Before anything else, we felt we had to address the Charlie Kirk situation, with what happened to him, why it most likely happened, and what kind of a man Charlie was. This was disgusting anf reprehensible, and we can’t just pretend that now is the time for love and togetherness with our foes… 

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Book Announcement

Professor Markel announced that Nick Orr’s new novella, "Mockingbird," in the Pipe Hitters Novel series, is available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle and will be released on September 15th. The conversation ended with the introduction of the show and its co-hosts.

Firearms Training Home Study Program

The professor explained the home study program, which provides structured learning materials including written, video, and testing content to prepare students for in-person firearms training. He emphasized that the program allows students to learn safety rules and techniques before arriving at the range, maximizing the time spent on practical training during the live session.

Jarrad highlighted that the home study course covers specific techniques and tactics used in the training, giving students a head start on understanding expectations and allowing them to absorb instruction more quickly during the live session.

Gun Safety and Emergency Training

The meeting focused on a discussion about responsible gun ownership and emergency medical training. Professor Paul Markel shared his experience hosting a radio show with Tom Gresham and discussed his book "Beyond the Boo Boo," which covers traumatic medical training for citizens.

John, a retired physician, called into the show to discuss the importance of stop-the-bleed training and shared his experience as a certified instructor. They emphasized the need for quick action in emergency situations and the simplicity of stop-the-bleed techniques, suggesting that anyone can learn to help save lives in the event of a shooting or other traumatic incident.

Battery vs. Tritium Optics Discussion

The discussion focused on the benefits and drawbacks of battery-powered versus nuclear-powered (tritium) optics, with Professor Markel explaining that while tritium sights offer perpetual power without battery changes, they are more expensive initially and have a limited lifespan of 8-9 years before needing professional refurbishment. 

Sonny Puzikas and the Role of Violence in Man’s Life

Jarrad sits down with the great Sonny Puzikas for a long discussion on life, faith, and what place that violence has in the world, as well as in a man’s life. This is a fantastic interview that you don’t wanna miss, and only members of the Grad Program will hear the full, uncut thing. So consider signing up today!

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• [0:00:00] Charlie Kirk was shot in Orem, UT
• [0:19:15] How does the Home Study program work, and is it different from in-person training? - Eric
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• [0:33:48] Boo Boo book discussion on Gun Talk Radio podcasts.apple.com
• [0:46:16] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Battery Power or Nuclear Power? Pros & Cons
• [0:56:52] Warrior of the Week - James Yeager’s “Virtues of a Warrior”
  • TOPIC: Sonny Puzikas Interview
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