Choosing Your First Handgun
What is the best first handgun to own? Whether you’re looking for the best handgun for home defense, or the best pistol for personal defense, there are...
Gun Talk on the Road & an ATF Update
The Gun Talk crew hits the road this year, attending the POMA Shooting Sports Showcase, Palmetto State Armory’s The Gathering, and a media event in Alabama.
*NEW* SIG SAUER P322 .22 Pistol
It’s 3.22.22, but more importantly, it’s launch day for the NEW SIG SAUER P322 .22 Pistol! Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin join SIG’s...
Mossberg 500 Shotgun Trigger Upgrades
Is the trigger on your Mossberg 500 slug gun too heavy? Randy looks for guidance to modify his daughter’s Mossberg 500 trigger. Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham...
Why You Should Always Carry a Gun
A telling story about why you should always carry a firearm, and it’s not only for two-legged threats. Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham discusses the many...
What’s the Best 9mm Bullet Weight?
Does 9mm bullet weight matter in short barrel firearms? Steve consolidated his guns down to all 9mm. He calls in to Gun Talk Radio to get Tom Gresham’s take...
Getting to Know the SIG P322
SIG SAUER has launched the new P322 .22 Pistol. SIG’s Phil Strader joins Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham to discuss the newest offering, designed from the...
What’s New With Armscor?
What is the best home defense gun? Are ammo companies making enough ammo? Martin Tuason of Armscor / Rock Island Armory addresses those questions and more...
The Growth of Shooting Sports in the 90’s
It's #TimeWarpTuesday: We found a box of old tapes at the office. Old TV shows and videos featuring Grits Gresham and Tom Gresham. Enjoy these blasts from the..
Information Grab After NICS Check Denial?
What happens to your information if you are denied while submitting a NICS check? Luke calls in from Missouri and has an issue with denials from the FBI & ATF..
Getting the Family Into Shooting
What’s the best way to introduce family members to shooting? Legendary shooter Julie Golob joins Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham on the show to talk about a...
Turkey Hunting Gear & Tactics
More turkey talk! Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and outdoors industry veteran Thomas Allen continue their discussion on turkey hunting. This time, the...
Revisiting the Four Rules
On a topic that can’t be covered enough, Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham goes over the Four Rules of Firearm Safety. We can all use a refresher course from...
Who is Chris Cerino? Pt. 2
Firearms trainer and new Gun Talk employee Chris Cerino sits down for a continued discussion with Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham. The pair gets into a...
BTS: Bloopers, Flubs, Crayons and…Lt. Dan?
Ready to laugh? In preparation for a new season of Guns & Gear, let’s check out some hilarious bloopers from Season 13. Join Guns & Gear hosts Ryan Gresham...
Should You Get Involved?
If a crime occurs in front of you, should you get involved? Should you ever hold a criminal at gunpoint until police arrive? A wild story comes to the show.
Touring an Ammunition Factory
How are ammo makers coping with the ammunition demand? Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham takes a moment out of his week to tour the CCI/Speer factory in Idaho...
‘96 UIT Shooting World Cup
Revisit a classic from 1996 at the UIT Shooting World Cup in Atlanta, GA. From the words of Grits Gresham, “It’s a place where the targets fly faster, the...
‘Dad Has Dementia. Should I Take His Guns?’
How do you deal with someone with dementia and firearms? Michael’s father is suffering from dementia, and wonders how he should deal with his father’s firearms?
Is the .257 Roberts Perfect?
Is there a perfect cartridge? Chris calls in to discuss the validity of the .257 Roberts with Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham, who has preached the benefits of...
How to Vote for the NRA Board of Directors
Is there a strategy for voting for the NRA Board of Directors? Frank Tait is on the ballot and joins the radio show to discuss his candidacy and how to vote...
27 Years of Intellectual Ammunition
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is now entering its 28th season! Tom revisits the origins of the show, how it grew, and what “Intellectual Ammunition”...
Running the Ruger American Ranch Rifle
Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham walks through the Ruger American Ranch Rifle. This model is chambered in 300 Blackout, features a 16.12” barrel and is threaded for...
Flamethrowers and BIG NEWS
Chris Cerino, the newest addition to the Gun Talk team, joins host Ryan Gresham for today’s Gun Talk LIVE. The team recently went to Range Ready Studios 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...