Why Fighting Revolvers Still Matter
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by American Fighting Revolver’s Bryan Eastridge to discuss what the company does, their mission, and their quest to...
7mm PRC: Picking the Right Powder
So you’re wanting to load 7mm PRC, but don’t know where to begin when it comes to powder? In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin visits with...
Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame
Smith & Wesson and Lipsey’s have teamed up to release the Ultimate Carry J-Frame and S&W’s Andrew Gore joined Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham on the range at Range...
Catching Up With John Correia
Active Self Protection’s John Corriea joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio. John is a very interesting guest with a fascinating story and the...
Researching Load Data
As a reloader, when researching load data for a new caliber or hard-to-find chambering, how do you get the right information? In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip...
Bolt Hard to Close? This Could Be Why
As a reloader, you’ve got your finished round, and it doesn’t want to cam over and your bolt is really hard to close. Why would this be? In this Guns & Gear...
Build Box Bonus: PCC Suppressor Tips
From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, Ryan Gresham covers some setup tips for those considering running a suppressor on a fixed-barrel pistol caliber carbine...
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...
Big Buck Stories + Top Hunting Gear
Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to swap some stories from an eventful deer season. Plus, the guys...
Bulletproof Pillows, Officers & Acorns + More
Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin chat about a recent situation involving officers and an acorn. Plus, does a bulletproof..
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...
Build Box Bonus: AR Gas Systems Insight
From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, special guest Clint Hanson of Ballistic Advantage discusses why 18” Hanson barrels do not include a rifle-length gas...
Air Rifle Fun, ‘Takin’ Bacon’ & More
Our good friend Roy Hill of Swanson Russell joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Roy and Ryan are discussing Roy’s history as a longtime...
Shooting Tips With Langdon Tactical
On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss a variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge...
The SureFire Low-Light Experience
Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios hosted the SureFire Low-Light Experience, where students were tasked with learning the ins and outs of marksmanship, light...
Reloading 7mm PRC: What Powder & How Much?
When you’re reloading the 7mm PRC, what powder should you use, and how much of it do you need? In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin visits with...
High-Country Montana Elk Hunt
Gun Talk’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin embarked on a Montana elk hunt with EOTECH Optics to check out their new Vudu X 2-12x40 rifle. Joined by EOTECH’s John Bailey...
X LIVE, Red Dot Fundamentals & More
Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin chat about a new platform for our LIVE broadcasts, Caleb Giddings bringing the Taurus...
Range Ready Drill: Getting Prone
Range Ready’s Chris Cerino covers key points on getting (and getting out of) the prone shooting position. This Range Ready tip was taken from the Ruger SFAR...
Build Box Bonus: What’s a Hanson Barrel?
From the Build Box Nook of Knowledge, special guest Clint Hanson of Ballistic Advantage is sharing what you need to know about Hanson AR barrels - and why...
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...
New Christensen Arms at SHOT Show 2024
Willie Vernon of Christensen Arms discusses how the company originally developed carbon fiber barrels and firearms for backcountry hunters. Willie also...
New Ruger & Colt Firearms Cause Stir at SHOT
Chris Killoy of Ruger Firearms and Mark Redl of Colt Firearms join the show to chat about new firearms that are shaping Ruger and Colt. Chris and Tom chat...
Czech Group Purchases Ammo Companies
David Stepan of the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and David Blinker of Fiocchi Ammo join the show to discuss the recent purchase of several ammo companies across...
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...