How do you really know if you're a good shooter? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, pro shooter Max Michel - of Team SIG Sauer - joins host Ryan Gresham to break down the truth about shooting skill, red dot optics, competitive performance, and firearms training.

Max shares practical insights o...

Gun Talk’s own Chris Cerino sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham after returning from a training course at SIG Sauer Academy. Chis is Gun Talk’s Producer of Training Content, Range Ready’s Director of Training, and a veteran LEO, and he recently took himself and his training staff to the...

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, we explore how The Armory Project and Walk the Talk America are breaking stigma, saving lives, and protecting Second Amendment rights through innovative firearm storage solutions for those facing mental health challenges.

Host Ryan Gresham is joined by Mike So...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Discover the behind-the-scenes world of international hunting logistics in this episode of Gun Talk Nation. Host Ryan Gresham sits down with Ian Bradley Johnson of Safari Specialty Importers to explore the complex process of bringing your hunting trophies home — and how doing it wrong could cost ...

Gun Talk Nation presents the exclusive reveal of the Ruger Gun Talk Scout Rifle (GT30) — a special edition rifle celebrating 30 years of Gun Talk Radio. Jason Klossner of Lipsey’s joins Ryan Gresham to break down the design, features, and history behind this special-edition scout rifle built on t...

Ammunition Depot CEO Dan Wolgin sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss the benefits of buying your ammunition online, how Ammunition Depot is leading the charge for protecting ammo purchasing freedom, how (and when) to stock up on ammo, the new Rattlesnake Tactical 34-rd 9mm GLO...

HK-USA’s Bill Dermody joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss HK’s rapid base of superfans, the iconic MP5, lessons learned from First Person Defender, HK’s extreme reliability standards, how to correctly pronounce “Heckler & Koch” and much more.

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Get the inside scoop on the most intense and educational season of First Person Defender yet! In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, hosts Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin dive into behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from the perspective of the "bad guy," and what participants—and viewers—can le...

Former Secret Service agent Mike Laverne of TactaLoad joins Ryan Gresham on Gun Talk Nation to talk about wild law enforcement stories, the evolution of tactical gear, and the development of the Flash 5 shotgun stock.

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What happens when you make all the right choices—and still lose everything? In this powerful episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Neil and Stephannie Weidner from Active Self Protection (ASP) to unpack real-life stories of self-defense, legal battles, and the brutal conseq...

In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, we bring you exclusive insights from LeverFest, a special media event celebrating the red-hot lever-action rifle market. Host Ryan Gresham is joined by JJ Reich of Federal Premium Ammunition to explore groundbreaking ammo innovations and deep-dive into topics e...

Kareem Shaya and Chuck Rossi of Open Source Defense join Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss their unique approach to gun rights. With backgrounds heavy in the tech industry, Kareem and Chuck share what makes their organization different, how they are committed to gun rights, and their appr...

Mike McCaslin of Umarex / T4E Training joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham. The guys are discussing the absolute importance of force-on-force training and how your training plan is not complete without it. Plus, Mike shares information on the expanding line of training products from T4E.

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Gun Talk Nation welcomes Jay Duncan of Jacob Grey Firearms to explore the cutting-edge world of double stack 1911s and the Jacob Grey Experience, a unique firearms training and ownership program. From high-performance pistols to the importance of consistent training, this episode is packed with e...

On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham is joined by Tom Gresham for a wide-ranging discussion about celebrity gun culture, Hollywood's evolving relationship with firearms, and unforgettable stories from African hunts. They dive into everything from Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx training w...

If you’re a shotgunner or in the market for a premium option, no doubt you’d love a Perazzi. Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham is joined by Perazzi USA’s Chris Bova to discuss what makes elite shotguns superior, why “overkill” in construction matters, Olympic prowess, and more.

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John Hatcher of Sun and Shadow joins Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to discuss maximizing performance - and winning competitions - with AR-type rifles. John discusses the nuances between accuracy and performance with gas guns vs. precision bolt guns, Sun and Shadow’s premium products for competit...