Swapping Out Gun Sights
Having trouble seeing your gun sights, or do you just like to tinker? Gun Talk's Ryan Gresham walks through the steps of changing out your gun sights to...
Training Talk & Choosing a Gun
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by firearms trainer Barret Kendrick, (https://www.bearcotraining.com/), to discuss training tactics, getting...
A New Way to Clean Silencers
Frankford Arsenal makes it easy to clean brass... AND your suppressors! Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin offers up his quick and easy way to clean his suppressor using a...
Is a .410 Shotgun Good for Home Defense?
Mick asks Tom and the After Show crew about running a .410 shotgun for home defense. Is it good enough to protect your family? What is the ideal shotgun to...
Heavy Recoil and a Bad Back
Justin has back injuries that cause a lot of pain, and some shooters have suggested to him that he pass on his big bore guns (.45-70 and a .444 Marlin)...
Filling the Vacant Supreme Court Seat
Tom offers his thoughts on filling the Supreme Court seat left vacant with Justice Ginsburg's passing on Sept 19th. This is not a short term impact...
Benefit of a Weapon-Mounted Light for Concealed Carry
SureFire's Andrew Wright discusses the benefits of using a weaponlight on your carry gun.
Game Warden Stories
Game Wardens live exciting lives. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jeremy King joins Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk...
Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro-Compact
The Hellcat micro-compact pistol from Springfield Armory offers 11+1 mags and extended mags with 13+1 rounds. Primed for concealed carry, the Hellcat...
GRPC Goes Online; WWYD - Arsonist Held at Gun Point
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the firearms industry's top news, and the 35th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference is going virtual!
Zeroing a Red Dot Sight
Team Bushnell's KC Eusebio offers some insight on what distance he likes to zero his red dot and why that distance is beneficial to shooting.
New Pistol Red Dots - Bushnell RXS-100 and RXS-250
Red dot optics on self-defense pistols are becoming the norm, already finding a home in the competition and hunting worlds. Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ”...
Smith & Wesson SW 22 Victory, M&P 15-22
The guys head to the range with some .22 oldies but goodies from Smith & Wesson: The SW22 Victory, and the M&P 15-22. Both fully-featured and customizable...
New Pistol Red Dots from Bushnell
Bushnell's new RXS-250 and RXS-100 reflex sights both offer a crisp 4 MOA red dot and fit a Delta point pro footprint, as well as simple battery access for...
How to Teach Cross-Dominant Shooting
A caller recently discovered his son is left-eye dominant, and asks Tom what to do. Tom offers his suggestions, including how to teach him to shoot from his...
AR-15s for Self-Defense: Gear and Training Points
Why would you use an AR-15 for self defense? Professional Trainer Chris Cerino joins Tom to discuss the use of an AR-15 for a self-defense tool...
Tom's Negligent Discharge Confession
Tom gives a rundown of his latest range day: Appreciation for the Smith & Wesson Shield EZ, and making a mistake when demonstrating his Smith & Wesson...
Woman Saves Boyfriend from a Knife Attack
In this episode of FIrst Person Defender: A woman encounters a dangerous situation when taking a class.
Shotgun Tips for Success
Bird seasons are opening up, and it’s not too late to hone those skills. Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin are joined by Caldwell Shooting Supplies'...
Remington Ammo Sale; Red Dot Training; FPD Preview; and More
Ryan Gresham and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss the latest news: A bumpstock lawsuit, plus Remington Ammunition might be sold. Plus, a sneak peek from Ryan’s...
Designed by Pros - The Ruger Super GP100
Ruger's custom shop Super GP100 in 9mm is designed and built with lots of extra attention from the Ruger Pro Team! Featuring a Super Redhawk frame, an 8-shot...
Laser & Light Combos from Crimson Trace
Crimson Trace's Rail Master Pros offer both light and laser combos for your pistol or rifle. The CMR-207 for pistols has a green or red laser that lines up...
Firearms Training - Tips, Techniques, Gear
Gun Talk's Tom Gresham, Ryan Gresham, and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin discuss training techniques like purse carry, breaching a doorway, and having a gun belt with...
Sig Sauer TREAD 716i Rifle For Custom Value
Sig Sauer's TREAD rifle series includes the new 716i in .308 with a 16" barrel, ambi-controls, adjustable buttstock, free-float handguard, and customizable...
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...