In this special bonus, we test shooting accuracy when vision is compromised — simulating scenarios where your prescription glasses are lost, knocked off, or unavailable in a defensive situation. Chris demonstrates just how effective you can be with both iron sights and a red dot optic—even when y...

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham is joined by competitive shooter and Team GLOCK member Morgan Leonhardt—a rising star in the world of pistol competition. Starting her shooting journey at just 9 years old, Morgan shares her incredible progression from local matches with a .22...

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ sits down with Andrew Maxwell, co-host of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast, to dive deep into southeastern deer hunting strategies. From the challenges of hunting whitetail in thick pine country to identifying high-value terrain features like thermal hubs...

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino dive deep into the recent Cincinnati Beatdown—a violent street brawl that made national headlines.

With raw honesty and decades of law enforcement and firearms training experience, they dissect the incident, exploring key self-de...

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 match, this breakdown covers everything you need to know about choosing the best tripod for your shooting style and needs.

In this episode, we ...

In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with Gary Killingsworth—Gun Talk’s own draw-tag lottery champ—who managed to land not one, not two, but THREE highly sought-after hunting tags in a single year.

From Oregon's coveted Mount Emily elk unit to Central Oregon blacktail deer and Willamet...

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 scenario inside a general store. Two attackers, unknown threats, bystanders, and fast-moving decisions—all in real time.

This realistic forc...

Gun Talk Nation welcomes Rachel and Sean from Night Fision to dive deep into the evolving world of pistol optics, tritium sight tech, co-witnessing, and why training is critical for real-world performance.

From window sizes to the “combat cut,” we discuss how sight innovation impacts both compe...

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cartridges, competitions, and hunting strategy! In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is joined by Seth Swerczek of Hornady and the Hornady Podcast. They break down how to choose the right cartridge for NRL Hunter matches and the upcoming hunting season....

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 simulates a real-world carjacking scenario where the stakes are high and the decisions must be fast.

In this realistic scenario inspired by...

Silencer Shop vs. ATF: Breaking Down the $0 Tax Lawsuit & Suppressor Deregulation - In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Dave Matheny, founder of Silencer Shop, to unpack a major legal battle that could redefine suppressor ownership in the U.S. They break down the recen...

Outdoor industry veteran Neil Sanders of SDS Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin to talk about “backwoods builds” and a variety of different ways to maximize your time afield - particularly with camp development.

SDS Arms consists of Tisas USA, Tokarev USA, Military Armament ...

In this First Person Defender scenario, a man walks out of a bathroom and straight into a dangerous situation: a visibly unstable individual ranting, escalating, and then pulling a knife in a crowded store. The setup is chaotic, loud, and unpredictable. The question is: what do you do when no one...

Welcome to Leverfest — the ultimate celebration of classic style and cutting-edge innovation in lever-action rifles. From .22s to .45-70s, this event showcases the best in Lever Action.

Explore the full spectrum of lever gun evolution: from cowboy action shooting stages with Bucky Buckskin and J...

In this flavorful and firepower-filled episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Kinion Bankston of Southern Boyz Outdoors—a Louisiana legend known for his viral cooking videos and authentic outdoors lifestyle.

From humble beginnings in Pumpkin Center to building a 4.6M+ follower b...

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 episode of First Person Defender, Jamie faces a threatening road rage encounter and a fast-moving two-against-one setup in a force-on-force s...

Joe Pinchin of Covey Rise Lodge (Husser, Louisiana) sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss a wide variety of shotgun-related topics. From sporting clays to trap and skeet, Ryan and Joe also swap information on how target-focused shotgun shooting differs from pistol and rifle sho...

It’s the wild finale of the four-part Gun Talk Hunt series with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms, and we’re headed straight into the swamps! Host KJ dives deep with Todd into gator country, gear failures, and what it takes to survive (and hunt) in the unforgiving Bayou terrain.

From swamp-proofing y...

Join us for a deep dive into nighttime predator hunting with expert rifle builder Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms! In this action-packed episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ and Todd cover everything from hunting hogs under moonlight with thermal optics to building the ultimate custom rifle for night p...

What happens when good intentions lead to dangerous decisions? A gun fight breaks out when Josh steps in to stop a mailman robbery.

Watch as we break down what Josh did right, what went wrong, and how decision-making under pressure can mean the difference between life and death. Instructors anal...

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Jahred from SDS Arms for an unscripted, off-the-rails conversation that dives deep into the world of firearms, outdoor culture, and even time-travel hypotheticals.

They explore the growing fascination with vintage 1911s, the craftsm...

In Week 2 of our 4-part Gun Talk Hunt series, host KJ sits down again with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to talk precision, purpose-built rifles, and the truth about building the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle.

From spiral fluting to suppressor compatibility, barrel length debates, and lightw...

In this episode of First Person Defender, Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection face every defender’s nightmare—not once, but twice.

Thrust into a brutal carjacking-turned-hostage scenario, Neil is forced to make life-or-death decisions in seconds while protecting his wife fro...

Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms sits down with Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin for the first of a four-part series on hunting with custom rifles. In this episode, the guys cover why you should consider a custom rifle build, why extreme accuracy is what matters most, tips on moisture-proofing you...