Student of the Gun Radio

Being a Student of the Gun is not about being a novice or beginner. Student of the Gun represents a life’s journey of education, enlightenment and the enjoyment of firearms. Each week Student of the Gun will introduce our listeners to all manner of firearms related topics be they sport, recreation or personal defense. Unlike the television format, through the magic of digital radio, we will have the opportunity to explore topics more deeply rather than just give them a quick glance. Discussions will address both that which is current news in the firearms world as well as traditions and foundational principles. Student of the Gun, a beginner once, a student for life.

Fighting with a Rifle & Cambridge Cop’s Gun Just “Went Off” | SOTG 1238 04/24/2024

Fighting with a Rifle & Cambridge Cop’s Gun Just “Went Off” | SOTG 1238 What does it mean to “fight with a rifle”? How important is training when it comes to success or survival? During our SOTG Homeroom we will consider how training will open your eyes. We have a Tech Talk from EOTech and this week we will discuss the importance of maintenance in regards to rifle or pistol mounted optical sights. Also, regarding maintenance, during our Froglube pro tip of the week we consider the cause of “sticky” or “gummy” actions. Lastly, how many times have you heard that it's okay for cops to have guns because they are expertly trained? A 37 year veteran police officer had a negligent discharge in a school bathroom and then blamed the gun. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Prof. Paul Birthday Sale! Books, Digital Training, and More! Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:04:18] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: You Have to Clean the Dust Off Occasionally [0:14:48] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: What causes a “sticky/gummy” condition in gun actions? Use Code: SOTGSPRING for 20% Off ALL CLEANERS! [0:28:01] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Training will Open your Eyes [1:03:15] Officer killed during training “accident” Corrections officer killed during exercise at Pickaway County training academy [UPDATE] Fatal shooting of Ohio Corrections officer killed during exercise at training academy is being investigated as a possible reckless homicide FEATURING: NBC4I, WTRF, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : A lieutenant was shot and killed on Tuesday during a “tragic accident” at the Corrections Training Academy in Pickaway County. Rodney Osborne was fatally shot just before 11 :30 a.m. at the academy’s tactical firing range, according to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction director Annette Chambers-Smith. Osborne had served with the department for 13 years and worked at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Scioto County. “This appears to have been a tragic accident, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating,” said Chambers-Smith. “We ask that you keep Lt. Osborne’s wife, children, loved ones, and team members in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” Osborne was part of the facility’s honor guard and had been named employee of the year just last week. He was also a member of the special response team and the statewide special tactics and response team. The highway patrol has yet to announce what led to the fatal shooting. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30966073

Hackathorn on Red Dots & Defending your Church | SOTG 1237 04/17/2024

Hackathorn on Red Dots & Defending your Church | SOTG 1237 We brought back our friend and expert firearms instructor, Ken Hackathorn, to discuss red dot sights, specifically on handguns. Is a red dot sight on an everyday carry pistol an absolute necessity? What are the pros and cons? During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com, we will examine the recent attack on a noted bishop in a church in Sydney, Australia. This was the second mass stabbing attack in 48 hours. For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider capped/recessed adjustment knobs versus the external turrets. Which one is the best choice for you? Also, we have another Pro Tip from FrogLube. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:02:30] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: Riflescopes - Capped/Recessed vs. External Turret to book your seat in our High Elevation Precision Rifle class [0:15:40] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: Solvent or Super Degreaser? [0:23:12] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Sydney church stabbing: Boy, 16, arrested after Bishop attacked Learn to Defend your Church: [0:57:54] Ken Hackathorn on Red Dots FEATURING: BBC.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during a sermon in Sydney. The incident happened on Monday evening at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley. At least four people were stabbed but police said none of their injuries were life-threatening. The incident triggered unrest as hundreds gathered outside the church, clashing with police - two of whom were injured. Vehicles were damaged as people threw stones, bricks and bottles and, according to Reuters news agency, police fired pepper spray. Witnesses said the people gathered were demanding for the attacker to be brought outside. Police said they had responded in numbers to the incident and urged the public to keep away from the area. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30857213

