Special Guest: Nate the Blademaker & It’s Not Complicated | SOTG 1345
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Welcome to a new episode of SOTG Radio. We have a special guest interview, Nate Summers, aka Nate the Blademaker. Jarrad sat down with Nate to pick his brain about knife making, being a small business owner and more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we’ll take a quick look at the latest pistol optic. Did you get your own EFLX CE yet? Also, Paul will revisit a previous question from our buddy, Ryne. In this week’s Coffee Corner from we will take a look at what people are saying about the new book from Nicholas Orr, “A Pipe Hitters Guide...
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New Red Dot Book & Gun Shop Desk Pop? | SOTG 1344
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We are joined today by our special guest, Louis Caras, the co-author of the new book “A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns”. Paul and Louis will consider the significance of the new book and how it might help both new and experienced shooters alike. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will discuss a new article published that features the EFLX CE optic. Louis was one of the first to take a close look at that. What is so special about this red dot? There was a desk pop at the gun shop. We report on a negligent discharge that...
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Super Labs & EFLX CE Report | SOTG 1343
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We have a very special episode of Student of the Gun Radio for you. This was recorded live in front of a studio audience. Next, we could not be more excited to bring you the news of the new EOTech EFLX CE “closed emitter” pistol mounted optic. Both Paul and Jarrad put hundreds of rounds down range using the new optic and will share their opinions and impressions with you. During our Coffee Corner from (Code STUDT20), we are pleased to announce that a brand new book is on the way from our friend Nicholas Orr. This one is called A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red...
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No Bear Spray & Long Range Gear | SOTG 1342
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Most long-range shooting myths are just that—myths. What you really need to hit long-distance targets isn’t a fancy laser level or a digital wind meter; it’s practical knowledge, quality gear, and consistent training. If you’re tired of wasting money on gadgets that promise perfection but deliver distraction, this episode is your wake-up call. Professor Paul dismantles the obsession with high-tech accessories, revealing how you can shoot confidently at a thousand yards with simple tools—like a solid scope, reliable ammunition, and disciplined practice....
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Human Vision & Elitist Gatekeeping | SOTG 1341
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? How does human vision actually work and should the sights on our guns work with or against the natural tendencies of our eyes? Once more we are joined by our friend Louis Caras for a deep discussion about pistol sights. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul considers the recent history of GWoT and how it affected and changed the firearms industry. Also, how did things change after GWoT? For this week’s Coffee Corner Paul and Louis will consider the book, Guns of the Cold War. How did we move from the steel and hardwood firearms of WWII to the...
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No Games & Plastic Sights? | SOTG 1340
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We once more welcome our good friend, Louis Caras, to discuss sights, training, handguns, recommended reading and much more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider both sights; good and bad as well as discussing a handgun that as many people seem to hate as they do love. For our Coffee Corner from , Paul and Louis will examine the Thomas Cleary translation of the Book of Five Rings as well as the bonus material included in that book called “Family Traditions on the Art of War.” We have an SOTG Homeroom brought to you...
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Shooting Robots & Faktory 47 | SOTG 1339
Student of the Gun Radio
This week we have another special guest; Buel Collins, owner operator of . Buel will join us to give an update on the company and assure you all that, yes, they are still in business. Mr. Collins sticks with us for the entire public show to discuss other matters. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider just how it is that we can realize the benefits of having an optic on a handgun or a rifle. Also, we discuss the importance of color choice. For our Coffee Corner segment from Paul and Buel will discuss the new “Book of Five Rings Study Guide” by Nicholas Orr....
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Fight Like a Girl & Downrange Shooting | SOTG 1338
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? During today’s show we have Louis Caras as our special guest. Louis just participated in a training class entitled “Fight Like a Girl” and he will share with us what that entailed. Paul and Louis will trade stories about what it is like to be pepper sprayed which leads the Professor, a OC instructor, to discuss the pros and cons of that defensive tool. For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the magic circle or the donut of death and how the circle and/or dot reticle can make a difference in both optics that are designed for rifles and...
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NRA Board Election & CCW for Soldiers? | SOTG 1337
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Most service members have been denied their right to carry privately owned firearms on military bases until now. A landmark memorandum signed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth finally empowers troops to exercise their Second Amendment rights during off-duty hours, transforming military installation policies that treated soldiers like second-class citizens for decades. In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound implications of this policy change. Hear the inside story of how years of bureaucratic mindset have now shifted to favor personal protection for...
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Why 'Shoot Faster Than You Think' is Deadly | SOTG 1336
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Most firearms trainers emphasize shooting faster, but what if that very rush is what’s killing your skills? In this eye-opening episode, Prof. Paul, Jarrad Markel, and Louis Caras crack open the myth that speed alone makes you effective under stress. They reveal that rushing your shot not only leads to bad habits but can directly cause negligent discharges and deadly mistakes. Discover why mindset, tactical awareness, and deliberate skill-building outweigh mere speed. Learn how the brain perceives time differently in high-pressure moments and why training your...
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If you begin a sentence with, “I’m a patriot, but…” we have some bad news for you. We all learned that everything before the word “but” is toro caca, bovine excrement if you will. If you cannot say “I am a patriot” without qualifying or making an excuse, you really are not.
We open the show with a “Go Team” Moment from Michigan. The patriots in Michigan have had enough of the dictator tyrant who calls herself “governor”. Stand up and be counted as free men and women, not slaves.
As always, we have a Brownells Bullet Points for you as well as a SOTG Homeroom from our friends at Crossbreed Holsters. This week the Professor discusses being dangerous on demand while attending church.
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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
- Whitmer Facing Full Rebellion as Armed Protesters Storm Building, Legislature Turns on Her www.westernjournal.com
- Guerrillas in the Mist book, in case you cannot find the paperback https://ebworm.com
- Brownells Bullet Points - brownells.com
- TOPIC: Brownells is on “high priority” for Wise Foods restock
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Brownells | Century Arms | Crossbreed | Duracoat | SWAT Fuel - SOTG Homeroom brought to you by Crossbreed Holsters
- TOPIC: Legion of Michael Church Security - Distance Learning Course www.legionofmichael.com
- Felon accused in fatal shooting at Auburn auto shop, just 2 weeks after he was released from prison www.seattletimes.com
- The Liberty Test, Pass / Fail
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From www.westernjournal.com:
It looks like Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is staring down a rebellion from both her legislature and furious state residents.
The revolt comes as part of larger anger focused on how Whitmer has used her coronavirus emergency declaration to enact strict stay-at-home orders.
Protests against the order seemed to come to a head Thursday as armed activists stormed the Michigan House of Representatives at the state Capitol.
From www.seattletimes.com:
Rigoberto Alvarado Jr. was released from state prison two weeks before he fatally shot a man in the chest and pistol-whipped another during a botched robbery at an Auburn auto-repair shop last month, according to King County prosecutors.
Alvarado, 26, is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 56-year-old Gregory Deckman. He is also charged with second-degree assault for the attack on Deckman’s co-worker, who suffered a skull fracture, and first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.
Alvarado has a criminal history that includes 13 felony convictions, court records show. In July 2018, he assaulted a man and stole his car from a Kent apartment complex, then led Federal Way police on a high-speed pursuit, the records say. He later was sentenced to nearly 2 1/2 years in prison and was released March 17.