GUN TALK VIDEOS
Have you ever felt burned out from hunting—or worried the thrill is starting to fade? You’re not alone. In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host Kevin “KJ”...
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Jeff Tesch of Guns.com joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss their roots in content creation, their huge inventory of new firearms, cerfitifed used guns...
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Discover the complete breakdown and reassembly of the CZ 600+ rifle, including detailed insights on modular design, bolt face swaps, adjustable triggers...
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Airguns aren't what they used to be. In this Gun Talk Nation episode, Ryan Gresham sits down with Val Gamerman of Pyramyd Air to explore how airgun...
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Learn how to properly use the Zeiss Tripod to Binocular adapter with your ARCA-compatible tripod setup. This hands-on guide shows how to mount your Zeiss...
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Team Colt professional shooters Jalise and Justine Williams join Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss the ongoing legacy of the 1911 pistol, updates on their...
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Winchester is stepping into the optics game with their Supreme Optics line—and it’s surprisingly good. We got hands-on with everything from spotting scopes...
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The Rost Martin RM1C Comp may look like just another black pistol—but trust us, a lot is going on here. We hit the range to test its performance and were...
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Think you understand self-defense laws? Think again. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dan Zelenka, President of the Louisiana...
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What do you do when brutal weather threatens your hunt? Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Field & Stream’s Will Brantley and outdoorsman Tom Stephenson to...
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Not all 5.56 ammo is created equal—and Black Hills Ammunition proves it. From long-range precision to varmint control to serious terminal performance, this...
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Take a deep dive into the Aimpoint Duty RDS-MR — a rugged, professional-grade red dot sight featuring multiple reticles and unmatched durability. In this...
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Owning a gun is just the beginning. What happens after you defend yourself? In this powerful training event hosted at Gun Talk's Range Ready Studios, eight...
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Franklin Armory’s F-22 series blends rimfire fun with real capability. Whether you're grabbing the rifle with its 16" fluted bull barrel or the compact...
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Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham is joined by Jeremy Hedin (@whatthekicks) and Santiago Lopez (@tactical.santi) for a brutally honest conversation about...
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Still using standard screwdrivers on your firearms? Time to upgrade. The Real Avid X3 Driver Kit is purpose-built for gun maintenance—with smart torque...
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Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino hits the range to walk through his personal process for sighting in his Trijicon RMR red dot sight on his truck gun.
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Ryan Gresham (filling in for Tom) and the Gun Talk crew dive into platform throttling, why curating your feeds matters, and a sharp Open Source Defense take...
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Ryan Gresham fills in for Tom from the Gun Talk Nation studio for a fast, funny, and info-packed episode: Kenny Barlow (Regal Products) joins to reveal how...
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Ryan Gresham - filling in for Tom Gresham - and the Gun Talk team dig into three hours of everything guns — from underrated cartridges and nostalgic...
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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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Gun Talk’s First Person Defender is Back for Season 8
Gun Talk’s First Person Defender® is back for an eighth season! New episodes of the popular self-defense series, plus bonus training and tip videos, premiere...
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More Political Observations, Law and Order
When the Republican National Convention closed, the party, as predicted in my Aug. 26 Gun Talk article, did indeed endorse the pro-Second Amendment stance...
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Does Range Ammo Matter?
We all know how expensive defensive ammo is, so we don’t shoot it much. Instead, we grab a bulk pack of ball ammo when we head out to practice. It’s just...
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Springfield Armory, Caldwell, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Taurus - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Downsizing size not capacity with Springfield Armory’s Hellcat! Plus, steel target options from Caldwell Shooting Supplies; Colt’s...
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Nearly Five Million New Gun Owners in 2020
With all the bad news of 2020 – COVID, violent riots, defunding of police agencies, etc. – some good news emerged as the NSSF reported an increase of nearly...
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Why Get a CCW Permit
My Arkansas concealed-carry license has just about run its five-year course, so I need to renew. Arkansas is a shall-issue, permitless carry state with...
READ NOWSmith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Ruger, Crimson Trace, Glock - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Hit the range with Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15-22 and SW22 Victory pistol; Sig Sauer’s newest P320, the AXG; Ruger’s Super GP100 9mm...
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Hold Your Horses on the California Mag Ban Lift
While the Second Amendment community (which should include the entire country, but that’s another story) applauds the verdict handed down from the Ninth...
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New AR Uppers, Gun Safety, and Permit Lawsuits - This Week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk
It’s a new generation of upper receivers, success for gun safety programs, permit issues in North Carolina, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk®...
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Have Gun, Will Travel
In addition to being a Western TV series in the late 1950's, "Have Gun, Will Travel" describes many of us today. This isn't new for gun folks, but it may...
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This week on Guns & Gear: Fun at the range with Standard Manufacturing’s S333 Thunderstruck and SKO Shorty. Plus, Ruger’s American Competition Pro Duty...
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Survey: Protection #1 Reason for Gun Ownership
In a survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation on Monday, over half of those surveyed believed that primary reason for owning a gun is...
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New York Attorney General Seeks to Shut Down NRA
In a bold election year move, the New York attorney general has filed a lawsuit that, if successful, could dismantle the National Rifle Association, the...
READ NOWSig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, DoubleTap, Taurus, and Ruger - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Sig Sauer enters the bolt-action market with the new CROSS hunting rifle. Plus, Smith & Wesson EZ 9mm; DoubleTap Ammunition’s solid...
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Finding Loading Powder in the Current Shortage
Yes, ammunition vanished from store shelves over the last few months. Pardon me while I offer a heartfelt "I told you so." For eight years I have been saying...
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Eyeing Dove Season
I’ve had issues with my front bead sight on my old shotgun. The problem always seems to reappear this time of the year as I start shooting for dove season...
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Henry Rifle Voluntary Recall
For the first time in company history, Henry Repeating Arms Company is recalling some of their products over safety concerns. The recall covers H015-series...
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It’s a new gun, custom knives, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk® Radio, the original nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the...
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Guns & Masks
With more and more locales making masks mandatory indoors (and some even outdoors, which seems silly), it begs the question: Is it legal to wear a mask if...
READ NOWRuger, Black Hills Ammunition, Sig Sauer, Thompson/Center - This Week on Guns & Gear
This week on Guns & Gear: Head to Oklahoma with Ruger’s 6.5 PRC Hawkeye Long Range Hunter. Plus, gear up with Black Hills Ammunition’s 5.56 & .308 Winchester...
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