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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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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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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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Iguana Hunting in Puerto Rico
You want to see two grow men giggle like school girls? Turn them loose with one of Pyramyd Air’s rifles and send them to Puerto Rico to hunt iguana...
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Why an Over/Under Shotgun?
There's a reason you see over/under shotguns in the hands of so many experienced hunters and competitive shooters. Why are these knowledgeable shooters...
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Never Count Out A Determined Teenager
When she was 16, Brooklyn, Iowa, trap shooter Lizzy Worthington didn't like the fact that it was a 45-minute drive to the nearest trap field. What to do?
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3 Fixes to Common Trail Camera Mistakes
I’ve heard countless stories of guys who set out 15+ trail cameras and capture images of a shooter buck. Then, come season, the buck disappears, never to be...
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A Look at Those that Forgot the Firearms Safety Rules
Purchasing a gun comes with great responsibility. Some folks are better than others about practicing the four simple rules of firearm safety. Don’t let their...
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Loose Rounds In Your Vehicle. Safety Issue?
Just when you think you've heard it all, someone points out another way to possibly get hurt with guns and ammunition. Honestly, if someone had suggested...
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be "National Shooting Sports Month". Here are some suggestions from NSSF on how you can...
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Top 5 Summer Holsters
A lesson on what a quality holster can do for you: A Federal Agent in Florida accidentally shoots himself in the Orlando International Airport...
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On Fascism and Kryptonite
Did you ever feel as though things are upside down with the media and what people think is important? I sure do. So, when Mike Wood sent me a short piece he...
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Upgraded Handgun Performance
The easiest and quickest way to make a dramatic improvement to a handgun is to get a custom trigger job -- or replace the trigger. Action may be the heart of th
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Donuts and Free Recoil
Recently, I journeyed back home to the Sooner State in search of adventure—or more accurately, GunVenture. Who knew I’d find it in a donut shop and a place...
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A Scarlet Letter for Gun Owners
Imagine being a grandfather seeking custody of his grandson. The state says that will be okay, but you'll have to give us the serial numbers of all your guns...
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A Budget Sauer? (Sponsored Spotlight)
What? A budget Sauer rifle?If you've been around bolt-action rifles for a while no doubt you bumped into the name Sauer. What you heard, or saw, or shot, was...
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Random Thoughts...
Does your hunting rifle kick the snot out of you? Many hunters use rifles chambered for cartridges which are uncomfortable to shoot -- too much recoil. The...
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The Shortest Shoot...Comes with the Coolest Gear Yet
Gun Talk produces a lot of content, ranging from TV production (including our shows Guns & Gear, GunVenture and First Person Defender) to newsletters and...
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Bears, Handguns and Practice
Confidence. What's the value? How do you get it?Confidence comes from competence. Competence comes from training and practice. That was certainly the case for..
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Hearing Protection with a Modern Touch (Sponsored Spotlight)
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Walker’s isn’t your grandfather’s hearing protection. Formerly known as Walker’s Game Ear, Walker’s recently launched a...
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The New Guy
You may have been wondering about this KJ guy and what his story is. Well, I hail from Oklahoma and came to Gun Talk in February. I worked for a small PR firm..
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This IS What it's About
This is what last November's election was about for many of us. The U.S. Supreme Court just declined to hear a case challenging the laws and procedures which...
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Beating Summer EDC Heat
Hot doesn’t begin to describe the summer heat here in Southern Louisiana. I’d put it somewhere between blazing hot and hell. Every Day Carry (EDC) becomes...
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