Need Load Data? The New Hodgdon Website
Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss Hodgdon’s new website. Whether you’re loading pistol ammo, rifle...
Precision Parts With B5 Systems
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Mark Keller of B5 Systems, a company known for producing high-quality firearm components, primarily stocks, grips...
What’s Up With Wait Times?
You may have heard that silencer wait times are down. That’s good news, but it didn’t just happen by sheer luck. Knox Williams, President and Executive...
Gun Talk LIVE: NRAAM Bound!
Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin chat about their next adventure to the NRAAM in Dallas this week, and a slew of...
Hodgdon Powder’s 2024 Annual Manual
Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to discuss the Hodgdon Annual Manual. Published every year in collaboration...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum. A unique piece of...
Should You Size New Primed Brass?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss whether you should size brand new primed brass. You could probably...
‘Young Fudds’ and Evolving Optics
Trent Marsh of Riton Optics joins host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. Trent and KJ discuss a variety of topics including: Budget shotgun
Magnum-Optimized Ramshot Grand Powder
Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to discuss Ramshot Grand powder. This slow burning magnum powder is optimized...
Historical Guns: S&W Clark Custom Model 10
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out a very unique gun - a Jim Clark Custom Smith & Wesson Model 10.
The Rules of Reloading
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss the most important factors of reloading. These tips are paramount not...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 39
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson Model 39. The first 9mm semi-auto pistol...
The History of Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins...
Stepping Into The Big Leagues
The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking...
Medical Skills You Need To Have
You know them for their innovative slings, but Blue Force Gear is also a leader in tactical medical supplies. Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear joins Gun Talk...
What’s the Best Powder for the 6mm GT?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss the 6mm GT, and the best options for powder when it comes to reloading...
Who Gets Into Reloading?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss which type of person is drawn to the reloading hobby and why that is.
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson .38 M&P
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson .38 Military and Police (M&P) revolver.
How To Select Powder for the 6mm GT
Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company and Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss determining powder selection for the 6mm GT cartridge. Then, join KJ on...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 1
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson Model 1. This is the gun that put Smith &...
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 2
Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the second of a two part episode dedicated to...
Holographic Sights or Red Dot Sights?
EOTECH’s John Bailey joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. They are discussing holographic vs. red dot sights, how EOTECH has released a...
Bad Brass? What to Look For
How do you know if your brass is bad and shouldn’t be reloaded? Beyond the obvious things to look for, Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company and Guns &...
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 1
Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a two part episode dedicated to...
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...