Student of the Gun Radio

Student of the Gun Radio

Being a Student of the Gun is not about being a novice or beginner. Student of the Gun represents a life's journey of education, enlightenment and the enjoyment of firearms. Each week Student of the Gun will introduce our listeners to all manner of firearms related topics be they sport, recreation or personal defense. Unlike the television format, through the magic of digital radio, we will have the opportunity to explore topics more deeply rather than just give them a quick glance. Discussions will address both that which is current news in the firearms world as well as traditions and foundational principles. Student of the Gun, a beginner once, a student for life.

Episodes

November 7, 2025 72 mins

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Today we have a special guest; Louis Caras, a Tactical Response Small Arms & Tactics instructor who will join us to discuss a troubling situation. Why is it in the year of Our Lord, Two-thousand and Twenty-Five, that there are still so-called experts in the world of firearms who ignore the importance of traumatic medical training and gear?

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    Shooting Range Hearing Protection Guide

    The discussion focused on hearing protection at shooting ranges, where the professor emphasized that earplugs alone are insufficient due to bone-conductive noise, and recommended using both earplugs and muffs, particularly the Walker Razor electronic muffs.

    Jarrad inquired abou...

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    Audiobooks Now Available on Amazon

    The meeting discussed the availability of audiobooks for Nicholas Orr's fiction books, including the Pipe Hitters Novel Series, now accessible on Amazon.

    The professor explained the process of creating audiobooks, noting the previous complexities and the recent simplification ...

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    Radio Show Planning and Content

    The team discussed the latest news, including a peace deal brokered by their president between Hamas and Israel, and prepared for their radio show.

    The team also addressed a recent question submitted about charcoal chimneys and decided to include it in the show for fun.

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    Today we bring you THREE interviews orchestrated and conducted by Professor Paul & Jarrad at the GRPC (Gun Rights Policy Conference).

    We have Rebecca Schmoe, Clark Aposhian, & Bill Sack, all coming from different corners of the industry, but providing their own unique and equally valuable takes on the current state of both the wo...

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    Paul and Jarrad have returned from the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. The boys recorded several interviews with special guests, one of which was with Jared Yanis, of Guns & Gadgets 2A News.

    What exactly is "pink pandering" and how does that mentality affect women in the shooting commun...

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    Shooting Training and Optics Discussion

    The hosts announced upcoming training events in Texas and Nevada, promoting classes in pistol and rifle fundamentals. They discussed the benefits of using optics like the EOTech for better visibility and accuracy, especially for those with aging eyes or vision issues.

    The...

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    September 19, 2025 60 mins

    "Anarcho-Tyranny is a political theory that describes a government that is simultaneously oppressive toward law-abiding citizens while being lax or ineffective at controlling criminal behavior." Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

    We live in a country where 14-time convicted felons can walk the streets unmolested by authorities, yet we constantly ...

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    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

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    Training Courses and Overpenetration Myths

    The hosts discussed upcoming training courses in Mount Enterprise, Texas, including a basic pistol class (P201) and an advanced course (P301) scheduled for October 3-6. They clarified that the basic course is their flagship core course, while the advanced course includes advanced techni...

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    Occam Defense Pistol Discussion

    The discussion centered on the Occam Defense OD-1775 pistol, which Jarrad described as a smaller version of the rifle, featuring walnut wood and a powerful 10.5-inch barrel. The professor explained that the OD-1775 is considered the "Cadillac of AKs" and noted that Occam Defense also makes accessories for vario...

    An After-Action report from the beautiful city of Vernal, UT, fake Rapid Tourniquets, and Jarrad is gonna be at AMM-CON! All that and more during this week's episode.


    TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

    • Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Spike's Tactical
    • [0:07:30] Beyond the Boo Boo Class After-Action
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    Ruger American Ranch Rifle Review

    The professor discussed his experience with the Ruger American Ranch rifle, highlighting its features such as flat dark earth stock, matte black barrel, detachable magazines, and picatinny rail. He reviewed the rifle's performance using a Voodoo X-ray scope, noting its effectiveness in shooting desert varmints in Wyoming. The professor also mentioned that the rifle uses standard AR-15 magazines, wh...

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    The changes, they have arrived! We've got a packed episode for you folks today, like the CZ Shadow 2 Carry from CZ Firearms, the return of Warrior of the Week featuring our late friend; John Benner, SIG SAUER issued a Statement on the Safety of P320 Platform Pistols, and more! So listen up, hippie.

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    As you might expect, Student of the Gun University needed to make a decision regarding the use of the SIG P320 and variants on live-fire ranges. Professor Paul will explain the SOTGU stance regarding this issue.

    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider some older tech. Can you effectively run a Double Action semiautomatic pistol? Have you ever tried? We have our SOTG Homeroom as usual and we ...

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    A former FBI terrorism expert is sounding the alarm regarding Iranian "sleeper cells", members of which were allowed to walk into the country when the Meat Puppet was in charge. He also fears that these terror cells will attack "rural America" because it is not protected.  What do you think? Can country folks survive?

    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider the low-tech versions of the AR-15...

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    Enjoy this Best Of, and if you wanna hear something brand new tomorrow, join the Grad Program! Where Jarrad will be having a discussion with our buddy and pal, Jeff Kirkham!

    Despite the efforts of US Customs, counterfeit optics are making their way into the USA. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc, Professor Paul will discuss how to spot a counterfeit optic. 

    Student of the Gun University jus...

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    Well, we have more peaceful protesting in Texas down near the Mexican border this week. A man, who seemed to be following the marching orders of Democrat politicians to "fight harder" and "get shot", opened fire on a US Border Patrol building in McAllen, Texas. 

    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul discovered what might just be a useful and practical aftermarket accessory. He shares his ple...

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    Yet another police officer had a negligent discharge with a gun that was supposedly just sitting in a holster. This incident occurred in Ceres, California. How and why does this keep happening? Is there a common denominator?

    During our SOTG Homeroom brought to you by www.SOTGU.com we witnessed an example of the failure of the "Israeli Carry" method of carrying half-loaded guns. An Israeli soldier is lucky ...

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    Yet again, we are forced to address negligent homicide, the needless loss of life that occurred when someone was attempting to "teach firearms safety". How did this happen? What could have been done to prevent it and what can we learn?

    During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider whether red dot sights on pistols are for advanced shooters or whether beginners can make use of them. We had an intere...

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