Spring Cleaning & VUDU X from EOTech | SOTG 1236 04/10/2024

Islamic Terrorists Drugged to Kill & No More Naked Guns | SOTG 1235 04/03/2024

Islamic Terrorists Drugged to Kill & No More Naked Guns | SOTG 1235 Once more, we have evidence that Islamic terrorists were drugged up on captagon, the poor man’s cocaine or “chemical courage” when they slaughtered innocent people in a concert hall in Moscow. The primary question you must ask yourself is whether or not you have the skill and mindset to stand between evil and the innocent. During our Tech Talk from EOTech, we will consider a brand new optic in the LPVO arena. EOTech will be releasing the new VUDU X line very soon. Keep an eye out for a video review. Also, for our SOTG Homeroom, we have a tragic incident to report. A young girl lost her life because someone chose not to use a holster and carry a naked gun. Please, please, please, stop carrying naked guns. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | Martial Application of the Rifle is coming April 20-21 & June 8-9 - [0:12:39] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: EOTech LPVO Vudu X 1-6x24 SFP [0:23:38] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: Clean Your Carry Gun [0:35:36] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: ‘My world is falling apart’: Mom opens up in emotional interview after daughter killed in ‘accidental shooting’ [1:02:02] Moscow attackers ‘were high on ISIS’s favorite drug “Chemical Courage” that turned them into fearless killing machines’ FEATURING: WKRN.com, TheSun.co.uk, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : Dearria Radley was just 13 years old when she took her last breath. The teenager died Saturday after she was shot in what police called an accidental shooting. “It hurts so much. Oh God, Jesus.” In a sit-down interview with News 2, DeAnn Radley made it clear how hard it was to hold back her tears. “Losing her. Losing her. No parent wants to bury their child and this is hard; it is hard and my heart is broken in a million pieces. It’s very hard. I just want to hold my baby,” DeAnn said. () From : ISIS terrorists turned themselves into fearless killing machines by drugging themselves before the Moscow massacre, it is understood. The drug - a favourite of the terror group known as chemical courage - disables fear, allowing its fighters to kill without any unease. Blood tests showed traces of the psychotropic substance, news outlet Baza - which has sources in Russian law enforcement, reports. The drug, known as Captagon pills, was previously used by Hamas brutes before they unleashed their barbaric assault on October 7 in Israel. Four masked gunmen stormed the venue in Moscow on Friday night before showdown hundreds of innocent concert-goers. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30655393

Moscow Concert Hall & Shark Attack; YOU are the First Responder | SOTG 1234 03/27/2024

Moscow Concert Hall & Shark Attack; YOU are the First Responder | SOTG 1234 The terrorist attack at the concert hall in Moscow was horrible, but we have to examine it and learn from it. What can American citizens do and how can they prepare to deal with the threats that we are facing? During our SOTG Homeroom, from SOTGU, we will address a deadly shark attack. What could have been done differently? Could the victim have been saved? Whose responsibility is it to be prepared to save a life? Do you need an LPVO on your home defense rifle? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider that question in depth. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:02:45] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: Do you need an LPVO for a home defense rifle? [0:16:00] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: Don’t mix FrogLube with Petroleum products [0:23:20] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: You are your own first responder Family of woman killed by sharks recalls daughter's last moments [0:48:50] Never go any place where they seek to disarm you More Than 130 Dead in Moscow Concert Hall Attack How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded HB 1364 - Georgia bill introduced to protect patrons that are disarmed in a business FEATURING: Shooting News Weekly, AP News, LegiScan, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : As if we needed still another example of the dangers of creating gun-free zones, especially among a largely disarmed populace, we now have last night’s attack by rifle-wielding Islamic State terrorists on a Moscow concert hall. As in all of these situations, initial reports are frequently confused and incorrect in their details, but something known as ISIS-K, based in Afghanistan and Turkey, carried out an assault on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall concert venue apparently killing scores of people and setting the building on fire. The New York Times puts the number of dead at over 60, but a later AP report quotes Russian officials claiming current number 133 dead with many more wounded. Several camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday night, killing about 60 people and wounding more than 100, Russian authorities said, making it the deadliest attack in the capital region in more than a decade. Hours after the mayhem began, the Russian national guard said its officers were still looking for the attackers. State media agencies reported that there had been up to five perpetrators. As gunshots boomed through the building containing the concert hall, one of the largest and most popular music venues in the Moscow area, fire erupted in the upper floors of the structure, and the blaze intensified after an explosion, causing the roof to collapse. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30558628

