With the rampant misconception and misunderstanding, and quite frankly, myopic behavior going on, Professor Paul has decided to address the “Open Carry” issue one last time. This is it. Paul highlights five issues we need to deal with in modern America that are far more critical than Open Carry.
Our SWAT Fuel Warrior of the week called in with a question about group training versus private lessons. An excellent question and one that we are happy to address.
SOURCES:
From smartgunlaws.org: 9th Circuit Ct uphold SF Ammo Ban and storage requirements & Court upholds CA Unsafe Handgun Act
From articles.baltimoresun.com: Court upholds MD gun ban
From www.cnn.com: Mexicans fire on BP helicopter
From townhall.com: Comrade Barry catch and release kills at least 121
From www.nationalreview.com: Unchecked Tyranny on Display in Wisconsin
From savingourfuture.com: Christians persecuted for following beliefs
From dailycaller.com: Democrat operatives give them “room to destroy”
From www.newsmax.com: Pay and bus in protesters to create chaos and civil disorder.

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Paul Markel: Host of Student of the Gun Radio
Paul G. Markel has worn many hats during his lifetime. He has been a United States Marine, police officer, professional bodyguard, and small arms and tactics instructor. Markel has been writing professionally for law enforcement and firearms periodicals for nearly 20 years, and has hundreds of articles in print. A regular guest on nationally syndicated radio talk shows, Markel is a subject matter expert in firearms training and use of force. Markel has been teaching safe and effective firearms handling to students, young and old, for decades and has also worked actively with 4H Shooting Sports programs. Markel holds numerous instructor certifications in multiple disciplines; nonetheless, he is, and will remain a dedicated Student of the Gun.
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