Student of the Gun University

Dec 14 2023 50 ep. 15 mins 30

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The road to mastery begins here. The Student of the Gun University Podcast makes it easy to gain a new perspective and understanding of firearms training.

We use a single topic, short-form, easy to digest format to enable you to maximize your listening time.

Each episode of SOTG University podcast will focus on a specific topic allowing you to choose from a variety of topics and subject matters related to the world of firearms and firearms training. Be sure to start with the 3 pillar episodes!

Our host is Professor Paul G Markel, a veteran instructor with 30 plus years of experience training military personnel, law enforcement and citizens alike.

Mr. Markel will tap into his well of knowledge to offer solid and tested advice in regard to most all Small Arms & Tactics topics.

Grab a pencil and a notebook. You are not going to want to miss a word of this show. Learn more at sotgu.com and remember… You are a beginner once, a student for life.

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3 Things Every Gun Owner Must Understand

Dec 14 2023 16 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comDuring this episode, we will address the 3 Things or topics that every person who owns a gun, any gun, needs to understand. This is fundamental or foundational knowledge that is critical to gun owners, regardless of what plan to do with a firearm. Use the SOTG promo codes here: www.studentofthegun.com/cultureSupport this podcast at — h

How to Give Good Advice

Nov 16 2023 17 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comGun people are often asked to give advice about the choice of firearms and accessories. How can we give the best advice possible? What is the definition of “good advice”? Ask Questions, Listen, Remember for whom the advice was given. Be Honest.https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/how-to-give-good-advice-when-youre-asked-about-guns/Use t

Stop Handicapping Yourself with Bad Gear

Nov 09 2023 14 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comPoor choices in gear; ammo, holsters, belts, accessories, etc. can and will distract you and effectively handicap you during training. Paul has some advice to help you have a better training experience.Use the SOTG promo codes here: www.studentofthegun.com/cultureSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/student-of-the-gun-universit

Operational Fitness: What Does Your Instructor Expect from You?

Nov 02 2023 16 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comGun people are often asked to give advice about the choice of firearms and accessories. How can we give the best advice possible? What is the definition of “good advice”? Use the SOTG promo codes here: www.studentofthegun.com/cultureSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/student-of-the-gun-university/donations

Shooting is 90% Mental

Oct 12 2023 13 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comDuring the process of writing a new book, I had the opportunity to once more closely examine what it takes to achieve mastery with a firearm. Some people think that they need to master just one more high speed technique or add one more custom part to their pistol. Shooting well is 90% mental and 10% physical. Upcoming training course: marti

Why Do Some Instructors Hate Dry-Fire?

Sep 28 2023 13 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comHaving learned how to dry-fire decades ago and having used it successfully to fire “Expert” on the Marine Corps rifle range, I was surprised when an instructor of whom I had great respect disparaged the use of dry-fire. I set out to figure out why this was the case.Upcoming Training Course: martial-application-of-the-pistol-201Use the S

K.I.S.S. Principle in Action : Lexington & Concord Rifle

Sep 21 2023 12 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comThe purpose of our collaboration with Spike’s Tactical was to create a practical, rugged and reliable rifle that had everything a fighting gun needs but nothing it does not. K.I.S.S. Principle in action or application. https://www.spikestactical.com/collections/complete-rifles/student-of-the-gun-the-lexington-concord-an-instrument-of-libe

How Much Scope is Enough?

Aug 10 2023 13 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comKeeping with our recent theme regarding long distance and precision shooting, we pose the question: how much scope is enough? We could also ask, how much scope is too much?Do you really need a 20x scope to hit a target at 1000 yards? We have an extensive amount of experience in this subject and have some suggestions to make.Use the SOTG pro

Make Bold Adjustments

Aug 03 2023 12 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comLesson from long range shooting; if you want to experience real change and improvement, you need to be willing to make bold adjustments. This lesson applies not only to the elevation knob on your rifle scope, but to other aspects in your life.Use the SOTG promo codes here: www.studentofthegun.com/cultureSupport this podcast at — https://r

Clean Your Guns

Jul 27 2023 17 mins

Support this show at https://www.sotgu.comBelieve it or not, sometimes you need to clean your guns. Firearms are simple machines and machines run the best when they are clean and properly lubricated.FrogLube is back as an official sponsor of Student of the Gun so this is a good time to discuss firearms maintenance and cleaning. www.studentofthegun.com/froglube Promo Code: SOTGSuppo