Carry your Medical Gear, Save a Life (SOTGU on the Road) | SOTG 1233 03/20/2024

Carry your Medical Gear, Save a Life (SOTGU on the Road) | SOTG 1233 Do you have your medical gear on you at all times? If not, why not? We bring you a story today that might hopefully make you reconsider your stance on having medical gear readily available all the time. Because as Prof. Paul & Jarrad were on their way down to Texas, they were directly behind a rear-ending on the highway, and instantly THEY became the first responders. Speaking of Texas, SOTGU came to Texas and held the Martial Application of the Pistol class this past weekend! It was a fantastic event, and we’ve got an after action report for you to enjoy. And hey, if this conversation tickles your fancy, then why not join us for the next class?! One of Paul’s friends from his days as a feared mercenary, Shane, also sat in on the conversation, and dropped some pearls of wisdom for you to consume. Listen up, hippies! Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | Prof. Paul’s old Blackwater comrade, Shane, joins us Witnessing a Car Accident: Do you have your Medical Gear? Martial Application of the Pistol After-Action Join the Next Class: FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : Student of the Gun University is pleased to partner with DoubleTap Ammunition to give our students even more of a “value added” experience. All students who enroll in the Martial Application of the Pistol, the Martial Application of the Rifle, or the Martial Application of the Shotgun residency classes will receive a complimentary box of 9x19mm training ammunition from DoubleTap Ammo to use in class. This is the Flagship class at SOTGU, you should take this class FIRST when training with us. Understanding that physical skills are perishable, dedicated students take this class 1x per year. The Martial Application of the Pistol program is designed to give you an in depth and thorough overview of the pistol or handgun as a fighting instrument. In order to accomplish this task, we will consider some of the history of the modern fighting handgun as well as to apply the most important question: what is our goal? What do we hope to achieve or accomplish? It is only by examining and considering our mission, purpose, and our goal that we can undertake the task of learning and expanding our education and skill. We have endeavored to meet and exceed those criteria through the Martial Application of the Pistol program. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30467098

Ken Hackathorn on Lights & the State of Police | SOTG 1232 03/13/2024

Ken Hackathorn Sets Record Straight & Is an EMP Inevitable? | SOTG 1231 03/06/2024

Wargaming the American Apocalypse: What Can You Do? | SOTG 1230 02/28/2024

Wargaming the American Apocalypse: What Can You Do? | SOTG 1230 No intellectually honest person can argue that we have allowed the United States of America to be put into a terrible, dangerous position. Hard times are coming. The question we address is what can each person do about that? We will talk about controlling those things that we can control. During our Tech Talk from EOTech, Professor Paul will consider flashlights and weaponlights. What is the difference between Lumen and Candlepower? Does it make a difference? Also, we have an SOTG Homeroom sponsored by Student of the Gun University. Paul and Jarrad will consider some controversy regarding weapon mounted lights and whether or not they are a good idea. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | | [0:02:09] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: Lumen vs Candlepower or “Candela” [0:20:55] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: “Jarrad going to help you lube it up” [0:29:56] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Lights on Guns Controversy: [0:56:46] Wargaming the Apocalypse: 4 Steps for Being Ready if the SHTF Wargaming The American Apocalypse-First Acknowledge That There is an Emergency FEATURING: Shrine Retrofits, Shooting News Weekly, Encouraging Angels, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : We would hope that the crash of AT&T services on Thursday 2/22/24 served as a wakeup call or at least as a lesson for the American masses. We are far too reliant on technology that can break down at a moment’s notice. The first cover story for the incident was a solar flare, but that did not stand up to any close scrutiny. Next up was the accidental human error story. AT&T was supposedly conducting a normal, scheduled upgrade and the system collapsed. Oops! In Europe, where Washington, D.C. does not control their media, observers are stating that the AT&T outage has all the signs of a cyberattack. In other words they think the system was hacked. Whether you choose to believe that or not, it’s interesting that within the last two weeks we have been treated to multiple reports where US intelligence services have warned about continuous hacking attempts against our communication grid. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30146808

