New Shooters

Concealed Carry Tips for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

May 9, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

New to concealed carry? Everything you need to know — permits, gear, training, mindset, wardrobe, and the mistakes to avoid. A complete beginner's guide.

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Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2026

May 8, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

The best shotguns for home defense in 2026 — pump-actions and semi-autos compared. Gauge, barrel length, capacity, and ammunition recommendations from Gun Talk.

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A Girl and A Gun National Conference: Making a Difference

May 21, 2025 Nick Collier

Getting involved in the shooting community can be intimidating for any newcomer. It’s especially difficult for women. I’ve met some of my best friends...

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Tips For Shooting With Family

May 1, 2025 Nick Collier

Range trips can be a very relaxing activity. Working on your technique or testing your new gear is usually very therapeutic. You get the occasional mishap...

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So You Bought a Gun--Now What?

April 4, 2025 Gun Talk Staff

Regal’s START Kits are the no-BS, beginner-friendly solution to becoming a safe, responsible, and prepared gun owner. These kits are designed to take the...

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What to Expect Your First Time at the Range

April 2, 2025 Nick Collier

Going to a gun range for the first time can be a great and fulfilling experience. Whether you are at an indoor or outdoor range, you will be exposed to new...

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10 Books for Gun People

April 27, 2022 Gun Talk Staff

Whether you're looking for a good book to accompany your morning coffee, a way to shorten a long plane flight, or something to refresh your skills & mindset...

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How to Choose the Right 9mm Ammo

April 14, 2022 Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin

With an influx of new gun owners out there, understanding how to select the right 9mm ammo is vital. Choosing the right ammo can be a daunting task, given...

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5 Things You Need to Know About Your First Long-Range Course

April 7, 2022 Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin

You've committed yourself to bettering your long-range shooting skills and signed up for an intro course with Vortex Edge. What do you need to know, and how...

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Accountability...What is Going On With Kids and Guns?

February 15, 2022 Mike Sampson

Again, I ask where is accountability and responsibility, particularly with parents who may permit their children access to and relying on guns to deal with...

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Gun Talk's Top 10 Videos of 2021

December 30, 2021

Presenting Gun Talk Media's Top 10 videos of 2021. These were the "most viewed" videos on our website from a memorable year...in guns that is. In 2021 we...

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Gun Talk's Top 10 Articles of 2021

December 23, 2021

Presenting Gun Talk Media's Top 10 articles of 2021. These are our "most read" articles from a very interesting year in firearms. 2021 brought us quite a few...

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NSSF Supports Outdoor Recreation Act

November 18, 2021

The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, praised the introduction of the bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act.

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