This week, Tony hijacks the show and runs a mostly solo episode, starting with listener feedback before diving into gunsmithing projects, Canadian firearms news, upcoming events, and a huge batch of new gun gear and sales.

Listener Feedback

• Discussion on CZ and their stance on the confiscation program
• Semi-auto shotgun inertia systems and stock weights
• Philosophical debate: does buying guns fill the hole in your soul?
• PRS rifle weight limits and modular handguards
• Follow-up to Lawrence’s hunting rifle question: .308 vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs .30-06
• Ethical hunting distances and recoil comparisons
• Copper vs lead hunting projectiles

What We Did in Guns

• Troubleshooting a pistol optic that won’t hold zero
• Adapter plates, screw length, and threadlocker application
• Cleaning Loctite residue (spoiler: acetone didn’t help much)
• Installing a Magpul extended magazine release
• Torque specs (or lack thereof) and tool frustrations
• General cleaning and prep during “gunsmithing weekend”

Upcoming Events

• HGG Farm Training PAL courses (Sherwood Park)
• 3gun.ca match schedule
• Maple Seed events still pending — call your range board!

New

• Assault-Style Firearm Compensation Program issues for deployed CAF members
• Reports of PAL renewals being blocked without buyback declarations
• West Virginia proposing state-run machine gun sales
• YouTube pulling competition-related firearm content
• BC political comments blaming international students for shootings

Club & Match Talk

• Kyle remains club president (whether he likes it or not)
• Ideas for growing club membership and outreach
• Match performance struggles and classifier woes
• Trigger freeze and gear differences between platforms
• VR training space needs (10×10 minimum!)

New Gun Stuff

• Tactical Imports TR-4 revolver “rifle”
• Canuck/O’Dell Engineering expanding into .30-30 lever guns
• Turkish O/U shotgun deals with free ammo
• Mossberg shotgun and rifle sales
• Hi-Point Homesteader PCC availability
• Wheeler/Caldwell armorer tool kits
• Lead-free shotgun slugs
• Lever-action shotguns
• Bass Pro/Cabela’s deals
• Costco now selling rifle cases

Listener Emails

• Fixing last episode’s left-channel-only audio
• Mark from Manitoba shares how he stacked gift card promos and discounts to score a Stoeger Condor O/U at a massive savings — and how it’s holding up after 750+ rounds

Final Thoughts

A chaotic but packed episode covering:

• Gun politics
• Gear failures and fixes
• Match shooting realities
• Canadian market weirdness
• Listener wins
• And a whole lot of Turkish shotguns

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In Episode 642 of Slam Fire Radio, the crew is back with travel stories, winter woes, and a jam-packed show covering everything from antique firearms to modern gear and ammo deals.

Adriel shares updates from recent PAL and RPAL courses, range time with new shooters, and his latest firearm pickups including Turkish lever actions and several unusual and historic shotguns. The hosts break down what makes these old guns interesting (and sometimes sketchy), plus what’s involved in keeping them safe and usable.

Tony dives into reloading tips, including better ways to use Lee resizing lubricant, and answers questions about PAL renewals without retaking the course.

The team also covers upcoming matches and training events, plus a quick hit of Canadian firearms and political news.

In this episode:

• Rare and antique shotgun finds PAL & RPAL training updates
• Glock clone troubleshooting
• Reloading tips and case lube hacks
• CCFR “Raining Guns” fundraiser
• New shotgun models and gear
• Ammo and surplus rifle deals
• Binoculars, muzzle brakes, and magazine sales
• What listeners bought using the show’s sponsor links
• Listener emails: first hunting rifle advice & upgraded shotgun light review

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In this episode, the Slam Fire Radio crew catches up on a busy week in guns, gear, and politics.

Dustin kicks things off with a behind-the-scenes look at his recent work in film and television firearms training, including blank-fire sessions with actors, first-time shooters, and even a machine gun “maiden voyage” for the season. He also shares his experience meeting with his MP and the frustration of trying to get clear answers on firearms policy.

Kyle updates listeners on new gear arrivals, including a Real Avid barrel nut tool kit, MDT slingshot, and new Savior rifle bags that impress with their slim profile and storage capacity. He also discusses upcoming match prep and the growing pressure on gun owners in New Mexico as new semi-auto legislation advances.

Tony reports in from BC after visiting Italian Sporting Goods, picking up discounted parts and brass, and testing equipment at a recent Steel Challenge match. He also talks about optic mounting issues, reload experiments, and returning to competition shooting.

The hosts then run through upcoming training courses and matches across Canada before diving into the news. Topics include:

• Lockhart Tactical cancelling plans for a semi-auto MRA conversion
• Alberta’s CFO pushing back on the federal buyback program
• Government redactions released through Access to Information requests
• A data breach affecting millions of Canadian firearms license holders
• Evidence of Gen 6 Glocks appearing in Canadian crime scenes
• Ongoing U.S. legislative battles over semi-automatic rifle bans

The episode closes with discussion around the tragic mass shooting in northern BC, the failures in mental health intervention, and concerns over how future policy responses may unfold.

A wide-ranging episode covering training, equipment, competition, and the evolving political landscape for firearms owners in Canada and beyond.

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Recorded live on February 4, 2026, the “Ontario Crew” (Kelly and Dave) reunites with Adriel, Tony, and Dustin for a packed Episode 640. The team catches up on a long hiatus, sharing hunting success stories, technical gear headaches, and the evolving landscape of Canadian firearms advocacy.

What We Did in Guns

• Adriel’s Range Day: Convinced his wife to shoot for the first time in a decade; she favored the semi-auto .22.
• The Glock Headache: Adriel diagnosed reliability issues with an optics-ready slide, discovering he had used screws that were too long, interfering with the extractor.
• Dave’s First Deer: After seven years of hunting, Dave harvested his first deer (a spike horn) using a Lee-Enfield with iron sights.
• Tony’s DIY Grip: Experimented with 3M Safety Walk tape as a rubberized, less abrasive alternative to skateboard tape for handgun frames.
• Kelly’s “Core” Training: Assisted correctional officer recruits with pistol drills to help them qualify for their service requirements.

The News Desk

• RCMP Inventory Issues: Discussion on the Halifax RCMP losing service carbines for three months, only to find them at the wrong detachment.
• FRT Prohibitions: The Charles Daly N-Force G-III bullpup shotgun has been moved to the prohibited list as a “variant”.
• The “Buyback” Stall: The hosts analyze the latest federal confiscation numbers, noting that declarations seem to have plateaued around 20,000–25,000 firearms.
• Political Shifts: Discussion on the Conservative leadership review and the NDP’s shifting (and often confusing) stance on firearms policy.

Gear & Tech

• Vortex “Relay” & GeoBallistics: Tony breaks down the new Vortex ecosystem, including the ACE Ballistic Weather Meter and the integration of GeoBallistics software for long-range shooters.
• Stock Swap Woes: Dave warns about the different versions of the Magpul Hunter stock for the Ruger American, noting that the AICS version does not always play nice with Magpul’s own PMAGs in certain configurations.

Community & Advocacy

• She Shoots Update: Kelly announces that the “She Shoots” podcast is now an independent entity, no longer under the CUSF banner, and is launching its own YouTube channel.
• MP Outreach: Dustin shares his strategy for an upcoming meeting with his Member of Parliament to discuss the financial and social impact of recent firearms bans.

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