VUDU Super Short Scope & Training Ammo is Back | SOTG 1283
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Training ammo, particularly 9x19mm, is back and it is available and affordable. During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU, Professor Paul will discuss the ammo situation in the United States and address the lies people tell themselves. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will take a close look at the new VUDU 3-9x32 “Super Short” riflescope. What is this all about? Might it be a tool that could enhance your shooting experience? “All hat and no cattle” is a phrase bandied about in the west. Does that phrase apply to some members of the gun community? We’ll discuss it and you can...
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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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Our Warrior of the Week has a question about strength training and whether or not to combine iron plates with bumper plates. Jarrad will take the lead on this one and Professor Paul will add his experience.
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The U.S. Army has replaced the chaotic reception recruits entering basic training have long received from shouting drill sergeants with a training event designed to create a bond with their teammates and leaders.
Day one of Army Basic Combat Training has always been a rite of passage that involved menacing groups of drill sergeants descending on terrified recruits, yelling commands and ordering trainees to perform push-ups and other exercises with packed duffel bags strapped to their backs.