John Willis from SOE & “Professional Citizens” | SOTG 1287
Release Date: 04/16/2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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No Games & Plastic Sights? | SOTG 1340
Student of the Gun Radio
Wanna hear the FULL Episode? We once more welcome our good friend, Louis Caras, to discuss sights, training, handguns, recommended reading and much more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider both sights; good and bad as well as discussing a handgun that as many people seem to hate as they do love. For our Coffee Corner from , Paul and Louis will examine the Thomas Cleary translation of the Book of Five Rings as well as the bonus material included in that book called “Family Traditions on the Art of War.” We have an SOTG Homeroom brought to you...
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Shooting Robots & Faktory 47 | SOTG 1339
Student of the Gun Radio
This week we have another special guest; Buel Collins, owner operator of . Buel will join us to give an update on the company and assure you all that, yes, they are still in business. Mr. Collins sticks with us for the entire public show to discuss other matters. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider just how it is that we can realize the benefits of having an optic on a handgun or a rifle. Also, we discuss the importance of color choice. For our Coffee Corner segment from Paul and Buel will discuss the new “Book of Five Rings Study Guide” by Nicholas Orr....
info_outlineToday we have none other than John Willis from Original SOE Gear as your guest. Never a person to hold back, John will talk about preparation, resilience, business, rabbit poop, chickens and more.
During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will discuss zeroing red dots and magnified optics as well as answering one of your questions on air. And, we solve the mystery of the missing battery.
For our SOTG Homeroom this week we have a New York Times article to consider. The Times has discovered that some “Professional Citizens” are training with guns, radios, and night vision. We are not sure how they feel about that.
TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
- Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Spike’s Tactical
- [0:05:52] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
- TOPIC: Ran some more drills with the VUDU 3x9 & EFLX Red Dot on top
- [0:21:34] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
- TOPIC: NYT Discovers ‘Professional Citizens’ Training for ‘Uncertain and Polarized Times’ www.shootingnewsweekly.com
- [0:33:43] John Willis from Original SOE: Resilience, Preparedness, and not giving a {Poop}
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PARTNERS: EOTech, Spikes Tactical
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