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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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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
Reality, What a Concept
In our modern 21st century world, reality has quickly become the optimal buzz word, the catch-all statement used to sell to an eager audience. Grown from...
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Springfield Armory's Diminutive Dynamo
Concealed carriers look for a few things when purchasing a new carry gun. The gun should be controllable, concealable, and feel good in the hand...
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Seven Things to Know About Fighting Gun Banners
Yeah, yeah, I know. You don't want to hear about this, again. Too bad. It's here. It's real. And like cancer, if you ignore it, it will keep growing with...
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Springfield Armory RO Elite Operator - 10mm
Those names are instantly recognized as two of the most influential men in the firearms industry. Browning’s invention of the 1911 pistol and Jeff Cooper’s...
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Five Steps to Avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
The sweltering Louisiana heat is approaching max capacity, but that doesn’t mean the Gun Talk crew isn’t on the range. The hotter months seem to be our...
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Aggressive-Defensive Actions
Great read from training expert Tiger McKee. This one will take five minutes to read, and you'll be glad you did.Under most circumstances, when faced with a...
READ NOWHow to be "Mathematically Pro-Gun" Without Mentioning "Rights"
The problem with “rights-based” arguments, quite honestly, is they go nowhere, because of what government is. Government, at its root, is an exchange of some...
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It's OK to Lie and Steal
Let's get this out of the way. I'm not a trainer, or an operator, or a ninja. What I am is someone who steals, er ... borrows... er LEARNS from others...
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Lessons in Skipping Naps
I’m not one for bragging, but I have an incredible dad. He mentored and shaped me into the man I’ve become. Here’s a short story about how skipping one nap...
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Semi-Auto for Bears?
For ultimate reliability, you want a revolver, right?I'm preparing to head out West for several weeks, where I'll be among the lions and tigers and bear...
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What's Your EDC Routine?
Routine. As in, predictable. Unimaginative. Boring.Perhaps. Routine also can help you perform. Can help you remember. Can help keep you prepared. It could...
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Science and Art
The defensive, and offensive, use of firearms is part science and part art. There are certain elements that are structured; principles that cannot be ignored...
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More New Guns
Putting aside for the moment the ongoing saga at the NRA (since no one there is talking), this is a spectacular time for gun folks. Never, ever, have we seen...
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School's Out! You've Earned a Break!
With school's shutting down across the country for summer break, it's time to think about what to do with the kids. Well, I think it's time you treated...
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Bought an M1A, Now What?
I had the chance to sit down with Steve Horsman from Springfield Armory about what are the necessary steps when you first purchase an M1A. Here’s a look at...
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Shooting Sports for Seniors
Aging adults have a unique set of considerations when it comes to hobby selection. Often, they seek activities that are mentally stimulating to keep them...
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The Great Doubles Shootoff
I’m sure many have heard the saying that intense competitive shooting is 90% mental, and 10% physical. The most interesting example I’ve seen of this happened..
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Textbook Example of Winning
As I write this on May 1, I just returned from committee meetings at the Louisiana Legislature, where several gun bills (bad and good) were scheduled to be...
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The NRA Meltdown
I was going to write about my thoughts on the meltdown at the NRA and how I this has the potential for destroying this organization. Then I found an article...
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Rewriting History and Banning Speech
Amazon is banning books by conservatives. Facebook has taken it upon itself to ban whatever it deems to be "fake news." Now we see the latest...
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Colorado 3-Gun Bootcamp: A Beginner’s Guide to Completing Your First 3-Gun Stage
STOP OVERTHINKING AND FOCUS ON YOUR SHOOTING! I struggled through the physically demanding drills three-time Olympic biathlete Lanny Barnes...
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Full Spectrum of Safety Prep - Not Just Self-Defense
If you listened to the radio show last week you know that we had a house fire a week ago. We're really lucky. No one was hurt. Our family photos are okay...
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A Pressing Matter (Sponsored Spotlight)
Make way! A new player just entered the metallic loading game. Well, not new, exactly. Generations of shotgunners have depended on MEC Shooting Sports for...
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Get Involved -- The Gun Talk Truth Squad
If you are new to this newsletter, you may have seen a reference to the Gun Talk Truth Squad, and you may have wondered what that's about. It's about you...
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Summer Gun Camps – A Real Thing
START SIGNING THEM UP! Summer shooting and outdoor camps develop skills to a whole new level. Who wouldn’t want to go to a camp that teaches 3-Gun or...
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Reinvest Those Savings (Sponsored Spotlight)
Enhancing the shooter’s experience one trigger at a time, with Apex TacticalYou’ve saved some money on Smith & Wesson’s Shield. Now, take the savings and...
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We're the Good Guys. Let's Act Like It
You know how I say on the radio that we're the good guys and gals -- the ones you don't read about in the papers. We own, collect, and shoot guns safely and...
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We're Not In Kansas Anymore
I went to Argentina two weeks ago to shoot dove (and a few parakeets!). The shooting was only fair, but it was a great group of friends, so we still had a...
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Five Tools for Youth Turkey Hunts
What's the best way to get a youngster into hunting?I vote for a turkey hunt. States offer a special youth hunting season, giving youngsters first shot at a...
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Who Do You Call After the Shooting? (Sponsored Spotlight)
Several years ago I joined the Armed Citizen's Legal Defense Network. Actually, I signed my wife up, too. No, they were not a sponsor or advertiser at the...
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"Nobody Wants To Take Away Your Guns" -- BULL!
Last week several gun rights groups filed a federal lawsuit to stop the new (not in effect, yet) California law banning the ownership of standard capacity...
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Where in the World is Tom?
He's in Argentina!Luckily, he had Jim and Michelle from The After Show ready to take on the radio show this past Sunday. He's heading back today, after...
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Top 5 Things to Do at the 2017 NRA Show
Beginning Thursday, throngs of like-minded individuals descend upon Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center to enjoy the NRA Annual Meetings. Attendees can...
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Round in the Chamber - Real Life Story
On the radio show, I talked about the problems of carrying a pistol with an empty chamber. Two callers said they do that for safety. They don’t want the gun...
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Hunting Elk, Black Bear, and Wolf in The Peace River Valley
I’m a fortunate one that is for sure. For a week and a half, I traversed over 5,300 miles to hunt some of the most beautiful country that I’ve ever walked...
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Don’t Become the Hunted: 5 Keys to Finding the Best Outfitter
In the back of our minds, we all have bucket list items that have cemented themselves into our being. The variety ranges from hunting “Black Death” in Africa...
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There is no "loophole."All laws are in force at a gun show. All federal, state and local laws apply. A firearms dealer is required to do a background check...
READ NOWOpen Carry -- Foolish Grandstanding or Activism?
Everyone that receives The Truth Squad Newsletter knows about concealed carry, and how the right to carry is available to citizens in 48 states. Many lives...
READ NOWTom's Tweet: A 77th Arrest for this Criminal
Our adventures take us around the country, and we’ve seen countless stories about lax laws that allow criminals (to) slip through the judicial system...
READ NOWTom's Tweet: Carry Reason 102
I shared this story on my Twitter feed a while back, and it got me thinking about the threats that aren’t always walking on two legs. Had this individual been..
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