A crazed stalker attempted to kidnap WWE star, Sonya Deville, last week. Deville, whose real name is Daria Berenato, and her friend were thankfully able to escape her home and get away safely. What lessons can we learn from this scary situation? In the book 5 Strategies that Could Save Your Life: Tips from a Professional Bodyguard, we spell out numerous security strategies to keep your family and you home safe from criminals.  During our Warrior of the Week segment, we switched it up. Professor Paul will ask the question and someone else will provide the answer. 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  5 Strategies that Could Save Your Life www.getsotg.com Warrior of the Week  Go to  www.swatfuel.com and use Promo Code “SOTG” TOPIC: Do Black Americans owe Democrats neverending loyalty? Kim Klacik talking about Baltimore  https://nypost.com   Huge thanks to our Partners:Brownells | CrossBreed | Duracoat | SWAT Fuel Attempted Kidnapping of WWE's Sonya Deville  popculture.com/sports  Have Passport, Will Travel:  ShopSOTG.com     VIDEOS  https://youtu.be/AjT8UhDAVHI - https://youtu.be/DVLStumDzOE   FEATURING: Kim Klacik, NY Post, PopCulture.com, SWAT Fuel, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul G. Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, SWAT Fuel, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes FIND US ON: Full 30, Roku, United Gun Group, iHeart Radio, Apple TV, Amazon, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr  SOURCES From Popculture.com/sports: WWE Superstar Sonya Deville was in a scary situation this past weekend when a stalker broke into her home in Florida and attempted to kidnap her. Deville and a friend were able to escape safely while the man, who has been identified as Phillip A. Thomas, was arrested. The attempted kidnapping was something Thomas has planned earlier in the year. He had been following 26-year old's social media posts and exhibited an "obsession" with her. (Click Here for Full Article)

Sonya Deville Kidnap Attempt: Lessons Learned | SOTG 980

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If the NYPD likes anything, they like their NDs. This time a member of New York’s Finest popped off a round while clearing Columbia University of phony paid protesters. What did the NYPD spokesman have to say about the incident? Tune it.  During our Tech Talk from EOTech we will consider the BDC reticle. What is it and what is the best way to learn how to use it?  We have an SOTG Homeroom for you from SOTGU.com. There has been yet another attack in a church. This one happened in Pennsylvania. What can you do to keep your house of worship safe?   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  NEW NICHOLAS ORR BOOK - ShopSOTG.com Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:04:34] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com  TOPIC: Using a BDC Reticle  High Elevation Precision Rifle 201 sotgu.com   [0:17:00] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com  TOPIC: How do you know when you are done with the bore?   [0:29:30] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University  TOPIC: Man Tries To Shoot Pastor During Sermon, Gets Tackled www.dailywire.com Learn to Defend your Church www.legionofmichael.com   [0:48:28] Oops, they did it again. Ken Hackathorn “I told you so”  NYPD officer fired gun while clearing Columbia protest www.bbc.com NYPD Gunfire Wounded All 9 People Injured In Empire State Building Shootout abcnews.go.com NYPD to give new recruits guns with lighter trigger pulls for improved accuracy www.police1.com     FEATURING: Daily Wire, Legion of Michael, BBC.com, ABC News, Police1.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X  SOURCES From www.bbc.com: A police officer accidentally fired his gun on the Columbia University campus while clearing pro-Palestinian protesters from a building on Tuesday, the New York Police Department said. No one was injured, and the bullet was found in a nearby wall. The matter is being investigated, city officials said. Police arrested 112 protesters this week after college leaders sought help clearing the Manhattan campus - a move that fractured the school community. The NYPD held a press conference on Friday to address the issue, following days of criticism for not announcing the incident when it happened three days prior. "Accidental discharges happen every single year and we average about eight a year and we don't get request [for information] on it," NYPD spokesperson Sergeant Tarik Sheppard said. (Click Here for Full Article)   From www.dailywire.com: Police in Pennsylvania said that a man tried to murder a pastor at a church in North Braddock on Sunday while he delivered a sermon to his congregation. Police said that 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite entered the Jesus Dwelling Place Church a little after 1 p.m. EST and “attempted to shoot the pastor as he was giving a sermon.” “Polite pointed a firearm at the pastor, attempted to shoot, but the firearm failed to discharge,” the statement said. “A congregation member took immediate action by grabbing onto Polite. The member and the pastor were able to subdue and disarm Polite. Polite was held until Troopers arrived.” The statement said that charges were filed for attempted homicide. (Click Here for Full Article)

Oops, They Did It Again: NYPD ND | SOTG 1240

A township in Michigan has declared itself a 2nd Amendment sanctuary and has invited all of the adult citizens of said township to become members of a citizens’ militia. Besides the Bill of Rights, is the existence of the militia codified by law in the United States? During our SOTG Homeroom from Student of the Gun University, we will examine the new law allowing teachers and school staff members in Tennessee to be armed at work. Tennessee is not the first state to arm teachers, though, based upon the behavior of the leftwing lunatics you would think this move is unprecedented. Also, during our TechTalk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will address the use of a .22 rimfire cartridge as a primary self-defense tool. Is the .22LR the “best choice” for women or older Americans? 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:  mystateline.com, WOODtv.com, Tennessean.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X  TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE  Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:07:25] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com  TOPIC: .22 LR Rimfire for Self-Defense? 85 year old woman fights off home invader with 357 revolver Guns Save Lives Book   [0:31:22] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com  TOPIC: Cleaning Out Your Bore USE CODE: SOTGSPRING   [0:40:42] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University  TOPIC: TN Governor Signs Bill to Arm Teachers www.tennessean.com   Militia Discussion  2A Sanctuary in Michigan www.woodtv.com Holton Township dubs itself a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ www.woodtv.com Pipe Hitters Guide to Modern Minuteman THE OHIO ADJUTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT, ET AL. v. FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY, ET AL. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF   

