Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Welcome to a fun-filled, thrill-packed, soon-to-be-award-winning episode of SOTG Radio. Joining us once more live via satellite from his headquarters in east Texas is Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts. First things first, National Hug Your AK Day is fast approaching. You should order your "RUN AKM" shirt from Faktory47 today, promo code "SOTG". For our tech talk from EOTech Inc. today we will discuss "Hater Tots", the 1 ¾ inch 12 gauge shells and how they might be more useful and practical than you think. Professor P...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We're back from our brief Labor Day break.  Once more we are joined by our good friend Louis Caras. "HUG Your AK Day" is coming up soon, Oct. 18th.  Our friends at Faktory47 have partnered with us to offer the "RUN AKM" shirts once more. Get yours now. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Louis discuss the use of the circle-only "donut" reticle in handgun sights and whether or not the same reticle configuration would be useful and practical on a r...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Once more we are joined by Louis Caras of LCAR-Concepts for this soon to be award winning episode of SOTG Radio. Mr. Jordan Salinas, hailed as a hero during the Twin Falls, Idaho rampage killing attack, gave a short interview to an Idaho news channel recently. We have an audio clip to share with you. The moral of the story is simple; be a good person, do the right thing and help people in need. It truly is not more complicated than that. ...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Once more we have yet another special episode for you all. Before we get into our interview, EOTech has just released a new reticle for their HWS line of optics. What is it and why is it?  Please consider picking up Professor Paul's latest book, "Super Lab; Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training" available in all formats on Amazon.com and, while you are at it, order some coffee and support SOTG by using wwww.studentofthegun.com/blackout. Jay "Nigh...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Professor Paul got his hands on a precision bolt-action rifle from Century called the ALR. You will be shocked and surprised to learn that he mounted an EOTech Vudu riflescope onto it. We'll give you the details during our Tech Talk segment from EOTech. We have a Coffee Corner from www.studentofthegun.com/blackout. When you order Blackout Coffee from the link or use the promo code: STUDT20 you save money and support SOTG. The Super Lab book is the #1 New Release. What are...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Today Professor Paul will be joined by his friends Bill Frady from Lock-N-Load Radio and Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts.   A 21 year old man almost lost his life due to needless gun fiddling performed in his car while his girlfriend videoed him. Fortunately for him, a trained first responder saved his life with a tourniquet. Paul and Bill discuss this at length as there are many lessons to be learned.  Once more, evil has appeared amongst us, not late at night in...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Words mean things. Today we have a very special guest, Louis Caras of LCAR Training. What is our accepted definition of training? How does that differ from the word "practice?" When we go out and shoot on our own, are we training, or practicing, or are we just turning money into noise? How can we learn and improve our skills, tactics and our overall mindset?  Which is more important, repetitions or rehearsals? Is there a difference between the two? Should we be going f...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! What is mindset all about? How does it apply to our pursuit of true enlightenment in the martial application of firearms? Paul is joined by his friend Bill Frady of Lock N Load radio to do a deep dive into the topic of mindset.  Professor Paul has a new book out; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training. What is the scientific method and how can we use it to improve what we are teaching? The second half o...

What happens when one of the most popular carry pistols in America gets a new magazine that might change the conversation? In this episode of Student of the Gun, Paul and Jarrad dig into the primacy effect, Glock's new steel magazines for the 43X and 48, and why "new and improved" doesn't always mean what the internet thinks it means. From the debate over whether the Glock 19 is "dead" to the bigger lessons hidden inside firearms training, this episode connects gear, psychology, and real-world performance in a way that will make you rethink how shooters are...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have yet another special episode for you. Paul was invited to join Sonny, Louis and Josh on the Students of Violence podcast livestream. We decided to do a bit of co-branding and share the material here with you. CAUTION: May contain mature themes and smoking. For your Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul decided to build a rifle to celebrate Independence Day. He did so and will discuss the project here. Also, Paul has something that he needed to...

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. P...

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 SOT...

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...

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 Stu...

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...

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 p...

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 prac...

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...

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We once more welcome our good friend, Louis Caras, to discuss sights, training, handguns, recommended reading and much more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider both sights; good and bad as well as discussing a handgun that as many people seem to hate as they do love.  For our Coffee Corner from Blackout Coffee, Paul and Louis will examine the Thomas Cleary translation of the Book of Five Rings as well as the bonus material included in that book ca...

This week we have another special guest; Buel Collins, owner operator of www.Faktory47.com. Buel will join us to give an update on the company and assure you all that, yes, they are still in business. Mr. Collins sticks with us for the entire public show to discuss other matters. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider just how it is that we can realize the benefits of having an optic on a handgun or a rifle. Also, we discuss the importance of color choice. For our Coffee Corner segment from Bl...