Accidental Fatalities with Firearms Down 45%; Battery-Operated Optics for Defense?
Have you recently purchased a new gun and want to go shoot a few rounds? Ryan sits down with Joe Bartozzi of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)...
Bullets; Gun Collecting; Policing Dentists; Stories from the Streets
Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talk with industry insider and retired law enforcement officer Jeff Puckett about his current job...
Setting up the ShotKam for Clay Targets, Wingshooting
The ShotKam is a great tool for training, or even catching the shot of a lifetime. Ryan Gresham shows how easy it is to install on the barrel of your shotgun...
Would You Trust Your Life to a Battery?
From Gun Talk Radio (05.10.20 Hour 3): A caller disagrees with Tom about the use of a battery-operated optic or laser on a defensive gun. Tom offers his...
Introducing Kids to the Shooting Sports
From Gun Talk Radio (05.10.20 Hour 2): Tom Gresham talks about growing up with guns, and discusses some good ways to get kids started in the shooting sports...
You're Never Too Old To Protect Yourself
From Gun Talk Radio (05.10.20 Hour 1): How old is too old to carry a gun? A caller shares the story about his mother who bought a PK380, sent in her paperwork..
Cartridge Comparison: 5.7x28mm vs .22 Magnum
Is there much of a difference between 5.7 centerfire and .22Mag rimfire? Ryan Gresham examines the two cartridges at the range.
Allowing for Gas Blowback from a Suppressed AR
In this Gun 101 tip, Ryan Gresham discusses the importance of safety glasses specifically while shooting a suppressed AR rifle, especially from the left, due...
Lights on Guns - Yes or No?
Are you considering putting a light on your gun? Is there such a thing as too much light? Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin and Gary Killingsworth sit down to discuss some...
Timney Triggers' Legacy; Turkey Hunting; Favorite Guns & Gear
Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talk with Timney Trigger's PR guru Chris Ellis about how Timney got it's start almost 75 years ago...
Ruger American Compact in .45 ACP
Ryan Gresham shows off some of the features of the new Ruger American Compact in .45, including a gray Cerakote finish and three nickel-plated magazines.
Choosing an Optic for Your AR Pistol
From Gun Talk Radio (05.03.20 Hour 2): A listener emails Tom asking what the difference is between a red dot or a reflex sight for his AR pistol, and how...
Finding a Good Carry Holster
From Gun Talk Radio (05.03.20 Hour 3): How do you choose the right carry holster? Is a nylon holster the right choice? Maybe a leather one? Or kydex? Callers...
MA Women Fight for Their Gun Rights
From Gun Talk Radio (05.03.20 Hour 1): LaKasha Robbins, Massachusetts Women Gun Owners Co-Founder, GOAL Board Member, and MA delegate for The DC Project...
Cleaning Your Every Day Carry Gun
In this 3 Minute EDC Tip, Ryan Gresham walks through some of the steps of cleaning your carry gun, including disassembly, and the different cleaners and...
Guns Too Pretty to Shoot
Do you have a gun that is just too pretty to shoot? If so, you may want to rethink that. Gun Talk’s Ryan and KJ dive into the issue that some guns are too...
Sig Sauer's P365 XL ROMEOZERO
Sig Sauer's P365 XL ROMEOZERO has a slightly larger frame than the original P365 micro-compact, 12+1 capacity, and the ROMEOZERO red dot mounted and ready...
Knowing When to Engage; 1911 v Polymer; Holsters
Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talk with gun industry insider and writer David Workman about participating in First Person Defender...
Ruger's Super GP100 Competition Revolver
Ruger's latest introduction from their Custom Shop is the Super GP100 competition 8-shot revolver in 9mm. It features Hogue hardwood grips, a 6" barrel with...
New Guns from FN America
From Gun Talk Radio (04.26.20 Hour 1): Tom talks with FN America's Tom Victa about the FN 503, their first entry into compact 9mm market, plus the Scar 20S...
Choosing a Compact Gun for Pocket Carry
From Gun Talk Radio (04.26.20 Hour 1): Tom talks with Donna about finding a compact 9mm for her that'll fit in her pocket. Tom suggests two options for her...
How Sensitive to Motion is the Lockdown Puck?
Gun Talk puts the motion sensitivity of the Lockdown Puck smart security system to the test. Buy your Puck today at...
Dry Fire at the Range?
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham explains why you might want to start your range day by dry firing...
You Shoot an Attacker. Do You Administer First Aid?
Should you render aid to your attacker? Ryan Gresham discusses this with USCCA's Director of Media Kevin Michalowski. Plus, Ryan and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin dig...
Have Cover. Give Commands. Be Ready to Shoot.
In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates engaging a threat from a position of advantage - where you have cover, and...
How Many 2x4s to Stop a 9mm?
Can drywall and 2x4s really protect you from incoming gunfire? The answer might surprise you. In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, we dive deep into the...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Road Rage Turns Violent
What starts as a minor fender bender quickly escalates when a driver refuses to back down—and one woman is forced to make a life-or-death decision. In this...
1911 Grip Safety Build-Up
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
Self-Defense Gone Wrong?
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gunfight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.
Brutal Hostage Carjacking
In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.
Can She Escape Without a Gun?
What happens when you're unarmed and trapped in a car during a violent encounter? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Shirley faces a...
Fake Delivery Person Attacks!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we throw Michael into a high-pressure force-on-force training scenario known as the Hooded Box Drill. Watch as he’s...
Violent Highway Robbery Gone Wrong
In this intense First Person Defender scenario, James and his wife stop to help a stranded motorist, only to face a terrifying armed robbery. What starts as...
Home Invasion Turned Violent: Armed Woman Fights Back
What happens when a regular person is attacked in their bedroom? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Natasha walks into what should be her safe...
First Person Defender Season 14: Coming in Hot!
A new season of First Person Defender is here. Season 14 is the wildest, most intense season yet, and if you’re an FPD fan, you know that’s saying something!
Three HK Options - What’s Right For You?
Which HK is right for you? Chris Cerino details the HK CC9, HK VP9, and HK M556A1. If you're interested in a new HK for home protection or self-defense and...
Situational Awareness & Training
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe presents a critical message about the importance of situational awareness for concealed...
Be Polite, Be Courteous…Be Safe
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe offers some sage advice for communicating with authorities in the aftermath of a critical...
The Real Cost of Self-Defense
What is the actual cost of a self-defense situation? If you defend yourself in a self-defense scenario, the costs will mount. Mike Darter of CCW Safe and...
What is a Micro Compact Pistol?
How does a micro compact compare against a compact and full size? HK announced their newest micro compact, the HK CC9, but is it really that small? Chris...
Shot the Wrong Guy? A Self-Defense Reaction
What would happen if you shot the wrong person? Mike Darter of CCW Safe and Ryan Gresham react to a First Person Defender scenario that deals with mistaken...
NEW Concealed Carry Range Drill
You need a new range drill to test you skills. Chris Cerino offers up a new drill utilizing the newest HK CC9. Watch if you are in need of a drill to spice...
Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...