The Truth Behind Media Bias with John Stossel
Why does the media often distort coverage of guns and ignore real solutions? In this powerful discussion, veteran journalist John Stossel joins Tom Gresham...
Ravin Crossbows R18 Review + Interview with John Hernandez
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with John Hernandez from Ravin Crossbows, to explore the groundbreaking R18 vertical crossbow and why...
Shooting Without Vision, Is It Possible?
In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or...
Smith & Wesson 1854 in .45-70 | Modern Lever Gun Meets Big Bore Power
Smith & Wesson’s 1854 Series pays homage to classic American lever-action rifles while delivering modern performance. Originally offered in .44 Magnum, the...
Morgan Leonhardt’s Journey From 9-Year-Old Shooter to Team GLOCK Pro
On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham is joined by competitive shooter and Team GLOCK member Morgan Leonhardt—a rising star in the world of...
Tacta-Load Flash-5 Shotgun Stock Review
Looking to carry more ammo without adding bulk? The Tacta-Load Flash-5 shotgun stock is a game-changing upgrade for Remington and Mossberg 12-gauge pump...
Southeastern Deer Hunting Tactics with Andrew Maxwell
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with Andrew Maxwell, co-host of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, to dive deep into southeastern deer...
Surviving the Ambush
Step into a high-stress, force-on-force scenario where an unsuspecting participant faces a surprise active shooter in a realistic training environment.
Colt Optics-Ready 1911 Competition | Classic Meets Speed
If you’re the kind of shooter who sees every drill or backyard target as a competition, the Colt Optics-Ready 1911 Competition Series might be calling your...
Cincinnati Beatdown Breakdown | Self-Defense, Gun Use & Street Survival Tactics
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino dive deep into the recent Cincinnati Beatdown—a violent street brawl that made national...
Meprolight Optics Explained | Red Dots, LPVOs
Meprolight has quietly developed some of the most rugged, battle-proven optics on the market—used by militaries, relied upon in harsh conditions, and crafted...
Lucky Tag Draws & Hunt Strategy
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with Gary Killingsworth—Gun Talk’s own draw-tag lottery champ—who managed to land not one, not two, but THREE...
Store Robbery: Armed Citizen Responds
What would you do in a high-stress store robbery with multiple armed threats? In this episode of First Person Defender, Aaron faces a dynamic armed robbery...
Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Auto Torque Test | Faster, Smarter Scope Mounting?
We put the Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Auto Torque to the test—and added a little pressure: a head-to-head challenge against traditional tools during a scope ring...
Red Dots, Tritium Sights & Real-World Gunfighting
Gun Talk Nation welcomes Rachel and Sean from Night Fision to dive deep into the evolving world of pistol optics, tritium sight tech, co-witnessing, and why...
NRL Hunter Cartridge Insights & Bullet Tech
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cartridges, competitions, and hunting strategy! In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is joined by Seth Swerczek...
Gun Storage That Makes Sense
If your gun safe is just a giant metal box that never moves and wastes space, this isn’t that. The SecureIt Agile Model 52 Safe weighs just 105 pounds...
Carjacking Happens FAST
How do you react when you're faced with a carjacker, especially with your family in the car? This high-intensity training episode from First Person Defender...
Ruger American Gen 2 Predator | Hunting-Ready, Range-Approved
The Ruger American Gen 2 Predator might be one of the most versatile rifles in its class—and now it’s chambered in the fast, flat-shooting .22 ARC.
Why Silencers May Finally Leave the NFA
Silencer Shop vs. ATF: Breaking Down the $0 Tax Lawsuit & Suppressor Deregulation - In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dave...
Trick Shots & Cowboy Action with Modern Lever Guns
Welcome to Leverfest — the ultimate celebration of classic style and cutting-edge innovation in lever-action rifles. From .22s to .45-70s, this event...
Cabin Buildouts - Maximizing Your Hunting Camp
Outdoor industry veteran Neil Sanders of SDS Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk about “backwoods builds” and a variety of...
Mentally Unstable Attacker with a Knife
In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting...
Plinking Perfection
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: “Lever guns are hot!” Savage Arms has introduced the Revel DLX Lever-Action (and Revel Classic) - which is 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...