Franklin Armory F-22: Binary-Equipped .22 Rifle & Pistol That Hits
Franklin Armory’s F-22 series blends rimfire fun with real capability. Whether you're grabbing the rifle with its 16" fluted bull barrel or the compact...
When Self-Defense Training Gets Too Real
Gun Talk Nation host Ryan Gresham is joined by Jeremy Hedin (@whatthekicks) and Santiago Lopez (@tactical.santi) for a brutally honest conversation about...
Why Your Toolbox Is Failing You | (Real Avid X3 Driver Review)
Still using standard screwdrivers on your firearms? Time to upgrade. The Real Avid X3 Driver Kit is purpose-built for gun maintenance—with smart torque...
Trijicon RMR Sighting-In Tips
Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino hits the range to walk through his personal process for sighting in his Trijicon RMR red dot sight on his truck gun.
2A Strategy, Safety Lessons & Classic Wish-List
Ryan Gresham (filling in for Tom) and the Gun Talk crew dive into platform throttling, why curating your feeds matters, and a sharp Open Source Defense take...
Smart Locks, “Arsenal” Myths & Red-Dot Wins
Ryan Gresham fills in for Tom from the Gun Talk Nation studio for a fast, funny, and info-packed episode: Kenny Barlow (Regal Products) joins to reveal how...
Machine Guns, Myths & Underrated Cartridges
Ryan Gresham - filling in for Tom Gresham - and the Gun Talk team dig into three hours of everything guns — from underrated cartridges and nostalgic...
Hunting Tips for Meat Care, Gear, and Survival
What really happens after you press the trigger? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt, hosted by KJ, dives deep into the often overlooked part of the hunt: what...
One Round, Two Jobs: DoubleTap Snake Shot Defense for Semi-Autos
Snake in the grass or threat in the street—DoubleTap’s Snake Shot Defense does both. Designed for semi-auto pistols (9mm, .45 ACP, and 10mm), this innovative...
GLOCK Gen6 is Here!
GLOCK finally pulled the curtain back on the new Gen6 pistols, and yeah… there’s a lot to talk about. Gun Talk’s Ryan Gresham was on the ground at GLOCK HQ...
Crimson Trace RAD Series — Everything You Need To Know
We check out the Crimson Trace’s RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot) series — MicroPro, Pro, and Max Pro red dots. Motion-activated on/off, auto-brightness, long battery...
Tisas Carry 1911 B9 RDS — Double-Stack 9mm Range Test & Review
Hands-on range test of the Tisas Carry 1911 B9 RDS double-stack 9mm: bull barrel, 17-round mags, RMSC optic cut, ambi controls — accuracy, handling, and value.
TT12 Pro — Magazine-Fed 12ga Shotgun
The Tokarev TT12 Pro updates a popular platform with competition-ready features and hunting-friendly versatility. We test its ergonomics, magazine changes...
Galco and Jackass Leather!
Discover the history of Galco Holsters, from its humble beginnings as the Jackass Leather Company to becoming a leading name in American-made leather holsters.
Black Hills .308 Load Test
We put four Black Hills Ammunition .308 loads on the range to find what our rifle likes: a 150-grain copper/solid hunting load, mid-weight target loads, and...
Deer Herd Management 101
Want to grow bigger, healthier bucks and boost your fawn survival rates? Then it’s time to get serious about predator control and herd nutrition.
Pro Shooter Max Michel’s Future | Coming Friday!
Professional shooter Max Michel has a big announcement - exclusive to Gun Talk Nation. Join us on Friday!
Smith & Wesson M&P FPC .22 — A Folding Plinker
Smith & Wesson’s M&P FPC in .22 brings everything you loved about the 9mm folding PCC into a lightweight, packable plinker. It folds neatly to the side...
A New Way to Get Your Dream Gun
Jeff Tesch of Guns.com joins Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss their roots in content creation, their huge inventory of new firearms, cerfitifed used guns...
How to Use the Zeiss Binocular to Tripod Adapter (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to properly use the Zeiss Tripod to Binocular adapter with your ARCA-compatible tripod setup. This hands-on guide shows how to mount your Zeiss...
Is the 1911 an ‘Old Guy’s Gun?’
Team Colt professional shooters Jalise and Justine Williams join Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham to discuss the ongoing legacy of the 1911 pistol, updates on their...
Winchester Supreme Optics | Affordable Glass That Delivers
Winchester is stepping into the optics game with their Supreme Optics line—and it’s surprisingly good. We got hands-on with everything from spotting scopes...
Rost Martin RM1C Comp | Anything But Standard Issue
The Rost Martin RM1C Comp may look like just another black pistol—but trust us, a lot is going on here. We hit the range to test its performance and were...
How Gun Laws are Really Made
Think you understand self-defense laws? Think again. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dan Zelenka, President of the Louisiana...
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...