Live Fire Media Show
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On Episode 62 of the podcast we get back to the grind and cover a little bit of everything. We dig into Artisan Cutlery — those good-looking, affordable knives coming out of China — and share our thoughts on the value and quality. I also ran the Ruger Mini-14 with an IC13 bandoleer originally made for the AR-15 and talk about how it performed. We discuss the upcoming Bond Arms LVRB and what has us interested in it. Plus, a conversation about what it really means to be a firearm instructor. And for the movie corner: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy plus a look at some of the other versions of the classic story. If you enjoy the show, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your thoughts on any of these topics. #Mini14 #RugerMini14 #ArtisanCutlery #BondArms #FirearmInstructor #TheMummy #Podcast Additional Links/Notes: https://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/ https://artisancutlery.net/ https://www.bondarms.com/LVRB-Coming-Soon-P8583.aspx?inf_contact_key=fbe8b60e01c71fcce32795b17c6f1c38474bcb8265eb7d459c005c83dec0347a https://www.ic13.us/shop.html?f=INVRT Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 
In this episode of the Live Fire Media Show we dive into 90s action classic Desperado, the famous bar shootout, and a fun “what if” — what happens if the guy with the rocket-launcher case pulls out a China Lake instead? Hunter even shares his visit to the real bar from the Cheech Marin shootout scene. We also cover big questions in the firearms world: Is the NFA for suppressors finally going away? Death and taxes… and maybe fewer tax stamps? Plus the disturbing Charlotte case of a man attacking women while live-streaming it — and why our systems are failing. Quick takes; The Purge movies should have been better, is a 20-gauge is actually solid for home defense with modern loads, why there still aren’t more tactical 20-gauge shotguns, mini-shells may be an answer, and the best mag-fed AR-style shotguns (Genesis 12 is great… if your wallet can handle it). Finally, the eternal debate: carry inexpensive guns that just work, or run the higher-end gear you’re truly proficient with? Hunter’s take and the bottom line — run what you’re actually comfortable and competent with. If you like firearms discussion, movie talk, current events, and practical gear advice, this one’s for you. Drop your thoughts in the comments — Desperado opinions, suppressor NFA hopes, 20-gauge home-defense setups, or your favorite mag-fed shotgun. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next Live Fire Media Show. #LiveFireMediaShow #Desperado #ChinaLake #NFA #Suppressors #20Gauge #HomeDefense #Shotguns #Genesis12 #Firearms #GunTalk #ActionMovies Additional Links/Notes: https://www.ruger-mini-14-firearms.com/ https://samuraifirearms.com/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 
In this packed episode of the Live Fire Media Show we dive into horror movie gold with The Last Voyage of the Demeter—a solid Dracula story pulled straight from one iconic chapter of the novel that delivers real tension and atmosphere. We also discuss the up and coming released R-rated Director’s Cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe (dropped August 14), why Spider-Man 4 is looking promising, the buzz around The Odyssey streaming on X, and the disappointing news that an Alien: Romulus sequel is currently off the table. On the gear side: the Pulse Rifle mag well Gen 3 is 3D-printed and looking sharper than ever with more enhancements and details. Plus—Mini-14s are back and popping hard! The big highlight is our GOA GOALS trip to Des Moines. For me it felt just like Hunter’s SHOT Show experience—seeing friends and then some. Hanging out with the AR-15 Podcast, Let’s Go Hunt, AK47 Radio, and especially the Airbnb with We Like Shooting was easily the best part of GOALS. Quick note on the odd ads you might hear—they’re coming from RSS.com. Grab a drink, settle in, and join the usual mix of movies, guns, gear, and good company. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 
In this episode of the Live Fire Media Show Joe from Shooting Gallery joins us along with Cory returning. We check in to see if Hunter has watched the new Masters of the Universe movie on Amazon Prime, set expectations (it’s more cartoon than live-action), and roast Hunter for watching the wrong He-Man film. Cory loved The Odyssey while I’m still waiting for it to hit streaming — plus a quick take on the solid film Shutter Island. Gun side: the Mini-14 project is officially underway (chop or don’t chop… the sky is the limit). I’ve 3D-printed a magwell that turns the GHM9 even more into a Pulse Rifle look-alike. We also explain why the UMP’s ergos are just okay at best, why the Stribog is the better gun, and why the Tommy Gun is cool but nowhere near the gold standard of submachine guns. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss the next Live Fire Media Show. Drop your thoughts on the new He-Man movie, the Mini-14 chop debate, or which sub gun you think is actually king in the comments! #mastersoftheuniverse #HeMan #PrimeVideo #TheOdyssey #Mini14 #GHM9 #PulseRifle #UMP #Stribog #TommyGun #SubmachineGun #LiveFireMedia #GunTube #FirearmReview #3DPrintedGuns IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot 
