Man Saves Wife From Active Shooter!
Our Defender, Chris, is a civil engineer and a dedicated family man. He has some firearms training, but no force-on-force experience. He’s picking his wife...
Training Talk With SIG’s Max Michel
World champion shooter Max Michel, of Team SIG SAUER, stops by to chat with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. The guys are discussing Max’s busy training and...
Remington 700 Triggers From Timney
Unless you’ve been living in your deer blind, you might have heard that all new Remington 700 rifles will now come with a Timney Trigger - right from the...
Colt’s Legendary 1911 Pistols - in 9mm
Team Colt’s Jalise Williams joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to showcase the 9mm 1911 pistol lineup from Colt - including Jalise’s personal...
Building an AR-15 With DoubleStar
Why do people build AR-15s? Many folks are beginning to build their own ARs. Nick Collier of DoubleStar joins the show to discuss the popularity of building...
Preparing for a Mass Shooter
How do you prepare for a mass shooting? An interesting situation happened where police officers stopped an attack. John calls in to provide details. Tom...
Remington Firearms is BACK!
How did Remington Arms (RemArms) overcome bankruptcy? Jeff Galloway of RemArms joins the show to discuss how Remington Arms is back and better than ever...
Leupold's Custom Dial System
How well do you know your optics? Shawn Skipper of Leupold Optics joins KJ to chat about busy reticles, Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS), and a recent red...
Walther Arms PDP, WMP & P99 Final Edition
Grip and trigger are what Walther pistols are known for, and Chris Long from Walther Arms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to walk through the...
Safariland’s EDC NexBelt
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, pieces of gear for training or daily carry is a good quality carry belt. Enter the Safariland EDC NexBelt...
*NEW* Marlin Model 336, 1895 & 1894
Lever-guns are hot, and Marlin is back. Coincidence? We think not. Ruger’s Graham Rockwell joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the re-emergence of...
Silencer Central's Banish Series
Silencer Central’s Brandon Maddox joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to talk about how Silencer Central makes suppressor purchasing painless...
Backcountry Medical Must-Haves
Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin shares his must-have gear list for backcountry hunting medical supplies. While we often focus on our hunting-specific...
*NEW* Crimson Trace HRO Heavy Recoil Optic
Crimson Trace’s Eric Petterson joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the new Crimson Trace HRO, (“Heavy Recoil Optic”), a purpose-built tactical reflex...
Timney's Alpha Competition Ultimate Builder's Kit for GLOCK
Timney Triggers changed how competition shooters viewed their GLOCK triggers with the launch of the Alpha Competition Series. Now, they bring forth the...
Stag Arms SPCTRM, Pursuit & Retro Rifles
If you haven’t been paying attention to what Stag Arms has been up to, you’re missing out. Stag’s Ryan Donahue and Torrie Roodhouse join Guns & Gear’s Ryan...
Man Shoots Domestic Abuser!
Our Defender, Trent, was asked by his friend Shirley to come by because she was under threat by her abusive boyfriend. The police are called, and the abuser...
Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine
Springfield Armory continues to innovate the SAINT Victor line, and we’re checking out the new SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine. Join Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham and...
Revisiting Modern Air Guns
Abby Casey of American Airgunner discusses the advancements in air gun technology. Air guns have exploded onto the scene to encompass hunting, competition...
Innovating Red Dot Optics
How do red dots help you shoot better? Josh Ericson of Holosun Optics explains how Holosun is developing the new wave of red dot optics. Holosun develops...
How to Shoot a GLOCK
GLOCK team captain Shane Coley joins Tom to chat about how to get the most out of your GLOCK pistol. Tom and Shane discuss the ins and out of competitive...
Gemtech Series GVAC 5.56 Upper
There’s no doubt that shooting suppressed has its many advantages, but the usual gas blowback may be the only disadvantage. Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson...
*NEW* Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
In this Guns & Gear First Look, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is showing you everything you need to know about the hot, new Model 2020 Redline rifle from Springfield...
Is .308 Win the Same as 7.62X51?
Can you chamber a 7.62x51 NATO in a Springfield Armory M1A1.308 Win? Steve calls in to discuss a problem that he’s having with using military rounds in a...
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...