![A Blast From The Past | SOTG 1323 [Best Of] show art](https://assets.libsyn.com/content/196863185?height=50&width=50)
A Blast From The Past | SOTG 1323 [Best Of]
Student of the Gun Radio
Merry Christmas! This week, since it’s Christmas Time, we’re taking some time off from the show. But we still want you to have some stuff to listen to while you’re road-tripping or cleaning up wrapping paper. https://www.studentofthegun.com/radio So today, we’ve got some Classic episodes for you. Some episodes that, unless you were around at the VERY beginning, you likely haven’t heard! Before we get into that, I just wanna say big thanks to our Partners who help this show happen. EOTech, of course, bringing you this show each and every week. Check them out at , make good use of any...
info_outline
Pennsylvania Machete Attack | SOTG 1322
Student of the Gun Radio
We've got a lot to cover today, and not all of it is fun, but it's all important. We have a long discussion about the shooting that occurred in Australia, despite their intense gun control laws, and there was a deadly Pennsylvania Machete Attack, but it wasn't in somewhere like Philadelphia, like you may think. Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Just a Civilian? Professor explained his recent article titled "Are You Just a Civilian?" which was published on Shooting News Weekly on December 14th, discussing how Hollywood portrays civilians with guns as incompetent and dangerous. Navy Firearms...
info_outline
GLOCK Gen 6 & 500 Round Trigger Job | SOTG 1321
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Coffee Corner Audio Segment Setup The team discussed setting up a coffee corner segment and agreed to play two different audio clips for listeners to vote on, with one clip to be played this week and the other next week. The episode featured a discussion about Glock Gen 6 firearms, which Ken Hackathorn had predicted would be released in 2026, and included a new segment about a 500-round trigger job. The show concluded with announcements about new theme music and upcoming content, including fighting fitness and leadership lessons. Debunking Shotgun Defense Myths...
info_outline
Polar Bear Attack & Do You Need a New Trigger? | SOTG 1320
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Training Analysis and Methodology Discussion Louis discussed his new YouTube channel with Sonny Pazikas and Josh DeWalt, which focuses on analyzing the state of the training industry and providing reaction videos to violent encounters from a different perspective. They aim to discuss training methods without promoting their own companies, and recently defended a mutual friend's drill video against internet criticism. The group discussed the importance of understanding the "why" behind training methods, contrasting with the internet audience's focus on immediate...
info_outline![How to be a Responsible Gun Owner: Homeroom Omnibus | SOTG 1319 [Best Of] show art](https://assets.libsyn.com/content/195855475?height=50&width=50)
How to be a Responsible Gun Owner: Homeroom Omnibus | SOTG 1319 [Best Of]
Student of the Gun Radio
Enjoy this compilation of various different “Homeroom” segments that we did over this last year. Including an armed citizen taking out a multiple-time convicted felon as he attempted to break into a woman’s home, the importance of the fundamental four, and the importance of off-handed shooting! Happy Thanksgiving! Huge thanks to our Partners: |
info_outline
How Important is “Civilian” Training & Fighting Shotguns | SOTG 1318
Student of the Gun Radio
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...
info_outline
Shoot the Naked Man & Hackathorn on Glocks | SOTG 1317
Student of the Gun Radio
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...
info_outline
Sight Focus vs Target Focus & Why No Medical? feat. Louis Caras | SOTG 1316
Student of the Gun Radio
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...
info_outline
Fighting with Rifles & Vickers Bonus | SOTG 1315
Student of the Gun Radio
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...
info_outline
Larry Vickers Interview & Negligent Death in Georgia | SOTG 1314
Student of the Gun Radio
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...
info_outlineWhat is a bullpup shotgun? How is a bullpup 12 gauge shotgun different from any other and what are the advantages of such a tool? Professor Paul has begun reviewing a new bullpup semi-automatic, magazine-fed 12 gauge shotgun and will relate his thoughts to us.
Keeping with our theme of 12 gauge, semi-auto shotguns, this week’s Duracoat Finished Firearm is the Catamount Fury. This gun is a large, magazine fed, semi-automatic shotgun done in woodland style Duracoat pattern.
Are carrying the Fundamental Four when it comes to Everyday Carry? Do you know what they are? Paul recently wrote another article detailing the value of the Fundamental Four in regard to being an armed citizen.
Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us:
• Send an Email
• Send a Text
• Call Us
Enjoy the show! And remember…
You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!
FEATURING: Truth About Guns, SDS Imports, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, Century Arms, SWAT Fuel, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes
FIND US ON: Full30, Parler, Mewe, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr
TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
• DuraCoat Finished Firearms - DuraCoat University
• TOPIC: Catamount Fury 12 Gauge
• Everyday Carry: Always Have the Fundamental Four When You Leave the House www.thetruthaboutguns.com
• A Message from the President
• Huge thanks to our Partners:
Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat | SWAT Fuel
• Bullpup shotguns? What’s the deal? www.sdsimports.com
Q&A SESSION
• Q: What is a bullpup shotgun?
- A: A firearm (shotgun, rifle, etc.) is a bullpup if the ejection port and feeding device is located behind the pistol grip and the trigger.
• Q: What is the best bullpup shotgun?
- A: KSG is what I have the most experience with. The SDS Imports BLP M12AB Semi-Auto Bull Pup Shotgun, 12G is the 2nd most.
• Q: Have you ever shot a kel tec ksg 12 shotgun?
- A: Yes! It was fantastical. Up to 7 rounds per tube, for a total of 15 shells. 12 mini shells per tube for a total of 25 shells.
SOURCES
From www.thetruthaboutguns.com:
Thanks to the internet and social media, EDC or everyday carry have become ultra-popular terms. Thousands upon thousands of Instagram users hashtag their EDC photos on a daily basis. Rather than consider the pros and cons of such activity, I would instead pose a couple of serious questions.
What does it truly mean to carry every day? Or, what items are genuinely the most practical and valuable for the armed citizen when it comes to everyday carry? In the next several paragraphs we will address this in detail.