Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms; School Shooting Hero Sparks More Concealed Carry; Are Revolvers Dead?
Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms; School Shooting Hero Sparks More Concealed Carry; Are Revolvers Dead?  
Podcast: Gun Talk
Published On: Sun Oct 25 2026
Description: In This Hour:-- In a surprise move, Smith & Wesson announced it has purchased the storied gun maker Savage Arms.  Smith's CEO, Mark Smith, explains the thinking behind this move and what it means to both companies.--  After a man with a carry permit shot and killed the murderer in a school shooting, there has been a rush of people seeking concealed carry permits in Bend, Oregon.--  With Ruger dropping its revolvers, will any company pick up the slack and enter the wheelgun market?Gun Talk 10.25.26 Hour 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.