Pete Brownell: Innovation, Industry Growth & Purpose
At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Tom Gresham catches up with Pete Brownell of Brownells for a conversation that goes way beyond products.
Silencers Are Faster, Easier, and Changing Fast
At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham sits down with Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central to talk about what’s really happening in the...
Banish Speed K vs VRMT 223: Compact or Quiet?
Compact or quiet—what matters more? In this side-by-side comparison, we test the Banish Speed K against the Banish VRMT 223 to see how they...
Why Every Gun Owner Is Buying NODs Now
Is your rifle kit missing something? Ryan Gresham is on the floor of the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston with EOTech veteran John Bailey...
DOJ Civil Rights Chief on 2A Lawsuits, Gun Bans & More
At the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings, Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham is joined by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon to discuss the DOJ's...
Acting U.S. Attorney General Talks 2A Changes, DOJ Plans
At the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings, Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham is joined by Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss major developments...
For the Love of Shooting With Kyle Lamb
The legendary Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics joins Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation. In this wide-ranging discussion, Kyle and Ryan discuss the...
Best Compact Spotting Scope for Hunting? ZEISS vs Vortex
Which compact spotting scope is better for hunting and long-range target shooting: the ZEISS Conquest Apia 65 or the Vortex Razor HD Gen II? In this quick...
NEW Springfield Armory 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 | SHOT Show 2026
An exciting new product launch for 2026 comes from Springfield Armory in the form of the 10-8 Performance Master Class 1911 - developed in partnership with...
NEW EOTech Sights, Lasers & Suppressors! | SHOT Show 2026
EOTech has launched a collection of new and innovative products, and John Bailey joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham at SHOT Show 2026 to check them out.
NEW Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC | SHOT Show 2026
Springfield Armory continues to innovate with the Echelon series, and Mike Humphries joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out...
Upgrade Your Clay Game With Caldwell | SHOT Show 2026
Another year and another batch of cool new products from Caldwell. Our buddy Jarrod “Box” Grove from Caldwell joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from...
PSA AXR Series: Modular. Adaptable. Customizable. | SHOT Show 2026
Palmetto State Armory’s Cameron Tapler joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the PSA AXR Series. The what? The AXR Series...
WOW! PSA Sabre Key Shotgun & PSA Sabre-11 DS 1911 | SHOT Show 2026
Palmetto State Armory enters the shotgun market with the Sabre 11 and Sabre Key. Watch the first-look video review from Gun Talk.
NEW Hard-Use Banish 556 Suppressor | SHOT Show 2026
Joe Kurtenbach of Banish Suppressors joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to discuss the new Banish 556. Designed for reduced back pressur
NEW Dan Wesson DWX, Specialist 1911 & CZ 75 Legend | SHOT Show 2026
Dylan Rice of CZ Firearms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham from SHOT Show 2026 to discuss a pair of premium pistols from Dan Wesson: The DWX Optics Ready 9mm...
NEW ‘Heavy Metal’ From Smith & Wesson | SHOT Show 2026
Smith & Wesson continues to evolve the venerable M&P lineup. S&W’s Dave O’Connor joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to check out the...
Glock Gen 6 and V-Series Explained
Glock Team Captain Shane Coley joins Gun Talk Nation to unpack everything you need to know about the Glock Gen 6 pistols and the V-Series lineup. In this...
Smith & Wesson M&P 22X: Features, Accuracy, and First Impressions
Want to compete with a .22 pistol? This is it! We take a closer look at the new Smith & Wesson M&P 22X — a .22LR pistol packed with extra capacity and...
Mounting a Rifle Scope with the Wheeler Reti-Level
Mounting and boresighting your rifle scope doesn't have to be complicated. In this walkthrough, we show you how the Wheeler Reti-Level makes it easy to...
Colt EPR II Pro [FIRST LOOK]
Check out the Colt EPR II Pro — Enhanced Patrol Rifle — a chrome-lined, ambidextrous, duty-ready AR-15 built for serious training and hard use. With premium...
