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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...
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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...
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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...
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More women are growing their shooting skills at the famed Gunsite Academy. Ken Cambell, CEO of Gunsite Academy, joins the show to discuss the growing number...
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Best-selling author Jack Carr chats about how being a Navy SEAL helped him write his latest novel, “Only the Dead.” Jack and Tom discuss the details within...
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A federal judge is stepping up for 18 to 21 year-olds right to purchase a handgun. Tom dives into the decision to rule that the current law is unconstitutional.
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Range Ready has their shoot house ready to roll while filming First Person Defender. Ryan and KJ discuss the latest lessons learned on the set of FPD. Plus...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating working from the high ready position. Chris is...
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In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Daniel Defense, Chris Cerino is discussing the importance of process over results as it pertains to visual...
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
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How can you achieve “200% grip pressure?” In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Rob Leatham is discussing and demonstrating the...
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What are the 7 best revolvers you can buy? Jason Cloesner of Lipsey’s runs down his favorite wheel guns. Tom shares insight and background of the revolvers...
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Should teachers carry firearms to protect our students? If so, they need training. Jim Irvine of the F.A.S.T.E.R Program discusses the finer points of...
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Can you and/or should you attempt to stop a mass shooter? Recent events in Texas make Tom question whether civilians should protect others and themselves...
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Lifelong hunter Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined by another lifer, Mike Herne (Kifaru, Born Primitive, Bergara), to swap stories from the field. The guys are...
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In this Guns & Gear Bonus Tip, SIG SAUER’s Phil Strader discusses and demonstrates his preferred method for drawing from concealment.
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In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing .22 pistols for defensive uses. While not the “ideal” defensive...
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“When the sights are the mission, the body will comply.” In this Range Ready Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Range Ready’s Chris Cerino is discussing...
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Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino offers a thorough walkthrough and comparison of Hodgdon Powder’s offerings for reloading 6.5 Creedmoor rounds. If you have any...
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If you’re a bird hunter, few topics are more important to you than sporting dogs. Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined by Purina Pro Plan’s Karl...
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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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At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Tom Gresham catches up with Pete Brownell of Brownells for a conversation that goes way beyond products.
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GUN TALK ARTICLES
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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Concealed Carry Tips for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
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
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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Best AR-15 for Beginners: What to Buy First
The best AR-15 rifles for first-time buyers in 2026. We compare budget, mid-range, and premium options and explain exactly what to look for in your first AR.
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Women's Tactical Footwear Done Right: Garmont T8 Athena Review
I have been through the gamut of boots. Matter of fact, I’m still recovering from blisters on my Achillies from my last boot testing on a spring turkey hunt...
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Best EDC Backpack From 221B Tactical
Let’s be real, there’s no shortage of cool backpacks on the market for EDC. If you’ve ever been to a gun show or Bass Pro, you have seen dozens of backpacks...
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A Girl and A Gun National Conference: Making a Difference
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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Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox Joins Gun Talk Radio to Set the Record Straight on Hearing Protection Act Support
In a compelling first-hour segment of Gun Talk Radio, host Tom Gresham welcomed Brandon Maddox, Founder and CEO of Silencer Central, to directly address...
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Kifaru's 44 Mag is Back and Better Than Ever
Kifaru, the backcountry gear lords who believe your gear should outlast your knees, just dropped the relaunch of a legend: the 44 Mag. Originally introduced...
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5 Best Valued Handguns for 2025
Looking for a great value when shopping for something is nothing new. We’ve been clipping coupons for decades to save a few bucks where we can and in 2025...
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Tips For Shooting With Family
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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Review: Evolution Outdoors 1680D Tactical Backpack
Carrying supplies on your back is nothing new. Man has been fashioning crude backpacks from hides to carry food, supplies, and who knows what else since the...
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A Guide to Picatinny, Keymod, and MLOK Handguards
When choosing a firearm, my first question is always “What am I going to do with it?” Sometimes it’s just a plinker while other times I’m buying or building...
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Top 5 AR-15 Accessories From Luth-AR That Your Rifle is Begging For
Discover the Top 5 AR-15 accessories from Luth-AR that will actually improve your rifle—no fluff, no hype. Just smart upgrades for smart shooters.
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Dude Trip to "The Gathering" by PSA
Life happens fast as a young adult and the world is a tough place. I’m trying to avoid the whole “Cats in the Cradle” situation so when the good folks at...
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So You Bought a Gun--Now What?
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
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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Top 5 Pistol Grips for 2025
Upgrade your AR-15 with the best pistol grips available. We compare ergonomics, texture, angle, and value across our top 5 picks.
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March Madness Defense Solutions
March is upon us and for folks like me who follow college basketball, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The buzzer beaters, crazy plays and even...
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MAC Double Stack 9mm Review: A DS 1911 I Can Afford!
MAC's double-stack 9mm puts 2011-style performance in reach at a fraction of the price. Full review with range results and specs.
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Truck Bed Holster Mounting & Self-Defense
When you're camping in the back of your truck, self-defense is a critical consideration. Whether you're in a remote area or a public campground, being...
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Revolutionize Your Hunt: Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot
If you're still wrestling with clunky rail-mounted sights on your shotgun, it's time to level up. Enter the Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Red Dot—a...
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Top 5 First Aid Kits for Your Car in 2025
So, there you were, cruising down the highway at 75 mph. The windows down, the radio up. You are thinking about the giant tomahawk steak you just picked up...
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Review: Kifaru Steelhead Pack, Deluxe Bino Harness, & Hydro Harness System
The Kifaru Steelhead Pack, Deluxe Bino Harness, and Hydro Harness form a seamless, high-performance system designed for hunters, competitors, and backcountry...
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