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...
Easy Way to Find the Red Dot
Trainer Chris Cerino explains why he likes about red dot sights, and the fastest way to find the dot when presenting, using Springfield Armory's XD-S and Hex WA
Good Samaritan Stops Carjacking
In this episode: Our good guy encounters a carjacker when picking is wife up from a yoga class.First Person Defender® puts participants in real-life...
When to Engage a Manual Safety
Trainer Andrew Blubaugh demonstrates when and how to engage a manual safety in response to a threat, using the Colt Defender 1911.
Lasers on Little Guns for Training, Self-Defense
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates why a laser on a compact carry pistol is a good choice for defense, using the Ruger LCP II and a Viridian green laser.
Angry Neighbor Confronts Landowner
In this episode: A landowner and property surveyor encounter an angry neighbor.
Self-Defense Shotgun Direction When Moving?
First Person Defender's Ryan Gresham demonstrates why it's best to keep a self-defense shotgun pointed down as you walk your house.First Person Defender® puts..
Controlling a Micro Pistol
Don't be afraid to shoot a micro pistol, or to use two hands to shoot it. Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates his technique for these mighty mouse firearms...
Pistol Presentation - From Holster to Target
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates his shortcut technique for getting a defensive firearm drawn and into the plane of vision as quickly as possible, using the...
Finding the Best EDC Flashlight
SureFire's Andrew Wright discusses some things to consider when looking for the best flashlight for everyday carry.
How to Shoot with Both Speed & Accuracy
Trainer Chris Cerino heads to the range with the Ruger American Pro to discuss shooting with both speed and accuracy, and the importance of getting to know...
Good Grip Pressure for Shooting
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a good grip pressure with both one- and two-handed operation, using the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ that offers a rear grip...
Try This Drill to Fix A Common Shooting Issue
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a "Call Your Shot" drill to fix a common issue of shooting low, using the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite.
What to Look for In a Self-Defense Firearm
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses some features and options that he looks for in a firearm for self-defense.
Using Hidden Compartments for Firearms
Trainer Chris Cerino discusses placement and positioning of concealment or hidden compartment furniture like the In Plain Sight concealment shelf from...
Man Attacked in Parking Garage Last Night
In this episode: Our Defender is walking to his car one night when he encounters a threat.
Fight at Local Office Turns Deadly
In this episode: Our Defender confronts a fight in a parking lot.
Office Parking Lot Carjacking
In this episode: Our Defender is attacked in the parking lot outside of his office. For your special...
Quick Reload Drill for a Micro-Compact | First Person Defender Bonus
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates an easy way to train for a quick reload of a micro-compact pistol using the Springfield Armory Hellcat.
Easily Acquire Your Front Sight
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates a quick way to block your rear dot sights to quickly find the front sight, using Smith & Wesson's M&P Compact...
Armed Intruders Attack Father, Son in Home Invasion
In this episode: A day at home for a father and son is interrupted by armed assailants.
Child Abducted from Front Yard
In this episode: Our good guy has to fight off a stranger trying to abduct his son from the front yard. For your special...
Member Stops Gunman in Church Shooting
Our good guy is thrown into an active shooter situation while attending a church service. For your special...
Lasers are Great for Training, Defense
Trainer Chris Cerino demonstrates how he uses a laser to dry fire/live fire to learn the trigger on a new pistol, using Crimson Trace's CMR-201 Universal Fit...
Too Big to Carry a Small Gun?
Trainer Chris Cerino offers a few suggestions on carrying and training with a small gun, demonstrating with the Ruger LCP II.