Television Archives

SHOT 2014 PotPourri [S5E01]

by Professor Paul Markel | June 1st, 2014 | 0 comments

The Student of the Gun crew spent a week in Las Vegas, Nevada to bring you exclusive footage from the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. We will bring you the latest offerings in firearms, ammunition, and accessories from the nation’s leading...

Fighting Rifle and Combat Clays [S4E13]

by Professor Paul Markel | November 20th, 2013 | 0 comments

The SOTG guys are back in Texas to continue their helicopter hog hunting adventure with Mike and the top-flight crew from Vertex Aviation. We put down a number of those two-hundred pound ‘rats’ and spared the lives of several fawns by reducing the coyote...

Helicopter Gunnery School, M&P15 Prairie Dog Hunt, and AR Part Selection [S4E12]

by Professor Paul Markel | November 8th, 2013 | 0 comments

This week Paul and Jarrad earn their patches when they attend the Vertex Aviation Aerial Gunnery School, a prerequisite to their Texas helicopter hunting adventure. We’ll meet Mike Morgan, US Army veteran helo pilot and the president of Vertex. Mike instructs...

Ammo Shortage Solutions and the Most Coveted .22 Rifle [S4E11]

by Professor Paul Markel | November 7th, 2013 | 0 comments

This week on SOTG TV we introduce you to Jessica, another Adult in Training, and follow her through the 4H Shooting Education Camp. During our Brownells Bench Talk we’ll consider choosing a trigger for your custom AR build and some things to consider before...

TC Venture Predator, Fire Extinguisher Gun, and Pocket Life Saver [S4E10]

by Professor Paul Markel | November 5th, 2013 | 0 comments

Just like the fire extinguisher and the first aid kit, guns are kept at home in case of an unforeseen emergency. This week we’ll take a close look at the “Fire Extinguisher Gun” and consider the tool and the concept. We will also continue with our discussion on...

Adults in Training and Build your Own AR-15 [S4E09]

by Professor Paul Markel | October 21st, 2013 | 0 comments

Kids don’t stay kids forever, they are truly Adults in Training. The 4H Shooting Sports program helps young people grow into responsible, productive adults. We spent some time with the 4H folks this summer and are going to introduce you to one of these young...