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Tes Salb, competitive shooter and Director of Marketing at Hi-Viz Shooting Systems, joins Ryan Gresham to discuss her journey from horseback riding to...
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Thompson/Center Arms rifles have been a top choice for legions of hunters. Upgrades include a new Generation II trigger for both the Venture II and Compass II..
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Dorothy calls in to the After Show - She thinks that the NRA executives should step aside given the current turmoil within the organization. The After Show...
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Craig asks if there a better time to use a red dot or a laser on a self-defense gun. Tom addresses the pros of using each, and then wonders about having both...
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Joe got into 80% guns, and has built a .22TCM using a GLOCK Model 19 Gen 3.
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This week on Guns & Gear: Fun at the range with Standard Manufacturing’s S333 Thunderstruck and SKO Shorty. Plus, Ruger’s American Competition Pro Duty...
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Sig Sauer's BDX System was made for hunters to be able to take ethical, accurate longer range shots using a bluetooth-enabled BDX rangefinder and riflescope...
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Deer hunting with the Ruger Hawkeye Hunter in 6.5 PRC - featuring a non-rotating Mauser-type controlled feed extractor, 20 MOA Picatinny rail, and a three...
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Renowned hunter Fred Eichler also runs a top-notch guide service. How do you find the right outfitter for your next hunt? Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin..
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Some new additions to the XSeries line of Sig Sauer P320 pistols include the X-Compact and RXP X-Compact: Reliable performance in a compact size perfect for...
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Caldwell's Sight-In Target Camera systems connect to an app on your tablet or phone to help you effortlessly get dialed in for your next hunt or competition...
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Black Hills Ammunition's ammo loaded with the Barnes Bullets' all-copper TSX bullets in various calibers and weights offers high weight retention, less...
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It seems like every day there is a new disaster. Are you prepared to handle the long car ride or ready if disaster strikes around you? Ryan Gresham and Kevin...
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Do you have a problem trusting your shooting with technology-driven optics? Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin chat with Steve Lemenov of ATN about the...
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Massad Ayoob talks through what steps to take if you get unexpectedly caught in a protest, and also addresses the bad actors amping up legal protests into...
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Enhancements galore with Springfield Armory's line of XD-M Elite pistols - the all-new META (Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly) trigger, extended & flared mag...
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This week on Guns & Gear: Sig Sauer enters the bolt-action market with the new CROSS hunting rifle. Plus, Smith & Wesson's EZ 9mm; DoubleTap Ammunition’s...
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You might know CZ-USA for their DA/SA pistols, but the striker-fired P-10 C, P-10 S, and P-10 F are finding fans for the light, crisp trigger, interchangeable..
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How to turn hunting efforts into conservation, and how Safari Club International is giving back: Chip Hunnicutt and Cyrus Baird of SCI join Kevin “KJ”...
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SureFire is more than lights and suppressors - they do high-tech in-the-ear hearing protection as well! SureFire EarPro's include a variety of noise reduction..
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What if your suppressor ran 40% cooler, sent toxic gases out the front instead of your face, and you could clean it with dish soap? Navy SEAL Justin Sheean...
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No taxation, full representation. Happy Independence Day from Shooting Sports Life - your new favorite channel. Visit shootingsportslife.com and learn where...
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Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance...
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Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from...
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Compact, suppressed, and built to go anywhere — the Volquartsen Envy in pistol configuration checks every box. Carbon fiber barrel, 10/22 mags, and a Banish...
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Train smarter, not louder. The Savage 110 RF Elite Precision paired with the Savage suppressor and CCI subsonic ammo is the quiet, affordable answer for...
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What happens when you hand a pro shooter the keys to Colt's R&D department for 19 years? You get Mark Redl — and he's sharing everything. From why your...
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Tired of scrubbing lead fouling out of your barrel? CCI's Clean 22 ammunition might be the answer. JJ Reich breaks down the polymer-coated bullet technology...
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What happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discusses the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target...
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22plinkster joins Gun Talk Nation to share his YouTube origin story, wild trick shots, and the emotional Colt Woodsman that launched his career. Don't miss...
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Some things just stop you in your tracks on the show floor… and this gold folding Ruger 10/22 build definitely did that. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, KJ...
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From cutting-edge suppressors to futuristic folding PCCs, this NRAAM 2026 conversation covers some of the most innovative gear on...
