FIRST LOOK: Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW
In this Guns & Gear First Look, Chris Cerino takes you through the all-new Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm PDW—a compact, AR-pattern pistol built for...
How to Choose a Firearms Training Class and Spot Bad Instructors
How do you choose a good firearms training class, and what should you do if the instructor is unsafe, unhelpful, or simply wastes your time? In this episode...
First Look: HK VP9CC - How Does It Compare to the CC9?
HK just dropped the VP9CC, a compact concealed carry version of the popular VP9 pistol. But how does it compare to the VP9 and VP9SK? In this quick breakdown...
The World of Skeet, Sporting Clays, & Trap
Steve Ellinger of Clay Target Legends joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a deep dive into the world (and history) of skeet shooting, sporting clays...
Gun Talk Hunt Goes Seasonal: NRL Hunter Freestone Match Recap
What did the Freestone, Texas NRL Hunter match teach Gun Talk Hunt before the show goes seasonal? In this final episode before the break, KJ looks back on...
Belt-Fed Builds and Roller-Delayed Rifles
What happens when a gun guy decides to build a belt-fed rifle from an HK-style platform? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham talks with Mike...
What To Know About Custom Builds
Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation. The guys discuss what custom builds are hot, which chamberings are being asked for, how...
NRA Board Reform and the Future of Gun Rights
Can the NRA regain trust and become a stronger force for gun rights again? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham talks with firearms industry...
Night Hunting with Thermals, Daytime Calling Tactics, and Trap Line Secrets
Want to target more coyotes this offseason? Learn how to hunt coyotes day and night using thermal optics, predator calling strategies, and expert trap line...
Revolvers in 2026: Myths, Modern Use Cases, and Why Wheel Guns Still Win
Revolvers get dismissed as outdated—until you actually run one. Ryan Gresham sits down with Caleb Giddings of Taurus USA to unpack the real-world value of...
What the Pros are Running at NRL Hunter Matches
Ben Fabre of Roaming Shot and Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics join Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for a thorough rundown on the guns and gear they use to...
A Gun Rights Reality Check
What are you doing for gun rights today? Gun rights aren’t lost overnight—they erode when people stop paying attention. In this episode of Gun Talk Nation...
Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle II • EPR II [FIRST LOOK]
Check out the Colt EPR II (Enhanced Patrol Rifle II) — a chrome-lined, ambidextrous, duty-ready AR-15 built for serious training and hard use. With premium...
How to Miss a Deer in 10 Seconds: Regret & Redemption
What happens when you step outside the system you know? After a missed shot on a solid buck at 300 yards, KJ breaks down the critical lesson learned about...
How to Run the NRA ARC Match (Level 1)
Do you have an old AR that you'd like to dust off and run like a pro? NRA launches the America's Rifle Challenge (ARC) and invites you to join the exciting...
Field to Table Mastery: Gutless Method and Wild-Game Butchering
What if the difference between “gamey meat” and a meal your friends beg for is simply what you do in the first 30 minutes after the shot? In this Gun Talk...
Shot in the Neck! Now What?
"You can do everything right—and still end up in the ER." In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Jahred Gamez of SDS Arms and Okayest Shooter, shares the...
Colt 1911 Experience at Range Ready Recap | Pt. 1
Join Range Ready’s Chris Cerino as he hosts this recap alongside Team Colt’s Mark Redl, Wyatt Gibson, Justine Williams, and Jalise Williams, breaking down...
Virtual Training Meets Real-World Hunting
Can virtual reality actually make you a better hunter? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt explores how cutting-edge tech like GAIM VR is being used in hunter...
SHOT Show 2026 Wrap-Up: An Inside Look & Stories From the Road
The Gun Talk Media crew returns triumphantly from SHOT Show 2026, and Ryan Gresham, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, and Chris Cerino sit down to share stories, discuss...
Black Hills 130gr Dual Performance Field Test
What should bullet performance actually look like in the field? From youth season through late-season doe hunts, we put the Black Hills 130-grain Dual...
NEW Holosun P.ID-K & ARO-EVO-DUAL | SHOT Show 2026
Adam Litke of Holosun Optics joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin at SHOT Show 2026 to check out the P.ID-K Weaponlight and the ARO-EVO-DUAL Red Dot Sight...
NEW Savage Stevens 334 Trigger From Timney Triggers | SHOT Show 2026
With 80 years of experience behind them, Timney Tiggers have dedicated themselves to listening to what their customers want. The Savage Stevens 334 Trigger...
NEW Franklin Armory F22 V & Prevail Rifles | SHOT Show 2026
Franklin Armory’s Dan Dement joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin from SHOT Show 2026 to showcase two hot new products: The F22-V Integrally-Suppressed...
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...