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A Good Week to Strengthen Your Mind | Liberty Letter #145
This week's Liberty Letter packed chock-full of great content!
We have the SOTG Radio from this week, where the Professor discusses the infamous FBI Miami Firefight, while reading directly out of FBI Miami Firefight: Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau by Ed Mireles.
Also we have the Precision Rifle Course coming up this August! Have you gotten your seat yet? If not, why not?! You don't wanna miss this amazing opportunity.
Lastly, I've got something BRAND NEW for you! Down at the bottom of the letter, is the first ever SOTG Crossword! Do you love SOTG, and also love Crosswords? Well then this should be a treat.
FBI Miami Firefight Lessons Learned | SOTG 1137
Although it has been 36 years since the famous FBI Miami Firefight, there are many lessons to be learned from that event. Professor Paul just finished reading a book by one of the participants, Ed Mireles. We will take some time to consider what we can learn.
I recently had a thoughtful conversation with a man and he asked me how I knew that God was real. For a moment, I had a bit of worry that I would not say the right thing or say enough.
Safety Briefing: Drop It!
Article
An informative Safety Briefing is important. I just finished reading a news story about a “role player” who was shot during a police training exercise. A live, loaded firearm was introduced into the training scenario where it should not have been.
FBI Miami Firefight: Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau
Recommended Reading
"FBI Miami Firefight" Five minutes that Changed the Bureau If you have a choice between living and dying, which would you choose? On April 11, 1986 in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two murderous bank robbers engaged in five-minute gunfight. There were 150 shots fired during the incident.
Precision Rifle: The Spirit of the Rifleman Live Training Course
America is a nation founded by riflemen. Precision Rifle is designed to rekindle the Spirit of the Rifleman and to provide the instruction and training necessary to enable to student to realize their full potential with a rifle.
Date: Aug 5-7, 2022 | Food & Lodging Included
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
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That's right, the first-ever SOTG Crossword Puzzle!
A fun & simple way to test your knowledge of all things Student of the Gun, and help you wake up in the morning while you're sipping on your coffee.
I hope you enjoy, please let me know if you have any feedback, and the answer key will be in next week's Liberty Letter.
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DROP IT: The Untold Range Rule | Liberty Letter #144
Article: Safety Briefing: Drop It!
An informative Safety Briefing is important. I just finished reading a news story about a “role player” who was shot during a police training exercise. A live, loaded firearm was introduced into the training scenario where it should not have been.
Young Americans for Liberty and How to Build an AR | SOTG 1136
Today we have a special guest, Mr. Carter Quill from Young Americans for Liberty. Carter will relate how YAL recently worked to get Constitutional Carry passed in Alabama and Indiana. Also, what does the future hold and what will Young Americans for Liberty be doing as the 2022 Midterms approach?
Recently, I posed a question about food pantries or food banks. The answers I received disturbed me. When God allowed Joseph to be sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he did not know that he was going to Egypt to save his people.
Shot Placement: Most Targets are Wrong
Article
It has been 25 years since the North Hollywood Bank Robbery (or Shootout), depending on the story you read. During the immediate aftermath of that event, “shot placement” was high on the list of topics for police officers and their trainers.
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.
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
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You Can Color the World | Liberty Letter #143
Article: DuraCoat: Tips for Beginners
Don’t screw it up. That was what I was thinking the first time I did a DuraCoat refinishing project on a gun. Did I screw it up? Well, not entirely. However, there was definitely room for improvement. Keep in mind, I am not a professional painter or refinisher, I’m just a guy in my garage.
The Dangers of Communism and Liberty is Light | SOTG 1134
Just in case you know someone who needs to be reminded of the dangers of communism, we have more news about how the CCP and Winnie the Pooh are treating the peasant slaves under their control. Tune in for the SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters.
What does it mean to be the gray man? How about the Christian gray man? The spies were gray men, but they were on a mission. They were gathering information.
Macron’s Self-Defense Dismissal Says All We Need to Know about Violence Monopolists
Article
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the use of deadly force by a farmer who defended himself and his three-year-old daughter with a rifle against four burglars who broke into his home. One of the intruders was killed and the farmer has been indicted for murder.
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.
“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich."
~ John F. Kennedy
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Do You Know What it Takes to Teach? | Liberty Letter #141
Article Title: How to Find a Good Firearms Instructor
In our digital age, a consumer can easily search for recommended plumbers, electricians, contractors and auto mechanics, but what about firearms instructors? For many years, we have been asked by our audience; “How do I find a good firearms instructor?” or “How can I find a good shooting school?”
Color Wars w/ the Late Steve Lauer & Also Scott Hambrick | SOTG 1132
Why is Sniffy Joe leading the United States into a conflict with Russia? What national security interest is at stake in Eastern Europe? Also, what does the rest of the world think of the dementia patient in the White House?
We should all know the story of Saul, who became Paul and along with Peter became one of the two pillars of the original Church of Christ.
This weekend was WrestleMania and the event began Friday night with the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Student of the Gun Instructor Development Manual: First Edition
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.
A Pipe Hitters Guide to the Citizens Irregular Defense Corps
Recommended Reading
Building upon the widespread popularity of the original Pipe Hitters Guide, this book will take the lessons from the original text and build upon them. The Citizens Irregular Defense Corps is a modern incarnation of many successful programs used throughout history for the defense of a community during times of crisis or prolonged emergency.
“Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of it. The history of liberty is a history of resistance.”
