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Monthly Archives: October 2012
The Preferred Role of Guns in the Political Process
Recently, I wrote of the limited utility of sharpshooters in standing battles. I also write often about the importance of marksmanship and gun ownership. How do these two statements fit together? Where most of the population is unarmed and untrained, … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, rkba, self-defense, weapon
17 Comments
My friend Miles.
Photos for a hat catalog.
The man who taught me how to use a camera.
My father Ted Volk. Picking on an LSD-based lifeform in Prague. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)
Fun with social statistics
Let’s postulate a society with several identifiable ethnic groups. All other things being equal, the group with highest birth rates would be considered the poorest simply because their members would be overwhelmingly young. A 20 year old typically earns less … Continue reading
Hats
After many years of wearing this hat and using it as a photo prop, I decided to check if the same company makes other hats. Found that Henschel Hats makes a huge variety and acquired several for wearing and props. … Continue reading
Posted in holster, pistol, weapon
Tagged 500JRH, fashion, hat, leather, revolver, single action
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Single action details.
Ejector on a Magnum Research BFR in .500JRH
Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?
Posted in holster, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 45ACP, M1911, pants, Viridian, X5L
9 Comments
A Pocketful of Wallop
Pocket carry is one of the most discreet ways of going armed. Doing it effectively requires two things: being able to carry the weapon comfortably and discreetly, and being able to present it quickly and effectively. Unlike belt carry, pocket … Continue reading
The mis-directed fetish of marksmanship.
A really good shooter can make 500 yards hits on bullseye targets. Can he do as well on camouflaged foes who move, use cover and can put literally a hundred times his rate of fire with their squad MG or … Continue reading
Posted in ammunition, civil rights, hunting, rifle, rkba, self-defense, training, weapon
Tagged bushwhacking, Civil War, guerrilla, insurgency
121 Comments
Faxon uppers — a better mousetrap.
At the recent industry shoot, I had a chance to try new Faxon AR uppers. The design is an AK-style long-stroke piston with a FAL-type gas regulator. It allows effective suppressed use without any gas blowback at the shooter. Little … Continue reading
Posted in light/laser, rifle, sound suppressor, training, weapon
Tagged 223, AR15, girl, man, piston, range, semi-auto
15 Comments
Billy the King
One of my favorite fairy tales is finally available on-line.