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...
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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...
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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...
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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: |
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Radio Show Planning and Content The team discussed the latest news, including a peace deal brokered by their president between Hamas and Israel, and prepared for their radio show. The team also addressed a recent question submitted about charcoal chimneys and decided to include it in the show for fun. Firearms Training and Vision Challenges The episode of Student of the Gun Radio discussed upcoming events, including National Hug Your AK Day on October 18th, and highlighted the importance of vision issues in firearms training. The hosts shared their recent...
info_outlineIf the NYPD likes anything, they like their NDs. This time a member of New York’s Finest popped off a round while clearing Columbia University of phony paid protesters. What did the NYPD spokesman have to say about the incident? Tune it.
During our Tech Talk from EOTech we will consider the BDC reticle. What is it and what is the best way to learn how to use it?
We have an SOTG Homeroom for you from SOTGU.com. There has been yet another attack in a church. This one happened in Pennsylvania. What can you do to keep your house of worship safe?
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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
- NEW NICHOLAS ORR BOOK - ShopSOTG.com
- Huge thanks to our Partners:
EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical - [0:04:34] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
- TOPIC: Using a BDC Reticle
- High Elevation Precision Rifle 201 sotgu.com
- [0:17:00] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
- TOPIC: How do you know when you are done with the bore?
- [0:29:30] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
- TOPIC: Man Tries To Shoot Pastor During Sermon, Gets Tackled www.dailywire.com
- Learn to Defend your Church www.legionofmichael.com
- [0:48:28] Oops, they did it again. Ken Hackathorn “I told you so”
- NYPD officer fired gun while clearing Columbia protest www.bbc.com
- NYPD Gunfire Wounded All 9 People Injured In Empire State Building Shootout abcnews.go.com
- NYPD to give new recruits guns with lighter trigger pulls for improved accuracy www.police1.com
FEATURING: Daily Wire, Legion of Michael, BBC.com, ABC News, Police1.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
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From www.bbc.com:
A police officer accidentally fired his gun on the Columbia University campus while clearing pro-Palestinian protesters from a building on Tuesday, the New York Police Department said.
No one was injured, and the bullet was found in a nearby wall. The matter is being investigated, city officials said.
Police arrested 112 protesters this week after college leaders sought help clearing the Manhattan campus - a move that fractured the school community.
The NYPD held a press conference on Friday to address the issue, following days of criticism for not announcing the incident when it happened three days prior.
"Accidental discharges happen every single year and we average about eight a year and we don't get request [for information] on it," NYPD spokesperson Sergeant Tarik Sheppard said.
From www.dailywire.com:
Police in Pennsylvania said that a man tried to murder a pastor at a church in North Braddock on Sunday while he delivered a sermon to his congregation.
Police said that 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite entered the Jesus Dwelling Place Church a little after 1 p.m. EST and “attempted to shoot the pastor as he was giving a sermon.”
“Polite pointed a firearm at the pastor, attempted to shoot, but the firearm failed to discharge,” the statement said. “A congregation member took immediate action by grabbing onto Polite. The member and the pastor were able to subdue and disarm Polite. Polite was held until Troopers arrived.”
The statement said that charges were filed for attempted homicide.