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...
Training Talk With SIG’s Max Michel
World champion shooter Max Michel, of Team SIG SAUER, stops by to chat with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. The guys are discussing Max’s busy training and...
Remington 700 Triggers From Timney
Unless you’ve been living in your deer blind, you might have heard that all new Remington 700 rifles will now come with a Timney Trigger - right from the...
Colt’s Legendary 1911 Pistols - in 9mm
Team Colt’s Jalise Williams joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to showcase the 9mm 1911 pistol lineup from Colt - including Jalise’s personal...
Building an AR-15 With DoubleStar
Why do people build AR-15s? Many folks are beginning to build their own ARs. Nick Collier of DoubleStar joins the show to discuss the popularity of building...
Preparing for a Mass Shooter
How do you prepare for a mass shooting? An interesting situation happened where police officers stopped an attack. John calls in to provide details. Tom...
Remington Firearms is BACK!
How did Remington Arms (RemArms) overcome bankruptcy? Jeff Galloway of RemArms joins the show to discuss how Remington Arms is back and better than ever...
Leupold's Custom Dial System
How well do you know your optics? Shawn Skipper of Leupold Optics joins KJ to chat about busy reticles, Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS), and a recent red...
Walther Arms PDP, WMP & P99 Final Edition
Grip and trigger are what Walther pistols are known for, and Chris Long from Walther Arms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to walk through the...
Safariland’s EDC NexBelt
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, pieces of gear for training or daily carry is a good quality carry belt. Enter the Safariland EDC NexBelt...
*NEW* Marlin Model 336, 1895 & 1894
Lever-guns are hot, and Marlin is back. Coincidence? We think not. Ruger’s Graham Rockwell joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the re-emergence of...
Silencer Central's Banish Series
Silencer Central’s Brandon Maddox joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to talk about how Silencer Central makes suppressor purchasing painless...
Backcountry Medical Must-Haves
Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin shares his must-have gear list for backcountry hunting medical supplies. While we often focus on our hunting-specific...
*NEW* Crimson Trace HRO Heavy Recoil Optic
Crimson Trace’s Eric Petterson joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the new Crimson Trace HRO, (“Heavy Recoil Optic”), a purpose-built tactical reflex...
Timney's Alpha Competition Ultimate Builder's Kit for GLOCK
Timney Triggers changed how competition shooters viewed their GLOCK triggers with the launch of the Alpha Competition Series. Now, they bring forth the...
Stag Arms SPCTRM, Pursuit & Retro Rifles
If you haven’t been paying attention to what Stag Arms has been up to, you’re missing out. Stag’s Ryan Donahue and Torrie Roodhouse join Guns & Gear’s Ryan...
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...
Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine
Springfield Armory continues to innovate the SAINT Victor line, and we’re checking out the new SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine. Join Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham and...
Revisiting Modern Air Guns
Abby Casey of American Airgunner discusses the advancements in air gun technology. Air guns have exploded onto the scene to encompass hunting, competition...
Innovating Red Dot Optics
How do red dots help you shoot better? Josh Ericson of Holosun Optics explains how Holosun is developing the new wave of red dot optics. Holosun develops...
How to Shoot a GLOCK
GLOCK team captain Shane Coley joins Tom to chat about how to get the most out of your GLOCK pistol. Tom and Shane discuss the ins and out of competitive...
Gemtech Series GVAC 5.56 Upper
There’s no doubt that shooting suppressed has its many advantages, but the usual gas blowback may be the only disadvantage. Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson...
*NEW* Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
In this Guns & Gear First Look, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is showing you everything you need to know about the hot, new Model 2020 Redline rifle from Springfield...
Is .308 Win the Same as 7.62X51?
Can you chamber a 7.62x51 NATO in a Springfield Armory M1A1.308 Win? Steve calls in to discuss a problem that he’s having with using military rounds in a...
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...