Is the 5.7x28mm cartridge still relevant? At Gun Talk’s 5.7 Fest at Range Ready Studios, we gathered some of the biggest brands and respected media outlets in the firearms industry to help answer that question. With in-depth testing on Clear Ballistics gel, sonic testing with suppressors, and ten...

“It’s just a murderfest, how many times did he hit her?” ~ John Correia

In this episode of First Person Defender, we’re looking at the challenges that can be presented by off-body carry and how violence can arrive suddenly and unexpectedly. Our Defender, Deanna, is a property manager by day and ...

Pete Brownell of Brownells sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. In this wide-ranging conversation, Pete and Ryan are discussing the ever-changing federal regulations on gun ownership and the right to build, the company’s 85-year history, preserving our rights, current t...

Christensen Arms’ Ryan Cormier joins Guns & Gear’s Chris Cerino to check out the new Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle - Rimfire (MPR Rimfire). They highlight the rifle's carbon fiber components, including the barrel, handguard, and adjustable cheek riser. Known for their carbon fiber innov...

In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of a dynamic violent scenario where quick decisions are the difference between life and death. Our Defender, Trent, carries often and he’s a competitive shooter, so he’s no stranger to trigger-time. But does Trent have the tacti...

Join Guns & Gear’s Chris Cerino on the range with Hannah Billiot to check out the new Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. Based on the exceptional feel of the highly successful M&P line of pistols, the new Bodyguard 2.0 - chambered in .380 ACP - is a “micro M&P” that’s easy to operate and even easier t...

In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of dealing with dynamic violent situations - which may or may not involve an attack on you directly. Our Defender, Martin, owns a landscaping company, has had some self-defense training, and carries often - albeit mostly off-bod...

Featuring Smith & Wesson’s Model 1854 Lever-Action .44 Mag, EOTECH’s Vudu X riflescopes, Aero Precision’s Lahar-30 and Tephra-22 suppressors, Lockdown’s Golden Rod humidity control products and Meprolight’s Mepro MPO red dot sights.

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Get the most accurate trajectories available with the free Hornady Ballistic Calculator App! Designed for shooters seeking precision at extreme ranges, this app utilizes the Hornady 4DOF™ (4 Degrees of Freedom) Ballistic Calculator. Unlike traditional ballistic solvers that rely on ballistic coef...

Join Guns & Gear’s Chris Cerino on the range as he discusses and demonstrates the new Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P9 Carry Comp Series. Chris is an M&P fan and intimately familiar with the legacy of these pistols, but this new line is something else entirely…in a good way. The Carry Comp ...

In this episode of First Person Defender, we focus on the challenges of transitional areas, particularly entering and exiting a car. Our Defender, Laura, is new to concealed carry. Although she has some firearms training, she lacks experience with force-on-force scenarios.

For this training, we ...

Gun Talk’s Chris Cerino puts the Vortex Optics Viper HD through a rigorous dead hold test to see how it performs in various shooting conditions. We took this optic out to the range, mounted it on a precision rifle, and ran through a series of scope tests to evaluate its accuracy and reliability. ...

We’re taking a first look at the Christensen Arms MCR with Guns & Gear’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin and Willie Vernon of Christensen Arms. The MCR (Modern Carbon Rifle), is a firearm that stands out for its extensive use of carbon fiber, drawing on the company’s roots in the aerospace industry. The rifl...

If you’re looking for shooting tips, it’s hard to beat advice from an Olympic Gold Medalist. USA Shooting National Team athlete Vincent Hancock sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham prior to heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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We're taking a good, long, first look at the new  @sigsauerinc  P365-FUSE. Built from the roots of the P365, the P365-FUSE arrives with a 17 round flush-fit mag with two included 21 round extended mags and a host of features demanded by duty, concealed carry and range shooting customers. The best...

Gun Talk Media’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin recently attended a Hornady NRL Hunter Prep Course at K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, TN as he prepares for an NRL Hunter Match. With top-notch instruction, a world-class training facility, and premium products from Hornady, Leupold and Browning, follow along...

Caleb Giddings of Taurus USA shares two quick tips for quickly and repeatedly locating the dot on modern red dot sights. These tips are especially helpful for shooters transitioning to red dots from iron sights and can be practiced during dry fire training.

Range Ready Studios recently hosted th...

Melody Lauer of Citizen’s Defense Research joins us at Range Ready Studios to discuss three tips for shooters to eliminate the “low and left” issue.

Range Ready Studios recently hosted the “The Taurus Experience at Range Ready” - a pistol training course featuring the Taurus GX4 Carry T.O.R.O. (...

How an Iowa startup rocketed to a global powerhouse.

Two firearms industry legends meet, as Gun Talk’s Tom Gresham sits down with Pete Brownell, CEO of Brownells, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the heralded family-owned firearms supply company.

The conversation covers the company's hist...

Silencer Central is not only the current leader in the suppressor game, they’ve literally changed the game. Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for an in-depth discussion on what’s going on with NFA products, these record-fast approval times we’re hear...

A new season of Guns & Gear is coming, and you know what that means, right? Check out our fourth (and final) batch of bloopers from Season 15 featuring: Ruger, Armasight, Caldwell, and the Guns & Gear crew.

Now entering its 16th season Gun Talk’s Guns & Gear showcases the latest and greatest pro...

Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin sits down with John Snodgrass of Leupold Optics from K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, TN. KJ is preparing for an NRL Hunter Match and he describes John as his “spirit animal”. The guys are talking about training for the match, understanding the competition, gett...

A new season of Guns & Gear is coming, and you know what that means, right? Check out our third batch of bloopers from Season 15 featuring: Primary Weapons Systems, SureFire, Silencer Central, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, SDS Imports, Timney Triggers and the Guns & Gear crew.

Now entering its 16th...

With nearly two decades in the night vision/thermal industry, Armasight’s Steve Lemenov sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for a discussion on a wide-array of night vision topics. Formerly price-prohibitive, night vision and thermal products are not only more accessible for consumers, ...