Retention Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating shooting from retention, including...
‘Orange You Glad You Know This Drill?’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating his “orange guy drill” which focuses on a blend of...
KJ's Prairie Dog Hunting Loadout
Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is getting ready to head out on a Wyoming prairie dog hunt with Caldwell, and this gave him a chance to set up his gear...
Range Ready’s Semi-Auto Pistol Operator Courses
Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios facility in Robert, LA offers multiple training opportunities, including the Semi-Auto Pistol Operator 1 (SAPO1) course...
Suppressors: How Long Does It Take?
Is it hard to get a suppressor? How long does it take? Silencer Central’s Brandon Maddox joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham, and they discuss the origins...
Guns & Crime
Gun Talk’s Twitter has been on fire lately. Tom Gresham shares a bit from Gun Facts about a correlation between guns & crime. Get the facts right when...
Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
Bird Boys, Clickers & Stag Arms
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by Ryan Donahue from Stag Arms. The trio are on the set of Guns & Gear Season 15, (coming...
Preview: Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
‘Reign of Terror’ on Turkeys
Our friend and turkey hunter extraordinaire, Thomas Allen, joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to catch up on the waning days of turkey season...
Pistol Brace Shuffle & FPD Mindset
Should we follow the ATF pistol brace rule? Ryan and KJ explore the newest update on a far-reaching pistol brace rule. Plus, a real life scenario played out...
Barricade Positional Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating different positional shooting exercises when...
Stoeger Pistols, Training & More
Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a variety of training topics. Chris recently returned from the road, and notably...
Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?...
Preview: Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?
‘Put That In Your Stovepipe!’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating how a “stovepipe” malfunction can occur, and...
Range Ready Tip: Gear For Rifle Cartridge Reloading
In this Range Ready Tip, Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader offers advice on the needed equipment to get started with reloading rifle cartridges. Whether you’re...
Talking Ammo With Federal Premium
JJ Reich of Federal Premium Ammunition joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Ryan Gresham on location in Illinois for this episode. JJ also represents Alliant Powder, CCI...
Mother Attacked at Grocery Store!
Our Defender, Georgia is leaving the grocery store with children in tow when they are approached by a strange man who gets in between her and her kids. Will...
Find the Dot, Get Good Hits
“Don’t shoot corn and poop!” In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Range Ready’s Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating...
Speed VS Accuracy
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating the balance of speed and accuracy, along with...
A High-Tech Turkey Hunt With Bushnell
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Matt Rice of Bushnell Optics, and the pair are in rural Illinois for a “high-tech” turkey hunt. Ryan and Matt...
Preview: Mother Attacked at Grocery Store!
Our Defender, Georgia is leaving the grocery store with children in tow when they are approached by a strange man who gets in between her and her kids. Will...
Clean Guns Run Better
Dustin Sanchez of Real Avid joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham on this episode and the guys are talking about being a “gun nerd’, Dustin’s competition...
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...