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HSM Ammunition's Low Recoil rifle rounds are great for hunters of all ages with up to 53% less felt recoil. Check out their new 6.5 Creedmoor with Sierra...
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This week on Guns & Gear: Upgrade your features with Springfield Armory's XD-M Elites. Plus, SureFire's ear pro hearing protection; Glock's G44 .22 LR...
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Sig Sauer super-sized their popular P365 in this XL version, designed with the competition shooter in mind, but concealable for every day carry as well...
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Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin discuss the pros, cons, and what you need to know if you carry a handgun while hunting. Plus, an interesting night frog...
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Smith & Wesson's M&P M2.0 Performance Center and C.O.R.E. Pro Series pistols offer all the features you love plus more, whether you're looking for...
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Good for deer, sheep, antelope, even elk, the .25-06 cartridge is a longer range cartridge to consider. Find your rounds at...
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Shoot more accurately from the hip with Crimson Trace's Lasersaddle - available in both red and green - with Remington's Tac-14 and Mossberg's 590 Shockwave...
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Do you have multiple EDC rigs that change with the seasons? Should you change it up? Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the multiple options...
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Ryan Gresham recently talked with SureFire LLC's Andrew Wright about the turning point in flashlights with the CR123A battery, the evolution of light tech...
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The popularity of Colt's iconic Python revolver led to the re-release of the pistol after a 20 year retirement: Reimagined internals and an upgraded trigger...
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A brass catcher is an easy way to keep the range clean and catch brass for reloading. Find your Caldwell brass catcher at https://snp.link/4472d8ff and use...
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This week on Guns & Gear: Gain more gun safe space with Gun Storage Solutions! Plus, Smith & Wesson's M&P M2.0 Sub-Compact; Springfield Armory's SAINT Victor...
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Dustin took his 9-year-old son shooting and let him use his Springfield Armory XD-M. The son's success on the 9mm has fueled a newly found passion.
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Tom talks with 2020 Presidential Candidate Dr. Jo Jorgensen (https://www.jo20.com) on her stance on guns and the 2nd Amendment. The Libertarian candidate...
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Steve calls in to receive a little clarity on why it's better to shoot through a car door than a window. Tom sets him on a clear path to develop his skills...
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Springfield Armory's 1911 Ronin Operators in .45 ACP or 9mm offer a forged steel frame and slide, a hammer-forged barrel, tactical rack rear sight, a fiber...
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Black Hills Ammunition's Honey Badger ammo in .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and 45-70 is a reliable choice for defense against predators you might encounter in...
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Is your knife up to the challenge of a tough hunt? Do you know which knife is best for your hunt? Ryan and KJ discuss hunting knives and what to look out for...
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Gun Talk's Tom Gresham loves the .308 Winchester. For most game in North America or Africa, this cartridge will get the job done. Find your next round at...
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Breathe a little easier when you secure and protect your firearms, gear, and more with the Lockdown Puck - be it inside your gun safe, in a tool box, a...
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What if your suppressor ran 40% cooler, sent toxic gases out the front instead of your face, and you could clean it with dish soap? Navy SEAL Justin Sheean...
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No taxation, full representation. Happy Independence Day from Shooting Sports Life - your new favorite channel. Visit shootingsportslife.com and learn where...
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Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance...
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Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from...
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Compact, suppressed, and built to go anywhere — the Volquartsen Envy in pistol configuration checks every box. Carbon fiber barrel, 10/22 mags, and a Banish...
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Train smarter, not louder. The Savage 110 RF Elite Precision paired with the Savage suppressor and CCI subsonic ammo is the quiet, affordable answer for...
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What happens when you hand a pro shooter the keys to Colt's R&D department for 19 years? You get Mark Redl — and he's sharing everything. From why your...
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Tired of scrubbing lead fouling out of your barrel? CCI's Clean 22 ammunition might be the answer. JJ Reich breaks down the polymer-coated bullet technology...
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What happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discusses the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target...
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22plinkster joins Gun Talk Nation to share his YouTube origin story, wild trick shots, and the emotional Colt Woodsman that launched his career. Don't miss...
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Some things just stop you in your tracks on the show floor… and this gold folding Ruger 10/22 build definitely did that. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, KJ...
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From cutting-edge suppressors to futuristic folding PCCs, this NRAAM 2026 conversation covers some of the most innovative gear on...
