Need Load Data? The New Hodgdon Website
Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company joins Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss Hodgdon’s new website. Whether you’re loading pistol ammo, rifle...
Precision Parts With B5 Systems
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Mark Keller of B5 Systems, a company known for producing high-quality firearm components, primarily stocks, grips...
What’s Up With Wait Times?
You may have heard that silencer wait times are down. That’s good news, but it didn’t just happen by sheer luck. Knox Williams, President and Executive...
Gun Talk LIVE: NRAAM Bound!
Join us on Gun Talk LIVE as hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin chat about their next adventure to the NRAAM in Dallas this week, and a slew of...
Hodgdon Powder’s 2024 Annual Manual
Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to discuss the Hodgdon Annual Manual. Published every year in collaboration...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum. A unique piece of...
Should You Size New Primed Brass?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss whether you should size brand new primed brass. You could probably...
‘Young Fudds’ and Evolving Optics
Trent Marsh of Riton Optics joins host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. Trent and KJ discuss a variety of topics including: Budget shotgun
Magnum-Optimized Ramshot Grand Powder
Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Company to discuss Ramshot Grand powder. This slow burning magnum powder is optimized...
Historical Guns: S&W Clark Custom Model 10
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out a very unique gun - a Jim Clark Custom Smith & Wesson Model 10.
The Rules of Reloading
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss the most important factors of reloading. These tips are paramount not...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 39
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson Model 39. The first 9mm semi-auto pistol...
The History of Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a fascinating discussion on a variety of topics, including: The origins...
Stepping Into The Big Leagues
The always entertaining Corey Beaudreau of Smith & Wesson sits down with host Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for this episode of Gun Talk Hunt. The guys are talking...
Medical Skills You Need To Have
You know them for their innovative slings, but Blue Force Gear is also a leader in tactical medical supplies. Brad Gilpin of Blue Force Gear joins Gun Talk...
What’s the Best Powder for the 6mm GT?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss the 6mm GT, and the best options for powder when it comes to reloading...
Who Gets Into Reloading?
Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company discuss which type of person is drawn to the reloading hobby and why that is.
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson .38 M&P
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson .38 Military and Police (M&P) revolver.
How To Select Powder for the 6mm GT
Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company and Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss determining powder selection for the 6mm GT cartridge. Then, join KJ on...
Historical Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 1
Smith & Wesson Historian Mike Helms joins Guns & Gear’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to check out the Smith & Wesson Model 1. This is the gun that put Smith &...
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 2
Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the second of a two part episode dedicated to...
Holographic Sights or Red Dot Sights?
EOTECH’s John Bailey joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. They are discussing holographic vs. red dot sights, how EOTECH has released a...
Bad Brass? What to Look For
How do you know if your brass is bad and shouldn’t be reloaded? Beyond the obvious things to look for, Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powder Company and Guns &...
Turkey Talk With Thomas Allen Pt. 1
Our good friend - and turkey hunter extraordinaire - Thomas Allen joins Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a two part episode dedicated to...
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...