Are Factory Guns Good Enough?
Do you think factory platforms are good enough to compete at a high level? Discover expert tips on improving your pistol shooting skills with world champion...
Maintain Your Bolt Carrier Group
How do you know if your bolt carrier group (BCG) needs work? From replacing the gas rings to testing the BCG, BUILD BOX’s Chris Cerino illustrates what to...
Federal Syntech Training Ammo
Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham showcases Federal’s Syntech Training Ammo, which offers a full list of features - including that it is ballistically matched to...
Who Owns the Night?
You do if you have the proper equipment. Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin and Ryan Gresham chat about a recent night hunting adventure in south Texas. Ryan took out...
Doctor's Office Violence!
A doctor's visit turns violent for Sara. What seems routine turns into a violent attack when you least expect it. Is she prepared to stand and fight, or is...
Ryan HATES Appendix Carry!
Why do so many people hate appendix carry? Join Ryan Gresham on this Gun Talk Nation solo episode as he explores the practicality of revolver carry and why...
First Look: Ruger LC Carbine 10mm
What is the Ruger LC Carbine 10mm all about? Chris Cerino details how effective the 10mm round is for a great home defense option, especially in a carbine...
Lube or Grease an AR?
Which parts of an AR should you lubricate? There are many types of lubrication, and Chris Cerino details where to lubricate your AR when putting it all...
Riton 3 Tactix MPRO
Today's modern pistol demands a modern optic. The Riton 3 Tactix MPRO pairs nicely with the Savage Stance XR. Ryan Gresham details the latest micro red dot...
Hunting Season Set-Up
What tools is KJ taking to the field this season? Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin discusses his top two options that he is set to take to the field...
What to Look for in a CCW
Do you know what to look for when considering a concealed carry option? Chris Cerino shares details, using the HK CC9, that you should consider before your...
This is Too Small!
Have you ever said that your g** is too small to shoot accurately? Chris Cerino takes the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 and runs the 5X5 Drill. You have to...
A ‘Less-Than-Free-State’ Build
Are you moving to a state that requires over-the-top gun restrictions? That is the task for this AR15 build. Watch as the crew turns this non-compliant AR...
Hunting Ghosts in Oregon
It's difficult to hunt something you can't see. Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth joins KJ on the show to discuss his recent backcountry hunt in the Oregon...
Blown Up in Combat!
What's it like to get blown up...multiple times? Dive into a thrilling episode of Gun Talk Nation as host Ryan Gresham sits down with SecureIt’s Josh Kinser...
Savage Stance XR QRO System
What is the Quick Release Optic (QRO) System on the Savage Stance XR? Brett McKenna of Savage Arms details what separates the QRO System from Savage Arms...
MTM Case-Gard Essentials for Reloaders
MTM Case-Gard continues to deliver innovative reloader products with the Primer Flipper Square and Powder Keg. These products offer convenient storage and...
Benelli Lupo HPR - Why Would You Spend $2,900?
Should you spend $2,900 on the Benelli Lupo HPR? KJ offers some insight on Benelli’s new tackdriving long-range hunting rifle. A surprise guest joins in to...
Teaching Kids Hunting and Shooting Skills
Discover why introducing children to shooting and hunting is essential for preserving the Second Amendment. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham...
Concealed Carry with the Savage Stance XR
The Savage Stance XR is brand new and is put to the test. Concealed Carry courses teach students the value of training with the tools you plan to carry...
Polling Station Shooting!
A shooting breaks out while voters are casting their ballots. What should you do? As with every FPD episode, the intensity is high, the training is valuable...
Big Time AR Upgrade
Does anyone else have an outdated, overweight AR? Denton has an outdated AR that needs a facelift. The BUILD BOX gang sets out to turn this AR into a hunting...
Go Home Oklahoma, You're Drunk!
Why did Oklahoma raise the price of hunting licenses so much? Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin and Thomas Allen chat about the adverse effects of such a move and what...
Domestic Abuse in Broad Daylight!
Zoe believes in the right to protect herself. In this First Person Defender episode, domestic violence erupts in broad daylight. Is Zoe prepared to defend...
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...