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?

Additionally, SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com, we will discuss in detail the 4 Rules + 1 safety briefing. How could this save your life or that of another person?

Paul Glasco is on the show with us to talk about his new book “How To Make A Monster: A Sensible Look At Rampage Killers”. In this discussion, Mr. Glaso explains factors that tie all of the recent rampage killers together. What facts has the mainstream media deliberately overlooked or flat out lied about?

Professor Paul & Jarrad are on the road teaching classes this week, so we’re looking back on some of the highlights of 2024!

FEATURING: Paul Glasco, Shooting News Weekly, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:03:37] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: .22 LR Rimfire for Self-Defense? (2A Sanctuary in Michigan & Tennessee to Arm Teachers | SOTG 1239)
• [0:26:27] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: People who snatch at fumbled guns are not “stupid” (Foreign Invaders Threatening Citizens & Shooting w/ Mask On | SOTG 1269)
  • Critical Safety Tip: Learn The Four Rules of Gun Safety…Plus One www.shootingnewsweekly.com
• [0:34:13] Paul Glasco: How to Make a Monster | SOTG Special Edition - Order The Book

Training ammo, particularly 9x19mm, is back and it is available and affordable. During our SOTG Homeroom from SOTGU, Professor Paul will discuss the ammo situation in the United States and address the lies people tell themselves.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will take a close look at the new VUDU 3-9x32 “Super Short” riflescope. What is this all about? Might it be a tool that could enhance your shooting experience?

“All hat and no cattle” is a phrase bandied about in the west. Does that phrase apply to some members of the gun community? We’ll discuss it and you can decide.

FEATURING: EOTech, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• Have you picked up your copy of Pipe Hitters Guide to Fire Teams: Small Unit Tactics and Leadership (Book 8) yet? - ShopSOTG.com
• [0:11:46] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Mounted the VUDU 3-9x32 SFP - Super Short on L&C Rifle
• [0:30:28] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: 9mm Training Ammo is back down to average 20¢ a shot if you order online
  • Texas and Tennessee Classes - sotgu.com/training
• [0:49:18] “All hat and no cattle” - People who buy thousand dollar Gucci guns but don’t buy ammo by the case

Everyone has Red Dot Fever now. Are optics on handguns the end all be all? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the ins and outs of modern optics on handguns.

Recently, Shooting New Weekly published an excerpt from an article written by Professor Paul regarding shooting games and whether or not playing games prepares us for the realities of life and death encounters.

Also, during our SOTG Homeroom from Student of the Gun University, Paul will discuss the ongoing discussion about “point shooting” versus “aimed fire”. Can you teach yourself to point shoot? Sure. Does that apply to 95 percent of the deadly force scenarios you may encounter?

FEATURING: Shoot-On.com, Shooting News Weekly, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:05:50] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Let’s talk about this… Bright Rear Sights are F**king Stupid, stop putting them on guns shoot-on.com
• [0:40:04] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Texas and Tennessee: There is still time to get into a class
  • Western/Mountain Training Schedule is posted sotgu.com/bb201
• [0:58:20] Personal Defense Tip: If You Aren’t Behind Cover, Your Feet Should Be Moving www.shootingnewsweekly.com

During our SOTG Homeroom we have a positive story. Rather than become yet another in the ranks of long forgotten victims of crime, a 14-year-old Kentucky Teen defended his family's home when two armed home invaders broke in.

Also, for our Tech Talk this week from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will discuss a fast way to get on paper when you need to zero a 1:1 optic such as the XPS sight.

What exactly is a “fantasy gunfight” and is that a positive thing or a negative? We will consider training, specifically scenario-based training and how that benefits those who carry a firearm for self-defense.

FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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  • TOPIC: Get on paper immediately when your co-witness Optic with Irons
• [0:20:00] NEWS: Escobar’s Hippo Play news.illinoisstate.edu
• [0:34:44] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Kentucky teen shoots and kills 2 home invaders www.nbcnews.com
• [0:51:54] Personal Defense: Sorting Reality from Fantasy in ‘Your Gunfight’ www.shootingnewsweekly.com

An important court decision and a victory for Americans versus an overreaching government bureaucracy was just handed down. Franklin Armory and FRAC were plaintiffs. We have Jay from Franklin Armory and Travis from FRAC as our special guests to discuss that decision and much more.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will consider the importance of tactics versus marksmanship. When it comes to fighting for your life, which is more important?

Additionally, we have an SOTG Homeroom for you from SOTGU. Are you carrying a compact revolver? Have you considered carrying one? Paul wrote an article recently that examines that topic in detail.

