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SOTG 847 - Venezuela and the Deadly Plague of Socialism

Student of the Gun Radio

Release Date: 05/04/2019

The Primacy Effect & Steel Glock Mags | SOTG 1350 show art The Primacy Effect & Steel Glock Mags | SOTG 1350

Student of the Gun Radio

What happens when one of the most popular carry pistols in America gets a new magazine that might change the conversation? In this episode of Student of the Gun, Paul and Jarrad dig into the primacy effect, Glock’s new steel magazines for the 43X and 48, and why “new and improved” doesn’t always mean what the internet thinks it means. From the debate over whether the Glock 19 is “dead” to the bigger lessons hidden inside firearms training, this episode connects gear, psychology, and real-world performance in a way that will make you rethink how shooters are taught, and what they...

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Groupthink & Practiscore vs Practicality? | SOTG 1349 show art Groupthink & Practiscore vs Practicality? | SOTG 1349

Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We have yet another special episode for you. Paul was invited to join Sonny, Louis and Josh on the Students of Violence podcast livestream. We decided to do a bit of co-branding and share the material here with you. CAUTION: May contain mature themes and smoking. For your Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul decided to build a rifle to celebrate Independence Day. He did so and will discuss the project here. Also, Paul has something that he needed to get off of his chest during our Coffee Corner. You can and should support us by buying some great coffee...

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Happy Birthday USA & Sneak Preview of Super Lab | SOTG 1348 show art Happy Birthday USA & Sneak Preview of Super Lab | SOTG 1348

Student of the Gun Radio

We have a very special episode for you here. Rather than to simply take the 4th of July holiday week off, Professor Paul sat down to record a heartfelt, personal message for you all. Additionally, the Professor has been diligently working on a brand new book entitled; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training.  Paul will take some time to address the impetus behind this project and his desire to correct many errors and misconceptions in what passes for firearms training these days. Please take the time to celebrate and appreciate the gift from God that is the...

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Quick Draw Consequences & Serving Two Masters | SOTG 1347 show art Quick Draw Consequences & Serving Two Masters | SOTG 1347

Student of the Gun Radio

We are once more honored to have Louis Caras as our special guest. Louis, the co-author of a Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns will offer his thoughts about choosing an optic for your handgun and what you should be looking for during our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. During Coffee Corner brought to you by  coffee, Louis and Paul will consider the new book and we have so great news to share with you all regarding a product that we once thought was gone.  For our SOTG Homeroom from  Paul and Louis will discuss the “quick draw” negligent shooting involving...

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Donut of Death & Definition of Insanity | SOTG 1346 show art Donut of Death & Definition of Insanity | SOTG 1346

Student of the Gun Radio

What in the world is the “donut of death?” Why should you know about it? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Jarrad will consider using the circle-only reticle aka the donut of death. Is this just a gimmick or could it benefit you?  During our Coffee Corner from  we will consider the Book of Five Rings Study Guide and what those who have read it have to say. Have you read it yet? Did you leave a review?  Finally, what is the definition of insanity? We have witnessed a rash of negligent discharges during the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are hearing...

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Special Guest: Nate the Blademaker & It’s Not Complicated | SOTG 1345 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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What happens when the people become selfish and weak and support socialism; you end up with 2019 Venezuela. An MSNBC reporter accidentally explained to the world exactly why the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution is so critically important.

Our SWAT Fuel Warrior of the Week has a question about training with your off hand. How much time, if any, should a shooter spend working with their non-dominant or off hand?

During this week’s Quiet Time Moment from SilencerShop.com, Professor Paul has a new reading assignment for you. You might be surprised by his selection.  Tune in and listen louder.


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SOURCES

From freebeacon.com:

MSNBC reporter Kerry Sanders unwittingly made the American case for the Second Amendment during a report Tuesday on the political upheaval in Venezuela.

Anchor Andrea Mitchell introduced Sanders for his report by commenting on the surprising ability of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro to stay in power, despite the pressure on him to step down.

"Not only hanging on but he appears to still control the military," Sanders said. "You have to understand, in Venezuela gun ownership is not something that's open to everybody. So if the military have the guns, they have the power and as long as Nicolás Maduro controls the military, he controls the country."

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From www.sanders.senate.gov:

Washington, it seems to us, is focusing on one gap -- between spending and revenue -- to the exclusion of others. That's unwise, because these other gaps also pose threats to America and its social structure. They, too, ought to be closed.

Take the jobs gap, which doesn't need much explanation. There are far fewer jobs than people seeking work, which is why unemployment is close to 10 percent or higher, if you count those who would like a job but have given up looking. According to economist Laura D'Andrea Tyson, writing last week in The New York Times, the U.S. economy would have to add about 12.3 million jobs to return to employment levels that existed before the 2008-2009 recession blindsided America.

A quarter of a million people enter the labor force each month. At the current pace of recovery -- which is to say slower than slow -- closing this gap could take 10 years or more. Talk about a lost decade.

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From www.breitbart.com:

10 Famous People Who Praised Venezuela’s Descent Into Socialist Hell

Nearly two decades of socialism has left oil-rich Venezuela in an unparalleled crisis.

Recent figures show that a majority of Venezuelans go to bed hungry and 15 percent of people eat garbage to survive. The country desperately lacks basic resources, such as medicine and power.

Mass protests and riots are now breaking out across the country, as dictator Nicolas Maduro attempts to discard the Venezuelan constitution to tighten his grip on power.

However, Venezuela’s problems date back to 1999, with the election of socialist president Hugo Chávez, whose mass redistribution of wealth and financial mismanagement laid the groundwork for the country’s economic collapse.

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