Night Fision Premium Optic Plate + Sight Sets | SHOT Show 2026
Rachel Maloney of Night Fision joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out their rapidly expanding line of Premium Optic Plate...
An Icon Evolved: The FN SCAR | SHOT Show 2026
One of the most highly anticipated releases of SHOT Show 2026 - the FN SCAR has been reborn. FN’s Ben Voss joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin at SHOT to...
Ted Nugent and ‘Effervescent Masculinity’ | SHOT Show 2026
Two legends come together as Ted Nugent - The Motor City Madman himself - and Gun Talk’s own Tom Gresham get together for a chat at SHOT Show 2026.
The 2nd Amendment is a Civil Right | Harmeet Dhillon | SHOT Show 2026
On this special Guns & Gear from SHOT Show 2026, Tom Gresham is joined by Harmeet Dhillon, U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for the...
Guntry Clubs, Suppressor Tech, and Shooting Sports Are Changing Firearms Culture
What happens when the shooting range becomes as accessible as your local gym — and the suppressor industry leapfrogs a decade of innovation in just two years?
Silent Steel USA: The Future is Here | SHOT Show 2026
The future of suppressor technology is here now. Joe Shaffer of Silent Steel USA joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to discuss their...
A Duty-Grade Taurus: Meet the TX9 | SHOT Show 2026
Taurus USA continues on their recent track record of high-quality pistol releases, and that continues with the duty-grade Taurus TX9. Bret Voorhees of Taurus...
Dual-Purpose Powerhouse: DoubleTap SnakeShot Magnum | SHOT Show 2026
Ammunition wizard Mike McNett of DoubleTap Ammo joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the new DT SnakeShot Magnum lineup.
Luth-AR: Always Innovating For Shooters | SHOT Show 2026
Ever the innovator, Luth-AR’s Randy Luth visits with Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham at SHOT Show 2026 to discuss their constantly expanding line of unique and...
NEW Faxon Firearms ION & CORESYNC Suppressors | SHOT Show 2026
Faxon Firearms’ Dustin Wallace joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the new CORESYNC and ION suppressors as well as the...
Why Hunters Obsess Over Gear
How much gear is too much when chasing whitetails? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt dives into the real-world investment hunters make in rifles, optics...
Firearms History, Second Amendment Education, and the Impact of Bruen
You think you know gun stuff...until you talk with Ashley Hlebinsky, historian and firearms expert. She joins Gun Talk Nation to explore the evolving role of...
Cold War Guns & Concealed Carry Mindset
How much accuracy should we expect from our firearms? Gun Talk Nation welcomes Paul Markle of Student of the Gun to explore the myths around firearm...
Reconnecting Friends, New Gear in ‘26 & More
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ reconnects with buddies Matt Rice (SLG2) from Maine and Josh Ward (Gunpowder Inc.) of Oklahoma. The trio discussed adapting hunting...
Real Talk Roundtable: Fitness, Mental Health, Guns, & Growing Older
If you catch yourself making "old-man noises," this is your episode of Gun Talk Nation. Ryan Gresham, Chris Cerino, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and guests open up...
Missed Shot Leads to Trophy Deer
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ shares an emotional and in-depth recap of his recent Oklahoma hunting trip — a journey marked by family traditions, missed shots...
‘A Gun Talk Christmas’ - Revisiting a Classic!
“Twas the day before Christmas and Ryan and KJ are wrapping up after a Gun Talk LIVE when some unexpected shenanigans occur…”
SANTA READY! Testing the Holosun ARO MRS-RD
Red dots go with Christmas like milk and cookies. So why not check out the Holosun ARO MRS-RD red dot sight in action? Santa Chris puts the red dot to the...
Night Fision Optics-Ready Combo Packs
When mounting a red dot, Night Fision’s Optics-Ready Combo Packs make it easy to upgrade your pistol sights at the same time. Each pack includes a mounting...
Using the Pinning Feature on the Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W
When does a rangefinder become more than just a useful tool? Well, it happens when you can't leave home without it. The Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W brings a lot to...
