FIRST LOOK: Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW
In this Guns & Gear First Look, Chris Cerino takes you through the all-new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW—a compact, AR-pattern pistol built for...
How to Choose a Firearms Training Class and Spot Bad Instructors
How do you choose a good firearms training class, and what should you do if the instructor is unsafe, unhelpful, or simply wastes your time? In this episode...
First Look: HK VP9CC - How Does It Compare to the CC9?
HK just dropped the VP9CC, a compact concealed carry version of the popular VP9 pistol. But how does it compare to the VP9 and VP9SK? In this quick breakdown...
The World of Skeet, Sporting Clays, & Trap
Steve Ellinger of Clay Target Legends joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a deep dive into the world (and history) of skeet shooting, sporting clays...
Gun Talk Hunt Goes Seasonal: NRL Hunter Freestone Match Recap
What did the Freestone, Texas NRL Hunter match teach Gun Talk Hunt before the show goes seasonal? In this final episode before the break, KJ looks back on...
Belt-Fed Builds and Roller-Delayed Rifles
What happens when a gun guy decides to build a belt-fed rifle from an HK-style platform? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham talks with Mike...
What To Know About Custom Builds
Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation. The guys discuss what custom builds are hot, which chamberings are being asked for, how...
NRA Board Reform and the Future of Gun Rights
Can the NRA regain trust and become a stronger force for gun rights again? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham talks with firearms industry...
Night Hunting with Thermals, Daytime Calling Tactics, and Trap Line Secrets
Want to target more coyotes this offseason? Learn how to hunt coyotes day and night using thermal optics, predator calling strategies, and expert trap line...
Revolvers in 2026: Myths, Modern Use Cases, and Why Wheel Guns Still Win
Revolvers get dismissed as outdated—until you actually run one. Ryan Gresham sits down with Caleb Giddings of Taurus USA to unpack the real-world value of...
What the Pros are Running at NRL Hunter Matches
Ben Fabre of Roaming Shot and Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics join Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for a thorough rundown on the guns and gear they use to...
A Gun Rights Reality Check
What are you doing for gun rights today? Gun rights aren’t lost overnight—they erode when people stop paying attention. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation...
Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle II • EPR II [FIRST LOOK]
Check out the Colt EPR II (Enhanced Patrol Rifle II) — a chrome-lined, ambidextrous, duty-ready AR-15 built for serious training and hard use. With premium...
How to Miss a Deer in 10 Seconds: Regret & Redemption
What happens when you step outside the system you know? After a missed shot on a solid buck at 300 yards, KJ breaks down the critical lesson learned about...
How to Run the NRA ARC Match (Level 1)
Do you have an old AR that you'd like to dust off and run like a pro? NRA launches the America's Rifle Challenge (ARC) and invites you to join the exciting...
Field to Table Mastery: Gutless Method and Wild-Game Butchering
What if the difference between “gamey meat” and a meal your friends beg for is simply what you do in the first 30 minutes after the shot? In this Gun Talk...
Shot in the Neck! Now What?
"You can do everything right—and still end up in the ER." In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Jahred Gamez of SDS Arms and Okayest Shooter, shares the...
Colt 1911 Experience at Range Ready Recap | Pt. 1
Join Range Ready’s Chris Cerino as he hosts this recap alongside Team Colt’s Mark Redl, Wyatt Gibson, Justine Williams, and Jalise Williams, breaking down...
Virtual Training Meets Real-World Hunting
Can virtual reality actually make you a better hunter? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt explores how cutting-edge tech like GAIM VR is being used in hunter...
SHOT Show 2026 Wrap-Up: An Inside Look & Stories From the Road
The Gun Talk Media crew returns triumphantly from SHOT Show 2026, and Ryan Gresham, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, and Chris Cerino sit down to share stories, discuss...
Black Hills 130gr Dual Performance Field Test
What should bullet performance actually look like in the field? From youth season through late-season doe hunts, we put the Black Hills 130-grain Dual...
NEW Holosun P.ID-K & ARO-EVO-DUAL | SHOT Show 2026
Adam Litke of Holosun Optics joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin at SHOT Show 2026 to check out the P.ID-K Weaponlight and the ARO-EVO-DUAL Red Dot Sight...
NEW Savage Stevens 334 Trigger From Timney Triggers | SHOT Show 2026
With 80 years of experience behind them, Timney Tiggers have dedicated themselves to listening to what their customers want. The Savage Stevens 334 Trigger...
NEW Franklin Armory F22 V & Prevail Rifles | SHOT Show 2026
Franklin Armory’s Dan Dement joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to showcase two hot new products: The F22-V Integrally-Suppressed...
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...