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Good guns are everywhere these days. But some guns make you stop and go, whoa… Ryan Gresham catches up with Ernest Langdon...
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Affordable doesn’t have to mean boring. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham checks in with Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA...
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Big news from the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting—Gun Talk has officially launched Shooting Sports Life, a completely free 24/7 streaming channel...
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Alternative Options for Self Defense
Here's a look at what goes into making some of the best blades out there.Knife guys resemble gun guys to a T. They crave understanding and knowledge about...
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Are Firearms "Retro?"
At a most interesting barbecue and shooting event last spring I watched the proud owner of an authentic 1882 Gattling gun crank off a few dozen rounds of...
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Time to Celebrate!
August arrives with blistering heat, but it’s also a time for shooting sports enthusiasts to rejoice. This month, which is National Shooting Sports Month...
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7 Things You Need to know About 3-D Guns
This past week has been a tornado of activity, in the media and in the courts, as politicians and the media have lost their minds over the news that the U.S...
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Gun Rights Support from the NINTH Circuit?
Stranger things have happened, but not often. Two recent decisions by the usually hostile to the Second Amendment Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has gun...
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How Do I...?
Answers are everywhere, and so is nonsense. Decades ago there were filters to the information flow about guns, shooting, and hunting. Magazine editors chose...
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Dumb Guns
“Blue” guns, or plastic “dummy” weapons are a mandatory piece of practice gear. Learning takes a lot of repetitions. The experts agree it takes thousands of...
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How Far is Too Far?
At the near-certainty of being met with "Well, DUH!" responses, let me just say that over the last few days I renewed my appreciation of how much fun...
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Mall Ninjas and Web Trolls
It took almost no time after the latest episode of First Person Defender was released that the no-nothings showed up with the "you can't do that," and "this...
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10 Highlights from the DC Project
If you haven’t heard, a movement against our Second Amendment rights is taking shape right in front of our faces. I encourage all to get involved because it...
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Iron Sights Aren't Dead
The mid-morning sun beat down on us hard. Sammy, head tracker, walked in the front. My PH, Uncle Fanie, brought up the rear of the hunting party. We stalked...
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Five Steps to Save Gun Rights
Next week marks 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the landmark decision Heller v. D.C., which locked in the concept that the Second Amendment...
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Best Hunting Rifle for the Lady
I’ve been asked “what hunting rifle would be best for a lady” many times. First and foremost, you need to assess what game animals the lady intends to pursue...
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Faster or Sleeker
It's not all about velocity.Last week I spent the day at Barnes Bullets in Utah for upcoming segments on Guns and Gear, and we shot some impressive loads in...
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Chunking
Tiger stops by the training corner to explain why movement tilts the odds in your favor.The action of moving and shooting is standard practice...at least it...
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Digital Outdoors - Keeping up with Today's Changing Outdoor Media
Companies scramble to keep up with the changing landscape of today’s outdoor media. Smart phones take over the marketplace and our everyday lives, but where...
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Reminder - Shooting is Fun
Last week in Idaho, I got to do a bit of shooting with some friends. It was a great reminder that this stuff is fun, and it doesn't have to be complicated...
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Ancillary Equipment
Gila Hayes, of Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, stops by to discuss the tools we often forget about until we need them most. Article appeared originally...
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Do You Communicate?
Of all the skills that are fundamental for fighting – move, communicate, shoot as necessary, use cover and think, the communication is one of the most...
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Back to School - Struggles in Transformative Thought
A few months back, I enrolled in school. Not many students attend the school, perhaps for good reason. Learning doesn’t come easily to folks my age. It must...
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America Turns 250 Tomorrow. These Are the Firearms Worth Buying to Mark the Moment.
From a 250-unit Ruger Hawkeye to Colt's new snub-nose Python, here's the definitive buyer's guide to America's 250th birthday — plus where 2A stands today.
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The 4 Rules of Firearms Safety: Why They Exist, Where They Came From, and Why Not a Single One Can Ever Be Ignored
Jeff Cooper's four rules of gun safety, explained in full — the Gunsite origin story, why the rules are deliberately redundant, and how to apply each one.
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The Supreme Court Just Agreed to Decide the AR-15 Question. This Is the Biggest Second Amendment Case in a Generation.
