Tom Gresham's Gun Talk is the original national radio show about guns and the shooting sports. Airing coast to coast for more than two decades, Gun Talk runs on more than 255 stations each week. Call 866-TALK GUN (866-825-5486) to talk with Tom.


Tom is a nationally-known firearms expert, author and television host. His entire life has prepared him to be the host of Gun Talk. He has been shooting since the age of 6, and at 13 he was taking photographs for the best selling book The Complete Book of Bass Fishing, written by his father, Grits Gresham. Tom was co-author, with his famous father, of a syndicated newspaper column. Click here for more information on Gun Talk.

Crazy Flying Target Thrower; Surprise Winner At SHOT; Taurus Comes On Strong: 01.26.25 Hour 1

Red Dot Or Holographic Sight?; Affordable Rifle From Top Maker; Innovations In Ammunition: 01.26.25 Hour 2

In This Hour:

2025 SHOT Show Coverage from the Caldwell booth

-- Red dots are hot, but are holographic sights better, and what's the difference?  John Bailey, from EOtech,  delves into the differences and benefits.

--  Can a company making high-end hunting and target rifles really bring to market something that's affordable and still advanced?  Shane Meisel details the Christensen Arms Evoke Rifle.

--  The news of a foreign company buying several U.S. ammo makers made the news, but this Czech company actually has owned Fiocchi for several years. David Blenker and David Stepan talk about the working arrangement, new ammo offerings, and how the shooter benefits.

Gun Talk   01.26.25 Hour 2

Huge Surefire Flashlight; Developments On Suppressors; Nosler's New Hunting Ammo: 01.26.25 Hour 3

In This Hour:

From the Caldwell Booth at the 2025 SHOT Show.

-- Surefire introduces a huge flashlight with incredible brightness and reach, as well as a weapon light for everyone.  Andrew Wright also reveals the new adapter to let Surefire suppressors mount more easily on more firearms.

--  Tom's take that this is the year of the double stack 1911 pistol.

--  Nosler brings back, and improves, an excellent hunting bullet for its new line of affordable hunting rifle ammunition.  Mason Payer also explains how to pick the right hunting bullet.

Gun Talk 01.26.25 Hour 3

RE-BROADCAST - New Guns Hitting The Shelves; A Fresh Look At Optics; Real Gun Training Versus Practice: 01.19.25 Hour 1

In This Hour: RE-BROADCAST
-- Ryan Gresham, from Range Ready Studios and Gun Talk Media, steps in to co-host the show today.  He's testing guns and has thoughts on where the firearms industry is going.
--  Scopes and other optics just keep getting better, but what makes for a good optic? Trent Marsh from Riton Optics explains what they do to bring high-end glass to the market at reasonable prices.
--   Training isn't the same as practice.  Training can save your life.
Gun Talk 01.19.25 Hour 1

RE-BROADCAST - Secrets Of Rifle Accuracy; The Perfect Gun Finish; Long Range Shooting: 01.19.25 Hour 2

In This Hour: RE-BROADCAST
-- How do top gunsmiths make rifles more accurate?  Todd Bonura, of Maniacal Arms, gives up some of his secrets.
--  What makes Cerakote so good as a finish for gun?
--  Reaching way out for long range shooting.
Gun Talk 01.19.25 Hour 2

RE-BROADCAST - Hearing Experts Promote Silencers; Home Defense With AR-15; Don't Forget Essential Gear: 01.19.25 Hour 3

In This Hour: RE-BROADCAST -
-- Hearing experts call for deregulation of suppressors. Matt Branch, an ENT doctor and surgeon, as well as a SWAT leader, explains the realities of gunfire and hearing loss.
--  Why you absolutely must have a suppressor on an AR-15 you keep for home defense.
--  A true tale of someone who left his essential gear in his truck and was stranded overnight in the mountains.  
Gun Talk 01.19.25 Hour 3

Perfect Your Game Prep | Gun Talk Hunt

Looking to up your meat processing prowess? Gun Talk Hunt’s Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin is joined by Dustin Strickland of Strick’s Specialty Meats (Hattiesburg, MS).

Learn more: https://www.stricksmeats.com/

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger, Range Ready Studios, and Silencer Central.

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Gun Talk Hunt 01.18.25

Hot or Not? Pre-SHOT Shooting Products | Gun Talk Nation

Our good buddy and firearms industry veteran Nick Collier sits down with Gun Talk Nation’s Ryan Gresham to run through a list of guns, ammo, optics and gear that have launched prior to SHOT Show. Yep, it’s that time of year again folks! Nick and Ryan run through what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s pointless.

This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Smith & Wesson, Tipton, Range Ready Studios, Colt, and Silencer Central.

For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Nation 01.16.25

Road Trip! Cow Elk Hunting Gear | Gun Talk Hunt

What happens when KJ goes on the road with Ryan Gresham? A lot of gear discussion is ramping up on the road when headed to a cow elk hunt in New Mexico—KJ and Ryan detail what is needed to make this trip successful.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Ruger, Range Ready Studios, and Silencer Central.

For more content, subscribe to Gun Talk at guntalktv.com, on Gun Talk's Roku, Apple TV, iOS app, Android app, or find Gun Talk on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, X, and guntalk.com. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find podcasts.

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Gun Talk Hunt 01.13.25

7mm Backcountry Cartridge Introduced; Reformers On NRA Board Take Over; 100 Years of Winchester 270: 01.12.25 Hour 1

In This Hour:

-- A new hunting rifle cartridge that features much higher internal pressures and higher velocity marks a turn for the ammunition industry.   Mike Holmes, from Federal, runs down what this is and how it came about.

--  The reformers have taken charge at the NRA.

--  What's so special about the Winchester .270 cartridge after 100 years?

Gun Talk 01.12.25 Hour 1