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Why is fixing scope shadow important when you shoot? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham uses his Ruger American Rifle to explain what scope shadow is, why you don't want
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Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talks with Silencer Central's Brad Anfinson again to get the details of Brad’s quest to harvest and recover a black buck at FTW
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Why is it important to pattern your shotgun? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham nerds out doing some shotgun patterning with Benelli's Super Black Eagle 3 semi-auto
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Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin dive into the top guns and gear from 2021. Find out what guns and gear made the top of the list. Plus, you won’t
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Looking for a training boost and up for a visit to Wisconsin? Check out the Vortex Edge training facility, by Vortex Optics. Jimmy Hamilton, who runs the Vortex
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Grits Gresham and Tom Gresham visit the 1997 Fastex Pro Challenge at Hopkins Sporting Clays in Chestertown, MD, where each target becomes increasingly more
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Why should a trainer continue their education, and what do you do during a carjacking? Shootrite Firearms Academy’s Tiger McKee joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to
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Silencer Central makes purchasing a suppressor easy. Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central joins Gun Talk’s Tom Greham to explain their easy online process, and
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Robert calls Gun Talk's Tom Gresham to inquire about a common myth - Does leaving a magazine loaded weaken the spring? Tom offers some different thoughts on the
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What is twist rate when talking about your rifle barrel, and why does it matter to you? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham uses the Ruger American to describe what twist
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Long range shooting with suppressors, getting a gun to true zero, the benefits of using Silencer Central to buy a suppressor, investing in hunter training
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Experience the new First-Time Hunter Course at FTW Ranch with Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and his daughter, Parker. Over the course of four days, the class learns a
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Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin break down a few self-defense encounters with a Christmas twist. Are these justified defensive responses? Plus,
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Remington's Jon Langenfeld talks with Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham outside of Marfa, Texas, about their new Core-Lokt Tipped hunting ammo that debuted this year. How
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Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talks to Chris Cerino about Hodgdon Powder's variety of gun powders - what makes each different from burn rate to ball size, how
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In this segment of ESPN's Shooting Sports America, Grits Gresham and Tom Gresham visit the 1997 Fastex Pro Challenge in Reno for a day of twists in clay target
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How do you know if you are in danger around the holidays? Steve Tarani joins the show to discuss to educate folks on the necessity to have situational...
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Steve calls Gun Talk's Tom Gresham with a Springfield Armory Ronin range report. Plus, Steve has a problem when his wife steals his Springfield Armory Hellcat.
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Steve Lemenov of ATN presents the many deals on optics for the Holiday Season. Tom and Steve talk about the benefits of thermal and night vision optics...
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Mark Gurney of Ruger and Gun Talk's Tom Gresham discuss the big news from Marlin - the release of the Marlin 1895 SBL made by Ruger! This stainless-steel lever
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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
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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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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Go or Stay - The Kyle Rittenhouse Story
Last Sunday on "Tom Gresham's Gun Talk" radio show I shared my thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse saga in Kenosha, WI, working off the information we had at...
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Power Hungry
Power. It's an addiction to many and a necessity to most. When it comes to firearms, our thirst for more power mirrors that of our need for more power and...
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Gun Talk’s First Person Defender is Back for Season 8
Gun Talk’s First Person Defender® is back for an eighth season! New episodes of the popular self-defense series, plus bonus training and tip videos, premiere...
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More Political Observations, Law and Order
When the Republican National Convention closed, the party, as predicted in my Aug. 26 Gun Talk article, did indeed endorse the pro-Second Amendment stance...
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Does Range Ammo Matter?
We all know how expensive defensive ammo is, so we don’t shoot it much. Instead, we grab a bulk pack of ball ammo when we head out to practice. It’s just...
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Springfield Armory, Caldwell, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Taurus - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Downsizing size not capacity with Springfield Armory’s Hellcat! Plus, steel target options from Caldwell Shooting Supplies; Colt’s...
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Nearly Five Million New Gun Owners in 2020
With all the bad news of 2020 – COVID, violent riots, defunding of police agencies, etc. – some good news emerged as the NSSF reported an increase of nearly...
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Why Get a CCW Permit
My Arkansas concealed-carry license has just about run its five-year course, so I need to renew. Arkansas is a shall-issue, permitless carry state with...
READ NOWSmith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Crimson Trace, Glock - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Hit the range with Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15-22 and SW22 Victory pistol; Sig Sauer’s newest P320, the AXG; Ruger’s Super GP100 9mm...
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Hold Your Horses on the California Mag Ban Lift
While the Second Amendment community (which should include the entire country, but that’s another story) applauds the verdict handed down from the Ninth...
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New AR Uppers, Gun Safety, and Permit Lawsuits - This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s a new generation of upper receivers, success for gun safety programs, permit issues in North Carolina, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk®...
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Have Gun, Will Travel
In addition to being a Western TV series in the late 1950's, "Have Gun, Will Travel" describes many of us today. This isn't new for gun folks, but it may...
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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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Survey: Protection #1 Reason for Gun Ownership
In a survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation on Monday, over half of those surveyed believed that primary reason for owning a gun is...
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New York Attorney General Seeks to Shut Down NRA
In a bold election year move, the New York attorney general has filed a lawsuit that, if successful, could dismantle the National Rifle Association, the...
READ NOWSig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, DoubleTap, Taurus, and Ruger - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Sig Sauer enters the bolt-action market with the new CROSS hunting rifle. Plus, Smith & Wesson EZ 9mm; DoubleTap Ammunition’s solid...
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Finding Loading Powder in the Current Shortage
Yes, ammunition vanished from store shelves over the last few months. Pardon me while I offer a heartfelt "I told you so." For eight years I have been saying...
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Eyeing Dove Season
I’ve had issues with my front bead sight on my old shotgun. The problem always seems to reappear this time of the year as I start shooting for dove season...
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Henry Rifle Voluntary Recall
For the first time in company history, Henry Repeating Arms Company is recalling some of their products over safety concerns. The recall covers H015-series...
READ NOWXD-M Elite; Custom Knives & Revolvers - This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s a new gun, custom knives, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the...
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