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Good guns are everywhere these days. But some guns make you stop and go, whoa… Ryan Gresham catches up with Ernest Langdon...
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Affordable doesn’t have to mean boring. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham checks in with Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA...
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Big news from the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting—Gun Talk has officially launched Shooting Sports Life, a completely free 24/7 streaming channel...
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GUN TALK ARTICLES
America Turns 250 Tomorrow. These Are the Firearms Worth Buying to Mark the Moment.
From a 250-unit Ruger Hawkeye to Colt's new snub-nose Python, here's the definitive buyer's guide to America's 250th birthday — plus where 2A stands today.
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The 4 Rules of Firearms Safety: Why They Exist, Where They Came From, and Why Not a Single One Can Ever Be Ignored
Jeff Cooper's four rules of gun safety, explained in full — the Gunsite origin story, why the rules are deliberately redundant, and how to apply each one.
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The Supreme Court Just Agreed to Decide the AR-15 Question. This Is the Biggest Second Amendment Case in a Generation.
The Supreme Court will finally decide if the Second Amendment protects the AR-15. Two consolidated cases, 12 states affected, ruling expected by mid-2027.
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Virginia’s AR-15 Ban Takes Effect on July 1st. Here’s the Full Picture — the Law, the Lawsuits, and What Comes Next.
Virginia's SB 749 assault firearms ban takes effect July 1. An injunction was denied, four lawsuits remain active, and the DOJ may sue—here's the full picture.
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They Brought a Lever Action to a Precision Rifle Class. It Won. Meet the Henry SPD PREDATOR.
Henry's SPD Predator is a .223 lever action with a factory sub-MOA guarantee—1,200-yard hits at a Haley Strategic D5 class. Full review, specs, and who it's for
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Glock Finally Listened: The Gen 6 G17, G19, and G45 Are the Best Factory Glocks Ever Made
After 15,000 rounds, the Glock Gen 6 delivers a real grip redesign, better optics mounting, and a flat-face trigger. Full G17, G19 & G45 review and buying guide
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After 99 Years, You Can Mail a Handgun Again. Here’s What That Actually Means.
A 1927 federal ban on mailing handguns just collapsed. Here's how the USPS rule change works, what still requires an FFL, and the lawsuit that could undo it.
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Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty: Ruger’s Semiquincentennial Series Is the Most Important Commemorative Launch in Decade
All 14 Ruger 250th Anniversary firearms—from the $129 AR lower to the 250-unit Hawkeye .30-06. Specs, prices, and which to shoot vs. keep before July 4, 2026.
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The U.S. Army Just Validated What Hunters Already Know: Federal’s Peak Alloy Technology Is the Future of Ammunition
Federal Ammunition has signed a landmark agreement to supply the U.S. Army with its patented Peak Alloy case technology — the same innovation that just...
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The Savage 110 Tactical & 110 Precision: Built for the Hunter Who's Ready to Level Up
Hands-on with the Savage 110 Tactical and 110 Precision: AccuTrigger, suppressed accuracy, a rimfire trainer, and NRL-ready performance without the price tag.
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Vortex Talon HD 10K 12x50 vs. Leupold BX-6 Range HD: Which Rangefinding Bino Wins on the NRL Hunter Course?
A season behind both ballistic rangefinding binos on the NRL Hunter course—glass, 4DOF vs. GeoBallistics, GPS pinning, and the one that froze on the clock.
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92 Million Acres Just Opened Up. Here’s What the Biggest Public Lands Hunting Expansion in U.S. History Means for You.
The FWS just proposed the largest hunting access expansion ever—92M acres, 1,450 new opportunities, lead ammo rollbacks. Comment by June 26.
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Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Terminal Ascent: The Round That Just Made Your Existing Rifle Better
Federal's new 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak runs Terminal Ascent past 3,100 fps from your existing rifle—matching 6.5 PRC velocity with no new gun. Full review.
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Suppressor Buyer's Guide 2026
For 90 years, a $200 federal tax stamp kept suppressors out of reach for millions of law-abiding Americans. That barrier is gone. The market has exploded...
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I Asked AI About Guns — Then It Changed Its Mind
What happens when AI researches gun owners, concealed carry, and firearms policy for itself? One AI experiment delivered surprising results...
