Coaches, Instructors & Press Checks

For our SOTG Homeroom, brought to you by Student of the Gun University, Paul and Jarrad will consider Press Checks. From where did this abomination come and for what reason does it remain? Is there a better way to ensure that your self-loading firearm has a round chambered?

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What is the difference between a coaches, instructors, and mentors? During this week’s episode we will consider the question in detail. To include a deep dive into the Mentor/Mentee relationship during our Leadership Lessons.

During our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. we follow up on last week’s discussion regarding protecting our optics. Professor Paul has a new article published that you can use for a reference.

In our Coffee Corner, the Professor highlights sections from the SOTG Instructor Development Manual 2.0. And, you have the opportunity to purchase some Blackout Coffee and support the show.

Also, for our Fighting Fitness segment, Paul and Jarrad will consider the importance of mobility training. The Professor shares with us some mobility training exercises he has been using in addition to strength training.

TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE

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Is it a good thing that Mexican people can’t carry guns? www.npr.org/2026
EOTech Talk – EOTechInc.com
- TOPIC: How to Protect Your Red Dot (and Other Colors Too) www.shootingnewsweekly.com
Coffee Corner – studentofthegun.com/blackout
- TOPIC: SOTG Instructor Dev Manual www.shootingnewsweekly.com
SOTG Homeroom – SOTG University
- TOPIC: The Evolution of Firearms Training: Press Checks and “Administrative” gun handling

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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.