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The Road to Mastery Begins Here. The Student of the Gun University Podcast makes it easy to gain a new perspective and understanding of firearms training.
We use a single topic, short-form, easy to digest format to enable you to maximize your listening time.
Each episode of SOTG University podcast will focus on a specific topic allowing you to choose from a variety of topics and subject matters related to the world of firearms and firearms training. Be sure to start with the 3 pillar episodes!
Our host is Professor Paul G Markel, a veteran instructor with 30 plus years of experience training military personnel, law enforcement and citizens alike.
Mr. Markel will tap into his well of knowledge to offer solid and tested advice in regard to most all Small Arms & Tactics topics.
Grab a pencil and a notebook. You are not going to want to miss a word of this show. Learn more at https://www.sotgu.com and remember… You are a beginner once, a student for life.
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3 Things Every Gun Owner Must Understand
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During this episode, we will address the 3 Things or topics that every person who owns a gun, any gun, needs to understand. This is fundamental or foundational knowledge that is critical to gun owners, regardless of what plan to do with a firearm.
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How to Give Good Advice
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Gun people are often asked to give advice about the choice of firearms and accessories. How can we give the best advice possible? What is the definition of “good advice”?
Ask Questions, Listen, Remember for whom the advice was given. Be Honest.
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Stop Handicapping Yourself with Bad Gear
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Poor choices in gear; ammo, holsters, belts, accessories, etc. can and will distract you and effectively handicap you during training. Paul has some advice to help you have a better training experience.
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Operational Fitness: What Does Your Instructor Expect from You?
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Gun people are often asked to give advice about the choice of firearms and accessories. How can we give the best advice possible? What is the definition of “good advice”?
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Shooting is 90% Mental
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During the process of writing a new book, I had the opportunity to once more closely examine what it takes to achieve mastery with a firearm. Some people think that they need to master just one more high speed technique or add one more custom part to their pistol. Shooting well is 90% mental and 10% physical.
Upcoming training course: martial-application-of-the-pistol-201
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Why Do Some Instructors Hate Dry-Fire?
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Having learned how to dry-fire decades ago and having used it successfully to fire “Expert” on the Marine Corps rifle range, I was surprised when an instructor of whom I had great respect disparaged the use of dry-fire. I set out to figure out why this was the case.
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