Beyond the Boo Boo After-Action & Beware Counterfeit Tourniquets | SOTG 1305
Release Date: 08/22/2025
Shoot the Naked Man & Hackathorn on Glocks | SOTG 1317
Student of the Gun Radio
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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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...
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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...
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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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California Glock Ban & Michael Schwartz Interview | SOTG 1313
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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...
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Interviews from the Gun Rights Policy Conference | SOTG 1312
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today we bring you THREE interviews orchestrated and conducted by Professor Paul & Jarrad at the GRPC (Gun Rights Policy Conference). We have Rebecca Schmoe, Clark Aposhian, & Bill Sack, all coming from different corners of the industry, but providing their own unique and equally valuable takes on the current state of both the world and the industry. [0:01:15] Rebecca Schmoe [0:38:06] Clark Aposhian [1:15:58] Bill Sack from Second Amendment Foundation PARTNERS: EOTech, Spikes Tactical
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GRPC, Pink Pandering, and Jared from Guns & Gadgets | SOTG 1311
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Paul and Jarrad have returned from the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. The boys recorded several interviews with special guests, one of which was with Jared Yanis, of Guns & Gadgets 2A News. What exactly is “pink pandering” and how does that mentality affect women in the shooting community? We asked Kerry Slone of We the Female to join us and discuss that situation. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, we will consider the useful life of Tritium sights. When you purchase an LE Trade-in pistol with “night...
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Bear Hunters & Stochastic Terrorism | SOTG 1310
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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Shooting Training and Optics Discussion The hosts announced upcoming training events in Texas and Nevada, promoting classes in pistol and rifle fundamentals. They discussed the benefits of using optics like the EOTech for better visibility and accuracy, especially for those with aging eyes or vision issues. The conversation touched on personal experiences with shooting and the advantages of using modern sights compared to traditional iron sights. EOTech Optics Vision Issues The discussion centered around the use of EOTech optics, particularly a story about a...
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What is Anarcho-Tyranny? | SOTG 1309
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"Anarcho-Tyranny is a political theory that describes a government that is simultaneously oppressive toward law-abiding citizens while being lax or ineffective at controlling criminal behavior." Sounds familiar, doesn't it? We live in a country where 14-time convicted felons can walk the streets unmolested by authorities, yet we constantly have to live in fear of a government bureaucracy suddenly deciding a random piece of plastic will get you arrested. Is this all a big coincidence, or is this a carefully orchestrated set of circumstances? Well, listen up. Wanna hear the FULL Episode? ...
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Charlie Kirk & The Role of Violence in Man’s Life | SOTG 1308
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Before anything else, we felt we had to address the Charlie Kirk situation, with what happened to him, why it most likely happened, and what kind of a man Charlie was. This was disgusting anf reprehensible, and we can’t just pretend that now is the time for love and togetherness with our foes… Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Book Announcement Professor Markel announced that Nick Orr’s new novella, "Mockingbird," in the Pipe Hitters Novel series, is available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle and will be released on September 15th. The conversation ended with the introduction of the show...
info_outlineAn After-Action report from the beautiful city of Vernal, UT, fake Rapid Tourniquets, and Jarrad is gonna be at AMM-CON! All that and more during this week's episode.
TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
- Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Spike’s Tactical
- [0:07:30] Beyond the Boo Boo Class After-Action
- [0:31:00] Jarrad speaking at AMM-CON bearingarms.com
- [0:34:43] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
- TOPIC: Gun Locks and Gun Boxes: Good, Bad, Neutral? www.shootingnewsweekly.com
- [0:49:19] Warrior of the Week - James Yeager’s “Virtues of a Warrior”
- TOPIC: Yuval Levin - Why Institutions Matter
Episode Summary
Enhancing Bleeding Control Training
Professor Paul Markel shared a personal story about conducting a Beyond the Boo Boo course (BB101) class in Vernal, Utah. He discussed how Americans often avoid trauma training until an emergency occurs, noting that corporate first aid training is typically limited to CPR and basic life support due to insurance discounts. The class highlighted the importance of proper bleeding control techniques, contrasting with common first aid knowledge that focuses on CPR, which is ineffective for severe bleeding situations.
Counterfeit Tourniquet Awareness Discussion
The group discussed counterfeit rapid tourniquets, identifying them by their flimsy metal parts, lack of authenticity markings, and poor quality compared to genuine products. They advised against purchasing tourniquets from suspiciously low-cost sources and recommended buying from authorized retailers like ShopSOTG.com.
Self-Defense and Cultural Institutions
The meeting discussed a defensive gun use case in Texas where a homeowner used his firearm to deter an intruder with a machete, highlighting the importance of gun ownership for self-defense. The group also touched on recidivism rates and the manipulation of crime statistics in Washington, D.C. Finally, they introduced the "Warrior of the Week" segment, featuring a speech by Yuval Levin on the importance of institutions in addressing cultural conflicts.
Rebuilding Trust in Institutions
The meeting focused on a speech by Yuval Levin at BYU, discussing the decline in trust towards institutions in American society. Levin argued that institutions are failing to form trustworthy individuals, instead becoming platforms for performative behavior. He emphasized the need for a mindset change, where individuals take their institutional roles seriously and ask, "Given my role here, how should I behave?" Levin concluded that healing society's divisions requires small, constructive steps towards rebuilding trust in institutions.