Striker 12 is a fairly clever device but, at the core, it is a revolver. Revolving wheel lock carbines have been around since the early 1500s. That didn’t stop BATF from classifying it as a “destructive device” subject to registration and $200 tax. So much for the claim that government wouldn’t ban any particular kind of arms on a whim.
Tomboy.
Sharpshooter.
Little girl who cleans up well for pictures. Morgan is 17.
Another Coal Creek Saiga with a 12-round SGM magazine. I haven’t chronographed this gun, but other people’s data indicates drop of muzzle velocity from 1250fps to about 1000. Seems like a reasonable trade for the small length. Fans of longer barrels can get a standard Saiga and put it into a Kushnapup stock instead.
Also seen at Coal Creek Armory, a Saiga 12 with 8″ barrel and 12-shot magazine.
This demure young lady is all concentration once on the firing line.
And, once done with her course of fire, all smiles. Above, 16″ Vepr in 7.62×39.
And yes, she’s only 14.
Often in home defense episodes, people ask 911 dispatchers for permission to use effective means of self-defense. “Mother, may I please, please save my life by fighting those who’d murder me?” I would guess this stems from being unsure of own right to use deadly force in self-defense. This is precisely why handgun courses usually cover the legalities of self-defense. The decision to fight with all you’ve got should be made long before the emergency happens.
Many movies promote the idea that most people just can’t bring themselves to resist criminals. Just as a grease fire in the kitchen has to be handled soonest with the use of a fire extinguisher, so does criminal aggression must be handled at once with the most effective measures available. Being defenders, lawful people always begin behind the reaction curve and only prior what-if planning allows them to catch up with the aggressors and beat them at their own game.
A lawful, peaceful person should not be apologetic about doing in a criminal aggressor. Human life is worth defending. Life of a home invader or a mugger or a rapist has negative worth and continues at the sufferance of the real humans. And it’s quite all right to treat violent criminals as less than human — they aren’t being stereotyped for some common congenital trait (such as ethnicity or appearance) but treated according to their immediate unlawful actions. Wanton initiation of aggression is a very certain denial of humanity.
Just as a great potential dinner may have to be ruined on a moment’s notice if the oil in your frying pan flashes, a potentially good human who just happens to be a murderous thug at present has to be stopped. The stopping process may ruin the critter but that’s his problem, not yours. A couple of years ago, one of my friends was grabbed by two older men right off the street in Oakland. They dragged her towards a construction site, she managed to slice one of them with a knife and the attackers took off, presumably for the nearest hospital. Whether the wounded rapist lived or died is not important, the important thing is that she escaped. Fortunately, her sense of self-worth is sufficient to ward off any second-guessing or misdirected guilt. My friend is quite comfortable with the outcome of that encounter and that’s how it should be.
Save your pity and consideration for the humans in your life. Goblins masquerading as humans do not deserve it. Know how to protect yourself and be willing to apply that knowledge if necessary. And don’t think that you have to request official permission to protect yourself.
An eclectic outfit
Compact 308 rifle
The rifle is a 16″ Vepr in .308, set up with 20rd magazines, 1-5x scope and Magpul MOE stock on ITT hydraulic recoil buffer. Felt recoil is below that of .223, which makes it an excellent plaything for a teenage girl.
Reduced recoil is welcome for all shooters, not just for girls. This young lady’s eclectic outfit happens to include eight full 20rd magazines for the .308 and a Makarov — quite a load besides the rifle. She showed no sign of even noticing the weight. Not bad for 15.
If anybody recognizes the scope, I’d like to know the brand. The only markings on it were “Made in Japan”.
308 Vepr with 27" barrel
For sight radius, length matters. Such a long barrel also gives maximum bullet velocity and least muzzle blast. The added weight is surprisingly little thanks to the relatively short forend. Both front and rear sights are adjustable for windage and elevation. The front is used for zeroing and the rear for operational adjustments.
Handy enough for a teenage girl.
Loitering with intent
One of the many cute and curious sights of Knoxville, TN.
Aiming an SVD off-hand
I can’t quite decide if SVD form is beautiful or just odd. The form of the shooter is more obviously graceful.
One way to cancel a rooftop vote.
More photos taken for G4P: a Trijicon SRS on a Bobro QD mount.
The sight handles nicely — eventually, I’d like to get one for more hands-on evaluation.
That’s about high heels.
The carbine itself is fairly practical, especially with a red dot installed. Fire can be commenced once eye and ear protection are added.
…she’s hunting wabbits.
I don’t think much edible rabbit would be left though — that’s 44Mag Henry would be better suited for heffalumps. In any case, this is the last time this rifle is seen with open sights — my friend Tad scoped it today with a 1-4×20 Nikon. At true 1x, it’s incredibly fast for instinctive two-eyes-open aiming.
My friend Justin has trained new shooters for a long time. His interest and proficiency with firearms predate his police work by several years. This year, he is offering more formal training through Condition One. In particular, the pistol course they offer fulfills the Tennessee state requirements for carry permit applications.
I highly recommend Justin as an instructor.
So are the spikes designed to keep them off ledges and heads of sculptures.
His hair is standing up on end at the very thought of having a flying rat land on the head.
The location of the magazine limits the scope length, making prismatic design a natural choice.
CTC laser is mounted as a backup sight because I view all rifles as possible defensive tools. The barrel is fairly thick and also fluted, while 5.7×28 doesn’t generate that much heat. If a shooter does warm it up, the rail with the laser is well separated from the barrel.
Actress Morrigan Sanders is 14. She’s holding a Model 1916 S&W, British Contract in .455 Webley, Enfield arsenal marked, converted to .45 Long Colt after the War, refinished and with Pachmayr grips. To quote her father: “Morrigan tears out the X ring with it. She shoots well, but it’s not like fifteen yards is a long distance.” For most people, it is.
On the other hand, if she can master firearms (she’s had an M4 rifle of her own from age 7), surely the adults amongst us can at least try. If a girl child shows capacity and will to defend self and family in case of emergency, what excuse do grown men have for acting like a prey species?
