Night Fision Premium Optic Plate + Sight Sets | SHOT Show 2026
Rachel Maloney of Night Fision joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out their rapidly expanding line of Premium Optic Plate...
An Icon Evolved: The FN SCAR | SHOT Show 2026
One of the most highly anticipated releases of SHOT Show 2026 - the FN SCAR has been reborn. FN’s Ben Voss joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin at SHOT to...
Ted Nugent and ‘Effervescent Masculinity’ | SHOT Show 2026
Two legends come together as Ted Nugent - The Motor City Madman himself - and Gun Talk’s own Tom Gresham get together for a chat at SHOT Show 2026.
The 2nd Amendment is a Civil Right | Harmeet Dhillon | SHOT Show 2026
On this special Guns & Gear from SHOT Show 2026, Tom Gresham is joined by Harmeet Dhillon, U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for the...
Guntry Clubs, Suppressor Tech, and Shooting Sports Are Changing Firearms Culture
What happens when the shooting range becomes as accessible as your local gym — and the suppressor industry leapfrogs a decade of innovation in just two years?
Silent Steel USA: The Future is Here | SHOT Show 2026
The future of suppressor technology is here now. Joe Shaffer of Silent Steel USA joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to discuss their...
A Duty-Grade Taurus: Meet the TX9 | SHOT Show 2026
Taurus USA continues on their recent track record of high-quality pistol releases, and that continues with the duty-grade Taurus TX9. Bret Voorhees of Taurus...
Dual-Purpose Powerhouse: DoubleTap SnakeShot Magnum | SHOT Show 2026
Ammunition wizard Mike McNett of DoubleTap Ammo joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the new DT SnakeShot Magnum lineup.
Luth-AR: Always Innovating For Shooters | SHOT Show 2026
Ever the innovator, Luth-AR’s Randy Luth visits with Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham at SHOT Show 2026 to discuss their constantly expanding line of unique and...
NEW Faxon Firearms ION & CORESYNC Suppressors | SHOT Show 2026
Faxon Firearms’ Dustin Wallace joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the new CORESYNC and ION suppressors as well as the...
Why Hunters Obsess Over Gear
How much gear is too much when chasing whitetails? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt dives into the real-world investment hunters make in rifles, optics...
Firearms History, Second Amendment Education, and the Impact of Bruen
You think you know gun stuff...until you talk with Ashley Hlebinsky, historian and firearms expert. She joins Gun Talk Nation to explore the evolving role of...
Cold War Guns & Concealed Carry Mindset
How much accuracy should we expect from our firearms? Gun Talk Nation welcomes Paul Markle of Student of the Gun to explore the myths around firearm...
Reconnecting Friends, New Gear in ‘26 & More
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ reconnects with buddies Matt Rice (SLG2) from Maine and Josh Ward (Gunpowder Inc.) of Oklahoma. The trio discussed adapting hunting...
Real Talk Roundtable: Fitness, Mental Health, Guns, & Growing Older
If you catch yourself making "old-man noises," this is your episode of Gun Talk Nation. Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and guests open up...
Missed Shot Leads to Trophy Deer
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ shares an emotional and in-depth recap of his recent Oklahoma hunting trip — a journey marked by family traditions, missed shots...
‘A Gun Talk Christmas’ - Revisiting a Classic!
“Twas the day before Christmas and Ryan and KJ are wrapping up after a Gun Talk LIVE when some unexpected shenanigans occur…”
SANTA READY! Testing the Holosun ARO MRS-RD
Red dots go with Christmas like milk and cookies. So why not check out the Holosun ARO MRS-RD red dot sight in action? Santa Chris puts the red dot to the...
Night Fision Optics-Ready Combo Packs
When mounting a red dot, Night Fision’s Optics-Ready Combo Packs make it easy to upgrade your pistol sights at the same time. Each pack includes a mounting...
Using the Pinning Feature on the Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W
When does a rangefinder become more than just a useful tool? Well, it happens when you can't leave home without it. The Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W brings a lot to...
Tactics for Tagging Bucks in Tough Conditions
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth (Oregon) and Hodgdon Powders’ Aaron Oger (Missouri) for a candid conversation about how...
