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A few tips on setting up a hunting rifle for a youth or smaller-stature shooter from Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham, using the Ruger American Compact and Hawkeye FTW
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Gun Talk Hunt's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin goes solo as he discusses managing wildlife via high fence hunting, the ethics and ins and outs of high fence hunting, and a
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The new Springfield Armory Hellion 5.56 is based on the VHS-2 bullpup platform, has fully ambidextrous controls including a reversible ejection system, and
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What are the top 10 most unusual finds the TSA recovered from luggage last year? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin discuss the list.
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Student of the Gun's Paul Markel joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham to talk about the importance of training, why most gun owners need to take a firearms training co
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Grits Gresham and Tom Gresham showcase the 1995 World English Sporting Clays Championship in Texas. Then it's on to the Champion of Champions Ladies Charity Cla
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Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham shows off his very own slaughter house turned HQ! Gun Talk is moving to a 10 acre spot in southeast Louisiana, upgrading the office and
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Gun Talk is expanding! Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham and Tom Gresham discuss Gun Talk’s new office, studio, range and training facility. Gun Talk is moving to a 10-ac
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Author John Barsness of riflesandrecipes.com joins Tom to discuss reloading your own rifle ammunition, what you need to get started, where the term “Rifle Loony
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Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to talk about the new hammer-fired aluminum alloy micro 9mm – the CSX – in stores now. Plus,
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It’s an update on the NRA and the future of the gun rights organization, state gun rights versus national gun rights, how the Supreme Court might rule on...
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Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin chat about a few of their successful deer hunts. Plus, Utah bans the use of all trail cameras. What does this
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Brand new from Vortex - the Razor HD GEN III riflescope! Ryan Muckenhirn and Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics are joined by Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin
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Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin deliver the newest products making their debut in 2022 - new ones from Smith & Wesson, XS Sights, Savage Arms,
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It's a brand new platform from Smith & Wesson - The CSX hammer-fired, micro 9mm. The CSX offers an aluminum alloy metal frame, ambi-thumb safety, interchangeabl
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So many choices - It's time to deep dive into optics! Bill Yerby of Meprolight joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham to talk red dots, tritium sights, night sights, red
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In this segment of ESPN's Shooting Sports America, John Morton and Jim Frazier visit the 1997 U.S. National Biathlon Championships in Lake Placid, New York, the
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A few more states added permitless carry / constitutional carry legislation in the last year. Chad Winkler of Boondocks Firearms Training Academy in Mississippi
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Timney Triggers is known for producing quality triggers for more than 75 years. The innovation is driven by customer demand. Timney Triggers’ Chris Ellis joins
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Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham discusses the new year. Are you going to add something to your shooting this year? Get into a new discipline? Shoot more? Get a new
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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
Coyote Run
Sadly, deer and duck seasons have ended, and not far behind goose season concludes. For me, this means one thing…coyote season is in full swing. Many of us...
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Refuse to Compromise... No Matter What
SHOT Show 2019 is in the books. We are back and are still recovering, but we sure did see a bunch of new guns, ammo, optics, and more. If you missed our live...
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The Power of Lies and Why You Matter
When I created the Gun Talk Truth Squad almost two decades ago, it was to push back on the misinformation and outright lies about guns, gun owners, crime...
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What to Practice
Students often ask what they should dry practice. The answer to that question is not shootin’ more. The fundamentals of marksmanship are important, but a...
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GLOCK 43X v. Sig P365
SHOT Show 2018 saw the release of the Sig Sauer P365. If you aren’t familiar with the P365, get out from under that rock. The P365 is a micro-compact carry...
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Bird Box Survival
Bird Box exploded among movie watchers. If you haven’t seen the hit thriller, it’s a must watch. However, I must warn you. If you watch it, you will walk...
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Fighting Safely
Most everyone who studies using firearms for combative purposes should be familiar with Jeff Cooper’s four basic safety rules:All guns are always loaded...
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Combatting Incremental Change
We’ve made another trip around the sun. It’s time to continue forward and look toward bigger and better things. For us 2A supporters, 2018 ended on a bit of...
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Heuristic Problem Solving
Making the decision on when and how to respond to a potential threat can be difficult. At first, there seems to be a multitude of questions to be answered in...
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Empty Reload
There are many names for it, but I call it the “empty reload.” You’re firing the pistol and it runs empty. The slide locks back on the empty mag. Getting the...
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Records, Photographs and the Gift of You
I’ve been thinking about photographs a lot this week as I launched a new project. More about that below. Here’s a gift for yourself and any family member or...
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Give a Gun...And More
If you are giving someone a gift of a gun this year, make it even better. Spend a little more, or maybe even improve it without spending an extra dime.Time...
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On Glass and Eye Fatigue
High quality glass is something I take for granted until I’m staring through it for extended periods of time, scopes in particular. In this part of the...
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Magic Bullets
In the quest for the “best” hunting rifle cartridge, the simple fact is that many of us are going about it the wrong way. Once you look at it carefully, it’s...
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Application of the Fundamentals
From the very beginning in formal firearms training, we are all introduced to the fundamentals and are educated on their importance in all facets of training...
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Lack of Training Can Get You Killed
Last week a security guard at a bar was shot and killed by the police. The reports indicate the guard had stopped a shooting, and he had the shooter on the...
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Trigger Slack - Know It!
A common problem with shooters, both new and experienced, is the “slack” or “take-up” on triggers. A lot of pistols, especially striker-fired handguns such...
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Motivation and Commitment
It’s time for a “Come to Jesus” talk in the gun rights world, and it’s not going to be pleasant. I have something to say, and it won’t take long.It’s time...
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A Hunter's Gun
The cuts in my knees bled and my entire body ached as I knelt on the blazing hot rock. The sweat hit my eyes looking up the mountain as I moved slowly as to...
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Holographic Weapon Sight vs. Red Dot
To the naked eye, the difference between a Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) and red dot might seem negligible. However, there is more than meets the eye...
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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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