In Defense of ‘Hater Tots’ & the Man in the Mirror | SOTG 1358
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Welcome to a fun-filled, thrill-packed, soon-to-be-award-winning episode of SOTG Radio. Joining us once more live via satellite from his headquarters in east Texas is Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts. First things first, National Hug Your AK Day is fast approaching. You should order your “RUN AKM” shirt from Faktory47 today, promo code “SOTG”. For our tech talk from EOTech Inc. today we will discuss “Hater Tots”, the 1 ¾ inch 12 gauge shells and how they might be more useful and practical than you think. Professor Paul breaks down the history of hater...
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The Brain's Role in Gunfighting & Rifle Donuts? | SOTG 1357
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We’re back from our brief Labor Day break. Once more we are joined by our good friend Louis Caras. “HUG Your AK Day” is coming up soon, Oct. 18th. Our friends at have partnered with us to offer the “RUN AKM” shirts once more. Get yours now. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Louis discuss the use of the circle-only “donut” reticle in handgun sights and whether or not the same reticle configuration would be useful and practical on a rifle optic? For our Coffee Corner from the Professor has yet another book for you....
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Twin Falls: Do the Right Thing & Occam’s Razor | SOTG 1356
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Once more we are joined by Louis Caras of LCAR-Concepts for this soon to be award winning episode of SOTG Radio. Mr. Jordan Salinas, hailed as a hero during the Twin Falls, Idaho rampage killing attack, gave a short interview to an Idaho news channel recently. We have an audio clip to share with you. The moral of the story is simple; be a good person, do the right thing and help people in need. It truly is not more complicated than that. Paul and Louis take a moment to consider the new CUAS reticle from EOTech Inc during our Tech Talk segment. Don’t forget to...
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Jay “Nighttmare” Gibson & CUAS Reticle | SOTG 1355
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Once more we have yet another special episode for you all. Before we get into our interview, EOTech has just released a new reticle for their HWS line of optics. What is it and why is it? Please consider picking up Professor Paul’s latest book, “Super Lab; Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training” available in all formats on and, while you are at it, order some coffee and support SOTG by using . Jay “Nighttmare” Gibson joins us today to take a deep dive into the world of firearms training. Why do we do what we do?...
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Century Arms ALR .308 Rifle & Stopping Power | SOTG 1354
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Professor Paul got his hands on a precision bolt-action rifle from Century called the ALR. You will be shocked and surprised to learn that he mounted an EOTech Vudu riflescope onto it. We’ll give you the details during our Tech Talk segment from EOTech. We have a Coffee Corner from . When you order Blackout Coffee from the link or use the promo code: STUDT20 you save money and support SOTG. The Super Lab book is the #1 New Release. What are readers saying about it? When it comes to handguns, what does stopping power really mean? Our good friend...
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In-N-Out Lessons & Gun-Fiddling Nearly Costs Life | SOTG 1353
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today Professor Paul will be joined by his friends Bill Frady from Lock-N-Load Radio and Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts. A 21 year old man almost lost his life due to needless gun fiddling performed in his car while his girlfriend videoed him. Fortunately for him, a trained first responder saved his life with a tourniquet. Paul and Bill discuss this at length as there are many lessons to be learned. Once more, evil has appeared amongst us, not late at night in a bad neighborhood, but in the middle of the day in a shopping center. The rampage...
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Words Mean Things & Louis Caras | SOTG 1352
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Words mean things. Today we have a very special guest, Louis Caras of LCAR Training. What is our accepted definition of training? How does that differ from the word “practice?” When we go out and shoot on our own, are we training, or practicing, or are we just turning money into noise? How can we learn and improve our skills, tactics and our overall mindset? Which is more important, repetitions or rehearsals? Is there a difference between the two? Should we be going fast or should we be working on the method? This is a show not to be missed by those who...
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Mindset, Super Lab & No AC Crisis | SOTG 1351
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? What is mindset all about? How does it apply to our pursuit of true enlightenment in the martial application of firearms? Paul is joined by his friend Bill Frady of Lock N Load radio to do a deep dive into the topic of mindset. Professor Paul has a new book out; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training. What is the scientific method and how can we use it to improve what we are teaching? The second half of the Bill Frady discussion about mindset. We trust you’ll enjoy it. We are constantly amazed by what passes as a news story in...
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The Primacy Effect & Steel Glock Mags | SOTG 1350
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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
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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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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.