SOTG 899 - Detroit Today: Murder Down, Dead Crooks Up
Release Date: 11/06/2019
Donut of Death & Iron Sharpens Iron | SOTG 1360
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There is a difference between “getting ready” and “being ready.” Today Paul and Louis will consider the valuable lessons learned from the Nairobi terror attack and the new book “One Man In” by Christian Craighead. How can we apply the fundamental four to our lives? For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider some news in the rifle optics world. After our previous conversation regarding a “Close Quarter Battle” sight / reticle, a brand new optic has been made available with a Donut Only option. Could that be the wave of the future? Iron Sharpens Iron, just and one man...
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One Man In & Double Action Pistols | SOTG 1359
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? During this week’s show we are joined by Sonny Puzikas and Louis Caras to discuss, among other things, the new book “One Man In” by Christian Craighead. This is the detailed retelling of the 2019 terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya and how one man was able to make a difference. For our TechTalk from EOTech Inc. this week we will consider some old gun tech and how new guns are being produced based on much older action designs. Is the future of handguns going back to the past? Don’t forget to support Student of the Gun by supporting Blackout...
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In Defense of ‘Hater Tots’ & the Man in the Mirror | SOTG 1358
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Welcome to a fun-filled, thrill-packed, soon-to-be-award-winning episode of SOTG Radio. Joining us once more live via satellite from his headquarters in east Texas is Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts. First things first, National Hug Your AK Day is fast approaching. You should order your “RUN AKM” shirt from Faktory47 today, promo code “SOTG”. For our tech talk from EOTech Inc. today we will discuss “Hater Tots”, the 1 ¾ inch 12 gauge shells and how they might be more useful and practical than you think. Professor Paul breaks down the history of hater...
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The Brain's Role in Gunfighting & Rifle Donuts? | SOTG 1357
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We’re back from our brief Labor Day break. Once more we are joined by our good friend Louis Caras. “HUG Your AK Day” is coming up soon, Oct. 18th. Our friends at have partnered with us to offer the “RUN AKM” shirts once more. Get yours now. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Louis discuss the use of the circle-only “donut” reticle in handgun sights and whether or not the same reticle configuration would be useful and practical on a rifle optic? For our Coffee Corner from the Professor has yet another book for you....
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Twin Falls: Do the Right Thing & Occam’s Razor | SOTG 1356
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Once more we are joined by Louis Caras of LCAR-Concepts for this soon to be award winning episode of SOTG Radio. Mr. Jordan Salinas, hailed as a hero during the Twin Falls, Idaho rampage killing attack, gave a short interview to an Idaho news channel recently. We have an audio clip to share with you. The moral of the story is simple; be a good person, do the right thing and help people in need. It truly is not more complicated than that. Paul and Louis take a moment to consider the new CUAS reticle from EOTech Inc during our Tech Talk segment. Don’t forget to...
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Jay “Nighttmare” Gibson & CUAS Reticle | SOTG 1355
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Once more we have yet another special episode for you all. Before we get into our interview, EOTech has just released a new reticle for their HWS line of optics. What is it and why is it? Please consider picking up Professor Paul’s latest book, “Super Lab; Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training” available in all formats on and, while you are at it, order some coffee and support SOTG by using . Jay “Nighttmare” Gibson joins us today to take a deep dive into the world of firearms training. Why do we do what we do?...
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Century Arms ALR .308 Rifle & Stopping Power | SOTG 1354
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Professor Paul got his hands on a precision bolt-action rifle from Century called the ALR. You will be shocked and surprised to learn that he mounted an EOTech Vudu riflescope onto it. We’ll give you the details during our Tech Talk segment from EOTech. We have a Coffee Corner from . When you order Blackout Coffee from the link or use the promo code: STUDT20 you save money and support SOTG. The Super Lab book is the #1 New Release. What are readers saying about it? When it comes to handguns, what does stopping power really mean? Our good friend...
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In-N-Out Lessons & Gun-Fiddling Nearly Costs Life | SOTG 1353
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today Professor Paul will be joined by his friends Bill Frady from Lock-N-Load Radio and Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts. A 21 year old man almost lost his life due to needless gun fiddling performed in his car while his girlfriend videoed him. Fortunately for him, a trained first responder saved his life with a tourniquet. Paul and Bill discuss this at length as there are many lessons to be learned. Once more, evil has appeared amongst us, not late at night in a bad neighborhood, but in the middle of the day in a shopping center. The rampage...
