Fighting with a Rifle & Cambridge Cop’s Gun Just “Went Off” | SOTG 1238
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What does it mean to “fight with a rifle”? How important is training when it comes to success or survival? During our SOTG Homeroom we will consider how training will open your eyes. We have a Tech Talk from EOTech and this week we will discuss the importance of maintenance in regards to rifle or pistol mounted optical sights. Also, regarding maintenance, during our Froglube pro tip of the week we consider the cause of “sticky” or “gummy” actions. Lastly, how many times have you heard that it's okay for cops to have guns because they are expertly trained? A 37 year veteran police...
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Hackathorn on Red Dots & Defending your Church | SOTG 1237
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We brought back our friend and expert firearms instructor, Ken Hackathorn, to discuss red dot sights, specifically on handguns. Is a red dot sight on an everyday carry pistol an absolute necessity? What are the pros and cons? During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com, we will examine the recent attack on a noted bishop in a church in Sydney, Australia. This was the second mass stabbing attack in 48 hours. For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider capped/recessed adjustment knobs versus the external turrets. Which one is the best choice for you? Also, we have another Pro Tip from...
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Spring Cleaning & VUDU X from EOTech | SOTG 1236
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The sun is finally out and it is time for spring cleaning. During our Froglube Pro Tips segment we will consider the term “CLP” and how it applies to keeping our guns clean. Also, we have a way for you to save money as well. For this week’s Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider another new optic in the Vudu X line; this one is a 2-12x40mm rifle scope. What is the best way to learn how to use your rifle/optic combination? Finally, being a prepared person is never a bad idea. Regardless of the potential disaster or crisis, we will always recommend that you are carrying...
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Islamic Terrorists Drugged to Kill & No More Naked Guns | SOTG 1235
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Once more, we have evidence that Islamic terrorists were drugged up on captagon, the poor man’s cocaine or “chemical courage” when they slaughtered innocent people in a concert hall in Moscow. The primary question you must ask yourself is whether or not you have the skill and mindset to stand between evil and the innocent. During our Tech Talk from EOTech, we will consider a brand new optic in the LPVO arena. EOTech will be releasing the new VUDU X line very soon. Keep an eye out for a video review. Also, for our SOTG Homeroom, we have a tragic incident to report. A young girl lost...
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Moscow Concert Hall & Shark Attack; YOU are the First Responder | SOTG 1234
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The terrorist attack at the concert hall in Moscow was horrible, but we have to examine it and learn from it. What can American citizens do and how can they prepare to deal with the threats that we are facing? During our SOTG Homeroom, from SOTGU, we will address a deadly shark attack. What could have been done differently? Could the victim have been saved? Whose responsibility is it to be prepared to save a life? Do you need an LPVO on your home defense rifle? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider that question in depth. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope...
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Carry your Medical Gear, Save a Life (SOTGU on the Road) | SOTG 1233
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Do you have your medical gear on you at all times? If not, why not? We bring you a story today that might hopefully make you reconsider your stance on having medical gear readily available all the time. Because as Prof. Paul & Jarrad were on their way down to Texas, they were directly behind a rear-ending on the highway, and instantly THEY became the first responders. Speaking of Texas, SOTGU came to Texas and held the Martial Application of the Pistol class this past weekend! It was a fantastic event, and we’ve got an after action report for you to enjoy. And hey, if this conversation...
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Ken Hackathorn on Lights & the State of Police | SOTG 1232
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Prof. Paul and Jarrad are on the road to Tennessee to teach you hippies some classes! So to bide the time, we’re giving you the full, uncut interview that we did with Ken Hackathorn, addressing his internet breaking opinion about weapon lights. But not only that, as he and the Professor reminisce and lament about the State of Policing in the country today, and what it would take to get either of them to sign back up for that job. Spoiler Alert: You can’t afford it. So yeah, we have Ken Hackathorn on the show today, an internationally recognized trainer, to follow up on the discussion...
