Student of the Gun Radio

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We're back from our brief Labor Day break.  Once more we are joined by our good friend Louis Caras. "HUG Your AK Day" is coming up soon, Oct. 18th.  Our friends at Faktory47 have partnered with us to offer the "RUN AKM" shirts once more. Get yours now. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Paul and Louis discuss the use of the circle-only "donut" reticle in handgun sights and whether or not the same reticle configuration would be useful and practical on a rifle optic? For our Coffee Corner from www.studentofthegun.com/blackout the Professor has yet another book for you. This one is entitled, "How, When, What Now? The Brain's Role in Gunfighting." Paul and Louis discuss the origin of the book and how it came about. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Louis Caras joins us today! www.lcar-concepts.com HUG Your AK Day is coming soon. Order your RUN AKM t-shirt www.faktory47.com EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Pistol Donuts and Rifle Donuts Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: How, When, What Now? The Brain's Role in Gunfighting https://amzn.to/4gUiUVk SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: How does Occam's razor apply to training?

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Once more we are joined by Louis Caras of LCAR-Concepts for this soon to be award winning episode of SOTG Radio. Mr. Jordan Salinas, hailed as a hero during the Twin Falls, Idaho rampage killing attack, gave a short interview to an Idaho news channel recently. We have an audio clip to share with you. The moral of the story is simple; be a good person, do the right thing and help people in need. It truly is not more complicated than that. Paul and Louis take a moment to consider the new CUAS reticle from EOTech Inc during our Tech Talk segment. Don't forget to support SOTG when you buy Blackout coffee. www.studentofthegun.com/blackout. What is Occam's razor? How does that philosophy and advice apply to firearms training? Additionally, how does Occam's razor jive with the principle of using the fewest moving parts and Hick's Law? Our discussion gets deep during the bonus hour of today's show. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: CUAS Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Super Lab book, buy it and read it https://amzn.to/4ghcL6H SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Man who fired back at Twin Falls In-N-Out shooter recounts harrowing encounter ww.ktvb.com  

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Once more we have yet another special episode for you all. Before we get into our interview, EOTech has just released a new reticle for their HWS line of optics. What is it and why is it?  Please consider picking up Professor Paul's latest book, "Super Lab; Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training" available in all formats on Amazon.com and, while you are at it, order some coffee and support SOTG by using wwww.studentofthegun.com/blackout. Jay "Nighttmare" Gibson joins us today to take a deep dive into the world of firearms training. Why do we do what we do? How did we get here? Listen louder. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: New CUAS Reticle www.theoutdoorwire.com To train with Jay "Nighttmare" Gibson www.BulletN.net Interested in training? Tex "TRAINING" to (850) 292-3694 Tap Rack Ranch: taprackridge.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Professor Paul got his hands on a precision bolt-action rifle from Century called the ALR. You will be shocked and surprised to learn that he mounted an EOTech Vudu riflescope onto it. We'll give you the details during our Tech Talk segment from EOTech. We have a Coffee Corner from www.studentofthegun.com/blackout. When you order Blackout Coffee from the link or use the promo code: STUDT20 you save money and support SOTG. The Super Lab book is the #1 New Release. What are readers saying about it? When it comes to handguns, what does stopping power really mean? Our good friend Bill Frady from Lock N Load Radio is with us again. He and Paul will consider stopping power and the search for magic bullets. Louis Cara joins us once again for a detailed discussion of a recent deadly force incident at a gas station in Riverton, Utah. What is your responsibility as an armed citizen? Also, we have more information from the rampage killing incident in Twin Falls, Idaho. Are you walking around with a half-loaded gun? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:02:05] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Century Arms ATA ALR .308 and Vudu 3.5x18 [0:11:45] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training https://amzn.to/4i1LTZz [0:21:07] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Bill Frady & Paul talk Stopping Power and Magic Bullet podcasts.apple.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Today Professor Paul will be joined by his friends Bill Frady from Lock-N-Load Radio and Louis Caras of LCAR Concepts.   A 21 year old man almost lost his life due to needless gun fiddling performed in his car while his girlfriend videoed him. Fortunately for him, a trained first responder saved his life with a tourniquet. Paul and Bill discuss this at length as there are many lessons to be learned.  Once more, evil has appeared amongst us, not late at night in a bad neighborhood, but in the middle of the day in a shopping center. The rampage killing attack at the In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho is yet another example or reason why we train and carry.  Louis joins Paul and they will examine that situation at length and consider the many lessons that we can learn. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Professor Paul joined Bill Frady on Lock N' Load Radio Louis Caras joins the show to discuss the In-N-Out Rampage Killing apnews.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Words mean things. Today we have a very special guest, Louis Caras of LCAR Training. What is our accepted definition of training? How does that differ from the word "practice?" When we go out and shoot on our own, are we training, or practicing, or are we just turning money into noise? How can we learn and improve our skills, tactics and our overall mindset?  Which is more important, repetitions or rehearsals? Is there a difference between the two? Should we be going fast or should we be working on the method? This is a show not to be missed by those who are on the path toward martial enlightenment. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Fantastic discussion with Louis Caras of Lone Civilian Armed Responder  Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training https://amzn.to/4fG4TKq