The Supreme Court will finally decide if the Second Amendment protects the AR-15. Two consolidated cases, 12 states affected, ruling expected by mid-2027.
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Virginia’s AR-15 Ban Takes Effect on July 1st. Here’s the Full Picture — the Law, the Lawsuits, and What Comes Next.
Virginia's SB 749 assault firearms ban takes effect July 1. An injunction was denied, four lawsuits remain active, and the DOJ may sue—here's the full picture.
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They Brought a Lever Action to a Precision Rifle Class. It Won. Meet the Henry SPD PREDATOR.
Henry's SPD Predator is a .223 lever action with a factory sub-MOA guarantee—1,200-yard hits at a Haley Strategic D5 class. Full review, specs, and who it's for
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Glock Finally Listened: The Gen 6 G17, G19, and G45 Are the Best Factory Glocks Ever Made
After 15,000 rounds, the Glock Gen 6 delivers a real grip redesign, better optics mounting, and a flat-face trigger. Full G17, G19 & G45 review and buying guide
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After 99 Years, You Can Mail a Handgun Again. Here’s What That Actually Means.
A 1927 federal ban on mailing handguns just collapsed. Here's how the USPS rule change works, what still requires an FFL, and the lawsuit that could undo it.
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Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty: Ruger’s Semiquincentennial Series Is the Most Important Commemorative Launch in Decade
All 14 Ruger 250th Anniversary firearms—from the $129 AR lower to the 250-unit Hawkeye .30-06. Specs, prices, and which to shoot vs. keep before July 4, 2026.
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The U.S. Army Just Validated What Hunters Already Know: Federal’s Peak Alloy Technology Is the Future of Ammunition
Federal Ammunition has signed a landmark agreement to supply the U.S. Army with its patented Peak Alloy case technology — the same innovation that just...
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The Savage 110 Tactical & 110 Precision: Built for the Hunter Who's Ready to Level Up
Hands-on with the Savage 110 Tactical and 110 Precision: AccuTrigger, suppressed accuracy, a rimfire trainer, and NRL-ready performance without the price tag.
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Vortex Talon HD 10K 12x50 vs. Leupold BX-6 Range HD: Which Rangefinding Bino Wins on the NRL Hunter Course?
A season behind both ballistic rangefinding binos on the NRL Hunter course—glass, 4DOF vs. GeoBallistics, GPS pinning, and the one that froze on the clock.
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92 Million Acres Just Opened Up. Here’s What the Biggest Public Lands Hunting Expansion in U.S. History Means for You.
The FWS just proposed the largest hunting access expansion ever—92M acres, 1,450 new opportunities, lead ammo rollbacks. Comment by June 26.
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Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Terminal Ascent: The Round That Just Made Your Existing Rifle Better
Federal's new 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak runs Terminal Ascent past 3,100 fps from your existing rifle—matching 6.5 PRC velocity with no new gun. Full review.
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Suppressor Buyer's Guide 2026
For 90 years, a $200 federal tax stamp kept suppressors out of reach for millions of law-abiding Americans. That barrier is gone. The market has exploded...
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I Asked AI About Guns — Then It Changed Its Mind
What happens when AI researches gun owners, concealed carry, and firearms policy for itself? One AI experiment delivered surprising results...
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The Complete Guide to Visible Lasers For Pistols
Every pistol laser type explained — Lasergrips, guide rod, trigger guard, and rail-mounted. Crimson Trace, Viridian, LaserMax, red vs. green, zeroing, and...
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Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS: Built for Concealment, Tested Under Reps
We ran the Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS from concealment at Haley Strategic in Scottsdale. Here’s how it performed.
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Weapon-Mounted Lights (2025–2026)
Nearly every pistol WML compared — SureFire, Streamlight, Olight, and more. Rail systems, slim-rail compatibility, candela vs. lumens, and holster fits...
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Red Dots & Optic Footprints (2025–2026)
Every pistol red dot, holographic sight, and optic footprint explained. RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and full pistol compatibility charts for Glock, SIG, S&W, and more
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Buyer's Guide to the 10mm: The Big-Bore Semi-Auto That Refuses to Go Quiet
Shopping for a 10mm? This buyer’s guide covers the best 10mm pistols, ammo, carbines, holsters and accessories from Glock, SIG Sauer, FN, Springfield, S&W...
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