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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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At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, KJ catches up with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to check out their latest project built around the...
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The Thompson/Center Encore platform is back—and it’s bringing some serious innovation with it. Ryan talks 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...
WATCH NOWTwo bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance...
WATCH NOWAre 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...
WATCH NOWCompact, suppressed, and built to go anywhere — the Volquartsen Envy in pistol configuration checks every box. Carbon fiber barrel, 10/22 mags, and a Banish...
WATCH NOWTrain smarter, not louder. The Savage 110 RF Elite Precision paired with the Savage suppressor and CCI subsonic ammo is the quiet, affordable answer for...
WATCH NOWWhat 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...
WATCH NOWTired 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...
WATCH NOWWhat happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with...
WATCH NOWIn 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...
WATCH NOWIn this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with...
WATCH NOWIn 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...
WATCH NOW22plinkster 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...
WATCH NOWSome 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...
WATCH NOWFrom cutting-edge suppressors to futuristic folding PCCs, this NRAAM 2026 conversation covers some of the most innovative gear on...
WATCH NOWGood guns are everywhere these days. But some guns make you stop and go, whoa… Ryan Gresham catches up with Ernest Langdon...
WATCH NOWAffordable doesn’t have to mean boring. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham checks in with Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA...
WATCH NOWBig news from the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting—Gun Talk has officially launched Shooting Sports Life, a completely free 24/7 streaming channel...
WATCH NOWAt 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
Guns & Gender Neutrality
To my fellow gents out there trying to figure out what women want, here’s a doozy for you: What kind of guns do they like to shoot? Men are easy to figure...
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Even More Gun Sales Records
With the civil unrest and other weirdness of 2020, it’s no surprise that gun sales are through the roof. We are seeing record setting sales in both firearms...
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Crimson Trace, Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Sig Sauer - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: It’s Crimson Trace’s popular Rail Master Pro laser sight/tactical light combos; the optics-ready GLOCK MOS G43x & G48 handguns...
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Why Civilians Need Force on Force Training
Most people associate force-on-force training with law enforcement or the military, like the grownup versions of cops-and-robbers and playing war. While this...
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Traveling with Firearms – Is It Worth It?
It happens every night before a flight. I sit by the bed and debate whether or not I need to pack the pistol. I float out all the scenarios why I wouldn’t...
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Disappointment and Frustration
So far, the first presidential debate and the one and only vice-presidential debate have gone into history. Good riddance in my opinion. Candidates, with the...
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Daisy's Red Ryder for Christmas - This Week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk.
It's a piece of nostalgia and fun for gift giving this year, plus ATF antics, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original nationally...
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5 Steps for Youth Deer Season Success
I recall a news clip with a lady exclaiming, “I ain’t got time for that.” Well, step aside failure, cause youth deer hunting season is here, and I ain’t got...
READ NOWATN, Colt, Std Mfg, Ruger, Sig Sauer - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: It’s the new day/night X-Sight LTV scope and OTS LT from ATN Corp; Colt’s 1911 Defender; Standard Manufacturing’s S333 Thunderstruck..
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Defending the Second Amendment by Defending Gun Culture
Gun owner or not, it is hard to deny the robust gun culture that permeates the American Republic. From organizations like the Boy Scouts to first-person...
READ NOWIron Sights; CA Gun Ban - This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s fast and accurate iron sights, important gun rights cases, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original nationally-syndicated radio..
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Are You Doing Things Right, Or Doing the Right Things?
The shooting sports industry is comprised of manufacturers, distributors, catalog outlets, and small to very large retail dealers. Many of these businesses...
READ NOWTaurus, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, DoubleTap - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: It’s the compact G3c for everyday carry from Taurus; Sig Sauer’s CROSS bolt-action hunting rifle; all-ages Precision Rimfires from...
READ NOWAt Stake with SCOTUS; Silencers Made Simple- This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s the importance of confirming a SCOTUS Justice, an easy way to purchase a silencer, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original...
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Pushing the Wrong Way with Handloading
We all want more power, in everything. More horsepower, for sure, in our trucks, boats, ATVs, etc. The popularity of magnum cartridges shows that hunters and...
READ NOWCZ, SureFire, Springfield Armory, GLOCK, Savage - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: It’s CZ-USA’s P10 pistol series; SureFire's ear pro hearing protection; Springfield Armory's XD-M Elites...
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Concealment Draw
Even though in Alabama it’s legal to carry openly, I still conceal my pistols. The technique I use to draw and holster has evolved over the years into one...
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Concealed Carry Permits Continue to Rise during COVID
It’s no surprise that everyone is concerned more than ever about their personal safety. With COVID-19 lockdowns followed by BLM and Antifa rioting, civil...
READ NOWNew for Sierra Bullets, Hodgdon; ATF Fight - This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s some new owners for certain brands, a battle with the ATF over definitions, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original...
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5 Things You Need to Know About Gun Ownership
Recently I asked a few friends and fellow instructors what they thought were the five most important things someone who keeps or carries a firearm should...
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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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Election Hangover
By now there is no news. The midterm elections went about as expected -- Republicans gained seats in the Senate, and Democrats took control of the House...
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Dodging Bullets and Rattlesnakes
So ... I had a "teachable moment" last week as bullets were flying past me, and I thought I'd pass along a lesson I relearned. File this under the "Never...
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Always Reload
Hunting season for me, is in full swing. I recently departed to Oklahoma to chase whitetails with the ol’ muzzleloader only to find a very angry swine and a...
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