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...
Easy Way to Find the Red Dot
Trainer Chris Cerino explains why he likes about red dot sights, and the fastest way to find the dot when presenting, using Springfield Armory's XD-S and Hex WA
Good Samaritan Stops Carjacking
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a carjacker when picking is wife up from a yoga class.First Person Defender® puts participants in real-life...
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.
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.
Angry Neighbor Confronts Landowner
In this episode: A landowner and property surveyor encounter an angry neighbor.
Self-Defense Shotgun Direction When Moving?
First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham demonstrates why it's best to keep a self-defense shotgun pointed down as you walk your house.First Person Defender® puts..
Controlling a Micro Pistol
Don't be afraid to shoot a micro pistol, or to use two hands to shoot it. Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates his technique for these mighty mouse firearms...
Pistol Presentation - From Holster to Target
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates his shortcut technique for getting a defensive firearm drawn and into the plane of vision as quickly as possible, using the...
Finding the Best EDC Flashlight
SureFire's Andrew Wright discusses some things to consider when looking for the best flashlight for everyday carry.
How to Shoot with Both Speed & Accuracy
Trainer Chris Cerino heads to the range with the Ruger American Pro to discuss shooting with both speed and accuracy, and the importance of getting to know...
Good Grip Pressure for Shooting
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a good grip pressure with both one- and two-handed operation, using the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ that offers a rear grip...
Try This Drill to Fix A Common Shooting Issue
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a "Call Your Shot" drill to fix a common issue of shooting low, using the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite.
What to Look for In a Self-Defense Firearm
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses some features and options that he looks for in a firearm for self-defense.
Using Hidden Compartments for Firearms
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses placement and positioning of concealment or hidden compartment furniture like the In Plain Sight concealment shelf from...
Man Attacked in Parking Garage Last Night
In this episode: Our Defender is walking to his car one night when he encounters a threat.
Fight at Local Office Turns Deadly
In this episode: Our Defender confronts a fight in a parking lot.
Office Parking Lot Carjacking
In this episode: Our Defender is attacked in the parking lot outside of his office. For your special...
Quick Reload Drill for a Micro-Compact | First Person Defender Bonus
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates an easy way to train for a quick reload of a micro-compact pistol using the Springfield Armory Hellcat.
Easily Acquire Your Front Sight
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a quick way to block your rear dot sights to quickly find the front sight, using Smith & Wesson's M&P Compact...
Armed Intruders Attack Father, Son in Home Invasion
In this episode: A day at home for a father and son is interrupted by armed assailants.
Child Abducted from Front Yard
In this episode: Our good guy has to fight off a stranger trying to abduct his son from the front yard. For your special...
Member Stops Gunman in Church Shooting
Our good guy is thrown into an active shooter situation while attending a church service. For your special...
Lasers are Great for Training, Defense
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates how he uses a laser to dry fire/live fire to learn the trigger on a new pistol, using Crimson Trace's CMR-201 Universal Fit...
Too Big to Carry a Small Gun?
Trainer Chris Cerino offers a few suggestions on carrying and training with a small gun, demonstrating with the Ruger LCP II.