New AR Hunter, Plus Bullet v. Cartridge
Brent is looking at building his first AR for hunting for a variety of reasons. Tom goes over some key points.
When to Engage a Manual Safety
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates when and how to engage a manual safety in response to a threat, using the Colt Defender 1911.
Prepping the Perfect Hunt Pack
Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin is joined by hunting and fishing enthusiast Thomas Allen for Part 2 to talk about prepping the perfect pack
Sig Sauer Hunter Games Recap
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin traveled to Wyoming this week to cover the Sig Sauer Hunter Games - find out what happened when KJ helms the...
Armscor's Origins, Rock Island Armory STK100
Armscor/Rock Island Armory's Martin Tuason joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham talk about the origins and history of Armscor, the importance of quality firearms, ...
Sports Afield TV Goes Fishing, Hunting
It's Sports Afield TV! Homer Circle explores fishing areas around sunken ships, and Grits Gresham takes you to a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration.
PCC Matches, Classes at SIG Academy
The Gun Talk After Show crew of Tom, Jim, and Michelle talks to Lena Miculek about the Hunter Games, PCC competitions, and more.
Gunsmithing School “Range” Report
Lou calls in to publicly thank the groups and companies that gave him scholarships to attend gunsmithing school, and how great his experience has been so far.
ATF and Pistol Braces – Comment Now!
SB Tactical's Alex Bosco needs your help in fighting backdoor rules from the ATF regarding pistol braces.
Sig Sauer Hunter Games
Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham is live from the Sig Sauer Hunter Games in Wyoming
Armscor / Rock Island Armory’s STK100
Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham, with the assistance of Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, does a fully-blind “First Look” of the new STK100.
Lasers on Little Guns for Training, Self-Defense
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates why a laser on a compact carry pistol is a good choice for defense, using the Ruger LCP II and a Viridian green laser.
Mentoring Youth and New Hunters
Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin is joined by hunting and fishing enthusiast Thomas Allen to talk about hunting draws, and mentoring youth hunters and new hunters
Romp in the Swamp - Guns & Gators
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham heads to Florida with Caldwell, Crimson Trace, and Smith & Wesson reps and other media for a two-day shot-filled romp in the swap...
Sig Sauer Hunter Games & Guns, Industry Icons, FPD Takeaways
It's been a tough week for the firearms industry, having lost two icons - Kelly McMillan and Chip McCormick.
*NEW* Sig Sauer Spectres: P320 XCompact & P365XL
Take a first look at SIG SAUER's Spectre Series from the Custom Works division - the P320 XCompact Spectre and P365XL Spectre
Everything Air Gun - Training, Competing, Hunting
Tyler Patner of Pyramyd Air joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham to discuss air gun competitions, the differences in the gear, and how to get started.
'95 Sportsman's Team Challenge
Welcome to the 1995 Sportsman's Team Challenge designed for pros and amateurs, putting endurance and speed to the test in a competition featuring pistols, rifle
Is There A Right to Keep and Bear Arms?
Stephen Halbrook joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss his new book titled The Right to Bear Arms: A Constitutional Right of the People....
California "Assault Weapons" Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Firearms Policy Coalition's Adam Kraut, talks with Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham about the huge win with the judge's decision in Miller v...
History of U.S. Concealed Carry Laws
Gun Curious blogger and professor David Yamane examines the history of concealed carry in his new book...
Angry Neighbor Confronts Landowner
In this episode: A landowner and property surveyor encounter an angry neighbor.
Ultralight Hunting Rifles; DIY Caribou Hunt
Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby stops by to discuss the Mark V rifles, plus a recent DIY caribou trip to Alaska, with Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin.
"Momma Bear" vs Real Momma Bear; Ryan’s Brush with the Law
Would you put yourself in harms way if your dogs were being attacked by a bear?
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...