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.
Have Cover. Give Commands. Be Ready to Shoot.
In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, Chris Cerino discusses and demonstrates engaging a threat from a position of advantage - where you have cover, and...
How Many 2x4s to Stop a 9mm?
Can drywall and 2x4s really protect you from incoming gunfire? The answer might surprise you. In this First Person Defender Bonus Tip, we dive deep into the...
Shooting Without Vision, Is It Possible?
In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or...
Surviving the Ambush
Step into a high-stress, force-on-force scenario where an unsuspecting participant faces a surprise active shooter in a realistic training environment.
Store Robbery: Armed Citizen Responds
What would you do in a high-stress store robbery with multiple armed threats? In this episode of First Person Defender, Aaron faces a dynamic armed robbery...
Carjacking Happens FAST
How do you react when you're faced with a carjacker, especially with your family in the car? This high-intensity training episode from First Person Defender...
Mentally Unstable Attacker with a Knife
In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting...
Road Rage Turns Violent
What starts as a minor fender bender quickly escalates when a driver refuses to back down—and one woman is forced to make a life-or-death decision. In this...
1911 Grip Safety Build-Up
In this First Person Defender® Training Tip, presented by Springfield Armory, Chris Cerino is discussing issues that some shooters can have with fully...
Self-Defense Gone Wrong?
What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gunfight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.
Brutal Hostage Carjacking
In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.
Can She Escape Without a Gun?
What happens when you're unarmed and trapped in a car during a violent encounter? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Shirley faces a...
Fake Delivery Person Attacks!
In this episode of First Person Defender, we throw Michael into a high-pressure force-on-force training scenario known as the Hooded Box Drill. Watch as he’s...
Violent Highway Robbery Gone Wrong
In this intense First Person Defender scenario, James and his wife stop to help a stranded motorist, only to face a terrifying armed robbery. What starts as...
Home Invasion Turned Violent: Armed Woman Fights Back
What happens when a regular person is attacked in their bedroom? In this intense episode of First Person Defender, Natasha walks into what should be her safe...
First Person Defender Season 14: Coming in Hot!
A new season of First Person Defender is here. Season 14 is the wildest, most intense season yet, and if you’re an FPD fan, you know that’s saying something!
Three HK Options - What’s Right For You?
Which HK is right for you? Chris Cerino details the HK CC9, HK VP9, and HK M556A1. If you're interested in a new HK for home protection or self-defense and...
Situational Awareness & Training
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe presents a critical message about the importance of situational awareness for concealed...
Be Polite, Be Courteous…Be Safe
In this First Person Defender Bonus, Mike Darter from CCW Safe offers some sage advice for communicating with authorities in the aftermath of a critical...
The Real Cost of Self-Defense
What is the actual cost of a self-defense situation? If you defend yourself in a self-defense scenario, the costs will mount. Mike Darter of CCW Safe and...
What is a Micro Compact Pistol?
How does a micro compact compare against a compact and full size? HK announced their newest micro compact, the HK CC9, but is it really that small? Chris...
Shot the Wrong Guy? A Self-Defense Reaction
What would happen if you shot the wrong person? Mike Darter of CCW Safe and Ryan Gresham react to a First Person Defender scenario that deals with mistaken...
NEW Concealed Carry Range Drill
You need a new range drill to test you skills. Chris Cerino offers up a new drill utilizing the newest HK CC9. Watch if you are in need of a drill to spice...
Camper Carry
Is it possible to mount a holster to the bed of your truck? Can you defend yourself if you find yourself camping in the back of your truck? Chris Cerino...