Mossberg 590 RM & 590R Shotgun Overview
Mag-fed or tube-fed shotguns. How do you choose? Looking at the latest additions to Mossberg’s 590 shotgun lineup, this breakdown compares two tactical...
Simplify Your Reticle • Amplify Your Hunt | Leupold VX-5HD
Have you overthought your hunting setup? We take a practical look at the Leupold VX-5HD, using a second-focal-plane scope with a duplex reticle on a .308...
338 ARC: Supersonic vs Subsonic Test at 100 Yards
What is the .338 ARC, and why does it matter? Ryan Gresham breaks down Hornady’s .338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge with real-world testing on the range. From...
When Nice Guys Have to Get Mean
In this episode: What happens when you’re in the car with friends and a carjacking attempt kicks off - and you’re the only one armed? Our Defender, Andrew...
‘Before I Knew It, He’s There, Gun in Hand’
In this episode: Joey is an experienced concealed carrier and is no stranger to pistolcraft. However, when he’s challenged in and around his car - with...
Thwarting a Mass Shooting Attempt
Taylor is eating in a public location, when a shooting breaks out. He’s a Marine Corps veteran, a blue belt in jujitsu, and is no stranger to firearms - but...
Can She Survive a Carjacking?
In this episode: Kayla is attacked in a vulnerable situation with no easy way out. Surprised, physically overpowered, and unaware of her attacker’s...
Hostage Situation: Can You Make The Shot?
In this episode: A regular day at the office turns violent, and returning Defender Gib finds himself in an unexpected situation - with dire consequences.
Robbery in Progress! The Tackle Shop Attacks
In this episode of First Person Defender: Dick is simply visiting the local tackle shop and encounters a robbery & execution in progress. With limited info...
Before The Facts: Should You Get Involved?
In this episode: Todd is a former law enforcement officer and he’s used to “getting involved.” In this situation, before he has all the information, he’ll...
Multiple Attackers? What To Do First
In this episode: Kyle is closing up shop when he’s encountered by multiple unsavory characters. How will he respond to dynamic threats?
‘I Just Want Money’ : Backed Into a Corner
In this episode: Tom is out arranging things in the garage. When trouble arrives, can he arrange a way out? First Person Defender® puts participants in...
CCW Single-Hand Training
First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating deploying your concealed carry pistol with one hand. Training is critical for all...
Shooting To Stop The Threat
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham discusses the importance of shooting until a threat is stopped - a common issue seen throughout the years with Good Guys on the First Pe
ER Nurse Fights Back When Confronted in Parking Garage
In this episode: Our good guy is approached in a dark and isolated section of a parking garage.
Shoplifter Attacks Store Employee
In this episode: Our good guy is confronted with a violent shoplifter.
Learn Your Pistol Red Dot
First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham discusses the importance of learning to run your gun with a red dot, and demonstrates how a quality red dot can be utilized
Attack Inside Local Gun Shop
In this episode: Customers and employees are caught in the cross-fire when someone gets angry.
Know When to Reload by Sight
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates how to use your sights to anticipate a needed reload, using the Springfield Armory XDm and HEX Dragonfly red dot.
Contractor Attacked by Trespasser
In this episode: A contractor and the property owner encounter a trespasser.
How to Zero a Red Dot
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates how to zero a red dot on a self-defense pistol, using the Ruger MAX-9.
Woman Attacked in Park
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a dangerous situation while walking in a park.
Cancelled Baseball Game Leads to Attack
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a dangerous situation after a ball game is cancelled.
Setting Up a Home Defense Light & Laser Combo
The Crimson Trace 301Rail Master light/laser is ideal for a home defense rifle rig. First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham offers an idea for testing which...
Pocket Carry Tips
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses using a .380 for self-defense and offers some tips on carrying a smaller pistol like the Ruger LCP MAX.
Parking Lot Fender Bender Leads to Gunfight
A woman calls her boyfriend to come help after she hits a car in a parking lot, and is dealing with an angry driver. What happens after he arrives?
How To Use Self-Defense Lights
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates two ways to engage a flashlight and weapon-mounted light to search for a threat using SureFire's Stiletto handheld light...