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...
A Dynamic Parking Lot Shootout!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of a dynamic violent scenario where quick decisions are the difference between life and...
Woman Forced to Shoot Carjacker!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of transitional areas, particularly entering and exiting a car. Our Defender, Laura, is...
Building a Gun Room?
Interested in a gun room? First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino showcases an assortment of products from Secure It, and discusses different ideas when it...
Be Ready. Decentralized Gun Storage
First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino discusses “decentralized gun storage” concepts utilizing SecureIt’s Fast Box Model 47. In this FPD Bonus Tip, Chris...
Crazed Man Hiding in the Closet!
Our Defender, Brad, is well-trained, well-prepared and willing to defend himself. In this episode, we put Brad through two different scenarios that will...
Sudden Home Invasion Attack!
Our Defender, Brian is no stranger to First Person Defender. He’s worked behind the camera on several episodes, trained at Range Ready, and is fairly prepared..
Man Ambushed With Shotgun!
“If this, then that.” You can never be too prepared and you never know what kind of danger lurks out there, even during mundane daily tasks. Our Defender...
Nightclub Bouncer Faces Armed Patron!
Our Defender, Willis, is a real-life bouncer in New Orleans, so he’s used to tense situations with unknown individuals. A former Marine and aspiring EMT...
Violent Knife Attack In Coffee Shop!
Fight or flee? This is the question that our Defender, Chris, is going to have to answer in this episode of First Person Defender. Chris has a military...
Shootout at the Gun Store Counter!
Our Defender, Gary, is fairly new to concealed carry and he’s in a dynamic and dangerous situation. This scenario will remind you of the gun shop scene in...
When Zombies Attack!! FPD-Z
After wrapping up a season of Gun Talk’s First Person Defender (FPD), Ryan and KJ are the last ones at the range…or so they think. Something strange is going...
Man Saves Wife From Active Shooter!
Our Defender, Chris, is a civil engineer and a dedicated family man. He has some firearms training, but no force-on-force experience. He’s picking his wife...
Man Shoots Domestic Abuser!
Our Defender, Trent, was asked by his friend Shirley to come by because she was under threat by her abusive boyfriend. The police are called, and the abuser...
Man Wakes Up To Home Invasion!
Your home is your castle, but are you ready to defend it? What happens when you wake up and the threat is already inside? Our Defender, Travis, is highly...
Mass Shooter Opens Fire at the Mall!
Our Defender, Jake, is a small business owner and FPD veteran who finds himself at the wrong, (or right?), place and time. He’s showing up at a local mall...
Retention Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating shooting from retention, including...
‘Orange You Glad You Know This Drill?’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating his “orange guy drill” which focuses on a blend of...
Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
Preview: Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
Barricade Positional Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating different positional shooting exercises when...
Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?...
Preview: Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?
‘Put That In Your Stovepipe!’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating how a “stovepipe” malfunction can occur, and...
Mother Attacked at Grocery Store!
Our Defender, Georgia is leaving the grocery store with children in tow when they are approached by a strange man who gets in between her and her kids. Will...