Student of the Gun Radio

Student of the Gun
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Happy Birthday USA & Sneak Preview of Super Lab | SOTG 1348

    Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have a very special episode for you here. Rather than to simply take the 4th of July holiday week off, Professor Paul sat down to record a heartfelt, personal message for you all. Additionally, the Professor has been diligently working on a brand new book entitled; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training.  Paul will take some time to address the impetus behind this project and his desire to correct many errors and misconceptions in what passes for firearms training these days. Please take the time to celebrate and appreciate the gift from God that is the United States of America. From all of us, God bless you and God bless the USA. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Happy 250th Birthday, America Recommended Reading: Kill or Get Killed https://amzn.to/44AGqkA

    46 min

  2. Jun 26

    Quick Draw Consequences & Serving Two Masters | SOTG 1347

    We are once more honored to have Louis Caras as our special guest. Louis, the co-author of a Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns will offer his thoughts about choosing an optic for your handgun and what you should be looking for during our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. During Coffee Corner brought to you by www.studentofthegun.com/blackout coffee, Louis and Paul will consider the new book and we have so great news to share with you all regarding a product that we once thought was gone.  For our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com Paul and Louis will discuss the "quick draw" negligent shooting involving the Pasadena CA Police Department as well as other similar incidents. How does such a thing happen when trained professionals are involved? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Louis Caras joins the show today! www.lcar-concepts.com EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Small things on optics that might matter: Button placement, Adjustment screws, etc. Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Go by the PH Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns https://amzn.to/44oxpeh SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Quick Draw, Fast Draw; Where did shooters learn to do that?  www.thetacticalwire.com

    1h 6m

  3. Jun 19

    Donut of Death & Definition of Insanity | SOTG 1346

    What in the world is the "donut of death?" Why should you know about it? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Jarrad will consider using the circle-only reticle aka the donut of death. Is this just a gimmick or could it benefit you?  During our Coffee Corner from Studentofthegun.com/blackout we will consider the Book of Five Rings Study Guide and what those who have read it have to say. Have you read it yet? Did you leave a review?  Finally, what is the definition of insanity? We have witnessed a rash of negligent discharges during the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are hearing people say that the solution to the ND problem is to keep on doing what we have been doing, despite that fact that it has failed. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:07:40] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: What is the Donut of Death? https://amzn.to/4au5dtY  Optics: What's the 'Donut of Death' and Why Does it Work So Well? www.shootingnewsweekly.com [0:40:00] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Review of the Book of Five Rings Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4enLiOI [0:53:33] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: NDs and Definition of Insanity Gun Safety Basics: We Can't Stop Negligent Discharges Through Punishment www.shootingnewsweekly.com How to Clear a Semi-Automatic Handgun youtube.com 7 Training Tips That Could Save Your Life studentofthegun.com

    1h 11m

  4. Jun 12

    Special Guest: Nate the Blademaker & It's Not Complicated | SOTG 1345

    Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Welcome to a new episode of SOTG Radio. We have a special guest interview, Nate Summers, aka Nate the Blademaker. Jarrad sat down with Nate to pick his brain about knife making, being a small business owner and more.  During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we'll take a quick look at the latest pistol optic. Did you get your own EFLX CE yet? Also, Paul will revisit a previous question from our buddy, Ryne.  In this week's Coffee Corner from Studentoftheugun.com/Blackout we will take a look at what people are saying about the new book from Nicholas Orr, "A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns."  Finally, for our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com we will consider what it means to live in a "safe area" or a "quiet little town." There was quite the dust up in a small town in Wyoming, a place where you might not think that you need to carry a gun. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: EFLX CE Sold Out Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: [New Book Review] A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns www.amazon.com SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Deadly Shooting In Baggs, Wyoming: Deputy Injured, Shooter Dead cowboystatedaily.com Nate the Blademaker has joined us today - natetheblademaker.com Wanna hear the FULL Interview? Sign up for the Grad Program today!

