Are You Really Ready?
Gun Talk Nation returns with a hard-hitting, no-nonsense discussion on the real-world mindset, gear, and training that every armed citizen needs.
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...
Pre-Pandemic Ammo Pricing? Now’s the Time
Ammunition Depot CEO Dan Wolgin sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the benefits of buying your ammunition online, how Ammunition Depot...
Your Life. Your Fight. A New Season of First Person Defender
In this special segment, Gun Talk Radio’s Tom Gresham is joined by Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a new season of Gun Talk’s acclaimed First Person...
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!
Superfans, Carry Choices, Force-on-Force & More
HK-USA’s Bill Dermody joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss HK’s rapid base of superfans, the iconic MP5, lessons learned from First Person...
Top 10 Hunting Gear Picks Under $100
Looking for affordable hunting gear that actually works in the field? In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ shares his top 10 essential hunting items...
Fifth-Generation Burris Fullfield Overview
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino provides a comprehensive overview of the features of the newly redesigned Burris Fullfield Riflescope lineup. With 50 years of...
Why Good Guys Get Killed
Get the inside scoop on the most intense and educational season of First Person Defender yet! In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, hosts Ryan Gresham and...
Mastering Long-Range Shooting with Justin Watts
In this high-impact episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ welcomes long-range precision shooting expert Justin Watts—former military sniper, elite PRS shooter...
Vortex Defender Fairy Tale
Choosing the right red dot optic can be tricky—especially with so many size and feature options. In this video, we walk through a clever breakdown of the...
‘Shooting From the Hip’ With Ed Friedman
NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. Ed and Ryan discuss trends in the firearm industry, lasers...
Reloading for Hunting with Joel Hodgdon
Join KJ and Joel Hodgdon of RCBS on Gun Talk Hunt as they dive deep into the world of reloading for hunting. In this episode, you’ll get expert insights into...
Would You Hunt With a PRS Scope?
Jordan Egli of Burris Optics joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to swap hunting stories, revisit a 36 hour one-way road trip, discuss life in the...
NRA’s John Commerford & Doug Hamlin | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, John Commerford and Doug Hamlin of the NRA join Ryan Gresham from the show floor at the 2025 National Rifle Association...
Why the 1911 DS Pistol Isn’t New — It’s Just Finally Getting Noticed
Is the doublestack 1911 really the future of handguns—or just a rediscovery of a long-loved platform? In this video, we explore the resurgence of the 1911 DS...
Firearm Material Solutions From Avient | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, Yves Cordeau of Avient joins Ryan Gresham to discuss what they do, and why their applied material solutions are hugely...
Springfield Armory 1911 TRP AOS | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, Mike Humphries of Springfield Armory joins Ryan Gresham to discuss their 1911 TRP AOS (Tactical Response Pistol w/Agency...
RXD Series: Ruger & Dead Air Silencers Collab | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, Matt Wilson and Tabor Bright of Ruger, and Ben Backmeier of Dead Air Silencers join Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss a...
Springfield Armory Kuna PDW | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, Mike Humphries of Springfield Armory joins Chris Cerino to discuss their new Kuna 9mm PDW. Mike and Chris cover all of...
From Secret Service to Shotgun Innovation
Former Secret Service agent Mike Laverne of TactaLoad joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation to talk about wild law enforcement stories, the evolution of...
"I Did Everything Right... And I'm in Jail”
What happens when you make all the right choices—and still lose everything? In this powerful episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with...
Langdon Tactical: 1301 Tactical Shotguns | NRAAM 2025
On this Guns & Gear from NRAAM 2025, Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical joins Chris Cerino to discuss their premium options for upfitted Beretta tactical...
A Dynamic Parking Lot Shootout!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of a dynamic violent scenario where quick decisions are the difference between life and...
Woman Forced to Shoot Carjacker!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of transitional areas, particularly entering and exiting a car. Our Defender, Laura, is...
Building a Gun Room?
Interested in a gun room? First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino showcases an assortment of products from Secure It, and discusses different ideas when it...
Be Ready. Decentralized Gun Storage
First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino discusses “decentralized gun storage” concepts utilizing SecureIt’s Fast Box Model 47. In this FPD Bonus Tip, Chris...
Crazed Man Hiding in the Closet!
Our Defender, Brad, is well-trained, well-prepared and willing to defend himself. In this episode, we put Brad through two different scenarios that will...
Sudden Home Invasion Attack!
Our Defender, Brian is no stranger to First Person Defender. He’s worked behind the camera on several episodes, trained at Range Ready, and is fairly prepared..
Man Ambushed With Shotgun!
“If this, then that.” You can never be too prepared and you never know what kind of danger lurks out there, even during mundane daily tasks. Our Defender...
Nightclub Bouncer Faces Armed Patron!
Our Defender, Willis, is a real-life bouncer in New Orleans, so he’s used to tense situations with unknown individuals. A former Marine and aspiring EMT...
Violent Knife Attack In Coffee Shop!
Fight or flee? This is the question that our Defender, Chris, is going to have to answer in this episode of First Person Defender. Chris has a military...
Shootout at the Gun Store Counter!
Our Defender, Gary, is fairly new to concealed carry and he’s in a dynamic and dangerous situation. This scenario will remind you of the gun shop scene in...
When Zombies Attack!! FPD-Z
After wrapping up a season of Gun Talk’s First Person Defender (FPD), Ryan and KJ are the last ones at the range…or so they think. Something strange is going...
Man Saves Wife From Active Shooter!
Our Defender, Chris, is a civil engineer and a dedicated family man. He has some firearms training, but no force-on-force experience. He’s picking his wife...
Man Shoots Domestic Abuser!
Our Defender, Trent, was asked by his friend Shirley to come by because she was under threat by her abusive boyfriend. The police are called, and the abuser...
Man Wakes Up To Home Invasion!
Your home is your castle, but are you ready to defend it? What happens when you wake up and the threat is already inside? Our Defender, Travis, is highly...
Mass Shooter Opens Fire at the Mall!
Our Defender, Jake, is a small business owner and FPD veteran who finds himself at the wrong, (or right?), place and time. He’s showing up at a local mall...
Retention Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating shooting from retention, including...
‘Orange You Glad You Know This Drill?’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating his “orange guy drill” which focuses on a blend of...
Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
Preview: Man Attacked at the Pharmacy!
Our Defender, Kevin, is an experienced participant, so we made it extra tough on him. How will Kevin perform when the stakes are high, the danger is...
Barricade Positional Shooting Tips
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by HK, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating different positional shooting exercises when...
Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?...
Preview: Man Encounters Assassination!
Our Defender, Gilbert is presented with an unusual situation. A man in front of him decides to assassinate another, and Gilbert has to decide…engage or not?
‘Put That In Your Stovepipe!’
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Ruger, Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating how a “stovepipe” malfunction can occur, and...
Mother Attacked at Grocery Store!
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...