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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
The 2A - The Gun Loophole
Control the terminology and you control the conversation.Saturday Night Special. Junk guns. Assault weapons. Hidden guns. Gun Show Loophole.Those words and...
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Post Victory
When is the fight over? Ask most people this and they’ll reply, “When the threat is down.” There are several problems with this answer. We know from numerous...
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Is This Time Different?
Many have asked me if the vicious reactions from the gun-ban lobby and people who are swayed by the media are different this time versus after other widely...
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Obsession Overload - The Luger P08
A bucket list gun is something we obsess over daily. A gun that at every turn we research or watch YouTube videos nonstop to learn its origins, history and...
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We Reject the Premise
The gun-ban lobby wants us to accept responsibility for the misuse of guns. We reject that, but for our message to gain any traction, we must back it up...
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Rule #4
It seems like everyday you comes across a story that has you scratching your head, wishing the players in the story would have just remembered the four rules...
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The First Shot
I remember it like it was yesterday. My dad woke me during Sunday naptime to take me shooting for the first time. He handed me an old, single-shot .410 that...
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How to Get Her Involved in Hunting and Shooting
My husband was out and about today and ran into a tech at the gun store, who wedeal with quite frequently. This gentleman asked how he could get his wife...
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The Police and Concealed Carry
What do the police think of concealed carry? I get the question from time to time. In my limited experience, officers I have come in contact with have no...
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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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The 1,000 Round Challenge
Was it really only a couple of years ago when no one could find .22 rimfire ammunition on store shelves, and when you could, it cost a fortune? I remember...
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Underutilized Binos? Try This!
Maybe it goes without saying, but a good pair of binoculars is a well-rounded hunter’s best friend. Whether you’re sitting in a shooting house overlooking a...
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Relics Relived!
One week removed from SHOT Show, the Gun Talk team remains mostly upright. If you didn’t catch any of our LIVE coverage, that footage resides on our Facebook...
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Slim Pickens - Actor, Hunter, Rodeo Rider
Slim Pickens, the actor, is probably best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove and Blazing Saddles. He was an enthusiastic hunter.A story about the campfire..
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Avoidance and Escape
Understanding when or where a fight starts isn't up to us. Tiger McKee drops by to give a different perspective on developing skills that save lives.When does..
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A Special Time for Gunnies
Over the last month, I've come to realize that we're entering a special time for gun owners. When we look back on 2018 in five years, we may well shake our...
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What Now?
Yep, it's time for the annual New Year's crystal ball gazing block party, where we launch semi-informed guesses as well as *WAGs about 2018, and offer plans...
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Body Language
The majority of our communication with others is through non-verbal body actions. It’s important to pay attention to this because body language gives you an ...
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Hard Lessons in Handgun Hunting
I headed into day three of my hunt feeling dejected. In my hand rested the Springfield Armory TRP chambered in 10mm, but in my mind two misplaced shots still...
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Influence of Weatherby Magnum Calibers on the Industry
By 1957, long before there was any knowledge in the industry of the new Mark V action, the increasing popularity of the Weatherby Magnum cartridges was making..
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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...
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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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