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Ken Hackathorn Sets Record Straight & Is an EMP Inevitable? | SOTG 1231
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Is an EMP or cosmic event inevitable which will disrupt communications and electronics? We have our good friend Brian Keeney from Occam Defense on with us for the Tech Talk segment from EOTech Inc to discuss faraday bags and EMP defense. During our SOTG Homeroom we will bring on Ken Hackathorn, an internationally recognized trainer, to follow up on the discussion we started last week in regard to lights on handguns. There is much more than the one minute video short on Youtube. Also, we have a Froglube Pro Tip of the Week for you. Want your guns to run all the time? Keep them...
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Wargaming the American Apocalypse: What Can You Do? | SOTG 1230
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No intellectually honest person can argue that we have allowed the United States of America to be put into a terrible, dangerous position. Hard times are coming. The question we address is what can each person do about that? We will talk about controlling those things that we can control. During our Tech Talk from EOTech, Professor Paul will consider flashlights and weaponlights. What is the difference between Lumen and Candlepower? Does it make a difference? Also, we have an SOTG Homeroom sponsored by Student of the Gun University. Paul and Jarrad will consider some controversy...
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When Acorns Attack: Florida Deputy Shoots his Boot | SOTG 1229
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A Florida deputy sheriff unloaded his pistol at his own patrol car after being startled by an acorn that dropped on the car roof. It gets better. The supervisory sergeant joined the deputy in shooting his cruiser. Oh, did we tell you there was a handcuffed suspect in the car? Certainly there are some lessons to be learned here. Another Ohio Sheriff has come forward to address the information and intelligence that was shared with senior law enforcement officials. What is the realistic threat facing the people of the United States? What can be done by every adult in America to prepare for...
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FN USA of Columbia, South Carolina has won the new US Army Rifle contract according to the Army’s Contracting Command. The new contract is worth $119 million over a five year period. Which rifle will FN be building for the Army and in what caliber?
Are you still on the fence about the RCP (Rifle-Caliber Pistol)? During our Brownell’s Bullet Points segment, Professor Paul considers the value of the RCP and addresses two critical components for using the short gun.
How important is it to be dangerous on demand? We answer that question in this week’s SOTG Homeroom from Crossbreed Holsters. Yet again, a child was attacked by a wild animal. Are you prepared to be dangerous on demand, all the time, everywhere you go?
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- TOPIC: Girl, 6, survives mountain lion attack when adult punches animal in ribs www.wvlt.tv
- The Army's New Rifle Will Fire Bullets At a "Pressure Equivalent to What a Tank Would Fire." nationalinterest.org
- FN America Awarded $119 Million Army Contract for M4A1 Carbines www.thetruthaboutguns.com
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From www.wvlt.tv:
A 6-year-old girl is recovering from puncture wounds to her leg after she was attacked by a mountain lion while walking in a California park.
The victim was walking on a trail with her parents, three other children and some adults Sunday morning in the Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve when a suspected mountain lion leapt at the 6-year-old.
One of the adults punched the mountain lion, believed to be about 160 pounds, in the ribs. The group made loud noises and scared it away.
From nationalinterest.org:
“The system will adjust and potentially only fire when the muzzle will line up with its target. It will take into account atmospheric conditions, even automatically center the weapon using an internal system. We’re looking to get these capabilities ready as soon as possible.”
The Army claims its new assault rifle will unleash a hailstorm of specially-designed shells with as much chamber pressure as a battle tank to tear through even the most advanced body armor — and if all goes according to plan, the soldiers will get them to play with sooner than they thought.
(This first appeared several months ago.)
The service plans on fielding a Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) — the first version in the Army’s Next-Generation Weapons System that chambers a round between 6.5mm and 6.8mm — as a potential replacement for its 80,000 M249 SAWs starting in fiscal 2022 rather than the original target date of fiscal 2025, Col. Geoffrey A. Norman, force development division chief at Army HQ, told Task & Purpose, with two per nine-man infantry squad.
From www.thetruthaboutguns.com:
The military may be interested in other calibers, but the US Army has just awarded FN America a big contract to crank out thousands of M4’s chambered in good ol’ 5.56 over the next five years.
As the Defense Department has announced:
FN America LLC, Columbia, South Carolina, was awarded a $119,216,309 firm-fixed-price contract for M4/M4A1 carbine. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2025. U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (W15QKN-20-D-0006).
All those rifles will be produced in FN’s South Carolina manufacturing facility which should be humming for the foreseeable future.