Student of the Gun Radio

Student of the Gun Radio Veteran firearms instructor Paul G. Markel will lead listeners on their journey toward becoming Students of the Gun. Being a Student of the Gun represents a life’s journey of education, enlightenment and the enjoyment of firearms. You are a beginner once, but you should be a student for life.

17 June 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 016 – Gun Control: For The Children

Gun Control: For The Children

Podcast: Play in new window | Download During this week’s episode we poke holes in the “for the children” argument used by anti-gun leftists and take a look at the real statistics.  You might be surprised at what we found. Our Student of the Week asked about magazine springs and spring life.  We looked to [...]

10 June 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 015 – Super Gun Shoots Ten People!

SOTG 015 Super Gun Shoots Ten People

Podcast: Play in new window | Download The mainstream news media takes morbid delight any time a lawful gun owner makes a mistake.  A big mistake was made at an Illinois sportsmen’s club when a member discharged a load of shot into the floor of the clubhouse.  Fragments injured ten people.  According to reports, none [...]

03 June 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 014 – Texas Teachers To Become Armed Marshalls

Texas Teachers To Become Armed Marshals

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Governor Rick Perry pledged his support for new legislation to allow Texas school teachers to take training and become armed marshals.  The measure, spurred by the massacre in Newtown, is a positive and practical step toward protecting the children of Texas. Our Student of the Week wants to [...]

27 May 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 013 – 911 to Victim: Ask Your Rapist to Leave

Student of the Gun Radio 013: Ask Your Rapist to Leave

Podcast: Play in new window | Download The 911 system is designed to get help moving in your direction.  What do you do if help is slow in coming or not available?  An Oregon woman was assaulted and raped in her home after the 911 operator told her no officers were available and she should [...]

23 May 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 012 – Special Edition: My First Gun

Professor Paul Instructing Some

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Whether you are the resident “gun guy” that everyone comes to for firearms advice, the person who just bought their first handgun, or someone considering a gun purchase, this Special Edition of  Student of the Gun Radio has something for you. During this “My First Gun” bonus episode, [...]

20 May 2013 ~ 5 Comments

SOTG 011 – Armed On Vacation

SOTG 011 - Armed On Vacation

Podcast: Play in new window | Download As we move into the summertime vacation season, Paul discusses some special considerations for being Armed on Vacation.  Our Student of the Week asks about ammunition storage and expected shelf-life. Summertime also means the beginning of hurricane season.  We’ll take a moment to consider storm preparation and sort [...]

13 May 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 010 – You Are a Threat to the State

Threat To The State

Podcast: Play in new window | Download We are off the road and back in our home studio. During this week’s show we’ll discuss how and where to store your home defense gun while you are sleeping. Jarrad uses his new CL-42 to shine some light on the subject of personal preparedness. The independent citizen [...]

06 May 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 009 – 142nd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibit Special Edition

NRA Show Special Edition

Podcast: Play in new window | Download The entire SOTG crew joins tens of thousands of American Patriots in Houston, Texas at the 142d NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Paul Covers a variety of topics this week. 4-H Shooting Sports needs your help! Donate any spare ammo you can to help support youth development. Contact Larry Harris [...]

29 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 008 – Advice For New Gun Owners: How, When, What Now?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download During this week’s episode Paul offers some advice for the tens of thousands of first time gun owners seeking education and instruction. We discuss making the most of your available time and ammunition with the One Box Workout™ offered by SOTG U. Do police officers have a greater right [...]

22 April 2013 ~ 1 Comment

SOTG 007 – Americans Are Winners, NOT Victims

Podcast: Play in new window | Download In the wake of the Boston terrorist attack you have a decision to make: You can allow yourself to be placed in the helpless victim category or you can prepare, or continue preparations, to be a victor, a winner. The United States of America was not founded by [...]

15 April 2013 ~ 1 Comment

SOTG 006 – How To Defeat The Armed Citizen

Podcast: Play in new window | Download We dedicate this Episode to our good friend J. Guthrie. Go with God, brother! There are two ways to defeat the Armed Citizen; by force or a more sinister and subtle avenue. Paul takes a close look at three subtle, but very deliberate, methods that are currently being used to [...]

08 April 2013 ~ 5 Comments

SOTG 005 – Connecticut to Gun Owners: “You Don’t Own That!”

Diana Degette is a Double Dose of Stupid

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Connecticut: the Constitution State, well maybe NOT.  Connecticut follows the ‘under cover of darkness’ scheme of New York State and hurriedly passes even more restrictive and oppressive legislation before the citizens have time to protest. We were introduced to U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette who thinks that magazines are [...]

01 April 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 004 – 911 Myth and Playing at Personal Defense

NY Home Owner Criminalized for

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Defend your home, go to jail; that’s the new formula in New York City. Man arrested after confronting a home invader may go to prison. During this week’s Student of the Gun Radio Paul discusses the 911 myth and how far too many people have been convinced that a [...]

25 March 2013 ~ 5 Comments

SOTG 003 – Colorado Criminalizes Gun Owners

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Lawful American gun owners are in the crosshairs all across the nation as anti-gun politicians and their minions attempt to criminalize gun ownership and intimidate citizens. We cannot and will not sit by as good people are harassed and bullied by those who are supposed to be “civil servants”. During [...]

18 March 2013 ~ 0 Comments

SOTG 002 – Armed Citizen Saves Officer

Podcast: Play in new window | Download This week Paul discusses the Baton Rouge victory where an armed citizen saved a police officers life. While on the subject of being an armed citizen, Paul gives some solid every day carry advice. Visit studentofthegun.com for more from the host. This Episode brought to you by: Kel-Tec [...]

08 March 2013 ~ 2 Comments

SOTG 001 – Ammo Shortage and Self Defense Advice

Podcast: Play in new window | Download In the inaugural episode Paul talks about the ammo shortage and calls for your support of the 4H Shooting Sports program. He then dissects Joe Biden’s personal defense advice and gives you some solid self defense advice. Visit studentofthegun.com for more from the host. This Episode brought to [...]