Choosing Your First Handgun
What is the best first handgun to own? Whether you’re looking for the best handgun for home defense, or the best pistol for personal defense, there are...
Gun Talk on the Road & an ATF Update
The Gun Talk crew hits the road this year, attending the POMA Shooting Sports Showcase, Palmetto State Armory’s The Gathering, and a media event in Alabama.
*NEW* SIG SAUER P322 .22 Pistol
It’s 3.22.22, but more importantly, it’s launch day for the NEW SIG SAUER P322 .22 Pistol! Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin join SIG’s...
Mossberg 500 Shotgun Trigger Upgrades
Is the trigger on your Mossberg 500 slug gun too heavy? Randy looks for guidance to modify his daughter’s Mossberg 500 trigger. Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham...
Why You Should Always Carry a Gun
A telling story about why you should always carry a firearm, and it’s not only for two-legged threats. Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham discusses the many...
What’s the Best 9mm Bullet Weight?
Does 9mm bullet weight matter in short barrel firearms? Steve consolidated his guns down to all 9mm. He calls in to Gun Talk Radio to get Tom Gresham’s take...
Getting to Know the SIG P322
SIG SAUER has launched the new P322 .22 Pistol. SIG’s Phil Strader joins Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham to discuss the newest offering, designed from the...
What’s New With Armscor?
What is the best home defense gun? Are ammo companies making enough ammo? Martin Tuason of Armscor / Rock Island Armory addresses those questions and more...
The Growth of Shooting Sports in the 90’s
It's #TimeWarpTuesday: We found a box of old tapes at the office. Old TV shows and videos featuring Grits Gresham and Tom Gresham. Enjoy these blasts from the..
Information Grab After NICS Check Denial?
What happens to your information if you are denied while submitting a NICS check? Luke calls in from Missouri and has an issue with denials from the FBI & ATF..
Getting the Family Into Shooting
What’s the best way to introduce family members to shooting? Legendary shooter Julie Golob joins Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham on the show to talk about a...
Turkey Hunting Gear & Tactics
More turkey talk! Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and outdoors industry veteran Thomas Allen continue their discussion on turkey hunting. This time, the...
Revisiting the Four Rules
On a topic that can’t be covered enough, Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham goes over the Four Rules of Firearm Safety. We can all use a refresher course from...
Who is Chris Cerino? Pt. 2
Firearms trainer and new Gun Talk employee Chris Cerino sits down for a continued discussion with Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham. The pair gets into a...
BTS: Bloopers, Flubs, Crayons and…Lt. Dan?
Ready to laugh? In preparation for a new season of Guns & Gear, let’s check out some hilarious bloopers from Season 13. Join Guns & Gear hosts Ryan Gresham...
Should You Get Involved?
If a crime occurs in front of you, should you get involved? Should you ever hold a criminal at gunpoint until police arrive? A wild story comes to the show.
Touring an Ammunition Factory
How are ammo makers coping with the ammunition demand? Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham takes a moment out of his week to tour the CCI/Speer factory in Idaho...
‘96 UIT Shooting World Cup
Revisit a classic from 1996 at the UIT Shooting World Cup in Atlanta, GA. From the words of Grits Gresham, “It’s a place where the targets fly faster, the...
‘Dad Has Dementia. Should I Take His Guns?’
How do you deal with someone with dementia and firearms? Michael’s father is suffering from dementia, and wonders how he should deal with his father’s firearms?
Is the .257 Roberts Perfect?
Is there a perfect cartridge? Chris calls in to discuss the validity of the .257 Roberts with Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham, who has preached the benefits of...
How to Vote for the NRA Board of Directors
Is there a strategy for voting for the NRA Board of Directors? Frank Tait is on the ballot and joins the radio show to discuss his candidacy and how to vote...
27 Years of Intellectual Ammunition
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is now entering its 28th season! Tom revisits the origins of the show, how it grew, and what “Intellectual Ammunition”...
Running the Ruger American Ranch Rifle
Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham walks through the Ruger American Ranch Rifle. This model is chambered in 300 Blackout, features a 16.12” barrel and is threaded for...
Flamethrowers and BIG NEWS
Chris Cerino, the newest addition to the Gun Talk team, joins host Ryan Gresham for today’s Gun Talk LIVE. The team recently went to Range Ready Studios to...
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...