Also, we have another Training Season related tip for you during our weekly SWAT Fuel Fitness Talk. You do not need to be an athlete to appreciate the tips Jarrad and Paul offer each week. The boys also update you on the status of the Honey Badger book.

About the Host

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.
About the Co-Host

Jarrad Markel: Co-Host and Producer of Student of the Gun Radio
Not just another pretty face, Jarrad Markel has experience and training beyond his years. Jarrad has been training to be a fighter since elementary school when he first learned the art of collegiate wrestling. Now skilled in Jujitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Sambo, the Way of the Fighting Pistol and Fighting Rifle, Jarrad is a well-rounded, tactical athlete with several professional MMA fights under his belt. More than a brute, Jarrad has brains as well. He is the lead editor and videographer for Student of the Gun and works directly for Think On! Productions creating a wide variety of video material. In addition, Markel is a skilled web & blog designer, building material for the Internet side of the house.
SAY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, PLEASE!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Professor Paul Markel
Latest posts by Professor Paul Markel (see all)
- SNW Presents Guns of the Cold War | Press Release - December 1st, 2025
- Hope I Die Before I Get Old: Strength Training is About More than Looks - July 28th, 2025
- The Monk and the Mountain - April 29th, 2025
- The Parable of the Rats - August 14th, 2024
- Tactical Masturbation: Top 3 Stupid Human Tricks - July 8th, 2024














Dude, you just spent 25+ minutes BS’ing and talking about cake. Why would I spend money for your classes? You have some decent stuff here and there, but too much BS. Tighten it up devil.
You’re welcome for 293+ FREE hours of audio material. That doesn’t mention the FREE video material and articles we put out. But who is counting?
And for that, thank you. Quit getting your panties in a bunch.
No butt hurt here. I was just pointing out the positive instead of focusing on the “negative.” And between you and I, I don’t wear panties.