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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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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
Considerations About Stopping Mass Shootings
In the wake of the terrorist shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport, a number of Network members came to us with varied questions about stopping a mass...
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Oh Yeah? Well, What Do You Say to This!
You wouldn't go into a gunfight without a gun (or more than one). It makes no sense to go into a battle of ideas without having tools ... weapons, if you will..
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Training or Practice?
There seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to the difference between training and practice. Training is the introduction of new techniques and theory...
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Memories Reborn
Growing up, I’d sit at my grandfather’s feet and watch the classics: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, El Dorado, The Searchers, Rio Bravo and my all-time favorite...
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Confessions of a First-Time Shooter
When I agreed to sign up for the Women’s Defensive Pistol class put on by VATA, Vulnerability Assessment and Threat Analysis, it sounded like a fun thing to...
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The Subconscious Mind
To effectively fight with firearms requires training –instruction on fighting techniques and combative theory – and practice, the actual learning and...
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Training to End the Threat
Thinking of the Texas church shooting ... Have you heard of the "failure drill?" Basically, it's two shots to the body and one to the head. What's that about?
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Is There Always a Trial After a Shooting?
Recently, a Network member asked a question on our members-only internet forum, inquiring about the likelihood of a “righteous shooting” going to trial...
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Restaurant Attack Thwarted!
Here's another letter from a friend and listener who got into a "situation." He doesn't (yet) carry a gun, but his ramped-up situational awareness may have...
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Not Your Granddaddy's Gear
My grandfather would have never paired the words technology and hunting together, but I’d be willing to bet he’d be on board with the gear today.I took the...
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Real Attack. Real Response!
This is how it happens. Fast, when you don't expect it. I just received this from a Gun Talk listener about an attempted attack, and his response. There are...
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Building Your Bridge
What’s the biggest mistake I see concealed carry holders making right now? That’s a pretty easy question to answer because I see it so often. I’d say 99%...
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Pictures and Memories...
Images are something to be cherished. You get one chance to capture a memory. Don’t blow it by having a gun pointed at the person in the photo.If your...
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Life-Saving Training You Can Do Today
On Gun Talk, I emphasize training all the time -- probably to the point of driving some of you crazy. Sorry about that, but it's not just important. It's vital.
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Is It Time...
When do you hand the gun over to youth? It’s something that plays out in my mind constantly. However, I’ve come up with a sure-fire way to know when your kid...
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Numbers Don't Lie
A friend once said something that really stuck with me. He said there is nothing so comforting as a closely held bias. As you scratch your head, wondering how..
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Gun Rights Defender of the Year!
Many folks love accolades and believe those define a career. Tom Gresham doesn’t rely on awards to know he’s making a difference. Actions speak louder than...
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Action vs. Reaction!
First Person Defender filming took place last week, and boy, did we see some interesting tactics! But the lessons learned during filming resonated with the...
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Tom Gresham Recognized as Gun Rights Defender of the Year
Tom Gresham, host of the nationally-syndicated radio talk show "Tom Gresham's Gun Talk," has been named by the Citizen's Committee for the Right to Keep and...
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Age of Terrorism
In the world of tactical trainers, the name John Farnam stands out, with good reason. He's been doing this for decades, and he's one of the best. Following...
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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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