Tactics for Tagging Bucks in Tough Conditions
Gun Talk Hunt host KJ is joined by Gun Talk’s Gary Killingsworth (Oregon) and Hodgdon Powders’ Aaron Oger (Missouri) for a candid conversation about how...
Mossberg 590 RM & 590R Shotgun Overview
Mag-fed or tube-fed shotguns. How do you choose? Looking at the latest additions to Mossberg’s 590 shotgun lineup, this breakdown compares two tactical...
Simplify Your Reticle • Amplify Your Hunt | Leupold VX-5HD
Have you overthought your hunting setup? We take a practical look at the Leupold VX-5HD, using a second-focal-plane scope with a duplex reticle on a .308...
338 ARC: Supersonic vs Subsonic Test at 100 Yards
What is the .338 ARC, and why does it matter? Ryan Gresham breaks down Hornady’s .338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge with real-world testing on the range. From...
Have Cover. Give Commands. Be Ready to Shoot.
In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates engaging a threat from a position of advantage - where you have cover, and...
How Many 2x4s to Stop a 9mm?
Can drywall and 2x4s really protect you from incoming gunfire? The answer might surprise you. In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, we dive deep into the...
Shooting Without Vision, Is It Possible?
In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or...
Surviving the Ambush
Step into a high-stress, force-on-force scenario where an unsuspecting participant faces a surprise active shooter in a realistic training environment.
Store Robbery: Armed Citizen Responds
What would you do in a high-stress store robbery with multiple armed threats? In this episode of First Person Defender, Aaron faces a dynamic armed robbery...
Carjacking Happens FAST
How do you react when you're faced with a carjacker, especially with your family in the car? This high-intensity training episode from First Person Defender...
Mentally Unstable Attacker with a Knife
In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting...
Road Rage Turns Violent
What starts as a minor fender bender quickly escalates when a driver refuses to back down—and one woman is forced to make a life-or-death decision. In this...
1911 Grip Safety Build-Up
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
Self-Defense Gone Wrong?
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gunfight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.
Brutal Hostage Carjacking
In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.
Can She Escape Without a Gun?
What happens when you're unarmed and trapped in a car during a violent encounter? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Shirley faces a...
Fake Delivery Person Attacks!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we throw Michael into a high-pressure force-on-force training scenario known as the Hooded Box Drill. Watch as he’s...
Violent Highway Robbery Gone Wrong
In this intense First Person Defender scenario, James and his wife stop to help a stranded motorist, only to face a terrifying armed robbery. What starts as...
Home Invasion Turned Violent: Armed Woman Fights Back
What happens when a regular person is attacked in their bedroom? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Natasha walks into what should be her safe...
First Person Defender Season 14: Coming in Hot!
A new season of First Person Defender is here. Season 14 is the wildest, most intense season yet, and if you’re an FPD fan, you know that’s saying something!
Three HK Options - What’s Right For You?
Which HK is right for you? Chris Cerino details the HK CC9, HK VP9, and HK M556A1. If you're interested in a new HK for home protection or self-defense and...
Situational Awareness & Training
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe presents a critical message about the importance of situational awareness for concealed...
Be Polite, Be Courteous…Be Safe
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe offers some sage advice for communicating with authorities in the aftermath of a critical...
The Real Cost of Self-Defense
What is the actual cost of a self-defense situation? If you defend yourself in a self-defense scenario, the costs will mount. Mike Darter of CCW Safe and...
What is a Micro Compact Pistol?
How does a micro compact compare against a compact and full size? HK announced their newest micro compact, the HK CC9, but is it really that small? Chris...
Shot the Wrong Guy? A Self-Defense Reaction
What would happen if you shot the wrong person? Mike Darter of CCW Safe and Ryan Gresham react to a First Person Defender scenario that deals with mistaken...
NEW Concealed Carry Range Drill
You need a new range drill to test you skills. Chris Cerino offers up a new drill utilizing the newest HK CC9. Watch if you are in need of a drill to spice...
Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...