No intellectually honest person can argue that we have allowed the United States of America to be put into a terrible, dangerous position. Hard times are coming. The question we address is what can each person do about that? We will talk about controlling those things that we can control. 

During our Tech Talk from EOTech, Professor Paul will consider flashlights and weaponlights. What is the difference between Lumen and Candlepower? Does it make a difference? 

Also, we have an SOTG Homeroom sponsored by Student of the Gun University. Paul and Jarrad will consider some controversy regarding weapon mounted lights and whether or not they are a good idea.

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:

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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical | SOTG University
• [0:02:09] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Lumen vs Candlepower or “Candela” www.shineretrofits.com
• [0:20:55] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: “Jarrad going to help you lube it up”
• [0:29:56] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Lights on Guns Controversy: https://youtu.be/yhpr4Z30Zs0
• [0:56:46] Wargaming the Apocalypse: 4 Steps for Being Ready if the SHTF www.shootingnewsweekly.com
  • Wargaming The American Apocalypse-First Acknowledge That There is an Emergency www.encouragingangels.org

FEATURING: Shrine Retrofits, Shooting News Weekly, Encouraging Angels, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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From www.shootingnewsweekly.com:

We would hope that the crash of AT&T services on Thursday 2/22/24 served as a wakeup call or at least as a lesson for the American masses. We are far too reliant on technology that can break down at a moment’s notice.

The first cover story for the incident was a solar flare, but that did not stand up to any close scrutiny. Next up was the accidental human error story. AT&T was supposedly conducting a normal, scheduled upgrade and the system collapsed. Oops! 

In Europe, where Washington, D.C. does not control their media, observers are stating that the AT&T outage has all the signs of a cyberattack. In other words they think the system was hacked.

Whether you choose to believe that or not, it’s interesting that within the last two weeks we have been treated to multiple reports where US intelligence services have warned about continuous hacking attempts against our communication grid.

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A Florida deputy sheriff unloaded his pistol at his own patrol car after being startled by an acorn that dropped on the car roof. It gets better. The supervisory sergeant joined the deputy in shooting his cruiser. Oh, did we tell you there was a handcuffed suspect in the car? Certainly there are some lessons to be learned here. 

Another Ohio Sheriff has come forward to address the information and intelligence that was shared with senior law enforcement officials. What is the realistic threat facing the people of the United States? What can be done by every adult in America to prepare for this threat?

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Optics, Professor Paul will address aging eyes and changing vision. How can we use technology to make our lives better and ensure success when it comes to the employment of arms?   

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:

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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical
• [0:00:00] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Red Dots for Aging Eyes, using Technology to improve
  • Train with Us: SOTGU.com
• [0:00:00] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: Shotguns in the Mud - MAC 1014
• [0:00:00] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot abcnews.go.com
• [1:08:00] Terrorism Awareness and our Northern Border www.lakecountyohio.gov

VIDEOS

1. https://youtu.be/_bBdXdAhzBg

SOURCES

From abcnews.go.com:

A Florida deputy is seen firing his weapon repeatedly at his patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof of the car for a muffled gunshot, according to video released alongside a sheriff's office investigation.

Newly released body camera footage of the November 2023 incident shows the dramatic moments the Okaloosa County deputy shot at his patrol vehicle while a handcuffed suspect was inside.

"I'm hit! I'm hit!" the deputy, Jesse Hernandez, can be heard yelling, though no one was shooting at him.

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You might not have heard of the recent attack at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. The national media is not excited and Democrats are not pushing gun control because good people with guns prevented a massacre by a bad woman who had a gun. We are going to focus on the lessons we can learn about how to protect houses of worship.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the “dot in the circle” reticle on the HWS optics and how you can use this purposeful design to your advantage. Also, during our FrogLube tip of the week, Jarrad will tell the best way to lube it up and get the job done.

Have you enrolled in Student of the Gun University? We have numerous classes scheduled in Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The best part is that you can enroll in an upcoming residency course but you can start learning right now.

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:

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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
• [0:20:00] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: Tricks with the EOTech reticle, NSEW Tick Marks www.eotechinc.com
• [0:34:30] FrogLube Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: Not All Lubes are Created Equal, so just use FrogLube
• [0:52:36] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Lessons from Lakewood Church
  • www.kxan.com
  • www.fox26houston.com
  • www.nytimes.com

FEATURING: KXAN, Fox26 Houston, NY Times, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

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The United States of America is a joke to the invaders who are infesting our nation. Witness the recent incident in New York City where 5 illegal invaders attacked two police officers. The criminals were released without bail and then they laughed and flipped off the news cameras. 

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Optics, Professor Paul will address optics on handguns and the common issue of “I can’t find the dot.” How do we fix this issue and make the most of your gear? 

Also, we have our Homeroom segment brought to you by www.SOTGU.com. How important is vision to shooting? Do you know which eye is your dominant one? Not everyone has the same vision level. 