2A Sanctuary in Michigan & Tennessee Arms Teachers | SOTG 1239

What does it mean to “fight with a rifle”? How important is training when it comes to success or survival? During our SOTG Homeroom we will consider how training will open your eyes. We have a Tech Talk from EOTech and this week we will discuss the importance of maintenance in regards to rifle or pistol mounted optical sights. Also, regarding maintenance, during our Froglube pro tip of the week we consider the cause of “sticky” or “gummy” actions. Lastly, how many times have you heard that it's okay for cops to have guns because they are expertly trained? A 37 year veteran police officer had a negligent discharge in a school bathroom and then blamed the gun. 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  Prof. Paul Birthday Sale! ShopSOTG.com  Books, Digital Training, and More!   Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical [0:04:18] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com  TOPIC: You Have to Clean the Dust Off Occasionally   [0:14:48] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com  TOPIC: What causes a “sticky/gummy” condition in gun actions? Use Code: SOTGSPRING for 20% Off ALL CLEANERS!   [0:28:01] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University  TOPIC: Training will Open your Eyes   [1:03:15] Officer killed during training “accident”  Corrections officer killed during exercise at Pickaway County training academy www.nbc4i.com [UPDATE] Fatal shooting of Ohio Corrections officer killed during exercise at training academy is being investigated as a possible reckless homicide www.wtrf.com     FEATURING: NBC4I, WTRF, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X  SOURCES From www.nbc4i.com: A lieutenant was shot and killed on Tuesday during a “tragic accident” at the Corrections Training Academy in Pickaway County. Rodney Osborne was fatally shot just before 11 :30 a.m. at the academy’s tactical firing range, according to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction director Annette Chambers-Smith. Osborne had served with the department for 13 years and worked at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Scioto County. “This appears to have been a tragic accident, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating,” said Chambers-Smith. “We ask that you keep Lt. Osborne’s wife, children, loved ones, and team members in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” Osborne was part of the facility’s honor guard and had been named employee of the year just last week. He was also a member of the special response team and the statewide special tactics and response team. The highway patrol has yet to announce what led to the fatal shooting. (Click Here for Full Article)

Fighting with a Rifle & Cambridge Cop’s Gun Just “Went Off” | SOTG 1238

We brought back our friend and expert firearms instructor, Ken Hackathorn, to discuss red dot sights, specifically on handguns. Is a red dot sight on an everyday carry pistol an absolute necessity? What are the pros and cons? During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU.com, we will examine the recent attack on a noted bishop in a church in Sydney, Australia. This was the second mass stabbing attack in 48 hours. For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider capped/recessed adjustment knobs versus the external turrets. Which one is the best choice for you? Also, we have another Pro Tip from FrogLube. 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 [0:02:30] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com  TOPIC: Riflescopes - Capped/Recessed vs. External Turret SOTGU.com to book your seat in our High Elevation Precision Rifle class   [0:15:40] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com  TOPIC: Solvent or Super Degreaser?   [0:23:12] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University  TOPIC: Sydney church stabbing: Boy, 16, arrested after Bishop attacked www.bbc.com/news Learn to Defend your Church: www.LegionofMichael.com   [0:57:54] Ken Hackathorn on Red Dots   FEATURING: BBC.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X  SOURCES From www.bbc.com/news: A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a bishop and several churchgoers were stabbed during a sermon in Sydney. The incident happened on Monday evening at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley. At least four people were stabbed but police said none of their injuries were life-threatening. The incident triggered unrest as hundreds gathered outside the church, clashing with police - two of whom were injured. Vehicles were damaged as people threw stones, bricks and bottles and, according to Reuters news agency, police fired pepper spray. Witnesses said the people gathered were demanding for the attacker to be brought outside. Police said they had responded in numbers to the incident and urged the public to keep away from the area. (Click Here for Full Article)

Hackathorn on Red Dots & Defending your Church | SOTG 1237

The sun is finally out and it is time for spring cleaning. During our Froglube Pro Tips segment we will consider the term “CLP” and how it applies to keeping our guns clean. Also, we have a way for you to save money as well.  For this week’s Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider another new optic in the Vudu X line; this one is a 2-12x40mm rifle scope. What is the best way to learn how to use your rifle/optic combination?  Finally, being a prepared person is never a bad idea. Regardless of the potential disaster or crisis, we will always recommend that you are carrying the fundamental four each time you step out of your front door.  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, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical FIND US ON: iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, X  TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE  Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical SOTG GEAR STORE SPRING SALE!  Books, Medical, Targets & More; ShopSOTG.com   [0:00:00] Support your Local Hardware Store [0:10:30] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com  TOPIC: Vudu X 2-12x40mm SFP - EOTechinc.com/eotech-vudu-x-2-12x40-sfp First Look: EOTECH’s New Vudu X Rifle Scopes www.shootingnewsweekly.com How do you learn to use a rifle scope?   [0:30:45] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com  TOPIC: CLP Discussion - What Is It & Why Is It Embraced? Spring Cleaning - #sotgspring     [0:56:46] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University  TOPIC: How to Optimize our Learning   [1:10:45] Be Ready for “IT” 

Sonya Deville Kidnap Attempt: Lessons Learned | SOTG 980

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