CZ 600+ Breakdown: Complete Build Up and Range Session
Discover the complete breakdown and reassembly of the CZ 600+ rifle, including detailed insights on modular design, bolt face swaps, adjustable triggers...
Best Tripods for Hunting & Precision Shooting
How do you choose the right tripod for your next hunt or match? Whether you're heading into the backcountry, sitting in a stand, or dialing in at an NRL...
Ruger RXM Review: A Polymer Pistol That Surprised Us
Watch the first-look video review of the Ruger RXM. See specs, handling, and range performance from the Gun Talk team.
When Nice Guys Have to Get Mean
In this episode: What happens when you’re in the car with friends and a carjacking attempt kicks off - and you’re the only one armed? Our Defender, Andrew...
‘Before I Knew It, He’s There, Gun in Hand’
In this episode: Joey is an experienced concealed carrier and is no stranger to pistolcraft. However, when he’s challenged in and around his car - with...
Thwarting a Mass Shooting Attempt
Taylor is eating in a public location, when a shooting breaks out. He’s a Marine Corps veteran, a blue belt in jujitsu, and is no stranger to firearms - but...
Can She Survive a Carjacking?
In this episode: Kayla is attacked in a vulnerable situation with no easy way out. Surprised, physically overpowered, and unaware of her attacker’s...
Hostage Situation: Can You Make The Shot?
In this episode: A regular day at the office turns violent, and returning Defender Gib finds himself in an unexpected situation - with dire consequences.
Robbery in Progress! The Tackle Shop Attacks
In this episode of First Person Defender: Dick is simply visiting the local tackle shop and encounters a robbery & execution in progress. With limited info...
Before The Facts: Should You Get Involved?
In this episode: Todd is a former law enforcement officer and he’s used to “getting involved.” In this situation, before he has all the information, he’ll...
Multiple Attackers? What To Do First
In this episode: Kyle is closing up shop when he’s encountered by multiple unsavory characters. How will he respond to dynamic threats?
‘I Just Want Money’ : Backed Into a Corner
In this episode: Tom is out arranging things in the garage. When trouble arrives, can he arrange a way out? First Person Defender® puts participants in...
CCW Single-Hand Training
First Person Defender’s Chris Cerino is discussing and demonstrating deploying your concealed carry pistol with one hand. Training is critical for all...
Shooting To Stop The Threat
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham discusses the importance of shooting until a threat is stopped - a common issue seen throughout the years with Good Guys on the First Pe
ER Nurse Fights Back When Confronted in Parking Garage
In this episode: Our good guy is approached in a dark and isolated section of a parking garage.
Shoplifter Attacks Store Employee
In this episode: Our good guy is confronted with a violent shoplifter.
Learn Your Pistol Red Dot
First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham discusses the importance of learning to run your gun with a red dot, and demonstrates how a quality red dot can be utilized
Attack Inside Local Gun Shop
In this episode: Customers and employees are caught in the cross-fire when someone gets angry.
Know When to Reload by Sight
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates how to use your sights to anticipate a needed reload, using the Springfield Armory XDm and HEX Dragonfly red dot.
Contractor Attacked by Trespasser
In this episode: A contractor and the property owner encounter a trespasser.
How to Zero a Red Dot
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates how to zero a red dot on a self-defense pistol, using the Ruger MAX-9.
Woman Attacked in Park
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a dangerous situation while walking in a park.
Cancelled Baseball Game Leads to Attack
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a dangerous situation after a ball game is cancelled.
Setting Up a Home Defense Light & Laser Combo
The Crimson Trace 301Rail Master light/laser is ideal for a home defense rifle rig. First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham offers an idea for testing which...
Pocket Carry Tips
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses using a .380 for self-defense and offers some tips on carrying a smaller pistol like the Ruger LCP MAX.
Parking Lot Fender Bender Leads to Gunfight
A woman calls her boyfriend to come help after she hits a car in a parking lot, and is dealing with an angry driver. What happens after he arrives?
How To Use Self-Defense Lights
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates two ways to engage a flashlight and weapon-mounted light to search for a threat using SureFire's Stiletto handheld light...