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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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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.

    Training is NOT Supposed to be Convenient | SOTG 1251

    Training is NOT Supposed to be Convenient | SOTG 1251

    Training is not supposed to be convenient, it is supposed to be a priority. Student of the Gun University just hosted another PFT Training Camp. During this show we will discuss the curriculum and many of the lessons that were learned.
    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will consider which is more important, buying a new gun or purchasing night vision? What do you think?
    Also, during our SOTG Homeroom, we will discuss how to get ready for a firearms training class. Additionally, Paul and Jarrad will highlight numerous travel classes that are coming up on the SOTGU calendar.
    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:
    Send an Email Send a Text Call 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 | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:07:33] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Do you need Another Rifle or do you need Night Vision? www.eotechinc.com Which is Better: NVG or Thermal? [0:19:29] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Cleaning Black Powder Cartridge Guns, like the 37mm [0:28:57] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Show Up to Training Ready to Go [0:51:00] PFT Camp After-Action and Lessons Learned Comms, Land Nav, Team Movement and Drills, Signaling, Perimeter Security, Contingency Plans, Day and Night Operations, Commaradie  Get a Thermacell (best mosquito repellent) - https://amzn.to/3yb79b2 FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, Trump Assassination & Trauma Medicine | SOTG 1250

    Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, Trump Assassination & Trauma Medicine | SOTG 1250

    First of all, yes, Professor Paul will discuss the attempted assassination of President Trump. As someone who has been a professional bodyguard, he has some insight into executive protection.
    We have KS House Rep. Rebecca Schmoe to discuss liberty and defending values as an elected representative of the people. We will also discuss how she came to be a strong gun rights advocate.
    Is the expensive hemostatic gauze really all that much better than standard medical gauze? We will consider that in detail during our SOTG Homeroom brought to you by Student of the Gun University.
    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:
    Send an Email Send a Text Call 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 | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:03:49] Trump Assassination Discussion Extended Conversation on Thursday’s Bonus Hour - GetSOTG.com [0:19:06] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: VUDU Long Range Optics and learning to use your reticle [0:29:58] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Lubing your Balls for Real - FrogLube Paste for Muzzleloading [0:38:17] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Hemostatic Gauze vs Regular Gauze: Is one better than the other? journals.lww.com [0:59:13] Rep. Rebecca Schmoe Interview Founding Member of 1 Million Moms Against Gun Control Elected Representative in Kansas tinyurl.com/Rebecca-Schmoe-KS-House-Rep FEATURING: Rebecca Schmoe, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    • 1 hr 33 min
    Helmets, Sharks & Alex Bosco from SB Tactical | SOTG 1249

    Helmets, Sharks & Alex Bosco from SB Tactical | SOTG 1249

    We have a special guest. Alex Bosco the founder of SB Tactical and the inventor of the original pistol brace will join us to discuss the recent court ruling as well as the future of braces and our industry in general.
    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will talk about the “tech” of modern helmets. Josh Brooks from Hard Head Veterans helps us to understand what goes into modern ballistic helmets.  
    There were numerous shark attacks during the July 4th Holiday Weekend. During our SOTG Homeroom segment we will examine them and discuss what we can do to be better prepared for emergencies.
    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:
    Send an Email Send a Text Call 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 | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:07:22] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Protecting Your Melon with HHV - First Half of Interview Hear the FULL discussion on the Friday Bonus Hour! [0:29:30] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Keep your Simple Machines Functioning [0:36:17] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: More Shark Attacks that Never Happen Shark believed to have injured 4 people in waters off South Padre Island on Fourth of July abcnews.go.com North Texas woman attacked by shark in South Padre: ‘I thought it was a big fish’ www.youtube.com Shark Attacks 4 Texas Beachgoers on Fourth of July, with Report of 1 Suffering 'Severe' Bite people.com 14-year-old boy bitten by shark while at junior lifeguard camp in Florida abcnews.go.com [0:56:35] Interview with Alex Bosco of SB Tactical  Braces are Back thanks to Alex and his organization www.fracaction.org FEATURING: ABC News, People.com, Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Dangerous Targets & Adam Kraut from SAF | SOTG 1248

    Dangerous Targets & Adam Kraut from SAF | SOTG 1248

    This week we have a special guest, Adam Kraut, the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation. Adam will discuss the importance of recent court decisions and the legal battles that American citizens are fighting against criminal government overreach. 
    During our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com Professor Paul will discuss a recent article published at Shooting News Weekly. There are some range props and materials used to build ranges that could prove to be hazardous to shooters and onlookers. 
    For this week’s Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will discuss the importance of electronic hearing protection and the benefits of using line of sight radios during training. During our ProTip from Froglube we talked about traps and bears. 
    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:
    Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember…
    You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!
    FEATURING: Shooting News Weekly, Talking Lead, CCRKBA, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
    4th of July Sale - ShopSOTG.com Operator, Pipe Hitter, Patriot Fire Team, AND MORE 30% OFF! Huge thanks to our Partners:
    EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical SOTG University Announces Upcoming Travel Schedule - www.shootingnewsweekly.com Joined Marty at Talking Lead www.talkinglead.com Blood Trail: amzn.to/3VG8M8g Cut Off: amzn.to/3VMCzvV [0:09:26] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Radios & Comms - Don’t mess with the Zohan [0:23:48] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: After Action - FrogLubing your Traps  [0:37:55] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: STOP! Don’t Shoot that www.shootingnewsweekly.com [0:54:07] Adam Kraut with Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) https://ccrkba.org

