How Important is “Civilian” Training & Fighting Shotguns | SOTG 1318
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? During this week’s show Professor Paul and Zach will discuss a recent social media post that went viral for SOTG. How and why might that be the case? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, we will consider “thermochromic” coffee mugs and how those work. How are these different from a thermobaric device? Language, Context, and Free Speech The professor and Zach discussed the appropriate use of certain words, emphasizing the importance of context and historical usage in language. They expressed frustration with the "woke" movement's attempts to...
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Shoot the Naked Man & Hackathorn on Glocks | SOTG 1317
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? GLOCK has been in the news quite a bit recently, so we brought on somewhat of an expert in that topic: Ken Hackathorn! It’s always a treat to have him join us, and when he talks, you better listen. Additionally, what the heck do we mean by “Shoot the Naked Man”? Is that a metaphor? Is that literal? Well, listen up and find out! Team Honey Badger 10th Anniversary The team discussed the 10th anniversary of Professor Paul Markel's book "Team Honey Badger," which reached number one in the parenting category on Amazon in 2015. The group then moved on to their...
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Sight Focus vs Target Focus & Why No Medical? feat. Louis Caras | SOTG 1316
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today we have a special guest; Louis Caras, a Tactical Response Small Arms & Tactics instructor who will join us to discuss a troubling situation. Why is it in the year of Our Lord, Two-thousand and Twenty-Five, that there are still so-called experts in the world of firearms who ignore the importance of traumatic medical training and gear? We have a question from an audience member that plays right into our Tech Talk segment from EOTech Inc. What is the difference between target focus and sight focus? Also, can an optic on a handgun be beneficial while moving...
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Fighting with Rifles & Vickers Bonus | SOTG 1315
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Shooting Range Hearing Protection Guide The discussion focused on hearing protection at shooting ranges, where the professor emphasized that earplugs alone are insufficient due to bone-conductive noise, and recommended using both earplugs and muffs, particularly the . Jarrad inquired about shoulder and cheek weld issues with large muffs, and the professor confirmed that smaller electronic muffs like the work well for shooting. OEG Vision and Shooting Accuracy The meeting focused on discussing vision issues and their impact on shooting accuracy, particularly...
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Larry Vickers Interview & Negligent Death in Georgia | SOTG 1314
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Audiobooks Now Available on Amazon The meeting discussed the availability of audiobooks for Nicholas Orr's fiction books, including the Pipe Hitters Novel Series, now accessible on Amazon. The professor explained the process of creating audiobooks, noting the previous complexities and the recent simplification by Amazon, making it more affordable for independent authors. They also mentioned a brief technical issue with Amazon's website, which affected access to the audiobooks. The discussion concluded with an announcement of an upcoming tech talk, focusing on a...
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California Glock Ban & Michael Schwartz Interview | SOTG 1313
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Radio Show Planning and Content The team discussed the latest news, including a peace deal brokered by their president between Hamas and Israel, and prepared for their radio show. The team also addressed a recent question submitted about charcoal chimneys and decided to include it in the show for fun. Firearms Training and Vision Challenges The episode of Student of the Gun Radio discussed upcoming events, including National Hug Your AK Day on October 18th, and highlighted the importance of vision issues in firearms training. The hosts shared their recent...
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Interviews from the Gun Rights Policy Conference | SOTG 1312
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today we bring you THREE interviews orchestrated and conducted by Professor Paul & Jarrad at the GRPC (Gun Rights Policy Conference). We have Rebecca Schmoe, Clark Aposhian, & Bill Sack, all coming from different corners of the industry, but providing their own unique and equally valuable takes on the current state of both the world and the industry. [0:01:15] Rebecca Schmoe [0:38:06] Clark Aposhian [1:15:58] Bill Sack from Second Amendment Foundation PARTNERS: EOTech, Spikes Tactical
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GRPC, Pink Pandering, and Jared from Guns & Gadgets | SOTG 1311
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Paul and Jarrad have returned from the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. The boys recorded several interviews with special guests, one of which was with Jared Yanis, of Guns & Gadgets 2A News. What exactly is “pink pandering” and how does that mentality affect women in the shooting community? We asked Kerry Slone of We the Female to join us and discuss that situation. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, we will consider the useful life of Tritium sights. When you purchase an LE Trade-in pistol with “night...
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Bear Hunters & Stochastic Terrorism | SOTG 1310
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Shooting Training and Optics Discussion The hosts announced upcoming training events in Texas and Nevada, promoting classes in pistol and rifle fundamentals. They discussed the benefits of using optics like the EOTech for better visibility and accuracy, especially for those with aging eyes or vision issues. The conversation touched on personal experiences with shooting and the advantages of using modern sights compared to traditional iron sights. EOTech Optics Vision Issues The discussion centered around the use of EOTech optics, particularly a story about a...
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What is Anarcho-Tyranny? | SOTG 1309
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"Anarcho-Tyranny is a political theory that describes a government that is simultaneously oppressive toward law-abiding citizens while being lax or ineffective at controlling criminal behavior." Sounds familiar, doesn't it? We live in a country where 14-time convicted felons can walk the streets unmolested by authorities, yet we constantly have to live in fear of a government bureaucracy suddenly deciding a random piece of plastic will get you arrested. Is this all a big coincidence, or is this a carefully orchestrated set of circumstances? Well, listen up. Wanna hear the FULL Episode? ...
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Professor Paul takes a moment to consider the recent and ongoing fight in Virginia. The responsible patriots exercised their inalienable 1st Amendment rights to petition for redress of grievances. Where do we go from here?
During our Brownells Bullet Points, we consider a bit of AR-180 history. Then we discuss some options available to the modern gun owner. Are you ready to build your own AR-180 replica?
How important is it to be dangerous on demand? One father in New Hampshire learned the lesson the hard way when a coyote attacked his two-year-old son during a recent family outing. Paul introduces a new way to carry your gun from Crossbreed Holsters. All that and more from the SHOT Show 2020 during this episode.
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- SHOT 2020 Follow-Up Pt. 2
- Century AK74
- Samson Mini-14 Stock
- New Magpul Drum Mags
- Cabot has a 9mm Pistol
- Stag Arms is moving to Cheyenne
- Mantis and Cool Fire Training Tools
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From www.americanrifleman.org:
Among many AR aficionados, it is believed that piston-driven rifles are a distinct improvement of direct-gas-impingement rifles like the ArmaLite-designed AR-15/M16. They like to quote many early Vietnam War-era marines who sniffed “Why would anyone want a rifle that bleeps where it feeds?”
Those guys had a point at the time. The AR-15 (M16) was designed with ammo loaded with stick powders, but when the ammo contracts were awarded the GI ammo was loaded with ball powders which were much dirtier in terms of residue than the powders used in the development of the rifle. Consequently, the M16 had a well-deserved early reputation for jamming.
Former Marine and former Army Ordnance technician Eugene Stoner is considered the father of the AR-15 (M16), and he quickly realized the shortcomings of the gas-impingement system. Stoner’s final rifle design for ArmaLite, the 7.62-cal. AR-16 rifle combined his notions for improvement of the design utilizing David “Carbine” Williams’ short-stroke, gas-piston in a better caliber.
The AR-16 was an effort to supply the U.S. military with a battle rifle less expensive to produce than the Garand or M14 rifles. However, soon after the adoption of the M14 rifle, Stoner left ArmaLite.