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Shotgun Accessories: Practical and Useful

by Professor Paul Markel | June 14th, 2024 | 0 comments

When it comes to Shotgun Accessories, particularly a shotgun that is designated for fighting or martial application, there are a plethora of add-ons out there. However, we must consider which items are useful and practical and which ones are expensive gun-jewelry? GET...

Saving Aunt Suzie Bag (a.k.a. The Roll-Out Bag)

by Professor Paul Markel | June 16th, 2023 | 0 comments

You say that you live in a “good neighborhood” and nothing bad will ever happen where you live? Okay, what about your Aunt Suzie? When the riots hit and the looters are prowling, how quickly can you get to your Aunt Suzie to save her from the lawlessness? We will...

Muzzleloading Basics – Everything You Need to Know

by Professor Paul Markel | February 4th, 2021 | 4 comments

To many people, the idea of a muzzleloading rifle or shooting a muzzleloader seems about as foreign as hitching up a horse to a buggy and taking a ride into town. Black powder rifles seem archaic, an antiquated tool of days gone by. Others might be drawn to the idea...

Blackhawk Holsters T-Series L2D [Review]

by Professor Paul Markel | December 8th, 2020 | 1 comment

Blackhawk Holsters have been around from some time now and undergone numerous iterations and upgrades. For two decades, Blackhawk has dedicated their products to those who deliberately go into harm’s way; be they US military or law enforcement. Designing rugged and...

Accur8™ Sights: Everything You Need to Know

by Jarrad Markel | November 20th, 2020 | 2 comments

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Student of the Gun and Night Fision, the Accur8™ Night Sights are here. We at Student of the Gun are excited to share with you the behind the scenes creative process that lead to the Accur8™ Sights. It all started with a simple...

Getting Ready for Rifle Camp: Gear Checklist

by Professor Paul Markel | October 20th, 2020 | 0 comments

Lot of folks attend shooting schools and weekend training events each year. However, only a small percentage of them will go to Rifle Camp. By Rifle Camp, we mean a dedicated precision rifle training course. The gear list for 1-day Concealed Carry class is pretty...