FEATURING: Jay Jacobson, Travis White, , , Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:23:13] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Serious Considerations for Compact Revolver Carry shoot-on.com
• [0:33:49] Travis White w/ FRAC & Jay Jacobson w/ Franklin Armory discuss new ruling
  • Franklin Armory and FRAC Defeat ATF, Judge Rules Words Mean Things www.shootingnewsweekly.com
  • FRAC Action Website: www.fracaction.org
  • Franklin Armory Binary Triggers: franklinarmory.com

Student of the Gun University has a Beyond the Boo Boo Traumatic Medicine and Team Tactic class coming up in east Texas. During our SOTG Homeroom, we will once more address the importance of being properly trained to save a life.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will examine something a bit different. Today we consider the “sharp” part of the Fundamental Four.

Oh, Canada! We have two different stories from the Great White North. We have life imitating art and then a socialist politician trying to threaten President Trump. Professor Paul has a message for our friends up north.

FEATURING: PEOPLE.com, Daily Wire, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:30:07] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Team Tactic and Trauma Medicine (Beyond the Boo Boo)
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  • 6-Foot Shark Bites Off Woman’s Hands When She Tries to 'Engage with the Animal' and 'Take Photographs' people.com
• [0:53:32] Oh, Canada!
  • COLD WAR: Three Fights Break Out In First Three Minutes Of USA-Canada Hockey Game www.dailywire.com
  • Canadian P.M. Candidate Threatens Trump With ‘Biggest Trade Blow U.S. Has Ever Endured’ www.dailywire.com

Inspired by the Kris Paronto interview with Shawn Ryan, Professor Paul read the book “13 Hours” by Michael Zuckoff. As usual, Paul read the book with a pen and highlighters close at hand.

We began the discussion on Wednesday’s public hour and now we will continue addressing this topic in depth. Paul took four pages of notes regarding lessons that can be learned from the attacks on 9/11/12.

What is the job of a bodyguard? What did General Patton say about a “good plan”? Why do sheep fear the sheepdog more so than the wolf? We will answer all these questions and more. Don’t miss this episode.

FEATURING: Shooting News Weekly, TheHill.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:27:11] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Lessons from the book “13 Hours” by Mitchell Zuckoff and the Annex Team https://amzn.to/3WR6DIj
• [0:57:05] Addressing Liberal Gun Owners
  • Once More For All the Mask-Wearers – Guns Aren’t Just for Old Fat White Guys Any More www.shootingnewsweekly.com
  • Guns are not just for conservative white men thehill.com/opinion

For our weekly SOTG Homeroom, we will consider two separate situations where being dangerous on demand was critically important and saved the lives of two citizens; one in Chicago and one in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During our Tech Talk segment from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul and Zach will discuss and consider the best options for mounting a mini red dot, such as the EFLX, to a handgun.

Did you need more of a reason to support the deportation of foreign invaders? Over the weekend, people who entered the United States illegally attacked police officers in Phoenix and one stole a police car.

FEATURING: ElectANewNRA.com, CBS News, USA Crime, FOX News, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• REMINDER: NRA Members, Vote for Reform www.electanewnra.com 
• [0:12:06] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Cutting Slides for Mini-Red Dots
• [0:32:44] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: Chicago Sanitation Worker attacked daytime cbsnews.com
  • 78 y.o. Man smokes armed carjackers in Argentina usacrime.com
• [1:05:00] Demonstrator steals police car during anti-deportation protest in Arizona www.foxnews.com

All of you NRA members that are mad at the organization and what changes, now is the time. Your ballot will be in your favorite NRA magazine this week. There ARE reform candidates and we will tell you how to find them.

Professor Paul had quite a trip since the last show. He traveled to the SHOT Show and has a report from the show for all of us. Was there anything new and useful this year?

We have a Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. as well as our afteraction from the latest Martial Application of the Pistol P201 class held at Pro Gun Vegas. Be sure to listen louder.

FEATURING: Elect a New NRA, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• By Popular Demand, we are doing a second run of the “The Sights are Fine” Patches! ShopSOTG.com
• [0:04:22] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: VUDU optics on display at SHOT 2025
• [0:25:58] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: MAP P201 at Pro Gun Vegas
• [0:39:40] NRA 2.0 - You Gotta Vote electanewnra.com

All of us at Student of the Gun are pleased to announce that we are now offering our Home Study / Distance Learning programs for the Pistol and Rifle courses at stand alone products. Now, anyone with internet access can enroll and take part in professional firearms education.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the brand new 3-9x super compact rifle scope in the VUDU line from EOTech. How might this new optic benefit you? Also, Paul and Zach will chat about the Tiktok issue.

Donald Trump is once again the President of the United States.  What does this mean for us and what challenges are we still facing? As we have said before, there is much work that needs to be done to repair our broken nation.

FEATURING: Reuters, John Bailey, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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• [0:31:18] The TikTok Ban is not about “Free Speech”, it’s about the US Government and their Sponsors wanting to control all communication platforms
  • TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist www.reuters.com
• [0:54:06] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University
  • TOPIC: SOTGU Home Study / Distance Learning for All
• [1:12:04] President Donald Trump is back and now the real work begins