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...
A New Generation of Great Ammunition & More
Ryan Gresham - filling in for Tom Gresham - and the Gun Talk team dig into traveling with guns, obscure firearms, a new “gen” of great ammunition choices...
Dialing Scopes: MOA or MIL?
Ryan Gresham - filling in for Tom Gresham - and the Gun Talk team dig into dialing scopes, the MIL vs. MOA debate, a special guest from Vortex Optics, why...
Get a Gun For Christmas? Best of 2025 & More
Ryan Gresham - filling in for Tom Gresham - and the Gun Talk team dig into gifting guns for Christmas, an inside look at the Gun Talk Family, best guns of...
Performance Testing 9mm Black Hills Ammo Through Clothing and Gel
This segment puts three Black Hills Ammunition 9mm defensive loads to the test using ballistic gel and a basic clothing barrier. The goal: see how these...
Late-Season Deer Hunting Tips
Join us for an authentic hunting conversation with Colorado outfitter Kodiak Mullins of Raghorn Outfitters and Minnesota land agent Thomas Allen. From late...
Inside the NRA's New Rifle Competition
Is it time to dust off your AR for some competition? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Chad Barber of the NRA’s...
Why Women Lead the Fight for Gun Rights
Is the Second Amendment really a partisan issue? Dianna Muller doesn’t think so — and she’s bringing a wave of women from all 50 states to prove it.
MAC Tradesman 1014 Rundown
Check out the Military Armament Corp. Tradesman 1014. We give it a proper test on the range. It's equipped with everything needed to make this 1014 soft...
Duck Gumbo and Holiday Classics with Kent Rollins
Ever wonder what wild game Kent Rollins would cook for the holidays? From South Louisiana to Oklahoma, this episode of Gun Talk Hunt brings together food...
DoubleTap Ammo Gel & Range Test — .223, 9mm, .38 Special, .357 Magnum
Hands-on test of DoubleTap Ammunition’s purpose-built defensive loads: a 55-gr .223 all-copper, 124-gr 9mm all-copper low-recoil load, 148-gr .38 Special...
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...