In this episode of Slam Fire Radio, the crew catches up after a busy few weeks of camping, Mapleseed events, PAL courses, and preparing for the upcoming Sherwood Park Team Match.

Adriel shares his experiences teaching PAL courses, motorbike camping around Drumheller, testing the TM22 with disappointing accuracy, and planning for another packed shooting season. Tony and Adriel dive into new gear, including upgrades for competition shotguns, Vortex warranty replacements, trigger modifications, and getting ready for IPSC-style steel matches.

The hosts also discuss:

• How the Olympic handgun exemption process works in Canada (click here for in-depth guide)
• Upcoming three-gun, IPSC, Mapleseed, and HGG Firearm Training events
• Budget-friendly firearm deals, including Savage Axis rifles, Canuck lever-actions, Ruger Precision Rimfires, and more
• Team match planning and what competitors can expect
• Listener feedback, Discord discussions, and KelTec’s tiny new SUB2000

Whether you’re into competition shooting, hunting, firearms training, or keeping up with Canadian firearms news, there’s plenty to enjoy in Episode 663.

Topics Covered:

• Motorbike camping and range trips
• Mapleseed and PAL course updates
• Sherwood Park Team Match preparations
• TM22 accuracy testing
• Competition shotgun upgrades
• Vortex warranty experience
• Olympic handgun exemption explained
• Canadian firearms events
• New firearms and gear
• Listener feedback

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This week on Slam Fire Radio, Kelly and Tony sit down with Joel and Ryan Primus, the creators of the hit Prime Video series Finding Nowhere.

More than just another hunting show, Finding Nowhere follows Joel’s journey from vegan and anti-hunter to someone discovering firsthand the conservation, community, and responsibility behind modern hunting. Ryan, an experienced hunter and outdoorsman, guides Joel through the realities of harvesting wild game, wildlife management, firearms, and life in the backcountry.

The conversation covers:

• How Finding Nowhere was created and the story behind its unique name
• Joel’s dramatic change in perspective on hunting and firearms
• The importance of conservation, sustainability, and respecting wildlife
• The role family, mentorship, and community play in hunting
• Behind-the-scenes stories from filming Seasons 1 and 2
• Bear hunts, mountain goats, gear selection, rifles, optics, and mountain preparation
• Why the show focuses on reaching non-hunters rather than preaching to hunters
• The emotional moments that have resonated with viewers across Canada
• What’s coming in Season 3

If you’ve ever wondered why people hunt—or if you’ve never understood the hunting community—this is an episode worth watching. Whether you’re an experienced hunter or completely new to the outdoors, Finding Nowhere offers a thoughtful look at the people, places, and values behind the hunt.

Watch Finding Nowhere on Prime Video, Roku, or Tubi, and visit findingnowhereshow.com to learn more.

As always, we also cover what the hosts have been up to in firearms, upcoming matches and training events, Mapleseed events, and the latest Canadian firearms news.

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Jake from  @Everythingblackpowder  joins Slam Fire Radio to dive deep into the world of black powder firearms, homemade powder, flintlocks, cap-and-ball revolvers, and historical firearms. Jake explains how a shortage of black powder during the pandemic led him to start making his own—and how that eventually became the Everything Black Powder YouTube channel. We discuss the differences between homemade and commercial black powder, why Pyrodex and Triple Seven struggle in flintlocks, how powder density affects performance, and some of the surprising materials he’s tested for making charcoal, including toilet paper, bamboo, cotton, and even Wonder Bread.

The conversation also covers practical improvements to Colt and Remington cap-and-ball revolvers, common reliability issues, and simple modifications that can dramatically improve performance. If you’re interested in muzzleloaders, black powder history, historical firearms, or just enjoy seeing old technology pushed to its limits, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

After the interview, the crew catches up on what they’ve been doing, including:

* 3-Gun Nationals preparation

* Peace River and Mapleseed match reports

* New rifles, optics, and chassis upgrades

* Provincial firearms advocacy

* Upcoming competitions and firearms training

* Canadian firearms industry news Be sure to check out Everything Black Powder on YouTube for in-depth black powder testing, historical firearms content, and some of the most interesting experiments in the muzzleloading world.

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0:00:00 Intro

0:00:30 What we did in guns

0:28:00 Events & News

0:34:00 New stuff in guns

0:41:28 Main Topic (Jake)

1:22:07 Listener Feedback

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