Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...
Precision Beyond Belief Pt. 1
If you’re interested in long-range precision rifle shooting, you won’t want to miss this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Frank Galli of Sniper’s Hide joins host...
Precision Beyond Belief Pt. 2
If you’re interested in long-range precision rifle shooting, you won’t want to miss this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Frank Galli of Sniper’s Hide joins host...
Vortex Viper Shotgun Optic | First Look!
Looking for a high-quality red dot sight? In this review, we take a look at the Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot Optic—a top-tier choice for...
SnapSafe GlideVault Rundown
Don't know what gun safe to buy for your first firearm? Chris Cerino delivers a solid option with the SnapSafe GlideVault that keeps valuables secure...
Mastering Long-Range Hunting
Join Greg Ray of Outdoor Solutions and host KJ as they dive into hunting adventures, long-range shooting classes, and why the old ways aren't always the best...
Benefits of a Revolver for Home Defense
Is a revolver the best option for home defense? Chris Cerino details some benefits you may have not considered when considering a home defense option.
Accuracy: Expectations vs. Reality
On this Gun Talk Nation, our own Chris Cerino and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sit down with Ryan Gresham to discuss the most compelling topic in shooting: Accuracy.
Aimpoint Acro C-2 Review: The Ultimate Enclosed Red Dot Sight?
Discover the Aimpoint Acro C-2, the next-generation enclosed red dot sight optimized for carbines. In this in-depth review, we test its durability, battery...
Best Bino Harnesses for Hunters
Looking for the best bino harness for your next hunt? In this episode, KJ breaks down the top binocular harnesses on the market, comparing comfort...
AUFIRE: Next-Level Training Realism | SHOT Show 2025
Tim Pearce joins Chris Cerino to discuss - and more importantly - demonstrate the AUFIRE system. Designed to simulate wounds and limb incapacitation in a...
NEW PRODUCT! RCBS Powder Funnel Kit
Do you have issues with powder clogging your powder funnel? RCBS delivers a new, made-in-the-USA funnel that eliminates powder jamming. Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin...
Running Drills in Flip-Flops
How do you replicate shooting under stress? Chris Cerino puts Range Ready Intern Taylor through a drill to mimic the stresses of shooting under stress. Can...
SureFire XC3: A Closer Look
Discover the benefits of equipping your concealed carry handgun with a weapon-mounted light, such as the new SureFire XC3. Learn why law enforcement and...
Liberty Ammo: Proven Performance | SHOT Show 2025
Gary Ramey of Liberty Ammo joins KJ from SHOT Show to discuss their expanding product line of self-defense ammunition. The guys discuss the science and...
VOTE NOW - Safety Impact Award | SHOT Show 2025
Josh Dorsey of Colt Firearms joins the show to discuss a new initiative built around the big game, happening in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9, 2025.
Gunsmithing Tools with POWER! | SHOT Show 2025
Wheeler Tools introduces a new F.A.T. Wrench Autotorque wrench and Pro Scope leveling kit. Jared Hunter joins the show to chat about the latest offerings...
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Caldwell CLAYCOPTER! | SHOT Show 2025
This might be the world's easiest electronic clay thrower. It might be a clay thrower, but the Caldwell Claycopter improves upon old clay throwers and...
Not Your Grandaddy's Lever Action Trigger | SHOT Show 2025
Are you tired of the old, gritty lever-action triggers? Timney Triggers has the solution with their new Lever Action Trigger. Discover how this innovative...
SureFire XC3: A New Standard in Brightness | SHOT Show 2025
SureFire is renowned for rigorous standards and exceptionally durable products, and the SureFire XC3 continues this tradition. As one of the toughest weapon...
Franklin Armory Binary AR-Elite | SHOT Show 2025
The Franklin Armory Binary AR-Elite trigger enhances the binary AR trigger experience with improved features. It offers a selection of trigger shoe options...
Leupold VX-6HD Riflescope | SHOT Show 2025
A new generation of Leupold VX-6HD is here! Find out how it performs on a recent elk hunt in the mountains of New Mexico. Shawn Skipper details the...
Armasight Operator 640 Clip-On Thermal | SHOT Show 2025
What can you achieve with a thermal imaging optic? The Armasight Operator 640 clip-on thermal optic offers a range of functionalities beyond a standard...
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Winchester Supreme Optics | SHOT Show 2025
Winchester Supreme Optics deliver clarity at the darkest times and performance when it matters most. Would you trust less expensive optics to your hunt? We...
Have Cover. Give Commands. Be Ready to Shoot.
In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates engaging a threat from a position of advantage - where you have cover, and...
How Many 2x4s to Stop a 9mm?
Can drywall and 2x4s really protect you from incoming gunfire? The answer might surprise you. In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, we dive deep into the...
Shooting Without Vision, Is It Possible?
In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or...
Surviving the Ambush
Step into a high-stress, force-on-force scenario where an unsuspecting participant faces a surprise active shooter in a realistic training environment.
Store Robbery: Armed Citizen Responds
What would you do in a high-stress store robbery with multiple armed threats? In this episode of First Person Defender, Aaron faces a dynamic armed robbery...
Carjacking Happens FAST
How do you react when you're faced with a carjacker, especially with your family in the car? This high-intensity training episode from First Person Defender...
Mentally Unstable Attacker with a Knife
In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting...
Road Rage Turns Violent
What starts as a minor fender bender quickly escalates when a driver refuses to back down—and one woman is forced to make a life-or-death decision. In this...
1911 Grip Safety Build-Up
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
Self-Defense Gone Wrong?
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gunfight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.
Brutal Hostage Carjacking
In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.
Can She Escape Without a Gun?
What happens when you're unarmed and trapped in a car during a violent encounter? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Shirley faces a...
Fake Delivery Person Attacks!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we throw Michael into a high-pressure force-on-force training scenario known as the Hooded Box Drill. Watch as he’s...
Violent Highway Robbery Gone Wrong
In this intense First Person Defender scenario, James and his wife stop to help a stranded motorist, only to face a terrifying armed robbery. What starts as...
Home Invasion Turned Violent: Armed Woman Fights Back
What happens when a regular person is attacked in their bedroom? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Natasha walks into what should be her safe...
First Person Defender Season 14: Coming in Hot!
A new season of First Person Defender is here. Season 14 is the wildest, most intense season yet, and if you’re an FPD fan, you know that’s saying something!
Three HK Options - What’s Right For You?
Which HK is right for you? Chris Cerino details the HK CC9, HK VP9, and HK M556A1. If you're interested in a new HK for home protection or self-defense and...
Situational Awareness & Training
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe presents a critical message about the importance of situational awareness for concealed...
Be Polite, Be Courteous…Be Safe
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe offers some sage advice for communicating with authorities in the aftermath of a critical...
The Real Cost of Self-Defense
What is the actual cost of a self-defense situation? If you defend yourself in a self-defense scenario, the costs will mount. Mike Darter of CCW Safe and...
What is a Micro Compact Pistol?
How does a micro compact compare against a compact and full size? HK announced their newest micro compact, the HK CC9, but is it really that small? Chris...
Shot the Wrong Guy? A Self-Defense Reaction
What would happen if you shot the wrong person? Mike Darter of CCW Safe and Ryan Gresham react to a First Person Defender scenario that deals with mistaken...
NEW Concealed Carry Range Drill
You need a new range drill to test you skills. Chris Cerino offers up a new drill utilizing the newest HK CC9. Watch if you are in need of a drill to spice...
Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...