or your latest doo-dad, or want to get the T-shirts that foster our educational goals you can do it all here! Send your items to us at: 2GuysTalking 1200 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Connect with us via our quick web form or socials listed above... Two Great Ways to Listen/Watch! We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://youtu.be/9IWJgR3MzUA?si=NU9QdNTOgmcJ8yYf The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Looking for the detailed links, information and references used inside this episode? Read on below to find them all and remember to reach out to ask if there's something else you'd like to see from this episode! Timestamps for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: 00:00 Beloved Smith & Wesson 686 Legacy 05:28 Police Firearm Recommendations and Policy Insights 15:26 .357 Magnum: A Historical Effectiveness Review 18:48 Loud Revolver Signals Serious Commitment 25:43 Comical Misfit: A Holster Dilemma 29:01 Custom Holsters for Perfect Fit 37:09 "Ammunition Types: Education and Insight" 40:32 "The Joy of Versatile Firearm Use" 46:06 Turning to Videos for Police Training 53:41 "From Ownership to Hobby: Gun Skills" 58:12 Quality Concerns in New Firearms Models 01:02:57 Revolver Loading and Handling Guide Questions Answered Inside This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Tommy’s Favorite Gun: Why does Tommy Model consider his Smith & Wesson Model 686 his favorite firearm, and what unique history does it have within his department? Evolution in Police Sidearms: Tommy discusses the shift from revolvers to semi-autos in law enforcement. What do you think are the main reasons departments moved away from wheel guns, and are there any circumstances where you think revolvers still have an edge? Agency Policy on Carry Choices: Tommy talks about his agency’s open policy regarding officers’ choice of duty weapons after probation. What are the pros and cons of allowing ...
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Art of Outdoor Storytelling with Tyler Freel: Hunting, Guns, and Survival

    The Art of Outdoor Storytelling with Tyler Freel: Hunting, Guns, and Survival
    Jun 28 2025
    Writing about anything - isn't easy. Coming up with ideas, that engage, educated and help people understand the context of what they're learning about is a real skill set. During a reasonably frustrating time connecting social media track several months ago, I was presented with a NEW author that I'd never encountered. Tyler Freel. While I originally thought that it was a pen-name being used to conjure content, after a series of weeks reading ongoing articles from Tyler, I found that not only was he REAL, he was "FOR REAL" when it comes to talking about firearms, the outdoors and living a life that many of us only ever accidentally think about. It's time to welcome a great and creative writer, Father, Writer and Outdoorsman that has so much to share with me and the g rowing 2GuysTalking Guns audience. This - is Tyler Freel, ready to share and filled with stories that inspire, inside this episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns... The 2GuysTalkingGuns Podcast Links Bar: Connect with The Host! Subscribe to This Podcast Now! This program is one of the many parts of The WhatCopsWatch.Com Effort! Rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts. the Ultimate success for every podcaster is FEEDBACK! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network! -- 2GuysTalking Guns/2GuysTalking is Now an Official USCCA Business Partner! Housekeeping -- The USCCA - Education, Peace of Mind and More: The USCCA is a centerpiece of education for 2GuysTalkingGuns, in that Mike Wilkerson is a USCCA-Certified Firearms Instructor. Be sure to check out the USCCA to understand the benefits of incident insurance that goes far deeper than simply events involving a firearm. Protect your family by educating yourselves about the USCCA. 2GuysTalking is an Official Partner Organization of The USCCA. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ -- The Editor Corps - Make Your Podcast Soar: There's only one question to ask: Why are YOU still editing your podcast? Reclaim the time you spend on editing (easily at least twice the time you spend on capturing the program) to make more great content by enlisting "The Editor Corps" who will "Make Your Podcast Soar!" http://EditorCorps.Com -- The Voice Farm: Fred Wilkerson, Mike's Father that died in the first few days of 2018, always dreamed of a place that those interested in Voiceover could go to learn more about the industry and experience - without all the BS that goes with it. We build it four and a half years go and it continues to provide new voiceover artists and businesses looking for voiceover talent a place to go and secure great voiceover artists. http://VoiceFarmers.Com Foster the Goals and Connect with 2GuysTalkingGuns: It's EASY to do it all! Whether you're sending us equipment, gear or your latest doo-dad, or want to get the T-shirts that foster our educational goals you can do it all here! Send your items to us at: 2GuysTalking 1200 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Connect with us via our quick web form or socials listed above... Two Great Ways to Listen/Watch! We are proud to provide you both a dedicated AUDIO and VIDEO presentation for this program! To Listen Now: Hit the play button in the player on this page or hit the Subscribe button on your favorite Podcast Directory to instantly get these episodes when they release! To Watch Now: Visit this program on YouTube, or hit the window located below to see the hosts, guests and light bulb moments that make this program special! https://youtu.be/nTqGIncdrCQ?si=FNRTYPFAC8I4-CHg The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Looking for the detailed links, information and references used inside this episode? Read on below to find them all and remember to reach out to ask if there's something else you'd like to see from this episode! Timestamps for This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: 00:00 "Browser Switch Reveals Surprising Gun News" 04:11 Firearms Content Discovery and Author Investigation Discussion 09:23 From Generating Ideas to Sellable Writing 10:38 Embracing Dynamic Digital Publishing Shift 16:41 Journey Through Hunting and Reloading Adventures 18:53 Therapeutic Aspects and Joy of Reloading Ammunition 21:46 Hybrid IWB Holster: Comfort and Security 26:07 Cold Weather Firearm Maintenance Challenges 28:07 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Learning Journey 32:04 Bear Encounter Ends in Self-Defense Shooting 37:13 Avoiding Confrontations with Bears: Best Practices 40:42 Alaskan Stories: Hunting, Fishing, and More 43:20 Crafting Engaging and Insightful Podcast Episodes 47:13 Organic Conversations and DIY Generator Solutions 48:22 "Authenticity in Writing: A Rare Skill" 51:08 Exploring Gun Writing and Hunting Narratives Questions Answered Inside This Episode of 2GuysTalkingGuns: Accidental Internet Connections: Mike talks about the randomness of connecting ...
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    55 mins
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