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! What is mindset all about? How does it apply to our pursuit of true enlightenment in the martial application of firearms? Paul is joined by his friend Bill Frady of Lock N Load radio to do a deep dive into the topic of mindset.  Professor Paul has a new book out; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training. What is the scientific method and how can we use it to improve what we are teaching? The second half of the Bill Frady discussion about mindset. We trust you'll enjoy it. We are constantly amazed by what passes as a news story in our modern era. Some soldiers in Hawaii had to go six days without air conditioning. That crisis was the topic of a feature news story. Our thoughts and prayers are with these brave warriors as they battle the tropical weather of Hawaii. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:02:23] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Glock Mags go up in price [0:09:45] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: NEW! Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training https://amzn.to/45l4ZlP [0:33:44] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Paul with Bill Frady on Lock N Load Radio - Part 1

What happens when one of the most popular carry pistols in America gets a new magazine that might change the conversation? In this episode of Student of the Gun, Paul and Jarrad dig into the primacy effect, Glock's new steel magazines for the 43X and 48, and why "new and improved" doesn't always mean what the internet thinks it means. From the debate over whether the Glock 19 is "dead" to the bigger lessons hidden inside firearms training, this episode connects gear, psychology, and real-world performance in a way that will make you rethink how shooters are taught, and what they remember first. Along the way, you'll hear sharp observations about training scars, habit formation, and why the first lesson can shape everything that follows. If you care about concealed carry, firearms instruction, or simply understanding why some ideas stick harder than others, this is an episode worth your time. Play the episode now and find out why the first lesson may be the most important one of all. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:04:26] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Glock 48 Steel Mags www.shootingnewsweekly.com [0:33:42] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Read Book of Five Rings study guide by Nic Orr https://amzn.to/4pfmJZ7 [0:42:46] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: The Primacy Effect in Firearms Training - Primacy Effect  

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have yet another special episode for you. Paul was invited to join Sonny, Louis and Josh on the Students of Violence podcast livestream. We decided to do a bit of co-branding and share the material here with you. CAUTION: May contain mature themes and smoking. For your Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul decided to build a rifle to celebrate Independence Day. He did so and will discuss the project here. Also, Paul has something that he needed to get off of his chest during our Coffee Corner. You can and should support us by buying some great coffee from studentofthegun.com/blackout. Paul, Louis, Sonny and Josh will ponder the question; what is a barricade? As well as, how is a barricade different from cover? The boys will consider the plague of groupthink as well as examining some of the symptoms of groupthink. We have a new term for influencers; "Mindguards." Which is more important: a Practiscore or Practicality? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: [New Article] Celebrate America's Birthday Like a Patriot and Piss Off a Gun-Grabber - Build Your Own AR-15 Rifle www.shootingnewsweekly.com Interview Collab with Louis Caras, Sonny Puzikas, and Josh!  

Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have a very special episode for you here. Rather than to simply take the 4th of July holiday week off, Professor Paul sat down to record a heartfelt, personal message for you all. Additionally, the Professor has been diligently working on a brand new book entitled; Super Lab: Application of the Scientific Method to Firearms Training.  Paul will take some time to address the impetus behind this project and his desire to correct many errors and misconceptions in what passes for firearms training these days. Please take the time to celebrate and appreciate the gift from God that is the United States of America. From all of us, God bless you and God bless the USA. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee Happy 250th Birthday, America Recommended Reading: Kill or Get Killed https://amzn.to/44AGqkA

