Carbine Positional Shooting Drill
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating a handy rifle/carbine drill that focuses on...
New Firearm Releases From Colt
What new guns is Colt launching? Colt develops many of today’s top guns for competitors and every other type of shooter. Paul Spitale built back Colt...
Sig Sauer and Does the P320 Go Off by Itself?
What does Sig Sauer make? Sig Sauer makes everything from suppressors to optics and everything in between. Tom Taylor joins the show to talk about what Sig...
FN Launches NEW Reflex Pistol
Looking for your new micro-compact, high-capacity pistol? FN America launched the Reflex pistol at the NRA Annual Meetings recently. Senior Pistol Product...
New Product Launches From Ruger
If you were at the NRA Annual Meetings, you saw some new and exciting things. Ruger CEO Chris Killoy joins Tom to discuss the Super Wrangler and the newest...
Running the ‘Top Hat Drill’
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are tackling the “my gun doesn’t shoot straight” report heard by many students in training classes. Utilizing...
Quail Camp, The Claymore & More
Special guests Trent Eichler and Caldwell’s Jarrod Grove join Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from Covey Rise Plantation in Camilla, Georgia. The hunters...
Preview: Good Guy Shoots Car Thief!
Reacting to property theft is a slippery slope, especially when others insert themselves into the situation. Our Defender, Mike, is an every-day concealed...
Hired Guns Ride Again + Gun Fails
Ryan is headed north to Indianapolis to attend the NRA Annual Meetings, which means the Hired Guns play again. Ryan and KJ provide a little insight on why...
Choosing a Premium Optic
Leupold’s Shawn Skipper joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham on this episode. The guys are talking about a recent wolf hunt, Shawn’s choice for turkey optics...
WA State Bans Standard Capacity Mags
While there is plenty to celebrate with states accepting constitutional carry, Washington is moving in a vastly different direction. The state recently...
Build Box: Homemade Upgrade Pt. 2
Builders Gib O’Neil, Zach Hall and Bradley Johnson square off in part two of “Build Box: Homemade Upgrade” where they are challenged to build a dedicated...
‘I’m New. What Pistol Should I Buy?’
Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham is covering a question that we get quite often from new prospective gun owners: “What pistol should I buy?” Ryan covers a wide...
Catching Up With SIG’s Phil Strader
One of our favorite guests, SIG SAUER’s Phil Strader joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a wide-ranging conversation and a lot of laughs. The guys are...
Range Ready Tip: Prone Carbine Stability
In this Range Ready Daniel Defense Quick Tip - Range Ready’s Chris Cerino and Blue Force Gear’s Chris Sizelove demonstrate creating upper body stability when...
Improved Powders for Reloaders
Looking for a new powder to reload your next rounds? Aaron Oelger, from Hodgdon Powders, explains high-technology advances in smokeless powder. Aaron and Tom...
North Carolina Overrides Governor Veto
North Carolina recently overturned a law that dates back to the Jim Crow days. Paul Valone joins Tom to chat about the big win for gun rights. The recent...
Do Heavier Bullets Deliver?
Does mass kill, or does speed? John Barsness joins Gun Talk Radio to make his case for heavier bullets. Tom and John debate whether heavier bullets are...
Brownells BRN-180: What You Don’t Know
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates the unique features of the Brownells BRN-180. If you’re not yet familiar with this system, you’re gonna...
Agitated Customer Opens Fire at the Bar
Sometimes you need to fight, sometimes you need to leave, and sometimes you need to fight your way out. Our Defender, Gavin, is a restaurant owner and self...
Range Ready’s Intro to Reloading with Gavin Gear
Gun Talk’s training facility, Range Ready, hosted the “Hodgdon Intro to Reloading with Gavin Gear” - an immersive reloading course with the Ultimate Reloader...
Parabellum Designs Speed Ramp
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is demonstrating a handy range tool from Parabellum Designs. The Speed Ramp Magazine Loader is not only a “thumb saver”...
Preview: Agitated Customer Opens Fire at the Bar
Sometimes you need to fight, sometimes you need to leave, and sometimes you need to fight your way out. Our Defender, Gavin, is a restaurant owner and...
Range Ready AR Course Wrap-Up
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham sits down with Gun Talk’s own Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for a comprehensive “after action report” on a recent Range Ready training...
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...