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An updated trigger, the HEX Wasp micro red dot optic, and a compensator are all part of the new Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP) from Springfield Armory.
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Finding the right holster can be a difficult process. DeSantis GunHide's Chad DeSantis joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham in the studio to talk about some wild holst
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It's a look at the evolution of the shooting sports, from sporting clays to historical muzzleloader shoots to plinking, competitions, and more.
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A custom look and updates from SIG Custom Works for two popular SIG lines - meet the P320 XCompact Spectre and P365XL Spectre.
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This week on Guns & Gear: The Colt Anaconda, Frankford Arsenal’s FX-10 reloader; Smith & Wesson revolvers; and Sig Sauer red dot optics.
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Steve talks to the Gun Talk After Show (Tom, Jim, and Michelle) crew about the SilencerCo Banish 22 suppressor he recently shot, and why shooting suppressed is
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Attorney Don Kilmer joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss a major court victory: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled...
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Tony calls Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to seek some advice - Do you really need a gun belt? They are many pros to wearing a true gun belt.
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Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham talks with Luke, who recently participated in Gun Talk’s First Person Defender self-defense series.
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A woman calls her boyfriend to come help after she hits a car in a parking lot, and is dealing with an angry driver. What happens after he arrives?
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Team Ruger's Doug Koenig discusses some features of the Ruger MAX-9 10+ or 12+1 micro pistol with Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham
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Hunters scramble to find out what to do after drawing a coveted tag. Gun Talk's Matt Johnson drew out, and discusses his process of what to do next...
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Gun Talk's Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin and Ryan Gresham discuss KJ's crucial mistake when sighting in, which leads him to adopt a 5th Rule of Gun Safety.
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Crimson Trace introduced FIFTY new riflescopes to their optics offerings - Brushline scopes for hunters, and Hardline for tactical/long range fans.
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Holosun's Luis Chirino joins Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham to talk tips for using red dot optics, how to choose a red dot, the magic of the gold recticle...
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As they celebrate 75 years, Timney Triggers goes all out with their new Alpha Competition handgun trigger - available now for GLOCK Gen 3/4/5s.
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Just who is Grits Gresham? Learn more about the man who inspired Gun Talk's Tom Gresham and Ryan Gresham. Presented - with a little tongue-in-cheek.
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This week on Guns & Gear: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, Tipton's Nope Rope, Black Hills Honey Badger, and Ruger's LCP II.
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After taking an 11-year old to a Hunter Safety class, John calls in to discuss getting the young man a lifetime hunting license.
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Sheriff Julian Whittington of Bossier Parish discusses his support for constitutional carry and why legislators should override Louisiana Governor Edwards’ veto
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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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GUN TALK ARTICLES
Election Hangover
By now there is no news. The midterm elections went about as expected -- Republicans gained seats in the Senate, and Democrats took control of the House...
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Dodging Bullets and Rattlesnakes
So ... I had a "teachable moment" last week as bullets were flying past me, and I thought I'd pass along a lesson I relearned. File this under the "Never...
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Always Reload
Hunting season for me, is in full swing. I recently departed to Oklahoma to chase whitetails with the ol’ muzzleloader only to find a very angry swine and a...
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What Are Your Guns Worth?
The question I get all the time is "What is my gun worth?" Allow me to turn that around and ask you, "What are all your guns worth?" What would you pay...
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Long Distance Pistol Shooting
Ask someone what a long-distance pistol shot is and you’ll get a lot of different responses. Some will say twenty-five yards. Other people will say fifty...
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A Wheel Gun for Shooters
In today’s frantic world, it’s easy to get blinded by the latest gadgets and guns entering the market. Pause for one second and reflect on the good guns...
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New Guns and Safety Bulletin
It's that time of year, when the gun companies really crank up the new releases. A few were announced this week, with more to come in the next few days. Here...
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I'll Shoot Your Dog!
I love dogs. But ... I'll shoot yours, and I'll shoot mine, if I must.What's that about? Last Sunday on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio I got a call from...
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The Digital Camo Age
I remember barely making out my brother’s silhouette in the tree. If it hadn’t been for some serious backlighting, I would’ve never seen him. He was...
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Gun Control Laws Do NOT Work
A few years back, I was invited by the Columbus (OH) Dispatch to write an op-ed piece about guns. Remember, I was speaking to the general public, here, so...
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24-Hour Pronghorn
What could you accomplish in 24 hours? We challenge ourselves daily, whether it be in our professional lives, physical well-being or mental state. We live in...
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Replacing a Legend
In 2013, the U.S. Army sent out a request for information to handgun companies for the Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract. The purpose was to replace the...
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TRIGGERED!
As I watch the ongoing debacle with the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, I realize it's time to share this story.This is you...
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The Existential Threat to Gun Rights
The biggest threat to the right to keep and bear arms, as well as other rights, has shifted from the government to the private sector -- a massive change I...
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Safe Travels
The gun case wheels wobbled unevenly as I approached the counter, expecting trouble. It’s safe to say that all airline gate agents at various airlines aren’t...
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Same Song, Different Verse
I love it when people call Gun Talk Radio and give "range reports" on their experiences introducing others to shooting. Here's an account I wrote in 2002...
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To Build or Buy?
Purchasing an AR-15 is a no-brainer. The real question comes when deciding whether to self-build or purchase across the counter. There are a couple things to...
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Buy It Cheap, Stack it Deep
Let's just get this out of the way. People are strange. Yep. That includes me. We often don't act in our own self interest, even when we know that's what...
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Five Steps to Increase EDC Safety
Five Steps to Increase EDC SafetyYou never know when the fight will come for you. The real question is whether you are prepared when it does...
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Mightier Than the Sword
Concealed carry, still today a hotly debated and emotionally charged topic regardless of which side you're on. If you know me, anything about me or my...
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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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