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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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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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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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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
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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Advice for a First-Time Turkey Hunter
A million thoughts go through my mind as I read a message in the inbox, "What advice would I have for a first-time lady turkey hunter?” I could reply with a...
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Summertime! And the Carrying is Harder
As much as we love to shed our heavy coats, shake off the winter and early springtime chill, and throw on shorts and tees to fend off the summer heat, there...
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Wolves Travel in Packs
For years, I've had the impression from the reports I've been seeing that bad guys are attacking in numbers. It was confirmed this week when Steve Tarani...
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Consider Your Glass Carefully
The freezing drizzle instantly stuck to anything it touched. Cameras lost function, and our eyelashes began to freeze shut. We crested the hill on that old...
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Knives and the Second Amendment
The Interstate Transport Act (S.542- ITA) has once again been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR). While...
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Wins and Losses
I'm writing this on the day the national ban on bump stocks went into effect. As of today, if you have a bump stock, you are in violation of the federal law...
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Injury Drills to Master
I don’t believe in swapping the weapon from one hand to another, for example when clearing corners or working cover, however, I do think knowing how to...
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One Gun Deserves the Love
I started with a first-gen Springfield Armory XD. That was the carry gun I felt comfortable with from day one. That gun clung to my side through hot summer...
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Shaming the Innocent - Culture War 2.0
In the culture war raging in America, the hot LZ of gun rights continues to expose new weapons being trotted out in their field trial periods. Witness New...
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Three (Cheap) Steps to Being a Better Shot
Everyone wants to be a better shot, but few of us have the time or money available to shoot all the time. No worries. I have your back with a plan guaranteed...
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5 Things Turkey Hunters Forget
I arrived in turkey camp excited. How could I not be jacked? It’s the first real hunting I’ve had since coyote hunting a few months back. I knew something...
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I’m two days into a coyote hunt, and the last thing I thought I'd find is a new favorite hunting round. For coyote hunting, I reach for the 204 Ruger or a...
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One of These Days...
I had intended to write about last week's interview with Benchmade Knives about the internet blowup which followed the exposure of that company cutting up...
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Tipping Their Hand
Sometimes understanding what's going on requires us to connect the dots on things that don't immediately appear to be connected. Looking at recent events...
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Practical EDC Upgrades
We upgrade everything in our lives. We upgrade our data plans, cell phones, vehicles and of course our firearms. We constantly look at what makes our lives...
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Problem Solving at High Speed
A while back, a Washington, D.C., museum displayed the rifle Charles Whitman used to kill 14 people and wound over thirty others from the top of the...
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Gun Banners Return to Handguns
It seems clear that there’s a change, or an addition, to the strategy of the gun banners. Back in the 1950s, they started with the call to ban handguns...
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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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