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Student of the Gun Radio

Release Date: 08/29/2025

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Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode?  Welcome to a brand new episode of Student of the Gun Radio. We are glad to have our correspondent, Louis Caras, back from the SHOT Show to give us an update about what he saw there. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Louis will give us his take on the new EFLX CE optic having looked at a sample during SHOT.  Also, Professor Paul will consider zeroing the optic on your pistol. What is the best distance to zero?  We have a Coffee Corner for you from Blackout Coffee. Please use promo code STUDT20 when ordering to support our show. We have more...

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Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Welcome to another thrill-packed, soon-to-be award-winning episode of Student of the Gun Radio. Several new products are being displayed in the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas and during our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will discuss one of several exciting new additions to the EOTech line of optics.  We have yet another Coffee Corner from Blackout Coffee. Please purchase some Blackout Coffee using the STUDT20 promo code to help support our show. For our Coffee Corner reading, Professor Paul will consider the opening chapter of the Book of Five Rings and how it...

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Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Today we welcome Louis Caras back as a special guest for the entirety of the episode. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, we will consider their brand new VUDU riflescope. Last year they introduced a 3-9x “super short”. This year they have a 4-12x “super short” only this one is a first focal plane riflescope. Which one is right for you? You’ll have to decide that for yourself. For our Coffee Corner from Blackout Coffee, we have another piece of recommended reading. This book is “The Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell. Specifically, Paul, Jarrad, and...

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Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Happy New Year and welcome to another season of Student of the Gun Radio. As we consider where we are and where we would like to be during this new year, Professor Paul has some advice and encouragement. He details what we are calling the 1 Million Pound Challenge. Is it even possible to lift a million pounds of weight in a year? Listen louder.  We have a late Christmas present for you and you need to do is listen. Also, will the change of the calendar, during our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, the Professor has some practical advice to offer.  For this...

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Student of the Gun Radio

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...

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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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Student of the Gun Radio

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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Occam Defense Pistol Discussion

The discussion centered on the Occam Defense OD-1775 pistol, which Jarrad described as a smaller version of the rifle, featuring walnut wood and a powerful 10.5-inch barrel. The professor explained that the OD-1775 is considered the "Cadillac of AKs" and noted that Occam Defense also makes accessories for various rifles, including a magwell for Ruger American Ranch rifles.

The conversation concluded with a discussion about the evolution of military optics, particularly the adoption of EOTech holographic weapon sights and magnifiers during the Global War on Terror, with the professor having recently published an article about pairing the EOTech XPS2 with a 3x magnifier.

Challenges in Mechanical Offset Calculations

The discussion focused on the challenges of calculating mechanical offsets in shooting, particularly with high risers on optics. The professor expressed concerns about the trend of using excessive risers, noting that it complicates shooting and training.

Jarrad explained that learning to calculate offsets takes time and practice, even in controlled conditions. The conversation also touched on the influence of social media on gear choices, with the Professor warning against buying unnecessary accessories before mastering current equipment.

Good Samaritan Stabbing Case Update

The group discussed a story about an American "Good Samaritan" stabbed in Germany after intervening when two men were harassing female passengers on a tram. The attacker was arrested but later released due to lack of sufficient evidence linking him to the stabbing, despite having previous charges.

Jarrad shared details about his Occam Defense pistol, including its specifications and customization options, and mentioned that deposits are currently being accepted for the firearm.

Gun Control's Futility and Absurdity

The discussion focused on the futility of gun control measures, using examples from England, Australia, and other countries where disarmament has not reduced violent crime. The professor emphasized that gun control is ultimately about control and that left-wing ideologies, including communism and socialism, seek to disarm citizens to increase state power.

The conversation concluded with a discussion of Australia's recent ban on machetes, highlighting the absurdity of such restrictions and the failure of gun control to address the root causes of crime.

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