When Acorns Attack: Florida Deputy Shoots his Boot | SOTG 1229 02/21/2024

When Acorns Attack: Florida Deputy Shoots his Boot | SOTG 1229 A Florida deputy sheriff unloaded his pistol at his own patrol car after being startled by an acorn that dropped on the car roof. It gets better. The supervisory sergeant joined the deputy in shooting his cruiser. Oh, did we tell you there was a handcuffed suspect in the car? Certainly there are some lessons to be learned here. Another Ohio Sheriff has come forward to address the information and intelligence that was shared with senior law enforcement officials. What is the realistic threat facing the people of the United States? What can be done by every adult in America to prepare for this threat? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Optics, Professor Paul will address aging eyes and changing vision. How can we use technology to make our lives better and ensure success when it comes to the employment of arms? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:00:00] EOTech Talk - TOPIC: Red Dots for Aging Eyes, using Technology to improve Train with Us: [0:00:00] Pro Tip of the Week - TOPIC: Shotguns in the Mud - MAC 1014 [0:00:00] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot [1:08:00] Terrorism Awareness and our Northern Border VIDEOS SOURCES From : A Florida deputy is seen firing his weapon repeatedly at his patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof of the car for a muffled gunshot, according to video released alongside a sheriff's office investigation. Newly released body camera footage of the November 2023 incident shows the dramatic moments the Okaloosa County deputy shot at his patrol vehicle while a handcuffed suspect was inside. "I'm hit! I'm hit!" the deputy, Jesse Hernandez, can be heard yelling, though no one was shooting at him. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/30042178

God, Guns & Guts: Protecting Houses of Worship | SOTG 1228 02/14/2024

Invaders Attack Cops, Laugh About It | SOTG 1227 02/07/2024

Vegas Pistol Class & Don’t Mess with Texas | SOTG 1226 01/31/2024

Vegas Pistol Class & Don’t Mess with Texas | SOTG 1226 Don’t mess with Texas is only half of the statement. The full sentence is “Don’t Mess with Texas, or Tennessee will Kick Your A**”. SOTG University is heading to both Tennessee and Texas to conduct training. Join us! We have a new feature; Tech Talk brought to you by EOTech Optics. Tune in to hear what it’s all about. The boys are back in the studio after a long road trip. We conducted a Martial Application of the Pistol 201 Class in Boulder City, Nevada (just outside of Las Vegas). There were many lessons to be learned. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | EOTech Talk - TOPIC: EFLX SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Lessons Learned from MAP 1/24 in Las Vegas We got Shorts from SHOT Show! Don’t Mess with Texas or Tennessee will kick your ass SOTG coming to TN and TX - FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spike’s Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : This is the Flagship class at SOTGU, you should take this class FIRST when training with us. Understanding that physical skills are perishable, dedicated students take this class 1x per year. IMPORTANT: Home Study access is tied to the email address you use at checkout! If you are purchasing a class for a friend or family member, be sure to use their email address when checking out. The Martial Application of the Pistol program is designed to give you an in depth and thorough overview of the pistol or handgun as a fighting instrument. In order to accomplish this task, we will consider some of the history of the modern fighting handgun as well as to apply the most important question: what is our goal? () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/29725553

