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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating shooting from retention, including...
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Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is getting ready to head out on a Wyoming prairie dog hunt with Caldwell, and this gave him a chance to set up his gear...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating his “orange guy drill” which focuses on a blend of...
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Is it hard to get a suppressor? How long does it take? Silencer Central’s Brandon Maddox joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham, and they discuss the origins...
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Gun Talk’s Twitter has been on fire lately. Tom Gresham shares a bit from Gun Facts about a correlation between guns & crime. Get the facts right when...
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Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
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Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by Ryan Donahue from Stag Arms. The trio are on the set of Guns & Gear Season 15, (coming...
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Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating different positional shooting exercises when...
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Our friend and turkey hunter extraordinaire, Thomas Allen, joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to catch up on the waning days of turkey season...
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Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a variety of training topics. Chris recently returned from the road, and notably...
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Should we follow the ATF pistol brace rule? Ryan and KJ explore the newest update on a far-reaching pistol brace rule. Plus, a real life scenario played out...
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Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating how a “stovepipe” malfunction can occur, and...
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Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?
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In this Range Ready Tip, Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader offers advice on the needed equipment to get started with reloading rifle cartridges. Whether you’re...
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JJ Reich of Federal Premium Ammunition joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Ryan Gresham on location in Illinois for this episode. JJ also represents Alliant Powder, CCI...
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Our Defender, Georgia is leaving the grocery store with children in tow when they are approached by a strange man who gets in between her and her kids. Will...
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“Don’t shoot corn and poop!” In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Range Ready’s Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating the balance of speed and accuracy, along with...
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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
The 5th Rule of Firearm Safety
I screwed up this past weekend, which prompted many moments of reflection. It also pressed the debate, should there be a fifth rule of gun safety?
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Under 21 Handgun Ban = Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court (Fourth Circuit of Appeals) ruled Tuesday that prohibitions on selling to handguns to Americans under 21 violates the 2nd Amendment...
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This Week on Guns & Gear - Week 3
This week on Guns & Gear: There’s even more to like with the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus. Also, amazingly easy gun cleaning with Tipton's Nope Rope; Black...
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Anti-2A Business Roster
These days it’s more difficult to distinguish between friend and foe when it comes to organizations. In our daily lives, we are bombarded by ads from...
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CMP to Host Marksmanship Courses at Camp Perry
If you’ve ever been interested in learning about competitive shooting or how to use a firearm but didn’t know where to begin, the Civilian Marksmanship...
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This Week on Guns & Gear - Week 2
This week on Guns & Gear: It's Springfield Armory's Hellcat RDP with their WASP micro red dot. Plus, easy scope mounting with Wheeler's FAT Sticks; the class...
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Ruger LCP MAX Introduced
If we thought companies were sitting back relaxing during the past year, boy, were we wrong. An abundance of companies are busy launching new, innovative...
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Black Hills .22-250 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenade
Jeff Hoffman is the expert when it comes to load development. I had a chance to sit down with him to find out his thoughts on the reasons someone should...
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SureFire Launches XH50 MasterFire Weaponlight
SureFire set its sights on creating a light/laser combo that hits all the right notes. The XH50 MasterFire Weaponlight is the first SureFire weaponlight to...
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Gun Ownership in Puerto Rico on the Rise
On January 1st, 2020, The Puerto Rico Weapons Act of 2020 went into effect to bring Puerto Rican law into greater alignment with US law. The act made it...
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25 Great Independence Day Deals
This 4th of July Weekend, many of your favorite brands are retailers are having exceptional sales and promotions on guns, ammo, optics, shooting gear, outdoor..
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Taurus GX4 Adds Color Options
Taurus, manufacturer of premium handguns for defense, hunting, and sport shooting, follows up its recent launch of the all-new Taurus GX4 micro-compact 9mm...
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This Week on Guns & Gear - Premiere
Guns & Gear is back! This week on the premiere episode of Season 13: Meet Ruger's MAX-9 micro-compact! Plus, dozens of new Crimson Trace Brushline and...
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Self-Defense Lessons, Good Mags, Take Action on Gun Rights & More
It’s lessons learned from the comfort of home, what it takes to be a good pistol magazine, a big sale and easy way to take action on gun rights, and more...
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Pelvic Shots
To stop a lethal threat there are three areas of the body we teach students to engage: center mass of the chest, the pelvis, and head. A standard response is...
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First Person Defender Returns for Season 9
Gun Talk’s First Person Defender® is back for its ninth season! New episodes of the popular self-defense series, plus bonus training and tip videos, premiere...
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Brownells to Donate Portion of Sales to Firearms Policy Foundation
Brownells will take a stand for freedom and declare support for the Second Amendment by donating 2% of sales on American-made products from June 22 through...
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67% Sales Jump for Smith & Wesson in Fourth Quarter
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc (SWBI) reported a sales increase of 67% for its fiscal fourth quarter at market close on Thursday, June 17, 2021. In a statement...
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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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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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