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Article: Zigana PX9 Torture Test

Gun torture tests; apparently the YouTube audience loves them. When my friend Dave, at SDS Imports, asked me if I would be willing to do a 1000 round torture test on their new Zigana PX9 Gen 3 Duty pistol (you can also find these guns listed as the Tisas PX9).

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Crime Victims are Fighting Back in NOLA | SOTG 1133

At least some of the victims of the out of control crime in New Orleans are Fighting Back. When you live in a crime-infested, Democrat-run city, you have a choice to make; fight, leave or be a victim.

Be on the Alert

The predictions and warnings that Christ gave to his disciples in Mark Chapter 13. Does it matter if these things transpire next year or in a hundred years?

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The Last Castle: No One is Coming
Article

The terms “self rescue” and “no one is coming” are currently vogue in the American preparedness culture. But how do these sentiments apply to a country? From the standpoint of the nation, the United States of America is truly the Last Castle here on planet earth. Why do I say that and how did we get there?

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Student of the Gun Instructor Development Manual: First Edition
Recommended Reading

The Instructor Development Manual is a culmination of over thirty (30) years of teaching experience that the author has acquired through providing instruction to Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Officers and Citizens nationwide.

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Soft Armor Test: How does Armor Stand Up to Age?

"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”

~ Napoleon Bonaparte

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The Shipping Ogre

The Shipping Ogre at Student of the Gun

Zachary Markel, affectionately known as the Shipping Ogre, is an intricate member of the Student of the Gun team. Zachary co-hosts the radio show, publishes the material for public consumption and produces Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel. As the Shipping Ogre, Zach oversees the SOTG Gear store. He ensures that every package he touches is handled with care.