Reporting from SHOT Show 2024! | SOTG 1225 01/24/2024

The “Stunning” Recoil of the 5.56mm & Live Events | SOTG 1224 01/17/2024

The “Stunning” Recoil of the 5.56mm & Live Events | SOTG 1224 Can you manage the “stunning” recoil of the 5.56mm cartridge? Fear not. During our Brownells Bullet Points segment we will address this first world problem and work together to come up with a solution. Should teachers be dangerous on demand? For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we will consider a proposal being put forth in Utah to encourage more teachers to get training and carry, sort of, while at work. It’s a new year and we at Student of the Gun will be moving around the country a good bit. If you are attending the SHOT Show this year, we have several book signing events scheduled and we’d love to meet as many of you as we can. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Jarrad’s Birthday Sale 34% OFF DIGITAL PRODUCTS Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:04:27] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: How “Stunning” is the recoil of the 5.56mm? [0:38:20] Tip of the Week - TOPIC: What part of an AR15 needs the most care? [0:46:36] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Utah on Right Track With Plan to Encourage Armed Teachers There will be Book Signings at SHOT Show FEATURING: RenoMayGuns, BearingArms.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : The term “school shooting” covers a lot of real estate. Depending on who is keeping count, it could be anything from a stray bullet hitting a school in the wee hours of the morning or something that makes Uvalde look like a fond memory. Regardless, if a student’s life is in danger, armed teachers might well make the difference between a traumatic experience and a funeral. While anti-gunners loathe the idea of a teacher carrying a gun, Utah has has them for a good while now without incident. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/29523883

Do You Know the Deadly Force Checklist? | SOTG 1223 01/10/2024

Do You Know the Deadly Force Checklist? | SOTG 1223 Knowing and understanding the Deadly Force Checklist could be the difference between victory and disaster if you are ever put into a position where you are required to use a firearm to defend your life. We examine the Case of the Tacqaria Robbery in Texas. During our Brownells Bullet Points we will discuss the gun build. Are you planning to assemble your own rifle, pistol or shotgun? Brownells has the parts and many of them are on sale. How important is Universal Firearm Safety Rule #4? For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we will look at a tragic incident from Mississippi where Rule #4 was not followed and an innocent person was gravely injured. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:02:10] FrogLube Tip of the Week - TOPIC: Lubing in Cold Weather [0:12:35] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: Building a Gun? Now is the time to get the barrels and parts [0:24:43] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Rule #4, Know Your Target! [0:42:31] The Big 3 Checklist Matters: Ability, Opportunity, Intent “Good Guy with a Gun” Beats the Rap, will not be charged for shooting a thug attempting to rob a taco restaurant Original Discussion of the Taqueria Incident FEATURING: Louder With Crowder, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X SOURCES From : A Houston man will not be facing charges for a 2023 incident where he saved a taqueria from a thug attempting to rob it. If you'll excuse the pun, the man dodged a bullet because Soros-funded Harris County DA Kim Ogg loves herself some criminals. But a grand jury decided not to file charges. You should never hold up a restaurant and steal from the customers. If you're going to hold up a restaurant, you should never use a fake gun. If you're going to hold up a restaurant with a fake gun, only a total nincompoop would do so in Texas. For one knucklehead in January 2023, he learned this lesson the hard way. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/29423468

