OCCAM Defense Rifles & The Root Word of Gun Control | SOTG 1306
Student of the Gun Radio
Jarrad Markel
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🗓️ 29 August 2025
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Occam Defense Pistol Discussion
The discussion centered on the Occam Defense OD-1775 pistol, which Jarrad described as a smaller version of the rifle, featuring walnut wood and a powerful 10.5-inch barrel. The professor explained that the OD-1775 is considered the "Cadillac of AKs" and noted that Occam Defense also makes accessories for various rifles, including a magwell for Ruger American Ranch rifles.
The conversation concluded with a discussion about the evolution of military optics, particularly the adoption of EOTech holographic weapon sights and magnifiers during the Global War on Terror, with the professor having recently published an article about pairing the EOTech XPS2 with a 3x magnifier.
Challenges in Mechanical Offset Calculations
The discussion focused on the challenges of calculating mechanical offsets in shooting, particularly with high risers on optics. The professor expressed concerns about the trend of using excessive risers, noting that it complicates shooting and training.
Jarrad explained that learning to calculate offsets takes time and practice, even in controlled conditions. The conversation also touched on the influence of social media on gear choices, with the Professor warning against buying unnecessary accessories before mastering current equipment.
Good Samaritan Stabbing Case Update
The group discussed a story about an American "Good Samaritan" stabbed in Germany after intervening when two men were harassing female passengers on a tram. The attacker was arrested but later released due to lack of sufficient evidence linking him to the stabbing, despite having previous charges.
Jarrad shared details about his Occam Defense pistol, including its specifications and customization options, and mentioned that deposits are currently being accepted for the firearm.
Gun Control's Futility and Absurdity
The discussion focused on the futility of gun control measures, using examples from England, Australia, and other countries where disarmament has not reduced violent crime. The professor emphasized that gun control is ultimately about control and that left-wing ideologies, including communism and socialism, seek to disarm citizens to increase state power.
The conversation concluded with a discussion of Australia's recent ban on machetes, highlighting the absurdity of such restrictions and the failure of gun control to address the root causes of crime.
TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE
- Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Spike's Tactical
- [0:04:51] Paul and Jarrad discuss their OCCAM Defense rifle/pistol occamdefense.com
- [0:10:16] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com
- TOPIC: HWS / Magnifier Combo discussion opticswire.com
- [0:29:02] Warrior of the Week - James Yeager's "Virtues of a Warrior"
- TOPIC: American good Samaritan stabbed after confronting Syrian immigrant in Germany when he stepped in to stop harassment nypost.com
- [0:45:00] Australian state rolls out machete 'disposal bins' ahead of ban www.foxnews.com
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | All right, ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages. It is time for Student of the Gun Radio episode number one three zero six. |
| 0:08.8 | Now, this is going to be the last one of August, 2025. |
| 0:15.8 | Oh, my goodness. What have we got for you today? Well, thank you for asking. I'm glad that you asked. |
| 0:21.5 | And I'm glad that you're here. |
| 0:24.5 | Eotech, tech talk. |
| 0:25.7 | We've got, we're going to talk about magnifiers and where they came from and why they exist. |
| 0:32.4 | And I know a lot of you guys are like, well, they always have existed. |
| 0:36.1 | We've always had them. |
| 0:37.6 | No, all of you people in your 30s who have believed that they've always been there, |
| 0:43.8 | the answer is no, they weren't always there. |
| 0:47.3 | Warrior the Week, we got a good Samaritan, and what do you get for your good Samaritan in behavior? |
| 0:55.5 | Well, sometimes you get this. |
| 1:00.5 | What's going on down in Australia, mate? |
| 1:02.9 | I've been told that how long have I been doing a crappy Australian accent? |
| 1:10.3 | Many. Many years that every time I do that a koala accent. Many. |
| 1:11.4 | Many years. |
| 1:12.3 | Every time I do that a koala dies. |
| 1:14.5 | Many qualas. |
| 1:16.3 | Well, they're nasty little chlamydia-ridden buggers anyway. |
| 1:20.7 | We got a student again university for you. |
| 1:23.3 | Talk about being dangerous on demand. |
| 1:26.0 | Leadership lesson. |
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