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We are joined today by our special guest, Louis Caras, the co-author of the new book "A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns". Paul and Louis will consider the significance of the new book and how it might help both new and experienced shooters alike. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul will discuss a new article published that features the EFLX CE optic. Louis was one of the first to take a close look at that. What is so special about this red dot? There was a desk pop at the gun shop. We report on a negligent discharge that took place at a large sporting goods store in Ohio last week. Both gentlemen will consider the details of the incident and examine how and if the negligent discharge could have been prevented. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:3:23] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Gear Review: EOTECH EFLX CE Red Dot Sight www.opticswire.com [0:18:54] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns amzn.to/3RLwv8G [0:47:41] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: One hurt in shooting at local sporting goods store fox8.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We have a very special episode of Student of the Gun Radio for you. This was recorded live in front of a studio audience. Next, we could not be more excited to bring you the news of the new EOTech EFLX CE "closed emitter" pistol mounted optic. Both Paul and Jarrad put hundreds of rounds down range using the new optic and will share their opinions and impressions with you. During our Coffee Corner from www.studentofthegun.com/blackout (Code STUDT20), we are pleased to announce that a brand new book is on the way from our friend Nicholas Orr. This one is called A Pipe Hitters Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns. It is available as a pre-order as this show drops. For our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com we will consider the concept of the Super Lab for firearms training. What are the qualifications for a Super Lab? What are some historical examples of the Super Lab being put into practice? TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: EFLX CE - First Report shoot-on.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: PH Guide to Red Dots and Optics on Handguns amzn.to/4e1k1SU  SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Super Lab History: Fairbairn and Sykes www.shootingnewsweekly.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! Most long-range shooting myths are just that—myths. What you really need to hit long-distance targets isn't a fancy laser level or a digital wind meter; it's practical knowledge, quality gear, and consistent training. If you're tired of wasting money on gadgets that promise perfection but deliver distraction, this episode is your wake-up call. Professor Paul dismantles the obsession with high-tech accessories, revealing how you can shoot confidently at a thousand yards with simple tools—like a solid scope, reliable ammunition, and disciplined practice. No more chasing the latest "must-have" gadgets that distract from what truly matters. Instead, learn how to leverage real skill over shiny gear, and why the person behind the rifle is the ultimate variable. We break down: The truth about scope leveling and why analog bubbles and digital laser levels are often overkill The matching importance of wind at the shooter and target, and how flags can deceive even seasoned shooters How to avoid the trap of automatic reflexive firing by engaging your brain—because safety and accuracy depend on purposeful decisions The misconception that extensive gear equals better performance and how training and mindset are the real game changers Why you — yes, you — can shoot farther and more precisely than you think, with less money and fewer gadgets You'll discover the critical importance of mental focus, deliberate training, and understanding your own physiology—especially the role of the prefrontal cortex and habit formation—in long-range shooting success. Ignoring this leaves you vulnerable to complacency, missed opportunities, and even deadly mistakes. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee [0:03:33] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: What gear do you truly need for long-range shooting? EOTECH Vudu 3.5x18 Professional Grade Wizardry  www.shootingnewsweekly.com Central Fixation Bias: jov.arvojournals.org [0:25:22] Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Train Your Brain to Make Ballistic Problem Solving Automatic www.shootingnewsweekly.com [0:43:55] SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: No Self-Defense Allowed in Parks www.shootingnewsweekly.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! How does human vision actually work and should the sights on our guns work with or against the natural tendencies of our eyes? Once more we are joined by our friend Louis Caras for a deep discussion about pistol sights. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. Professor Paul considers the recent history of GWoT and how it affected and changed the firearms industry. Also, how did things change after GWoT? For this week's Coffee Corner Paul and Louis will consider the book, Guns of the Cold War. How did we move from the steel and hardwood firearms of WWII to the aluminum and polymer firearms that we have today?  Three Dot sights suck and here is why. Paul recently ruffled the feathers of soy-fed mangina taking up space in the gun community. It's not enough to understand that 3 Dot sights are pointless and stupid, we need to consider the actual science behind why they are such. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: VUDU 3.5-18x50mm rifle scope www.shootingnewsweekly.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Guns of the Cold War www.ShopSOTG.com SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Human Vision and 3 Dot Sights www.shootingnewsweekly.com

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! We once more welcome our good friend, Louis Caras, to discuss sights, training, handguns, recommended reading and much more. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we will consider both sights; good and bad as well as discussing a handgun that as many people seem to hate as they do love.  For our Coffee Corner from Blackout Coffee, Paul and Louis will examine the Thomas Cleary translation of the Book of Five Rings as well as the bonus material included in that book called "Family Traditions on the Art of War."  We have an SOTG Homeroom brought to you by www.SOTGU.com.  Having just come out of a full week training course entitled "No Games", Louis will tell us about what that training program entailed as well as some of the lessons learned from it. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: One to argue about; SA XDM 3.8 www.shootingnewsweekly.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: The Book of Five Rings & Family Traditions on the Art of War, Thomas Cleary SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Shoot, Move, Communicate article www.shootingnewsweekly.com

This week we have another special guest; Buel Collins, owner operator of www.Faktory47.com. Buel will join us to give an update on the company and assure you all that, yes, they are still in business. Mr. Collins sticks with us for the entire public show to discuss other matters. During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc we will consider just how it is that we can realize the benefits of having an optic on a handgun or a rifle. Also, we discuss the importance of color choice. For our Coffee Corner segment from Blackout Coffee Paul and Buel will discuss the new "Book of Five Rings Study Guide" by Nicholas Orr. What can we take from this new work from our friend Nick?  Also, during our SOTG Homeroom from www.SOTGU.com the Professor and Mr. Collins will discuss shooting robots and how we can, and should, make an effort to NOT turn our students into reflexive shooting robots.  TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: How do you realize the true benefit of optics? Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Book of Five Rings Study Guide by Nic Orr https://amzn.to/3OqDym7 SOTG Homeroom - SOTG University TOPIC: Building Shooting Robots – NOT! shoot-on.com