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Vortex Optics has launched the Defender-CCW Red Dot, a micro-sized 3 MOA pistol sight. Gun Talk Media’s Chris Cerino got his hands on one and provides a full...
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When a shooting breaks out at a public location, so many variables exist. Our Defender, Tony, is at a restaurant having dinner with a friend when violence...
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Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios facility in Robert, LA offers multiple training opportunities, including the First Person Defender Experience course. Hear...
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You never know quite how it will go down. Our Defender, Tony, is having dinner with a friend at a hot, new restaurant when violence breaks out. Not only does...
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Chris Cerino joins the show to discuss all things handguns. Chris and Tom detail how to select the correct self-defense handgun. It could be difficult to...
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Pete calls in to let Tom know about a couple of panic buys he made recently to get ahead of the Washington assault weapons ban. Tom and Pete discuss what is...
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Can astigmatism cause problems with a red dot optic? Tuff calls in with an issue with seeing starbursts when looking through a red dot optic. Tom discusses vari
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One of our favorite guests, Thomas Allen, joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss all things turkey hunting. The guys are talking about battling...
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Our Defender, Nick, is just looking to pick up some pizzas and head home, but he’s confronted by an attacker full of rage and accusations. As this one gets...
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There is ZERO substitute for firearms safety. This episode of GT LIVE is for those that only practice the firearms safety rules every once in a while. Ryan...
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Sometimes road rage can strike outside the vehicle. Our Defender, Nick, just wants to go home with his pizza when he’s violently approached in the parking lot.
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Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios facility in Robert, LA offers multiple training opportunities, including the AR15/Carbine Operator 1 (aka ARCO1) course. Hear...
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Most airlines have low ammo weight limits, but Alaska Airlines allows a surprisingly high total for ammunition. Tom and Travis discuss why this is great for...
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Thomas calls in to find out if his thinking is correct. Should he consider a .410 revolver for self-protection? Tom gives his take on utilizing a .410 to...
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Traveling with guns is not as difficult as many believe. Max Michel joins the show to discuss traveling with firearms. Tom and Max also spend some time...
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Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is sitting down with YouTuber Adam Weis (Who Tee Who) and Rob Gates of Savage Arms. The guys are on a hunt in Texas to...
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With summer temps on the way, it’s time to dress for the weather. Ryan and KJ discuss options for carrying your heater, in the heat. Plus, a recent...
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In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Ruger, instructor Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating the importance of understanding how to maintain...
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Carjackings are becoming all too common, and they can happen quickly and violently. Charles, our Defender, is put to the test bothy physically and mentally...
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Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader was recently on set with Ryan Gresham while teaching a course at Range Ready Studios. You know Gavin for his reloading...
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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
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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Who Decides the Gun Issue?
It won't be you or me, and it won't be the antigunners who ultimately decide the fate of gun rights in this country. It will be the general public. We can be...
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Make the Call
I've been digging around in the computer archives and have had fun pulling parts of magazine articles and columns from years ago. The fight and the message...
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Ready, Set...FIGHT!
When does the fight start? Most people would answer that by replying when they perceive a potential threat. What we want to do is think outside the box...
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The Facts Are On Your Side
This week, I'll be at the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas. Come see me at the Ruger booth on Saturday (10a-1p) and the FN booth (1p-4p) on Sunday.Here's a...
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Ryan Gresham Named as President of Gun Talk Media
Gun Talk Media, a leader in digital firearms content, announced today that Ryan Gresham has been named president of the company. Gresham has been working for...
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Busted in Oklahoma
Upon arrival back to Sportsman’s Paradise, I glanced at the timer. I’d traveled 27 hours in the truck alone to bag a Sooner State thunder chicken. Twenty of...
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Caliber Schmaliber
I like the saying that we seem to always worry about the wrong things. In everything. That sure applies when choosing a caliber. Millions of printed gun mag...
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How to Win
Yes, this happened in Louisiana, but it's a good example of how we win anywhere. This week we had a good day in the Legislature because we got serious about...
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Follow Through
Ask most people how to shoot accurately and they’ll explain how to aim the firearm, using the appropriate technique for the type sight system you have, and...
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Trigger Reset
After every shot fired we follow-through, recovering from the recoil, reacquiring the sights on target, and resetting the trigger and preparing to fire...
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Find Your Range
This week Gun Talk begins filming the tenth season of Guns & Gear. Our first stop is at the Boondocks Firearms Training Academy in Raymond, Mississippi...
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Turkey Time!
Spring means one thing for hunters – turkey time! Excitement fills the air as toms begin hammering hard. Turkey hunting offers some exciting times, but with...
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The Edged Option in EDC
What do you do when you can’t carry a firearm? Do you maintain a blade, or do you go without anything that could potentially save lives? Perhaps you rely on...
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Fightin' Stance
The proper stance – which provides stability, flexibility and mobility - is essential for fighting effectively with a firearm. A stable platform allows...
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Repeal and Silence - The Gun Control Agenda
Julie Golob recently wrote a telling piece on the gun control issues we are facing. She was kind enough to allow us to post the great piece. Enjoy...
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Intellectual Ammunition
You've heard me say it before. When it comes to the gun rights debate and the fight, being right doesn't really matter. Winning is the only thing that matters..
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Speak Up for the Second Amendment
Adam Carrington shares his thoughts in a recent article that originally appeared on FoxNews.com. Don't miss Adam on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio.The Parkland...
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That Pesky 4th Amendment
Marty D. Hayes of Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network shares an opinion piece recently published in the Network's journal. Unless you live on the top of a...
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The Next Shot
The most important shot you fire is the first one. Every shot you fire should be considered the first, and most important, regardless of how many you fire...
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Carry Like a Pro!
Carrying a firearm is a privilege and right that each of us should welcome. However, some of us have lax standards and subpar training that restrict our...
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