In this year-end episode of Slam Fire Radio, recorded on December 17, 2025, hosts Adriel, Kyle, Tony, and Dustin gather for a final 2025 recap and a look at the uncertain future of Canadian firearms legislation


The crew balances holiday cheer with technical talk, range reports, and a deep dive into international “gun ban” trends following recent events in Australia

Inside the Episode

• Guns in the Wild: The hosts share their recent experiences, from Adriel’s struggle with a finicky new Glock slide and a loud Savage 11 Scout to Tony’s hunt for Remington 597 magazines. Dustin also shares his ongoing battle with the CFO to certify a temporary storage space for a film production.
• The Main Topic – Speculation & Trends: Following a high-profile shooting in Australia, the team discusses the likelihood of even stricter bans overseas and how those might influence Canadian policy. They speculate on whether straight-pull rifles, pump shotguns, or magazine capacities for bolt-action rifles will be the next targets for domestic legislation.
• The “Buyback” Reality: The team reviews a story from a pilot program participant who received significantly less compensation than promised for his lower receivers, highlighting the frustrations and lack of transparency in the current government program.
• Gear & Tech: A look at Real Avid tools on sale at Bass Pro, the merits of stainless steel muzzleloaders for easy cleaning, and Dustin’s new obsession with the Mantis X10 Elite dry-fire system.

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Looking Ahead to 2026

The show wraps up with a round of heartfelt shout-outs to the listeners who have stuck by the community through a year of legal and political “punches”. The hosts look forward to seeing each other—and some of you—at SHOT Show in January.

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In this episode, the crew catches up on a busy week of gun builds, new jobs in the film industry, and competition results. They break down the latest firearms news, including the Firearms Advisory Panel report, and wrap up with a discussion on what they hope to find under the Christmas tree this year.

1. What We Did in Guns

• Kyle’s Shopping Spree: Kyle is in full “hoarder” mode, receiving shipments from Timney, an Aero upper, and a JP ultra-low mass bolt carrier. He also picked up Briley chokes and a belt, Sidio cases for mag storage, and found a military surplus Pelican case capable of holding 12 rifles.
• Tony’s Competition & Build: Tony placed 2nd overall at the BTSA Dynamic Shotgun Challenge using his Winchester SXP. He is currently struggling through a 10/22 build that is suffering from light strikes and slam fires. On a positive note, his CWD results for his deer came back negative.
• Dustin’s Work: Dustin officially started his new role, giving firearms presentations to production executives. He imported high-end airsoft gas guns from Japan and got to handle a “unicorn” prop gun from the movie Deep Rising: a Calico modified with a functional spinning barrel mechanism.
• Adriel’s Inventory Update: Adriel bought a Federation Firearms “Daria” over/under, a BCL MRX Bronco, and a Charles Daly tactical pump. He continues to teach sold-out PAL courses.

2. News & Current Events

• Firearms Advisory Panel: The re-established panel released a report recommending bans on all semi-automatic shotguns and rifles with detachable magazines, citing them as “bad” based on Liberal definitions.
• Municipal Victory: Charlottetown Council voted unanimously against participating in the federal firearms confiscation program.
• Hunting Controversy: TJ Schwanky (Outdoor Quest TV) faced backlash for taking a whitetail deer with a .223, sparking a conversation about caliber ethics and infighting within the community.
• Product Announcements:
  • PSA: Teased a lower kit for the Jackal bullpup.
  • Glock Gen 6: Announced with no MOS system, new barrel fitment (incompatible with previous gens), and a flat-faced trigger.
  • True North Arms: Releasing “D-grade” cast aluminum chassis for the SKS.

3. Main Topic: Christmas Wishlists

The hosts discuss their personal wishlists and give gift recommendations for gun owners.

• Dustin: A spring election, a Mare’s Leg lever action, or the Deep Rising Calico prop gun.
• Tony: A spring election, a TRP 1911, or an Atlas pistol.
• Kyle: A receiver set and more parts for his builds.
• Adriel: Continued demand for PAL courses.

Gift Guide for Shooters:

• Tools & Maintenance: Quality cleaning kits, squib rods, and gun oil/grease.
• Range Gear: Savior Equipment range bags, chamber flags, and bore lights.
• Ammo: A brick of .22LR (federal auto match recommended).
• Accessories: Shooting rests (e.g., Lead Sled), clay throwers, and extra magazines.

4. Listener Feedback

• Eddie: Provided tips on stacking ammo rebates and suggested a Timney trigger for Tony’s troubled 10/22 build.
• Aiden: Emailed regarding political strategy, suggesting support for the gun industry be framed as meeting NATO commitments and following the Swiss/Finnish models of civilian marksmanship.

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This week on Slam Fire Radio, the hosts recover from their Black Friday spending sprees and dive into winter projects. Tony is deep into the weeds of 10/22 customization, comparing receiver options and dealing with stiff charging handles. Kyle reviews his massive haul of parts, including a PSA upper and a new carbon fiber handguard, while recapping a malfunction-heavy shotgun match.

In the main topic, Dustin shares a frustrating correspondence with his MP regarding the Liberal “buyback” program, dissecting the government’s misleading use of the word “voluntary” versus “mandatory”. The crew also roasts a recent government report claiming there are only 14 SKS rifles in all of Canada.

Episode Highlights:

• What We Did in Guns:
  • Tony: Cooking deer stew, sourcing parts for a 10/22 race gun build (including an SBI receiver), and picking up a stock 10/22 for parts.
  • Kyle: An update on the Timney Calvin Elite trigger redesign, reviewing a PSA stainless upper, and testing a new 360-degree camera for match footage.
  • Dustin: Celebrating a birthday with laser tag and discussing firearms props for a TV show table read.

• Politics & Rants:
  • Dustin breaks down an email response from his MP’s office, highlighting the linguistic gymnastics used to describe the confiscation program.
  • The “Nation Building” argument: How destroying the firearms industry hurts the Canadian economy.
  • The absurdity of the government’s “14 SKS” registry statistic.

• News & Gear:
  • Lockhart 15 barrels for sale and the Taylor & Co 9mm Lever Action restock.
  • Updates to the Sulun shorty shotgun line (SS-214).
  • Deals on surplus poncho liners and upcoming match announcements.

• Listener Feedback: Discussion on budget competition gear, using neoprene slings, and drone defense shotguns.

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