Predictions for the New Year & Protect Yourself | SOTG 1222 01/03/2024

NRA Live, .260 Remington & Pistol Class Lessons [Best Of] | SOTG 1221 12/27/2023

Living Armed & Dangerous Training | SOTG 1220 12/20/2023

SOTGU On the Road & Texas has an Alien Problem | SOTG 1219 12/13/2023

The Gundies & Wear Your Gun | SOTG 1218 12/06/2023

The Gundies & Wear Your Gun | SOTG 1218 It is that time of year again and your favorite show has been recognized and nominated for the Gundie Awards. The Gundies are held during SHOT Show in Las Vegas each year. To vote for SOTG use During our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters we have more lessons about the need to be dangerous on demand. Criminals posing as delivery men have been invading people’s homes. What is the answer to that threat? Wear your gun. Also, during the Brownells Bullet Points segment, Professor Paul has some serious advice for people who are planning to train in 2024. Buy your ammo before New Years Day 2024. There is a very valid reason why and we will tell you. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Vote for SOTG for this year’s Gundies [0:04:02] Why we talk Politics… [0:19:56] TV Show Talk Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:33:46] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: Ammo Prices Going Up [0:57:52] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Wear. Your. Freaking. Gun. Kidnapped Woman Turns the Tables, Shoots Captor During Police Chase in Borger, Texas Man dons UPS attire, breaks into El Cajon apartment Fake UPS Worker Ties Up Grandparents and Children in Home Invasion, Even Steals Piggy Bank FEATURING: The Gundies, RedState.com, NewsBreak.com. 10News.com, People.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From : In a startling confrontation in Borger, Texas, a woman held hostage turned the tables on her captor by shooting him, bringing a high-speed police chase to an abrupt end. On Friday afternoon, the police were alerted to a disturbance in the 1200 block of Indiana Street. The situation escalated when the suspect fled the scene with the female victim, suspected to be taken against her will, as the Borger police were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. A vehicle matching the suspect's description was soon spotted by officers, leading to a pursuit towards Fritch. The chase came to a head near the Hutchison-Potter County line where, according to Police Chief Donnie Davis, the male driver was shot with a firearm found inside the vehicle. Reports from ABC 7 News confirmed that it was the victim who had managed to fire the shot. The suspect, wounded but alive with non-life threatening injuries, was rushed to an Amarillo hospital. The woman, having survived the ordeal, was evaluated at a local hospital. As the investigation unfolds, details such as the suspect's identity and specific charges remain under wraps. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/28952638

Rally House Employee saved by Good Samaritan with TQ | SOTG 1217 11/29/2023

Rally House Employee saved by Good Samaritan with TQ | SOTG 1217 A Rally House employee, shot by a shoplifter, was saved by a Good Samaritan who applied a tourniquet to his leg. During our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters we consider the importance of carrying medical gear and being prepared. An “Algerian immigrant” used a knife to attack children outside of an Irish school. What was the media response? Have we learned anything from these attacks on schools? Also, during our Brownells Bullet Points, we consider ammunition. Did you take advantage of the sales that went on the weekend after Thanksgiving? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:10:49] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: Did you take advantage of the Ammo Deals last week? [0:29:46] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: Stranger applies tourniquet to Rally House employee shot in the leg [0:59:00] Ireland Stabbing Suspect — What We Know as Dublin Riots FEATURING: KCTV5, News Week, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From : It’s not often that you see everyday people running towards an area that was just hit with gunfire, but that’s not the case with Billy White. He ran up to a Rally House employee that was shot in the leg, after a shoplifter stole jerseys from the store located at the Shops on Boardwalk near Highway 152 and Ambassador Drive. And White actually did that after he thought his life was in danger. “I was pretty scared when he come running across with a pistol in his hand running – right at me. I was a little bit terrified,” White said. “Just wanted to make sure my wife was alright, man. That’s all, and once he was gone off the scene, like I said, I went up there and helped with (the employee). His injuries were more important at that point.” () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/28835888

Thanksgiving Message & Best Of Celebrity Interviews | SOTG 1216 11/22/2023

Winter Training & Nashville Police Follow Up | SOTG 1215 11/15/2023

Winter Training & Nashville Police Follow Up | SOTG 1215 It’s that time, the time to consider winter training. Are you ready to put on multiple layers and go outside in the snow? For our Brownells Bullet Points we consider the difference between training ammunition and “the good stuff”. Does it really make a difference for self-defense? Also, during our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we will discuss how much ammunition you should carry for self-defense. Do you get penalized for having rounds left over when the fight ends? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE NATE DAVIS #1 Father of the Year Candidate And you can be as well! The Raffle is Closing Support Zach Hall’s family Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:21:21] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: What’s in your War Box? [0:49:55] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: How many rounds do you need for self-defense? [1:08:31] Seven Nashville Officers Placed on Administrative Duty After Shooting Manifesto Leak FEATURING: US News, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From : Seven Nashville, Tennessee, police officers have been placed on administrative duty as part of their department's investigation into the leak of "manifesto" writings left by the shooter who killed six people at a Christian grade school earlier this year. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said in a brief statement on Wednesday that the officers' administrative assignments were "absolutely non-punitive" and were ordered "to protect the integrity of the active, progressing investigation." () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/28646288

