SOTG 899 - Detroit Today: Murder Down, Dead Crooks Up
Release Date: 11/06/2019
Games are Not Tactical & Red Dot Fever | SOTG 1282
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Everyone has Red Dot Fever now. Are optics on handguns the end all be all? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the ins and outs of modern optics on handguns. Recently, Shooting New Weekly published an excerpt from an article written by Professor Paul regarding shooting games and whether or not playing games prepares us for the realities of life and death encounters. Also, during our SOTG Homeroom from Student of the Gun University, Paul will discuss the ongoing discussion about “point shooting” versus “aimed fire”. Can you teach yourself to point shoot? Sure. Does...
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Kentucky Teen Stops Home Invaders & Fantasy Gunfights | SOTG 1281
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During our SOTG Homeroom we have a positive story. Rather than become yet another in the ranks of long forgotten victims of crime, a 14-year-old Kentucky Teen defended his family's home when two armed home invaders broke in. Also, for our Tech Talk this week from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will discuss a fast way to get on paper when you need to zero a 1:1 optic such as the XPS sight. What exactly is a “fantasy gunfight” and is that a positive thing or a negative? We will consider training, specifically scenario-based training and how that benefits those who carry a firearm for...
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Franklin Armory and FRAC Discussion & Compact Revolvers | SOTG 1280
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An important court decision and a victory for Americans versus an overreaching government bureaucracy was just handed down. Franklin Armory and FRAC were plaintiffs. We have Jay from Franklin Armory and Travis from FRAC as our special guests to discuss that decision and much more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will consider the importance of tactics versus marksmanship. When it comes to fighting for your life, which is more important? Additionally, we have an SOTG Homeroom for you from SOTGU. Are you carrying a compact revolver? Have you considered carrying one? Paul...
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Beyond the Boo Boo: Team Tactics & Oh Canada! | SOTG 1279
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Student of the Gun University has a Beyond the Boo Boo Traumatic Medicine and Team Tactic class coming up in east Texas. During our SOTG Homeroom, we will once more address the importance of being properly trained to save a life. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will examine something a bit different. Today we consider the “sharp” part of the Fundamental Four. Oh, Canada! We have two different stories from the Great White North. We have life imitating art and then a socialist politician trying to threaten President Trump. Professor Paul has a message for our friends up north. ...
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Liberal Gun Owners & Mid-Range Rifles | SOTG 1278
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Inspired by the Kris Paronto interview with Shawn Ryan, Professor Paul read the book “13 Hours” by Michael Zuckoff. As usual, Paul read the book with a pen and highlighters close at hand. We began the discussion on Wednesday’s public hour and now we will continue addressing this topic in depth. Paul took four pages of notes regarding lessons that can be learned from the attacks on 9/11/12. What is the job of a bodyguard? What did General Patton say about a “good plan”? Why do sheep fear the sheepdog more so than the wolf? We will answer all these questions and more. Don’t miss this...
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Cutting Slides for Red Dots & Robbers Killed in Chicago and Argentina | SOTG 1277
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For our weekly SOTG Homeroom, we will consider two separate situations where being dangerous on demand was critically important and saved the lives of two citizens; one in Chicago and one in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During our Tech Talk segment from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul and Zach will discuss and consider the best options for mounting a mini red dot, such as the EFLX, to a handgun. Did you need more of a reason to support the deportation of foreign invaders? Over the weekend, people who entered the United States illegally attacked police officers in Phoenix and one stole a police car. ...
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SHOT Show 2025 & NRA 2.0 | SOTG 1276
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All of you NRA members that are mad at the organization and what changes, now is the time. Your ballot will be in your favorite NRA magazine this week. There ARE reform candidates and we will tell you how to find them. Professor Paul had quite a trip since the last show. He traveled to the SHOT Show and has a report from the show for all of us. Was there anything new and useful this year? We have a Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. as well as our afteraction from the latest Martial Application of the Pistol P201 class held at Pro Gun Vegas. Be sure to listen louder. FEATURING: Elect a New NRA,...
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SOTGU Home Study for Everyone & Now the Real Work Begins | SOTG 1275
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All of us at Student of the Gun are pleased to announce that we are now offering our Home Study / Distance Learning programs for the Pistol and Rifle courses at stand alone products. Now, anyone with internet access can enroll and take part in professional firearms education. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the brand new 3-9x super compact rifle scope in the VUDU line from EOTech. How might this new optic benefit you? Also, Paul and Zach will chat about the Tiktok issue. Donald Trump is once again the President of the United States. What does this mean for us and...
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Biden Loves Jihad & Coyote Shopping | SOTG 1274
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Following the orders of his masters, Joe Biden has continued on his path to do everything he can to damage the United States before he is ejected from the people’s house on January 20th. Rather than put terrorists in custody on trial, they are instead releasing them into the wild with a promise to behave. During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com, we relate another wild animal encounter. This time it was a coyote in a supermarket. What advice did the Bambi Police have for us after this encounter? Also, for our weekly Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will consider a question. Do the...
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Johnny Jihad is Back & Use a Shopping Cart | SOTG 1273
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Didn’t we spend 20 years on a war to eliminate terrorism in the world? A homegrown ISIS supporter, an American Johnny Jihad, murdered 14 and injured 34 on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. Are you prepared to deal with the reality of terrorism in the USA? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we have reason to celebrate. Our friends at EOTech are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. We have an SOTG Homeroom for you from SOTGU.com, Professor Paul will address a Mindset issue. Is there more to being an armed citizen than carrying a gun? During a recent article, Paul considered the...
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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.