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#337 - Mailbag: The Reason Police used "Widow-maker" Ammo and more!
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- The GUNS Magazine Podcast
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- May 29, 2026
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Summary
This entire episode belongs to you! Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington open up the mailbag and spend the full hour tackling your direct questions, comments, and hard-hitting feedback on the modern firearms landscape. From the hidden economic barriers of safe-storage laws to why commercial indoor ranges are pricing out average shooters, we're diving deep into the topics you brought to the table to look at how self-defense is slowly becoming a luxury sport. Plus, we answer your specific listener mail regarding the history of the 158-grain .38 Special police load, S&W 940 headspace issues, and the real reason why staring at a former cop in public is a bad idea. Key Takeaways: The Cost of Safety: How DOJ-approved safe mandates act as a financial barrier that keeps low-income citizens from legally owning firearms. Range Regulations: Why commercial range policies banning reloads have dramatically increased the cost of basic shooting proficiency. Vanishing Art: Why developing a relationship with an old-school custom gunsmith is a disappearing necessity in the modern era. --- Have a topic idea or a guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected] Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @gunspodcastus or sign up for our newsletter to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit Gunspodcast.us