In this episode we discuss the late Sam Neill and some of our favorites—Event Horizon, In the Mouth of Madness, Dead Calm, and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (yeah we know its not a Sam Neill, but you will get it)—before jumping into Falling Skies (fun show, but the gun handling and mixed-mag squads leave something to be desired) and the eternal “still good to some, trash to others” debate around The Walking Dead. We also check out Undead Chronicles, the zombie FPS with slow-moving undead that’s currently soliciting feedback on its latest visuals. More B&T GHM9 (Hunter loves it when I bring this up), B&T FRT is installed runs well! I received in some bullets, 147-grain 9mm and 158-grain .38 Special ammo. Just gearing up to load more subsonic ammo. With vacation approaching we talk defense/escape gun choices and the eternal struggle of wanting to shoot at the beach… only to settle for dry-fire practice. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com 
Evil Dead, Hellraiser & Suppressors
In Episode 56 we sit down with MadPig Customs to talk about breathing new life into lever guns and making them modern, cool, and practical again. We also take the new 6” 9mm Outlier suppressor on its first outing, discuss modernizing the M1 Garand with the CogBurn Arsenal MicroPrism mount and UltiMAK scout mount, and why a 10-gauge break-action, the Ripley rail and an FNC nod from Heat is just awesome. We cover buying guns and gear simply because you want them (not because you “need” them), removing emotion from gear arguments, being nice to your AI, and Hunter’s potential new obsession with 3D printing. Fun, honest, and full of real talk on firearms, customization, and enjoying the hobby. If you enjoy straight-shooting conversations about guns, custom builds, and gear without the gatekeeping, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment with what you want us to cover next! #Firearms #LeverGun #M1Garand Additional Links/Notes: MadPig Customs: https://madpigcustoms.com/home-1 Marlin MadPig Collaboration: https://www.marlinfirearms.com/s/leverAction-madPigCustoms/ CogBurn Arsenal M1/M14 MicroPrism Mount → https://cogburnarsenal.com/product/m1-m14-microprism-mount/ UltiMAK M1 Scout Mount → https://ultimak.com/product/m12/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 
GunCon 2026 Full Recap – GHM9, Manticore Rail & Brand Highlights
Can a die-hard lever-action traditionalist evolve? In this episode, Hunter opens up to new calibers beyond his short-barreled ARs and falls in love with a $3,000 Mad Pig Customs Marlin Lever Action build! We discuss realistic optic placement on lever guns, lever-action vs modern rifles, and why Midwest Industries makes solid gear across platforms — from levers to ARs to MP5s. We also call out ridiculously overpriced guns and accessories, remind everyone that firearms should be fun, and prove you really can teach an old dog new tricks. Plenty of laughs, honest opinions, and practical range talk in this one. If you’re a lever-action fan, AR guy, or someone who loves evolving your gun game — this episode is for you! Drop a comment: What’s a gun or caliber that changed your mind? Are $3K lever guns worth it? Like if you believe a Fud can evolve! Subscribe for weekly gun builds, honest reviews, and range banter. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 
In this episode we channel our inner He-Man with the upcoming 2026 Masters of the Universe movie and King Conan news! We dive deep into reloading basics — starting with straight-wall cases then moving to rifle calibers. We compare Hodgdon Varget, RCBS presses, and why .223/5.56 is way more forgiving than a hot .220 Swift or precision setups. We roast keyboard commandos in reloading groups, test a 3D-printed ABS holster for the Sig P365XL, and break down Lee vs RCBS vs Dillon presses for 9mm, .45 ACP, .223, .308, and .300 Win Mag. Plus we review the Bus Built Systems Poor’s Bag Plate — an awesome shooting setup — and the Diefree Co Kung Fu grip. We also recap two range sessions this week and drop plenty of laughs (including some ass-sucking buttermilk stories). If you reload, shoot, 3D print holsters, or just love guns and good banter — this one’s for you! Drop your reloading tips, press recommendations, or favorite He-Man memories in the comments — we read every one! Smash Like if you’ve got the POWER! Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly firearms, reloading, and range content. Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com 