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Arkansas Grocery Store Attack: Always Carry the Fundamental Four | SOTG 1247

    Arkansas Grocery Store Attack: Always Carry the Fundamental Four | SOTG 1247

    A recent rampage killing sprees at a grocery store in Arkansas once more demonstrates the necessity for the Fundamental Four; lethal, sharp, bright, medical. Never leave your house without them. Have supreme confidence in your ability to use them.
    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider mounting and using a mini red dot optic on a handgun. Also, could you hit your target if the dot stopped working? 
    Also, during our Pro Tip of the Week from FrogLube we will consider firearms cleaning and maintenance from the perspective of bore cleaning. Tune in and listen louder. 
    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:
    Send an Email Send a Text Call 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 | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:07:37] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Shooting with the Optic Off? [0:25:57] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Barrel Buddy Briefing [0:45:49] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Fundamental Four: Always - No Exceptions [0:58:50] Shooting is Not Fighting Arkansas police confirm 4th victim died in grocery store shooting www.foxnews.com Who is Travis Eugene Posey? Accused Arkansas Grocery Store Gunman Details www.newsweek.com FEATURING: FOX News, NewsWeek.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    • 1 hr 27 min
    Be Ready & Braces and Bump Stocks | SOTG 1246

    Be Ready & Braces and Bump Stocks | SOTG 1246

    The saying goes, “Be ready so you don’t have to get ready.” The Government of Denmark just advised its people to get ready and prepare for a potential war with Russia. What is the advice that they are being given and how does that jive with reality?
    Two court rulings have come down in the last week highlighting the criminal overreach by Joe Biden’s “AFT”.  First the prohibition against the pistol brace was thrown out by a judge in Texas. Then the US Supreme Court ruled that the AFT overstepped its authority by classifying bump-stocks as “machine guns”.
    We have a Tech Talk from EOTech for you. Do you need an optic on your fighting shotgun? Also, we have another ProTip discussion from FrogLube.
    TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
    Huge thanks to our Partners:
    EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:05:01] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Fighting Shotguns: Optic or No Optic? [0:16:16] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Animal Traps and Steel Drums [0:33:32] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: BE READY so you don’t have GET READY www.newsmax.com Potassium Iodide (KI) and Radiation Emergencies: Fact Sheet www.health.ny.gov “Willingness is a state of mind. Readiness is a statement of fact” - John Farnam www.Beready.utah.gov   [0:55:45] Brace & Bump-Stock Bans have BOTH been struck down District Court VACATES the ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule, Ending Enforcement of the Ban Nationwide www.shootingnewsweekly.com U.S. Supreme Court invalidates ATF Rule Classifying Bump Stocks as Machineguns www.nraila.org FEATURING: NewsMax.com, Shooting News Weekly, NRA ILA, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University
    PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical
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    SOURCES
    From www.shootingnewsweekly.com:
    More good news out of the Northern District of Texas. Judge Reed O’Connor has issued a ruling in Mock v. Garland vacating the ATF’s byzantine rule that effectively bans pistol braces. You know…the same pistol braces the ATF had previously said were perfectly fine and an acceptable firearm accessory. That, of course, was back before the Biden administration waged a war on gun owners, their rights, and companies that make legal products those people want to buy.
    This comes the same week the decrepit but still rabidly anti-gun president was trundled out of the White House and propped up behind a podium at Everytown’s “Gun Sense University” meeting of anti-gun flying monkeys. There the president once again rotely spouted all the same bogus hoplophobic talking points he’s been using since first finding himself in the Oval Office in 2021.
    Judge O’Connor granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgement  . . .
    For the reasons set out above, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment on the grounds that the Final Rule violated the APA’s procedural requirements because it was arbitrary and capricious and was not a logical outgrowth of the Proposed Rule; DENIES Defendants’ Cross Motion for Summary Judgment; DENIES Plaintiffs’ request for a permanent injunction; and VACATES the Final Rule.
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    • 1 hr 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
788 Ratings

788 Ratings

406 Patriot ,

Thank God someone understands.

I’ve been told by many people for decades that I only carry because I’m paranoid, even after I relate to them the reason why I do they still can’t relate. It’s refreshing to know there is someone with a national voice and people who listen who understand why, as professor Paul says, you need to be dangerous on demand. I will not tell the whole story behind it but once you have been targeted, attacked, and left for dead by a gang of criminal pond scum. You learn to never be disarmed again, at least once you are able to learn again. I’m hoping to be able to clear my schedule and make it to one or two of the marshal classes this summer. I’m currently signed up for the high elevation rifle course and I’m chomping at the bit waiting for August. R.T.F.O fellow students of the gun.

robsmith77 ,

SOTG speaks the truth

Paul, Zach and Jarred speak the truth. Whether you want to hear it or not, our country is in deep crap. If you want to be able to distinguish between the crap and the good give SOTG a listen I don’t believe that you will regret it!
-Rob Smith

ArgoJason ,

Sandra Fluke Moment

During the August 9, 2023 show, episode 1201, Paul had his Sandra Fluke moment. His outrageous personal attacks on a female certainly reminded me of Rush Limbaugh’s attacks on Sandra Fluke back in 2012. I will not be listening to the show ever again.

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