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Active Self Protection’s John Corriea joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio. John is a very interesting guest with a fascinating story and the...
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As a reloader, when researching load data for a new caliber or hard-to-find chambering, how do you get the right information? In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip...
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From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, special guest Clint Hanson of Ballistic Advantage discusses why 18” Hanson barrels do not include a rifle-length gas...
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As a reloader, you’ve got your finished round, and it doesn’t want to cam over and your bolt is really hard to close. Why would this be? In this Guns & Gear...
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Our good friend Roy Hill of Swanson Russell joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Roy and Ryan are discussing Roy’s history as a longtime...
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From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, Ryan Gresham covers some setup tips for those considering running a suppressor on a fixed-barrel pistol caliber carbine...
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Interested in a gun room? First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino showcases an assortment of products from Secure It, and discusses different ideas when it...
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On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss a variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge...
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Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to swap some stories from an eventful deer season. Plus, the guys...
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Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios hosted the SureFire Low-Light Experience, where students were tasked with learning the ins and outs of marksmanship, light...
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When you’re reloading the 7mm PRC, what powder should you use, and how much of it do you need? In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin visits with...
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Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin chat about a recent situation involving officers and an acorn. Plus, does a bulletproof..
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First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino discusses “decentralized gun storage” concepts utilizing SecureIt’s Fast Box Model 47. In this FPD Bonus Tip, Chris...
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Gun Talk’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin embarked on a Montana elk hunt with EOTECH Optics to check out their new Vudu X 2-12x40 rifle. Joined by EOTECH’s John Bailey...
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Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin chat about a new platform for our LIVE broadcasts, Caleb Giddings bringing the Taurus...
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Range Ready’s Chris Cerino covers key points on getting (and getting out of) the prone shooting position. This Range Ready tip was taken from the Ruger SFAR...
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From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, special guest Clint Hanson of Ballistic Advantage is sharing what you need to know about Hanson AR barrels - and why...
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Willie Vernon of Christensen Arms discusses how the company originally developed carbon fiber barrels and firearms for backcountry hunters. Willie also...
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Chris Killoy of Ruger Firearms and Mark Redl of Colt Firearms join the show to chat about new firearms that are shaping Ruger and Colt. Chris and Tom chat...
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David Stepan of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and David Blinker of Fiocchi Ammo join the show to discuss the recent purchase of several ammo companies across...
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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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At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Tom Gresham catches up with Pete Brownell of Brownells for a conversation that goes way beyond products.
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GUN TALK ARTICLES
Colorado 3-Gun Bootcamp: A Beginner’s Guide to Completing Your First 3-Gun Stage
STOP OVERTHINKING AND FOCUS ON YOUR SHOOTING! I struggled through the physically demanding drills three-time Olympic biathlete Lanny Barnes...
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Full Spectrum of Safety Prep - Not Just Self-Defense
If you listened to the radio show last week you know that we had a house fire a week ago. We're really lucky. No one was hurt. Our family photos are okay...
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A Pressing Matter (Sponsored Spotlight)
Make way! A new player just entered the metallic loading game. Well, not new, exactly. Generations of shotgunners have depended on MEC Shooting Sports for...
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Get Involved -- The Gun Talk Truth Squad
If you are new to this newsletter, you may have seen a reference to the Gun Talk Truth Squad, and you may have wondered what that's about. It's about you...
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Summer Gun Camps – A Real Thing
START SIGNING THEM UP! Summer shooting and outdoor camps develop skills to a whole new level. Who wouldn’t want to go to a camp that teaches 3-Gun or...
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Reinvest Those Savings (Sponsored Spotlight)
Enhancing the shooter’s experience one trigger at a time, with Apex TacticalYou’ve saved some money on Smith & Wesson’s Shield. Now, take the savings and...
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We're the Good Guys. Let's Act Like It
You know how I say on the radio that we're the good guys and gals -- the ones you don't read about in the papers. We own, collect, and shoot guns safely and...
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We're Not In Kansas Anymore
I went to Argentina two weeks ago to shoot dove (and a few parakeets!). The shooting was only fair, but it was a great group of friends, so we still had a...
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Five Tools for Youth Turkey Hunts
What's the best way to get a youngster into hunting?I vote for a turkey hunt. States offer a special youth hunting season, giving youngsters first shot at a...
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Who Do You Call After the Shooting? (Sponsored Spotlight)
Several years ago I joined the Armed Citizen's Legal Defense Network. Actually, I signed my wife up, too. No, they were not a sponsor or advertiser at the...
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"Nobody Wants To Take Away Your Guns" -- BULL!
Last week several gun rights groups filed a federal lawsuit to stop the new (not in effect, yet) California law banning the ownership of standard capacity...
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Where in the World is Tom?
He's in Argentina!Luckily, he had Jim and Michelle from The After Show ready to take on the radio show this past Sunday. He's heading back today, after...
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Top 5 Things to Do at the 2017 NRA Show
Beginning Thursday, throngs of like-minded individuals descend upon Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center to enjoy the NRA Annual Meetings. Attendees can...
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Round in the Chamber - Real Life Story
On the radio show, I talked about the problems of carrying a pistol with an empty chamber. Two callers said they do that for safety. They don’t want the gun...
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Hunting Elk, Black Bear, and Wolf in The Peace River Valley
I’m a fortunate one that is for sure. For a week and a half, I traversed over 5,300 miles to hunt some of the most beautiful country that I’ve ever walked...
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Don’t Become the Hunted: 5 Keys to Finding the Best Outfitter
In the back of our minds, we all have bucket list items that have cemented themselves into our being. The variety ranges from hunting “Black Death” in Africa...
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There is no "loophole."All laws are in force at a gun show. All federal, state and local laws apply. A firearms dealer is required to do a background check...
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Everyone that receives The Truth Squad Newsletter knows about concealed carry, and how the right to carry is available to citizens in 48 states. Many lives...
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Our adventures take us around the country, and we’ve seen countless stories about lax laws that allow criminals (to) slip through the judicial system...
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I shared this story on my Twitter feed a while back, and it got me thinking about the threats that aren’t always walking on two legs. Had this individual been..
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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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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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Concealed Carry Tips for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
New to concealed carry? Everything you need to know — permits, gear, training, mindset, wardrobe, and the mistakes to avoid. A complete beginner's guide.
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Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2026
The best shotguns for home defense in 2026 — pump-actions and semi-autos compared. Gauge, barrel length, capacity, and ammunition recommendations from Gun Talk.
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Best AR-15 for Beginners: What to Buy First
The best AR-15 rifles for first-time buyers in 2026. We compare budget, mid-range, and premium options and explain exactly what to look for in your first AR.
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