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...
Training Talk With SIG’s Max Michel
World champion shooter Max Michel, of Team SIG SAUER, stops by to chat with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. The guys are discussing Max’s busy training and...
Remington 700 Triggers From Timney
Unless you’ve been living in your deer blind, you might have heard that all new Remington 700 rifles will now come with a Timney Trigger - right from the...
Colt’s Legendary 1911 Pistols - in 9mm
Team Colt’s Jalise Williams joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to showcase the 9mm 1911 pistol lineup from Colt - including Jalise’s personal...
Building an AR-15 With DoubleStar
Why do people build AR-15s? Many folks are beginning to build their own ARs. Nick Collier of DoubleStar joins the show to discuss the popularity of building...
Preparing for a Mass Shooter
How do you prepare for a mass shooting? An interesting situation happened where police officers stopped an attack. John calls in to provide details. Tom...
Remington Firearms is BACK!
How did Remington Arms (RemArms) overcome bankruptcy? Jeff Galloway of RemArms joins the show to discuss how Remington Arms is back and better than ever...
Leupold's Custom Dial System
How well do you know your optics? Shawn Skipper of Leupold Optics joins KJ to chat about busy reticles, Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS), and a recent red...
Walther Arms PDP, WMP & P99 Final Edition
Grip and trigger are what Walther pistols are known for, and Chris Long from Walther Arms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to walk through the...
Safariland’s EDC NexBelt
One of the most important, yet often overlooked, pieces of gear for training or daily carry is a good quality carry belt. Enter the Safariland EDC NexBelt...
*NEW* Marlin Model 336, 1895 & 1894
Lever-guns are hot, and Marlin is back. Coincidence? We think not. Ruger’s Graham Rockwell joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the re-emergence of...
Silencer Central's Banish Series
Silencer Central’s Brandon Maddox joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to talk about how Silencer Central makes suppressor purchasing painless...
Backcountry Medical Must-Haves
Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin shares his must-have gear list for backcountry hunting medical supplies. While we often focus on our hunting-specific...
*NEW* Crimson Trace HRO Heavy Recoil Optic
Crimson Trace’s Eric Petterson joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the new Crimson Trace HRO, (“Heavy Recoil Optic”), a purpose-built tactical reflex...
Timney's Alpha Competition Ultimate Builder's Kit for GLOCK
Timney Triggers changed how competition shooters viewed their GLOCK triggers with the launch of the Alpha Competition Series. Now, they bring forth the...
Stag Arms SPCTRM, Pursuit & Retro Rifles
If you haven’t been paying attention to what Stag Arms has been up to, you’re missing out. Stag’s Ryan Donahue and Torrie Roodhouse join Guns & Gear’s Ryan...
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...
Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine
Springfield Armory continues to innovate the SAINT Victor line, and we’re checking out the new SAINT Victor 9mm Carbine. Join Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham and...
Revisiting Modern Air Guns
Abby Casey of American Airgunner discusses the advancements in air gun technology. Air guns have exploded onto the scene to encompass hunting, competition...
Innovating Red Dot Optics
How do red dots help you shoot better? Josh Ericson of Holosun Optics explains how Holosun is developing the new wave of red dot optics. Holosun develops...
How to Shoot a GLOCK
GLOCK team captain Shane Coley joins Tom to chat about how to get the most out of your GLOCK pistol. Tom and Shane discuss the ins and out of competitive...
Gemtech Series GVAC 5.56 Upper
There’s no doubt that shooting suppressed has its many advantages, but the usual gas blowback may be the only disadvantage. Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson...
*NEW* Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
In this Guns & Gear First Look, Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is showing you everything you need to know about the hot, new Model 2020 Redline rifle from Springfield...
Is .308 Win the Same as 7.62X51?
Can you chamber a 7.62x51 NATO in a Springfield Armory M1A1.308 Win? Steve calls in to discuss a problem that he’s having with using military rounds in a...
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...