Swapping Out Gun Sights
Having trouble seeing your gun sights, or do you just like to tinker? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham walks through the steps of changing out your gun sights to...
Training Talk & Choosing a Gun
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by firearms trainer Barret Kendrick, (https://www.bearcotraining.com/), to discuss training tactics, getting...
A New Way to Clean Silencers
Frankford Arsenal makes it easy to clean brass... AND your suppressors! Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin offers up his quick and easy way to clean his suppressor using a...
Is a .410 Shotgun Good for Home Defense?
Mick asks Tom and the After Show crew about running a .410 shotgun for home defense. Is it good enough to protect your family? What is the ideal shotgun to...
Heavy Recoil and a Bad Back
Justin has back injuries that cause a lot of pain, and some shooters have suggested to him that he pass on his big bore guns (.45-70 and a .444 Marlin)...
Filling the Vacant Supreme Court Seat
Tom offers his thoughts on filling the Supreme Court seat left vacant with Justice Ginsburg's passing on Sept 19th. This is not a short term impact...
Benefit of a Weapon-Mounted Light for Concealed Carry
SureFire's Andrew Wright discusses the benefits of using a weaponlight on your carry gun.
Game Warden Stories
Game Wardens live exciting lives. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jeremy King joins Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk...
Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact
The Hellcat micro-compact pistol from Springfield Armory offers 11+1 mags and extended mags with 13+1 rounds. Primed for concealed carry, the Hellcat...
GRPC Goes Online; WWYD - Arsonist Held at Gun Point
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the firearms industry's top news, and the 35th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference is going virtual!
Zeroing a Red Dot Sight
Team Bushnell's KC Eusebio offers some insight on what distance he likes to zero his red dot and why that distance is beneficial to shooting.
New Pistol Red Dots - Bushnell RXS-100 and RXS-250
Red dot optics on self-defense pistols are becoming the norm, already finding a home in the competition and hunting worlds. Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ”...
Smith & Wesson SW 22 Victory, M&P 15-22
The guys head to the range with some .22 oldies but goodies from Smith & Wesson: The SW22 Victory, and the M&P 15-22. Both fully-featured and customizable...
New Pistol Red Dots from Bushnell
Bushnell's new RXS-250 and RXS-100 reflex sights both offer a crisp 4 MOA red dot and fit a Delta point pro footprint, as well as simple battery access for...
How to Teach Cross-Dominant Shooting
A caller recently discovered his son is left-eye dominant, and asks Tom what to do. Tom offers his suggestions, including how to teach him to shoot from his...
AR-15s for Self-Defense: Gear and Training Points
Why would you use an AR-15 for self defense? Professional Trainer Chris Cerino joins Tom to discuss the use of an AR-15 for a self-defense tool...
Tom's Negligent Discharge Confession
Tom gives a rundown of his latest range day: Appreciation for the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ, and making a mistake when demonstrating his Smith & Wesson...
Woman Saves Boyfriend from a Knife Attack
In this episode of FIrst Person Defender: A woman encounters a dangerous situation when taking a class.
Shotgun Tips for Success
Bird seasons are opening up, and it’s not too late to hone those skills. Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by Caldwell Shooting Supplies'...
Remington Ammo Sale; Red Dot Training; FPD Preview; and More
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the latest news: A bumpstock lawsuit, plus Remington Ammunition might be sold. Plus, a sneak peek from Ryan’s...
Designed by Pros - The Ruger Super GP100
Ruger's custom shop Super GP100 in 9mm is designed and built with lots of extra attention from the Ruger Pro Team! Featuring a Super Redhawk frame, an 8-shot...
Laser & Light Combos from Crimson Trace
Crimson Trace's Rail Master Pros offer both light and laser combos for your pistol or rifle. The CMR-207 for pistols has a green or red laser that lines up...
Firearms Training - Tips, Techniques, Gear
Gun Talk's Tom Gresham, Ryan Gresham, and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss training techniques like purse carry, breaching a doorway, and having a gun belt with...
Sig Sauer TREAD 716i Rifle For Custom Value
Sig Sauer's TREAD rifle series includes the new 716i in .308 with a 16" barrel, ambi-controls, adjustable buttstock, free-float handguard, and customizable...
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...