~ Woodrow Wilson
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ARTICLES
California Church Pays $20,000 a Month for Security
Indiana Good Samaritan: Lessons Learned
We will take a moment here to discuss the Lessons Learned that might seem obvious, and also that which is not so obvious…
SOTG University Podcast
Student of the Gun media production is proud to announce a new educational venture; SOTG University Podcast. The SOTGU Podcast uses a …
GYKOPS – Get Your Kids Out of Public Schools
“Get Your Kids Out of Public Schools” or GYKOPS for short. We have been repeating that phrase into the black carbon steel microphones of…
A Good Week to Strengthen Your Mind | Liberty Letter #145
This week's Liberty Letter packed chock-full of great content!
We have the SOTG Radio from this week, where the Professor discusses the infamous FBI Miami Firefight, while reading directly out of FBI Miami Firefight: Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau by Ed Mireles.
Also we have the Precision Rifle Course coming up this August! Have you gotten your seat yet? If not, why not?! You don't wanna miss this amazing opportunity.
Lastly, I've got something BRAND NEW for you! Down at the bottom of the letter, is the first ever SOTG Crossword! Do you love SOTG, and also love Crosswords? Well then this should be a treat.
FBI Miami Firefight Lessons Learned | SOTG 1137
Although it has been 36 years since the famous FBI Miami Firefight, there are many lessons to be learned from that event. Professor Paul just finished reading a book by one of the participants, Ed Mireles. We will take some time to consider what we can learn.
I recently had a thoughtful conversation with a man and he asked me how I knew that God was real. For a moment, I had a bit of worry that I would not say the right thing or say enough.
Safety Briefing: Drop It!
Article
An informative Safety Briefing is important. I just finished reading a news story about a “role player” who was shot during a police training exercise. A live, loaded firearm was introduced into the training scenario where it should not have been.
FBI Miami Firefight: Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau
Recommended Reading
"FBI Miami Firefight" Five minutes that Changed the Bureau If you have a choice between living and dying, which would you choose? On April 11, 1986 in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two murderous bank robbers engaged in five-minute gunfight. There were 150 shots fired during the incident.
Precision Rifle: The Spirit of the Rifleman Live Training Course
America is a nation founded by riflemen. Precision Rifle is designed to rekindle the Spirit of the Rifleman and to provide the instruction and training necessary to enable to student to realize their full potential with a rifle.
Date: Aug 5-7, 2022 | Food & Lodging Included
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”
~ Napoleon Bonaparte
Important: You'll need to login to The Student Lounge to listen to these bonus hour episodes.
If you're not part of the grad program, there's a link below to join and get a free gift. Grad program members get access to:
2 extra hours of raw, uncut SOTG radio every week.
Delivered directly to your inbox every Thursday and Friday morning.
Exclusive Partner Discounts.
Access exclusive discount codes for familiar brands. We have been told our members "make money by being a Grad Program member" because of this perk.
Unlimited Access to The Bonus Hour Vault
Listen to all bonus hour episodes ever created since the beginning of time. That's over 1,087 hours of smooth audio dripping softly into your ears.
Form a group of LMIs with The Member Locator
Pin yourself to a secure, private map, only accessible to bonafide Grad Program members, to form a local group of like-minded individuals.
That's right, the first-ever SOTG Crossword Puzzle!
A fun & simple way to test your knowledge of all things Student of the Gun, and help you wake up in the morning while you're sipping on your coffee.
I hope you enjoy, please let me know if you have any feedback, and the answer key will be in next week's Liberty Letter.
Is the embedded version not working? Click Here to go directly to the puzzle
HOMEROOM
Debunking Hi-Point Firearms Haters
During this short and entertaining video, Professor Paul calls out the Hi-Point haters. Paul is tired of the gun community discouraging people from…
Special Operations Equipment Combat Cock Origin
Hey guys, we are in the official Special Operations Equipment Shop, yes there is an official SOE shop and I am sitting with John Willis, the HMFIC of SOE. Is that enough TLAs or FLAs for you. John is going to tell us the origins of the Combat Cock.
Fitness Talk with Dr. Dan of SWAT Fuel
Paul sat down with Dr. Dan Olesnicky of SWAT Fuel to discuss nutrition, fitness, and overall health. Take a moment and listen.
Original S.O.E Gear Story Time With John Willis and Ben “Mookie” Thomas Pt. 3
This is part 3 of the John and Mookie series. John tells how he met James Yeager and Mookie decided to set a price point on the Mookie War Yarmulke.
Original S.O.E Gear Story Time With John Willis and Ben “Mookie” Thomas Pt. 2
John Willis and Ben “Mookie” Thomas sit down and talk about the history behind some of the gear SOE has made. Comedy and education in one video. How awesome is that?
MORNING MINDSET
Morning Mindset 032 – Serrated Blade Mythbusting
“I’ll never buy a serrated blade knife, you can’t keep them sharp.” or “Serrated blades are nice but they get dull too fast.” Both of those are myths or…
Morning Mindset 031 – Absolutes are Absolutely Wrong!
Absolutes are Absolutely Wrong! For many people, guns are like a religion. To question someone’s choice of firearm is often viewed with the same offense as…
Morning Mindset 024 – Go Bag Checklist: 13 Items You Should Include
Disasters, both natural and man-made, are good reasons to have a “Go Bag”. Often referred to as a “Bug Out Bag”, here is a Bug Out Bag Checklist for you…
Morning Mindset 001 – Stop Buying New Guns
STOP buying new guns! Why, you might ask? Great question! Professor Paul discusses why buying new guns isn’t the best solution and what to do instead…
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