    1h 2m

  5. Jun 5

    New Red Dot Book & Gun Shop Desk Pop? | SOTG 1344

    Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We are joined today by our special guest, Louis Caras, the co-author of the new book "A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns". Paul and Louis will consider the significance of the new book and how it might help both new and experienced shooters alike. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will discuss a new article published that features the EFLX CE optic. Louis was one of the first to take a close look at that. What is so special about this red dot? There was a desk pop at the gun shop. We report on a negligent discharge that took place at a large sporting goods store in Ohio last week. Both gentlemen will consider the details of the incident and examine how and if the negligent discharge could have been prevented. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:3:23] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Gear Review: EOTECH EFLX CE Red Dot Sight www.opticswire.com [0:18:54] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns amzn.to/3RLwv8G [0:47:41] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: One hurt in shooting at local sporting goods store fox8.com

    1h 6m

  6. May 29

    Super Labs & EFLX CE Report | SOTG 1343

    Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have a very special episode of Student of the Gun Radio for you. This was recorded live in front of a studio audience. Next, we could not be more excited to bring you the news of the new EOTech EFLX CE "closed emitter" pistol mounted optic. Both Paul and Jarrad put hundreds of rounds down range using the new optic and will share their opinions and impressions with you. During our Coffee Corner from www.studentofthegun.com/blackout (Code STUDT20), we are pleased to announce that a brand new book is on the way from our friend Nicholas Orr. This one is called A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns. It is available as a pre-order as this show drops. For our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com we will consider the concept of the Super Lab for firearms training. What are the qualifications for a Super Lab? What are some historical examples of the Super Lab being put into practice? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: EFLX CE - First Report shoot-on.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: PH Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns amzn.to/4e1k1SU  SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Super Lab History: Fairbairn and Sykes www.shootingnewsweekly.com

    1h 7m

  7. May 22

    No Bear Spray & Long Range Gear | SOTG 1342

    Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Most long-range shooting myths are just that—myths. What you really need to hit long-distance targets isn't a fancy laser level or a digital wind meter; it's practical knowledge, quality gear, and consistent training. If you're tired of wasting money on gadgets that promise perfection but deliver distraction, this episode is your wake-up call. Professor Paul dismantles the obsession with high-tech accessories, revealing how you can shoot confidently at a thousand yards with simple tools—like a solid scope, reliable ammunition, and disciplined practice. No more chasing the latest "must-have" gadgets that distract from what truly matters. Instead, learn how to leverage real skill over shiny gear, and why the person behind the rifle is the ultimate variable. We break down: The truth about scope leveling and why analog bubbles and digital laser levels are often overkill The matching importance of wind at the shooter and target, and how flags can deceive even seasoned shooters How to avoid the trap of automatic reflexive firing by engaging your brain—because safety and accuracy depend on purposeful decisions The misconception that extensive gear equals better performance and how training and mindset are the real game changers Why you — yes, you — can shoot farther and more precisely than you think, with less money and fewer gadgets You'll discover the critical importance of mental focus, deliberate training, and understanding your own physiology—especially the role of the prefrontal cortex and habit formation—in long-range shooting success. Ignoring this leaves you vulnerable to complacency, missed opportunities, and even deadly mistakes. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:03:33] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: What gear do you truly need for long-range shooting? EOTECH Vudu 3.5x18 Professional Grade Wizardry  www.shootingnewsweekly.com Central Fixation Bias: jov.arvojournals.org [0:25:22] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Train Your Brain to Make Ballistic Problem Solving Automatic www.shootingnewsweekly.com [0:43:55] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: No Self-Defense Allowed in Parks www.shootingnewsweekly.com

    59 min

  8. May 15

    Human Vision & Elitist Gatekeeping | SOTG 1341

    Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! How does human vision actually work and should the sights on our guns work with or against the natural tendencies of our eyes? Once more we are joined by our friend Louis Caras for a deep discussion about pistol sights. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul considers the recent history of GWoT and how it affected and changed the firearms industry. Also, how did things change after GWoT? For this week's Coffee Corner Paul and Louis will consider the book, Guns of the Cold War. How did we move from the steel and hardwood firearms of WWII to the aluminum and polymer firearms that we have today?  Three Dot sights suck and here is why. Paul recently ruffled the feathers of soy-fed mangina taking up space in the gun community. It's not enough to understand that 3 Dot sights are pointless and stupid, we need to consider the actual science behind why they are such. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: VUDU 3.5-18x50mm rifle scope www.shootingnewsweekly.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Guns of the Cold War www.ShopSOTG.com SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Human Vision and 3 Dot Sights www.shootingnewsweekly.com

    1h 6m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Student of the Gun
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    © Student of the Gun
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