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:

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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike’s Tactical
• [0:00:00] Europe is Falling
• [0:14:05] Wonka Movie Discussion & Happy Talk
• [0:28:22] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: “Why can’t I find my red dot?”
  • EFLX - studentofthegun.com/eotech
• [0:41:54] FrogLube Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: Guns are simple machines
• [0:56:47] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Vision in training - Dominant Eye vs. Strongest Eye
• Illegal Migrant Suspects In NYPD Attack Flip Off Cameras After Release From Custody dailycaller.com/2024
  • NYC migrants arrested for assaulting police flee to California upon release www.foxnews.com
• Q&A Session
  • Is it worth/better to put a red dot on a pistol for a first training class? Or should I take it with the iron sights and see how it goes?

FEATURING: Daily Caller, FOX News, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spikes Tactical

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Don’t mess with Texas is only half of the statement. The full sentence is “Don’t Mess with Texas, or Tennessee will Kick Your A**”.  SOTG University is heading to both Tennessee and Texas to conduct training.  Join us! 

We have a new feature; Tech Talk brought to you by EOTech Optics.  Tune in to hear what it’s all about. 

The boys are back in the studio after a long road trip. We conducted a Martial Application of the Pistol 201 Class in Boulder City, Nevada (just outside of Las Vegas).  There were many lessons to be learned. 

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:

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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 | Spikes Tactical
• EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
  • TOPIC: EFLX
• SOTG Homeroom - Spikes Tactical
  • TOPIC: Lessons Learned from MAP 1/24 in Las Vegas
• We got Shorts from SHOT Show!
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
• Don’t Mess with Texas or Tennessee will kick your ass
  • SOTG coming to TN and TX - www.sotgu.com

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

PARTNERS: EOTech, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms, Spike’s Tactical

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SOURCES

From sotgu.com:

This is the Flagship class at SOTGU, you should take this class FIRST when training with us. Understanding that physical skills are perishable, dedicated students take this class 1x per year.

IMPORTANT: Home Study access is tied to the email address you use at checkout! If you are purchasing a class for a friend or family member, be sure to use their email address when checking out.

The Martial Application of the Pistol program is designed to give you an in depth and thorough overview of the pistol or handgun as a fighting instrument. In order to accomplish this task, we will consider some of the history of the modern fighting handgun as well as to apply the most important question: what is our goal?

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SHOT Show 2024 has arrived and we’re already cracking skulls and taking names. Well not really, but it’s been a good time and seeing all kinds of cool stuff. Like from our friends at Hi-Point, showing off the ever-popular YEET Canon.

The biggest event so far has been the Kahr Arms Book Signing! Where we parked our butts down at Booth #13627, signed some books, and chatted with y’all!

We went to the Beretta Range Day, and got to play with some of their latest and greatest innovations in firearms. And while we were there, Jarrad may have found his new calling… Listen Louder, hippies!

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:

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Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!

FEATURING: Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel

PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, CrossBreed Holsters, Froglube, Hi-Point Firearms

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TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Crossbreed Holsters | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms
• Hi-Point has the YEET Canon in 380 scp
  • Full Forge Gear are cool
• “How to Shoot Better than a Navy Seal” Book Signing in the Kahr Arms Booth
• Casa Fuente - Pre-SHOT Cigars
• High Elevation Precision Rifle Class 2024
  • Sign up today while there are still seats! SOTGU.com

Can you manage the “stunning” recoil of the 5.56mm cartridge? Fear not. During our Brownells Bullet Points segment we will address this first world problem and work together to come up with a solution.

Should teachers be dangerous on demand? For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we will consider a proposal being put forth in Utah to encourage more teachers to get training and carry, sort of, while at work.

It’s a new year and we at Student of the Gun will be moving around the country a good bit. If you are attending the SHOT Show this year, we have several book signing events scheduled and we’d love to meet as many of you as we can.

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:

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Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Jarrad’s Birthday Sale ShopSOTG.com
  • 34% OFF DIGITAL PRODUCTS
• Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Crossbreed Holsters | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms
• [0:04:27] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com
  • TOPIC: How “Stunning” is the recoil of the 5.56mm? twitter.com/RenoMayGuns
• [0:38:20] Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: What part of an AR15 needs the most care?
• [0:46:36] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Utah on Right Track With Plan to Encourage Armed Teachers bearingarms.com
• There will be Book Signings at SHOT Show

FEATURING: RenoMayGuns, BearingArms.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms

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SOURCES

From bearingarms.com:

The term “school shooting” covers a lot of real estate. Depending on who is keeping count, it could be anything from a stray bullet hitting a school in the wee hours of the morning or something that makes Uvalde look like a fond memory.

Regardless, if a student’s life is in danger, armed teachers might well make the difference between a traumatic experience and a funeral.

