Can You Shoot Old Ammo?
Is it safe to shoot really old ammunition? John's got got an old box of shells that came with his dad's gun. Can he shoot the shells? Tom talks about the...
More Guns Do Not Equal More Crimes
Why do people own guns? Tom discusses the most common reasons why someone owns a gun, misconceptions about guns and gun owners, and why you don't always hear...
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.
Best Big Game Cartridge & Bullets; Long Range Hunting?
Gun Talk Hunt's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin talk with Black Hills Ammunition's Jeff Hoffman about the best cartridges for big game hunts, best...
Double Feature: Springfield's Optics-Ready HellCat, SAINT M-Lok B5
Springfield Armory's Hellcat OSP is now available in Desert FDE! Plus, check out the SAINT M-Lok AR-15 with B5 furniture...
Gun 101: Finding the Right .22 Ammo
With a large variety of .22 ammunition on the market, it's good to find the right fit for your rimfire pistol or rifle. Find some .22 at...
POMA Caliber Award Winners; Youth Deer Season
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the POMA Caliber awards - Find out which firearms industry products won! Plus, how to set young...
Red Dots on Handguns: Lessons Learned
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham spent three days at Gunsite Academy training to shoot with a red dot on a pistol, using the new Bushnell RXS 250...
Election 2020, ATF Updates
Tom Gresham joins Gun Talk Nation's Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to discuss the current state of the federal and state elections, why every vote...
Taurus G3 Full-Size & Compact 9mm
The G3 line of full-size 9mm pistols from Taurus offers different options in slide finish and magazine capacities - two 10-round mags, two 15-round mags...
How to Buy a Silencer
Buying a silencer is not an easy task - The paperwork, the tax stamp, the wait times... Silencer Central's Brandon Maddox talks with Tom about how they make...
Gun Rights and the 2020 Presidential Election
Multiple people have asked, “What happens after the election?" Tom and the After Show crew discuss their thoughts on the November election, why your vote...
First Long Gun: Should You Buy a Rifle or a Shotgun?
Robin has handguns, but is now looking to get a long gun. She's not sure if she'd like it for home defense, or wingshooting and hunting. Should she buy an AR...
Amy Coney Barrett, the 2nd Amendment, & SCOTUS
Did you tune in to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings with nominee Amy Coney Barrett? What would confirming Barrett mean for the 2nd Amendment, and for...
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...
Federal's New FireStick, HammerDown
Dan Compton of Federal Premium stops by to discuss new muzzleloading and lever-gun innovations, lion hunting, and more, with Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham...
Increase Accuracy with Mil-Spec from Black Hills Ammo
Developing ammunition for the military definitely improves the overall performance of products available to the general public. That holds true for Black...
Ruger American Compact .45 with Cerakote Finish
Ruger's American Compact in .45 ACP is available in a Cerakote grey model. What does a Cerakote do for a gun? Protects the gun! Ideal for a carry pistol, the...
New Options for High-Tech Hunting from ATN
Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham hits the plains for antelope and prairie dogs with ATN's X-Sight 4K 3-14x day scope and the ABL 1000 Laser Rangefinder - these two...
Seriously - Protect Your Hearing
Industry insider Josh Lantz talks with Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin discuss a topic that might not be fun, but is definitely important...
LWRC Rifles: Direct-Impingement vs. Piston
LWRC International is known for top quality AR-15s and AR pistols, and offers both direct-impingement and piston models. Ninety percent of all the rifle...
Is It A Good Time To Sell My Guns? | Gun Talk Radio
Have you thought about selling guns during the current buying rush? Patrick calls in to ask it's time to start selling some guns to make some money, but...
How to Choose Your First Self-Defense Handgun
Fred writes in to ask Tom which self-defense handgun to purchase. This will be his first gun to buy. How should he go about selecting it, and which one should..
Hodgdon Powder Co. Adds More Gunpowder Makers
Big news in the world of reloading! Aaron Oelger of Hodgdon Powder Co. joins Tom to discuss their recent acquisition of Ramshot Powders, Accurate Powders...
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...