No Lowballers
No Lowballers
Podcast Description
No Lowballers is the official podcast from GunBroker.com, America's largest online marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience, this weekly show delivers unmatched insights into the firearms world.
Co-hosts Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com and historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History reveal the truth behind the trigger as they explore fascinating stories of firearm history and collectibles. Each episode dives into intriguing topics such as mobster favorites, rare collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting traditions, and competition firearms.
What sets "No Lowballers" apart is its impressive roster of special guests, featuring industry legends and experts who share exclusive wisdom and stories. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about gun collecting, trading, and current market trends from the most influential figures in the firearms community.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes including firearm history, innovations, and collecting, with episodes that cover intriguing subjects like the Krag-Jørgensen rifle, the resurgence of lever-action firearms, and modern ammunition oddities. Each episode aims to provide listeners with in-depth knowledge and insights into both past and present trends in the gun community.
No Lowballers is the official podcast from GunBroker.com, America’s largest online marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience, this weekly show delivers unmatched insights into the firearms world.
Co-hosts Allen Forkner of GunBroker.com and historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History reveal the truth behind the trigger as they explore fascinating stories of firearm history and collectibles. Each episode dives into intriguing topics such as mobster favorites, rare collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting traditions, and competition firearms.
What sets “No Lowballers” apart is its impressive roster of special guests, featuring industry legends and experts who share exclusive wisdom and stories. Listeners gain valuable knowledge about gun collecting, trading, and current market trends from the most influential figures in the firearms community.
On this episode of the No Lowballers podcast, host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History dives deep into one of the most historically significant and community-focused organizations in the shooting sports world — the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Joined by CMP leaders Jerry O’Keefe, Christie Sewell, and Brad Donoho, plus a surprise appearance from Olympic legend Gary Anderson, this episode explores the roots, growth, and enduring mission of CMP.
From the historic grounds of Camp Perry to the cutting-edge shift to electronic targets, the crew covers everything from vintage Garands to youth outreach. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just curious about how to get started, there’s something here for everyone.
🔍 Episode Highlights:
• What the CMP really is and how it was born from federal legislation in 1996
• Why the U.S. Army sends M1 Garands to CMP — and how those sales fund the mission
• The National Matches at Camp Perry: history, scope, and why it’s called the “Super Bowl” of shooting sports
• Camp Perry’s unique range experience — including delays caused by boats, bald eagles, and even the Goodyear blimp
• Commercial Row and the shooting sports vendor scene during matches
• How the Small Arms Firing School brings beginners shoulder-to-shoulder with Olympians and world champs
• New shooter access: training, clubs, and junior programs that make CMP uniquely welcoming
• The growing popularity of vintage military rifle competitions — Garands, Springfields, Carbines and more
• Growth of the air gun and smallbore rifle programs, including major junior participation
• The end of an era: saying goodbye to the Camp Perry “pits” and moving fully to electronic targets
• How CMP is driving participation nationwide through traveling games, club outreach, and range partnerships
• The origins of the National Matches at Sea Girt, NJ and how Camp Perry became their permanent home
• Gary Anderson’s legacy, from Olympic gold medals to shaping the CMP’s modern identity
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