Bolt Gun Magic
Georgia reaches out to surprise her husband by breathing new life into an old classic. The BUILD BOX crew dives into a bolt gun project for a viewer who has...
Prepping for Africa & Failing at NRL Hunter Matches
Shawn Skipper from Leupold joins the show to chat about the newest optic from Leupold. KJ and Shawn discuss two to prepare and fail for the NRL Hunter...
X10 Progressive Reloading Press: Big Reloader Means More Rounds
If you're shooting regularly, you'll need more ammo, and that’s where the X10 Progressive Reloading Press from Frankford Arsenal comes in. Built to crank out...
Legal Consequences of Self-Defense
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham speaks with Don West from CCW Safe about the legal complexities of self-defense cases. They explore how...
Rebuilding a POS PCC
We wouldn't use this PCC as a home-defense firearm, but Brian might. Brian's PCC is a real POS. The BUILD BOX crew takes on their most difficult task turning...
Gas Station Robbery in Progress
In this episode of First Person Defender, we follow Kameron, a new gun carrier in a high-stakes gas station scenario. Discover how he handles the situation...
FIRST Look: HK CC9
Introducing the HK CC9! Seven years in the making, HK launched a compact HK CC9 that was developed and produced here in the United States. Chris Cerino tries...
How Light is ‘Too Light’ for Backcountry Rifles?
In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, Jeff Bradley of Christensen Arms joins KJ to chat about lightweight hunting rifles and new technologies that improve...
Carjacked in the Parking Lot!
Joe is a grandfather and keeps his family safe, but what happens when trouble finds him in the parking lot? What would you do if confronted by a carjacker...
Steiner H6XI Riflescopes: American-Made Precision
Join us on a journey to Steiner Optics in Colorado, where American craftsmanship meets German engineering to create high-performance optics. In this...
DoubleTap DT SnakeShot: Snake Defense & Personal Protection
Mike McNett of DoubleTap stops by to show off the new DT SnakeShot in this episode of Guns & Gear. DoubleTap DT SnakeShot offers a unique solution for...
School Shootings: Advice For Students
What should a student do during a school shooting? Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a timely discussion on...
Choosing Between a Red Dot and an LPVO
Deciding between a red dot and a magnified optic for your AR-15 can be challenging. Learn the benefits and how you can use them to your advantage.
Benelli Lupo HPR Review: Unmatched Precision in Long-Range Shooting
Interested in long-range shooting? Say no more. Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin stretches the legs of the Benelli Lupo HPR (High Precision Rifle). The Lupo HPR is built...
Marlin 1895 Trapper and 10/22 Backpacker
Excitement is high as Ruger reintroduces the classic Marlin lever-action rifle, now with an upgrade featuring Magpul enhancements. Also featured is the...
MAC-5 and MAC-5K: Get a Movie Gun Now!
Searching for the best 80s movie gun, the Guns & Gear squad landed on the MAC-5 and MAC-5K, which bring back the iconic roller-delayed blowback system and...
Elk, Wolves and Work
What are the projects that make better elk habitat? KJ sits down with Mark Holyoak of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and discusses elk, wolves, and...
Installing the Timney Lever Action Trigger
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino walks through a thorough installation of the new Timney Triggers Lever Action Trigger. This new product is available in black and...
NEW Lever Action Trigger From Timney Triggers
The first of its kind from Timney Triggers - the Lever Action Trigger - is available now, and Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham is checking it out. Lever guns are hot...
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III: Reliable, Customizable AR-15
Ryan Gresham and Corey Beaudreau hit the range to test the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III. This multi-use AR-15 is the latest iteration in the Sport series...
Talking Gun Builds with Aero Precision
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham chats with Kirk Foreman from Aero Precision about trends in the firearms industry, particularly...
Colt Kodiak: Ultimate Backcountry Revolver
If you're venturing into the backcountry of Kodiak Island or any wilderness where powerful predators roam, the Colt Kodiak is a must-have. Designed to handle...
Armed Robbery at an Outdoor Cafe!
In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Chris, a former victim of an armed robbery, faces a chilling scenario at an outdoor cafe. With his self...
Marlin Dark Series: The Ultimate Modern Lever Gun
The Guns & Gear crew tackles the Dark Side of Marlin. Discover the Marlin Dark Series, a sleek and modern lever-action rifle designed for today’s shooters...
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...