How the Glock Became America's Weapon of Choice (NPR)

[JoshuaW]

How The Glock Became America's Weapon Of Choice : NPR

This was a really well done segment, I was impressed. Definitely worth the listen. I get the impression that the author is a convert, even though he denies owning any of his own, he does say he visits friends in the country and shoots with them.

All in all very good, especially since Terry Gross has come off pretty anti in previous interviews.

 

[Squib]

I caught it as well. If you are interested I believe the program will be repeated tonight at 7 p.m. It's 90.1 on the dial.

I have the book on reserve at the library, but it is still on the to be purchased list. Hard telling when I'll get a shot (pun intended) at it.

 

[growl18]

Where can I get a red slide release?

Was a very good listen.
Times have changed, NPR doing an episode on a gun manufacturer and being positive about it.

 

[JoshuaW]

I caught it as well. If you are interested I believe the program will be repeated tonight at 7 p.m. It's 90.1 on the dial.

I have the book on reserve at the library, but it is still on the to be purchased list. Hard telling when I'll get a shot (pun intended) at it.

Not sure about Indy, but In WVPE's listening base (South Bend, Plymouth, Elkhart, Niles, etc) Fresh Air is not re-aired. We normally have jazz at 7pm, but tonight's regular programming for most NPR stations will be interrupted by the State of the Union Address, along with Governor Daniels response.

You can always download the podcast or listen to it online.

 

[MrYesterday]

Where can I get a red slide release?

It is just a prop for the book cover.

 

[Homebrew]

How The Glock Became America's Weapon Of Choice : NPR

Cool article/story on NPR today:

How The Glock Became America's Weapon Of Choice : NPR

Today the Glock pistol has become the gun of choice for both criminals and law enforcement in the United States.


In his book Glock: The Rise of America's Gun, Paul Barrett traces how the sleek, high-capacity Austrian weapon found its way into Hollywood films and rap lyrics, not to mention two-thirds of all U.S. police departments.
The Glock was created in 1982 by curtain-rod manufacturer Gaston Glock.


Glock didn't like the handguns available on the market and decided to manufacture a new gun from scratch. Before starting, he asked gun experts in his native Austria what could be done to improve a handgun for the modern era....

 

[jayhawk]

Interesting interview, I might actually have to pick up the book.

 

[Homebrew]

Pretty fascinating interview about the history of the Glock and gun control in the US.

 

[indysims]

Which show was it on? NPR is blocked at work.. but if I know the show I can look it up on my phone and listen to it...

 

[Homebrew]

Which show was it on? NPR is blocked at work.. but if I know the show I can look it up on my phone and listen to it...

"Fresh Air"
Fresh Air from WHYY : NPR

 

[IndyGunner]

Today the Glock pistol has become the gun of choice for both criminals and law enforcement in the United States.

So if you're not a cop, you must be a criminal!

 

[SirRealism]

So if you're not a cop, you must be a criminal!

Yeah, I caught that, too.

 

[jve153]

read the article. great not anti not pro article. not a glock fan by any means, but it was defintately a good read.

 

[canamscott]

Glock author on NPR

Paul Barnett, author of "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun" was interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air today. I was surprised how he did not have to be on the defensive. Even though I am not a Glock guy I found it an interesting listen. Here is a link to some of the interview and you can listen to the full program.

How The Glock Became America's Weapon Of Choice : NPR

 

[jayhawk]

I finished the book today (bored, visiting my parents in KS). It's a pretty interesting account of Glock's success and strategizing and the mythos surrounding the gun. The author seems to have a pretty moderate view of gun control and has a history of covering Glock and the gun industry in general. All in all not a bad read. Glock's corporate history is a bit of a soap opera.

 

[kjf40]

I have a book thats everything you wanted to know about glocks...including the history, read it in a day...was very good read.

Very impressive pistol

And im not just saying that cause i own one

 

[LCSOSgt11]

Not to fart in the elevator so to speak...

I have owned three Glocks in the past, all have worked well, but..

The Glock is not "my" gun.

In its defense, I would carry a Glock over the Sig 229 that I am issued though...

 

[JettaKnight]

I wasn't too many weeks ago the Terry Gross had the author of Gun to discuss the AK.

Transcript

Again, another discussion without the hype. Terry doesn't know much about guns, but seems to be open minded.

 

[joshua_xdm]

Yeah, I caught that, too.

Pretty sure criminals will use whatever they can get there hands on and whatever is the cheapest. Also whatever they steal from someone

 

[JoshuaW]

I wasn't too many weeks ago the Terry Gross had the author of Gun to discuss the AK.

Transcript

Again, another discussion without the hype. Terry doesn't know much about guns, but seems to be open minded.

I somehow missed the one on the AK, I will have to download it.

As far as Terry's opion of guns, I got the impression from when she was interviewing Timothy Olyphant (from the show Justified) that she wasnt all that keen on guns. She seemed surprised, almost shocked when he said that he enjoyed learning to shoot for the show, etc. She also said something like "Well aside from my personal feelings about guns". She does do a very good job at not being biased though. Sometimes her personal opinions bleed through, but most of the time she can do a great job guiding the interview and letting the guest discuss something, even if she fundamentally disagrees. I hear she even kept her cool during the infamous interview with Gene Simmons.