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The Complete Guide to Visible Lasers For Pistols
Every pistol laser type explained — Lasergrips, guide rod, trigger guard, and rail-mounted. Crimson Trace, Viridian, LaserMax, red vs. green, zeroing, and...
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Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS: Built for Concealment, Tested Under Reps
We ran the Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS from concealment at Haley Strategic in Scottsdale. Here’s how it performed.
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Weapon-Mounted Lights (2025–2026)
Nearly every pistol WML compared — SureFire, Streamlight, Olight, and more. Rail systems, slim-rail compatibility, candela vs. lumens, and holster fits...
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Red Dots & Optic Footprints (2025–2026)
Every pistol red dot, holographic sight, and optic footprint explained. RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and full pistol compatibility charts for Glock, SIG, S&W, and more
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Buyer's Guide to the 10mm: The Big-Bore Semi-Auto That Refuses to Go Quiet
Shopping for a 10mm? This buyer’s guide covers the best 10mm pistols, ammo, carbines, holsters and accessories from Glock, SIG Sauer, FN, Springfield, S&W...
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2020 - The Year of the Big Gun Fight
You've stuffed the wrapping paper into huge trash bags, somewhat recovered from overeating, but most of us haven't quite yet turned our attention to the new...
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Purchased at First Sight
To begin this little story, I have to back up to our NASGW Show. After doing a LIVE broadcast, Ryan leaned in and asked if I’d talked with Sig Sauer...
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The More Things Change...
With everything that's going on today, I wanted to share my article which was published in January of 2005. It may help those who have joined the fight for...
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GLOCK's Big Announcement
As I arrived in Georgia, I couldn’t imagine what GLOCK would be introducing on December 10, 2019. Pieces of the puzzle began to appear before the event...
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AR-15, The Ultimate Hunting Platform
Hunting with an AR can raise eyebrows and start debates, but why? I am hoping by the end of this story, you understand why this usually more traditional...
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You Aren't That Good
Call it a refresher, or a wake-up call, or a reality check, but this ego-crushing experience can serve a purpose -- if you are listening. It just happened to...
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Betting Your Life on Your Ammo
What gun to buy or carry for personal protection will always be a hot debate topic, but I wonder how many people put as much thought into the ammo in their...
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Concealment Draw
Even though in Alabama it's legal to carry openly, I still conceal my pistols. The technique I use to draw, and the holster has evolved over the years into...
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A Case for the .380 Auto
Designed by John Moses Browning, the .380 Auto is still a formidable round more than 110 years after it was introduced. You’re certainly welcome to disagree...
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Springfield Armory SAINT Victor
Were it not for the military's adoption of the AR15 as the M16, the gun designed by Eugene Stoner may have just been a footnote in American arms development...
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Twenty Minutes Changes Everything
The shot rang out on the range. His eyes looked up at me as if I’d stolen the last Birthday Cake Oreo. It was one of those looks a father gets when his kid...
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Kudu in the Brush
In May of 2001, my wife and I went on our first African hunt to northwest Namibia with Okatjove Trails outfitters. We planned on hunting jackal and other...
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Gun 101: Five Reasons Why You Need a Holster
Besides becoming familiar with handling your weapon, choosing a holster is one of the most critical aspects of concealed carry for those who want to use a...
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A Level Playing Field for Bad Guys is Dumb
I’m a proud gun nut. That means I often take friends, family, and acquaintances to the range to introduce them to shooting sports.I’ve had the pleasure of...
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Making the First Pistol Purchase Count
My first experience shooting handguns came with my dad. We were out collecting firewood, and he asked if I wanted to take a shooting break. For a kid looking...
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A Tribute to a Dear Friend
David and I were the new kids in class. Fifth grade. We were both 10 years old. My family was in the process of building a house near that school, so I rode...
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Wyoming Outdoes Itself Again
Over the last eight years, I’ve had the opportunity to hunt Wyoming for mule deer, antelope, and turkeys with great success. Out of all the states, I've...
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Random Shots
Several things are buzzing in my head this week. Springfield Armory released its answer to the Sig P365, and it's a good one. Called the Hellcat, it's a...
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Optics Testing 2019
Fall 2019 started out with a trip to Canada, chasing bugling elk and portly bears. Then it was on to Wyoming to chase those free-ranging speed demons—the...
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The Ethics of Guns
A teacher in Cleveland, Ohio asked his high school ethics class what topic they would like to discuss. The class chose gun ownership. I had met the teacher...
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