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Goodbye Weaver & New Vudu | SOTG 1325

Release Date: 01/16/2026

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...

1 Million Pound Challenge & Speed Rocking | SOTG 1324

Student of the Gun Radio

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...

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

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...

Pennsylvania Machete Attack | SOTG 1322

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...

GLOCK Gen 6 & 500 Round Trigger Job | SOTG 1321

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...

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

Student of the Gun Radio

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]

Student of the Gun Radio

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

Student of the Gun Radio

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

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...

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

Student of the Gun Radio

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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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 Louis will consider the importance of 10,000 hours.

We will continue our conversation regarding the Evolution of Firearms Training that began last week. For this installment we will discuss the Weaver Stance, why we used to do it and why we do not teach it anymore.

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Spike’s Tactical | Blackout Coffee
[0:05:06] EOTech Talk
- TOPIC: EOTech’s New Vudu 4-12x36 SS FFP www.eotechinc.com
[0:17:02] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout | STUDT20 for 20% off
- TOPIC: The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and the 10,000 Hours
[0:35:57] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
- TOPIC: The Evolution of Firearms Training - Why We don’t Shoot the Weaver Stance