# Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms; School Shooting Hero Sparks More Concealed Carry; Are Revolvers Dead?

An episode of [Gun Talk](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/190516844), 25 Oct 2026, 44 min.

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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 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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