While anti-gunners loathe the idea of a teacher carrying a gun, Utah has has them for a good while now without incident.

(Click Here for Full Article)

Knowing and understanding the Deadly Force Checklist could be the difference between victory and disaster if you are ever put into a position where you are required to use a firearm to defend your life. We examine the Case of the Tacqaria Robbery in Texas.

During our Brownells Bullet Points we will discuss the gun build. Are you planning to assemble your own rifle, pistol or shotgun? Brownells has the parts and many of them are on sale. 

How important is Universal Firearm Safety Rule #4? For our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we will look at a tragic incident from Mississippi where Rule #4 was not followed and an innocent person was gravely injured. 

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:

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Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Crossbreed Holsters | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms
• [0:02:10] FrogLube Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: Lubing in Cold Weather
• [0:12:35] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com
  • TOPIC: Building a Gun? Now is the time to get the barrels and parts
• [0:24:43] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Rule #4, Know Your Target! www.theguardian.com
• [0:42:31] The Big 3 Checklist Matters: Ability, Opportunity, Intent
  • “Good Guy with a Gun” Beats the Rap, will not be charged for shooting a thug attempting to rob a taco restaurant www.louderwithcrowder.com
  • Original Discussion of the Taqueria Incident Armed Texan Stops Robbery & Court Voids Bump Stock Ban | SOTG 1171

FEATURING: Louder With Crowder, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms

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SOURCES

From www.louderwithcrowder.com:

A Houston man will not be facing charges for a 2023 incident where he saved a taqueria from a thug attempting to rob it. If you'll excuse the pun, the man dodged a bullet because Soros-funded Harris County DA Kim Ogg loves herself some criminals. But a grand jury decided not to file charges.

You should never hold up a restaurant and steal from the customers. If you're going to hold up a restaurant, you should never use a fake gun. If you're going to hold up a restaurant with a fake gun, only a total nincompoop would do so in Texas. For one knucklehead in January 2023, he learned this lesson the hard way.

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What can we reasonably expect from the New Year given the facts and reality of our situation in the United States? Can we force ourselves to have a “good year” with happy thoughts and positive vibes? 

During our Brownells Bullet Points, we consider the state of the ammo industry and the new “Buy Now” stock price for ammunition. We also will discuss a new shotgun that the professor picked up.

Are you prepared to defend yourself? We have one more example of how the state has no interest in protecting you during our weekly SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters. 

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:

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Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Crossbreed Holsters | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms
• [0:07:06] FrogLube Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com
  • TOPIC: FrogLube and Shotguns, MAC 1014
• [0:13:02] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com
  • TOPIC: New “Buy Now” ammo prices: 9mm brass 25¢ and .223/5.56 50¢ a round
• [0:32:36] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Outgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards pardons 56 inmates, 40 of whom were convicted of murder www.theblaze.com
• [0:49:23] What do insurance companies know or see for the future? www.cigna.com
  • www.instagram.com/reel/C1ijEjXRFmy/
• [1:02:53] Kunstler’s Look at the year ahead
  • Do You Dare Even Look? - Forecast 2024 kunstler.com
  • Plane Crashes into power lines in Oregon cnn.com/2023/

FEATURING: CNN, Kunstler, Cigna, The Blaze, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University

PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, Crossbreed Holsters, FrogLube, Hi-Point Firearms

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We were LIVE from the NRA Show, hosted a plethora of classes, and had tons of fantastic guests on the show, and we’ve got the sweetest smelling firearm lubricant, FrobLube, back on the team with us! 2023 has been a fantastic year for SOTG, with some great moments.

Join us for this Best Of compilation, where we take you through various moments from this year. Including recounting a woman in Florida fighting off an attacker in a public gym, lessons learned from one of our SOTGU Martial Application of the Pistol classes, and of course, chicken husbandry.

Thanks for being a part of SOTG! And we will see you again in 2024.

If you’ve got any questions, here are some options to contact us:

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Enjoy the show! And remember… You’re a Beginner Once, a Student For Life!

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

• Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Crossbreed Holsters | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms
• [0:00:45] Shane Coley w/ Team GLOCK
  • NRA Indy: Coming to You From the GLOCK Booth | SOTG 1185
• [0:41:08] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com
  • TOPIC: MPO on a Savage Model 11 .260 Remington – Geeking Out with Rifle Cartridges
  • NJ Enacts Backdoor Gun Control & The .260 Remington | SOTG 1203
• [1:01:16] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com
  • TOPIC: Video shows Florida woman fighting off attacker at gym
  • Drop your Phone and Fight: Woman Fights Off Gym Attacker in Tampa | SOTG 1178
• [1:36:31] Chickens: Gateway Drug for Resilience w/ Mary Callison | SOTG 1210
• [2:25:00] SOTGU MAP 201 Lessons Learned
  • Pistol Class Lessons Learned & Protect Your Schools | SOTG 1214