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Words Mean Things & Louis Caras | SOTG 1352
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Words mean things. Today we have a very special guest, Louis Caras of LCAR Training. What is our accepted definition of training? How does that differ from the word “practice?” When we go out and shoot on our own, are we training, or practicing, or are we just turning money into noise? How can we learn and improve our skills, tactics and our overall mindset? Which is more important, repetitions or rehearsals? Is there a difference between the two? Should we be going fast or should we be working on the method? This is a show not to be missed by those who...
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Mindset, Super Lab & No AC Crisis | SOTG 1351
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? What is mindset all about? How does it apply to our pursuit of true enlightenment in the martial application of firearms? Paul is joined by his friend Bill Frady of Lock N Load radio to do a deep dive into the topic of mindset. Professor Paul has a new book out; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training. What is the scientific method and how can we use it to improve what we are teaching? The second half of the Bill Frady discussion about mindset. We trust you’ll enjoy it. We are constantly amazed by what passes as a news story in...
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There is some good news to report from the Motor City. In Detroit, the latest crime reports show that murders are down and at the same time justifiable homicides are up. Why? A lot has to do with the Police Chief James Craig and his attitude and leadership regarding armed citizens.
During our Brownells Bullet Point, Professor Paul considers the precision bolt action rifle. Specifically, we look at entry-level bolt guns and focus on some improvements we can make to them.
Also, keeping with our focus on being dangerous on demand, during our SOTG Homeroom from Crossbreed Holsters, we discover more bad advice from people who should know better. What is “Bear Spray” really all about? We have an OC/Pepper Spray expert to give his opinion.
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Topics Covered During This Episode:
- Adios to the fake Mexican, Beta O’Cuck (Beto O’Rouke)
- Brownells Bullet Points - brownells.com
- TOPIC: Upgrading your Precision Rifle www.brownells.com/rifle-parts
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Silencer Shop | Brownells | Century Arms | Crossbreed | Duracoat | Froglube | SWAT Fuel - SOTG Homeroom brought to you by Crossbreed Holsters
- TOPIC: Taking Advice from the Galactically Stupid
- Government View of Bear Spray vs Firearms for Defense Against Bears www.ammoland.com
- Detroit Justifiable Homicides 25x National Average, Murders Lowest in 50 years www.ammoland.com
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From www.ammoland.com:
In the United States, some governmental authorities are strongly pushing the use of bear spray over other methods of protection against bear attacks. From the Montana Hunter Ed Course:
In sudden encounters, bear spray has proven to work. Bears sprayed with bear spray often stop attacking and, as such, are less likely to inflict serious injury. Use a firearm only as a last resort and only if bear spray is unavailable. Always use your bear spray to help a hunting partner who is being attacked. Misdirected bear spray is survivable; bullets are not. Bears wounded with an arrow, knife, or firearm may intensify the attack, and killing a bear charging at full speed is difficult at best. If you shoot a bear in self-defense, leave the scene as soon as it is safe, and report the incident to Fish, Wildlife & Parks immediately.
From www.ammoland.com:
In 2018, Detroit had 25 times the national average of reported justifiable homicides. The police chief of Detroit, James Craig, supports the residents' right to self defense. He supports the issuance of concealed carry permits. From detroitnews.com:
The county's report shows there were 289 homicides in Detroit in 2018, although the county lists all homicides, whereas Detroit, like most cities, doesn't include justifiable homicides in its report because those aren't crimes.
Assistant Detroit Police Chief David LeValley said there were 18 justifiable homicides in the city last year. Including those in the city's count raises the number of homicides to 279 — 10 fewer than the county reported.
Detroit's population in 2018 was listed as 672,662. The number of murders in Detroit were listed as 261. This equates to a homicide rate of 38.8 per 100,000 population. It is the second highest city in the nation. However, the number of murders are considerably lower than they were in 2012, just before Chief Craig took over. The numbers of murders are the lowest in 50 years. The population of Detroit has dropped; thus the rate of murders is still high. The rate was 55.2 per 100,000 in 2012. In 2012, the interim police chief, Chester Logan, blamed the homicide rate on guns.