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NRA Live, .260 Remington & Pistol Class Lessons [Best Of] | SOTG 1221

Release Date: 12/27/2023

A Blast From The Past | SOTG 1323 [Best Of]

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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...

Pennsylvania Machete Attack | SOTG 1322

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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...

GLOCK Gen 6 & 500 Round Trigger Job | SOTG 1321

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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...

Polar Bear Attack & Do You Need a New Trigger? | SOTG 1320

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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...

How to be a Responsible Gun Owner: Homeroom Omnibus | SOTG 1319 [Best Of]

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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: |

How Important is “Civilian” Training & Fighting Shotguns | SOTG 1318

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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...

Shoot the Naked Man & Hackathorn on Glocks | SOTG 1317

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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...

Sight Focus vs Target Focus & Why No Medical? feat. Louis Caras | SOTG 1316

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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...

Fighting with Rifles & Vickers Bonus | SOTG 1315

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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...

Larry Vickers Interview & Negligent Death in Georgia | SOTG 1314

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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...

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We were LIVE from the NRA Show, hosted a plethora of classes, and had tons of fantastic guests on the show, and we’ve got the sweetest smelling firearm lubricant, FrobLube, back on the team with us! 2023 has been a fantastic year for SOTG, with some great moments.

Join us for this Best Of compilation, where we take you through various moments from this year. Including recounting a woman in Florida fighting off an attacker in a public gym, lessons learned from one of our SOTGU Martial Application of the Pistol classes, and of course, chicken husbandry.

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[0:00:45] Shane Coley w/ Team GLOCK
- NRA Indy: Coming to You From the GLOCK Booth | SOTG 1185
[0:41:08] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com
- TOPIC: MPO on a Savage Model 11 .260 Remington – Geeking Out with Rifle Cartridges
- NJ Enacts Backdoor Gun Control & The .260 Remington | SOTG 1203
[1:01:16] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
- TOPIC: Video shows Florida woman fighting off attacker at gym
- Drop your Phone and Fight: Woman Fights Off Gym Attacker in Tampa | SOTG 1178
[1:36:31] Chickens: Gateway Drug for Resilience w/ Mary Callison | SOTG 1210
[2:25:00] SOTGU MAP 201 Lessons Learned
- Pistol Class Lessons Learned & Protect Your Schools | SOTG 1214