Pistol Class Lessons Learned & Protect Your Schools | SOTG 1214 11/08/2023

SOTGU & How to Shoot Better than a Navy Seal | SOTG 1213 11/01/2023

SOTGU & How to Shoot Better than a Navy Seal | SOTG 1213 We are excited to announce the official launch of SOTGU.com / Student of the Gun University. This is a hybrid learning program that includes both residency and distance learning. Professor Paul has written another book, the one is titled, “How to Shoot Better than a Navy Seal”. Paul put 30 years of experience doing and teaching into this educational manual. During our Brownells Bullet Points we will answer a listener question about red dot sights on pistols. Also, for our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters we will consider the importance of being dangerous on demand at distance. Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Zach Hall Raffle - Lexington & Concord Rifle from Spikes Tactical - Promo Code: SOTG10 Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:20:19] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: Question about Red Dots [0:33:19] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: 40/20/25 Drill Dangerous on Demand at Distance East Hartford Police Union said GLOCKs not shooting straight [0:59:26] Launch FEATURING: Spike's Tactical, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: , MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From : Over the last few months since our last Department wide firearms training session in the fall of 2019, word has gotten out that a large number of the Gen 4 Glock 17 models that our Officers are currently carrying have a serious flaw. The flaw is that when the trigger is pulled the bullets don't go where the gun is pointing, instead they tend to go a bit to the left. From what we've learned the problem seems to get worse with more use, and a quick internet search shows that this has been a known issue with these guns for at least the last 10 years and Glock still hasn't fixed it. Our firearms staff has run this issue up their chain of command and has been in touch with representatives at Glock and the only solutions they have offered is to tell them to instruct our members to compensate by aiming to the right of the target, and moving the sights on some of the guns so far to one side that they're hanging off the slide. They also suggested that our Officers just don't know how to shoot Glocks and were simply holding the guns wrong. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/28484093

Israel In-Depth with The Pew Pew Jew | SOTG 1212 10/25/2023

Hug Your AK Day w/ Sonny Puzikas | SOTG 1211 10/18/2023

Chickens: Gateway Drug for Resilience w/ Mary Callison | SOTG 1210 10/11/2023

Trans Student Attacks Girl in School & Do We Have Moral People? | SOTG 1209 10/04/2023

Trans Student Attacks Girl in School & Do We Have Moral People? | SOTG 1209 Do we have “moral and virtuous people” in the United States? Is it possible to have a functioning Constitutional Republic minus morality? We will consider what the founders had to say on the subject. During our Brownells Bullet Point we will consider their Retro line of firearms and parts. You can build your very own Retro rifle. Also, during our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we consider the Operating System and training. Finally, a teenage “trans” lunatic with a history of violence attacked a Middle School girl and the attack was recorded for all to see. What was the reaction of the school to this disgusting attack? Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:03:05] Do we have “Too Much Freedom”? [0:10:10] Moral and Virtuous People Huge thanks to our Partners: | | | [0:22:49] Brownells Bullet Points - TOPIC: Retro Parts in Stock, get them while you can Lexington and Concord Rifle - April 19th, 2024 Martial Application of the Rifle class Send proof of purchase to for a discount on the class [0:42:49] SOTG Homeroom - TOPIC: If you are not getting training, you are wrong. Fix yourself You … Might Be the Problem [0:55:15] School Responds to Viral Video of Trans Student Violently Assaulting Girl in the Hallway, and… WOW FEATURING: The Outdoor Wire, Louder with Crowder, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: , MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr SOURCES From : A male student who identifies as a female was captured on video violently attacking a female classmate in the halls of a middle school in Oregon. The video shows multiple students filming while the trans student violently throws the female to the ground before hitting her several times, grabbing her hair, and using it to fling her side to side to side, before violently assaulting her further. () /episode/index/show/studentofthegun/id/28217303