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Saving Lives: Mental Health and Guns
There is one organization dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health and guns the right way. Walk The Talk America is training mental health professionals to be a better resource to gun owners, equipping firearms trainers to discuss mental health (required in some states) and much more. ...
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‘Bomb-Proof’ Lights & Tactical Insights w/SureFire
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham is joined by Andrew Wright from SureFire to dive deep into the world of tactical lights, suppressors, and high-performance gear. This discussion explores SureFire’s reputation for creating "bomb-proof" flashlights and their extensive quality c...
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Understanding Sensitive Places & Gun Laws
In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham discusses the complexities of gun laws and the concept of "sensitive places" with Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). They dive into the challenges of carrying firearms even with a permit, recent legal battles, and the impac...
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Savage Launches New AXIS 2 Rifle
The Savage AXIS Rifle is the top selling rifle for Savage. Value priced with great performance. Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham sits down with Savage Arms engineer, John Thomas to get the behind the gun story of the new Axis 2 Rifle.
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SIG SAUER: Innovation, Insight & Impact
In this special episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham visits SIG SAUER in New Hampshire to sit down with CEO Ron Cohen and Executive VP Tom Taylor. They discuss SIG SAUER's evolution and innovation over the past 20 years, including the development of the SIG Experience Center and the intr...
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From Hands to Guns With Steve Tarani
World-renowned trainer, speaker and author Steve Tarani joins Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation. In this wide-ranging discussion on a variety of topics, Steve and Ryan cover improvised weapons, “keyboard commandos”, situational awareness, Steve’s vast and impressive resume and much...
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Builds, Trends & Legacy: 85 Years of Brownells
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...
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Shooting Tips From an Olympic Champion
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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Real-Time Approvals? How? Why?
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...
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Night Vision: Better & More Accessible Than Ever
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, ...
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Faxon Firearms: The ARAK Returns!
Dustin Wallace of Faxon Firearms sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Faxon has been coming on strong, and the guys are discussing how the brand got started in the firearms industry, the legendary ARAK (and its return), the new Faxon Outdoors brand, the emergence of the...
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Testing, Testing, Testing With Colt
Pro shooter and Colt’s Manager of Product Testing Mark Redl joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. The guys are discussing a variety of topics including: Mark’s shooting background, Colt’s exhaustive testing process (and why that matters), all of Colt’s new products, Mark’s pro ti...
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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 and accessories for AR platforms.
B5 Systems, established in 2008, started as a defense contractor manufacturing various components for th...
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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 Director of the American Suppressor Association sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to examine why forms are being processed faster and...
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The Gun Talk Backstory
Gun Talk’s own Tom Gresham - of Gun Talk Radio - sits down with host Ryan Gresham for this episode of Gun Talk Nation. In a wide-ranging discussion, two generations cover the humble origins of Gun Talk Media, the growth of Gun Talk’s Range Ready Studios, the importance of mindset, why quality fil...
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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 of S&W, how quickly the company began to thrive, historical guns, the impact of the Civil War and firearm sales, new products that are a no...
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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 Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio to discuss Brad’s background, Blue Force Gear’s mission with medical gear, the “essentials” you need in y...
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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 line of riflescopes that are feature-rich - yet affordable, and much more.
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Getting To Know Meprolight
Meprolight’s Eric Suarez joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. The guys are discussing Eric’s military background, his journey in the firearms industry and surprising things that you probably don’t know about Meprolight and their premium optics.
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Knife Skills & Why They Matter
One of our friends - and favorite guests - Rob Cabrera of Outlier Knife Co. joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss knives, their deployment, knife training and more.
This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ballistic Advantage, Crimson Trace, Rossi USA, Range Ready, SDS Imports and Rug...
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Why Fighting Revolvers Still Matter
Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by American Fighting Revolver’s Bryan Eastridge to discuss what the company does, their mission, and their quest to bring attention to the merits of the “fighting revolver.”
This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Ruger, Rossi USA, SDS Imports, Stag Ar...
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Catching Up With John Correia
Active Self Protection’s John Corriea joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham in the studio. John is a very interesting guest with a fascinating story and the guys cover his background, his entrance into the industry, his training background, the origins of Active Self Protection and much more.
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Air Rifle Fun, ‘Takin’ Bacon’ & More
Our good friend Roy Hill of Swanson Russell joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham for this episode. Roy and Ryan are discussing Roy’s history as a longtime Gun Talk Radio listener, his background as an air rifle coach, his involvement with Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW), the breadth of...
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Shooting Tips With Langdon Tactical
On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical to discuss a variety of topics. A wealth of knowledge, Ernest dives into his vast background, covers the importance of instructor development, why multi-day training courses are so important, and mu...