Category Archives: rkba

Resting before a long ride

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Alany Helmantoler one of the most active California lobbyists in favor of civil rights (including the right to effective self-defense).

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Brady Campaign Terrorists

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brady Campaign’s stated goal is to disarm American civilians, making them defenseless from criminals. When danger visits, it is never the disarmers who stand between us and the violence, but Bradies and their ilk are the first to complain about … Continue reading →

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An Act of Self-Defense, the book

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I just read it and recommend it to others: An Act of Self-Defense by Erne Lewis. The book describes a possible future along the lines of “Unintended Consequences” but with somewhat greater realism. The writing quality is decent, the plot … Continue reading →

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Violent Luddites

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anti-gun activists have much in common with the original Luddites. They blame new technologies and users of those technologies for their own plight, and aren’t above using violence to achieve their goals. Luddites did their own killing, whereas “anti-gunners” — … Continue reading →

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Podcast appearance

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Listen if you like to hear my interview about model photography.

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More than one martial art

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Formal shooting competitions originated in Germany about five centuries ago. Top marksmen used wheel lock rifles with range-adjustable leaf sights. Firearm use as a martial art thus predate such traditional disciplines as Aikido and Sambo by over 400 years. Rifle … Continue reading →

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Economist John Lott

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Last week, I met John Lott for the first time in twelve years. I last saw him in  Minnesota back in 1999. His research and articulate writing have done much for the civil rights in the US.

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More about teaching new shooters

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

After the short-range introduction shoot, Alex got excellent coaching from Brian in the finest Appleseed tradition. One key to a good shoot seems to be good ammunition: I usually bring a mix of Eley and CCI and have yet to … Continue reading →

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A capable new shooter at the range

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

One of the range visitors today was a new shooter. Alex started with S&W617 with CB caps, then shot suppressed Walther P22, Ruger 22/45, STI Elektra 9mm, suppressed Glock 17,  Colt (her favorite) and Para Ordnance .45s, Coonan .357. Then … Continue reading →

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The origin of “One hundred heads” meme

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The Grave of the Hundred Head by Kipling was recently referenced in a post about possible forceful responses to government abuses. However, we may want to keep in mind that Kipling wrote about revenge exacted against a local population by … Continue reading →

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American gun owners — a paper tiger?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I was thinking about the hundred heads promised for Mike Vanderbough. Though most of the eighty victims of Waco Massacre had surviving friends and family, and the event received wide publicity, I don’t know of a single case of revenge … Continue reading →

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Time travel? Nazi personnel shows up in the US.

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

TSA troops now accosting people at locations other than airports, giving the lie to the advice to “avoid flying if you don’t want to be molested”. What is the difference between this and  this? American airports already resemble this scene: … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the underdog wins.

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

If we fight, we would likely lose For the foes are strong today But no matter how bad the odds A chance of success remains If we don’t fight but submit Trusting promises, bowing to threats No chance remains anymore … Continue reading →

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Where I was this weekend: Lucky Gunner shoot

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

http://smallestminority.blogspot.com/2011/05/start-em-young.html MP40 http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=10309 Kriss semi http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=10314 Kriss auto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4SWdL7s5NQ BAR 30-06 http://mytumultuousadventure.blogspot.com/2011/05/oleg-volk-at-work.html Taking photos Had the opportunity to shoot several interesting weapons: MP40 — as always, very pleasant to fire but feels entirely too toy-like. M3A1 “grease gun” — love … Continue reading →

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Thieves who steal.

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Had to file two DMCA take-down notices on Brady Campaign today. They used two of my photos without permission and with libelous statements attached. Not very surprising… Update: Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We have removed … Continue reading →

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Gun-related forums

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Oleg Volk

If you are new to this blog, you might not know that I own two forums devoted to gun rights discussions: Gun Rights Media and Armed Polite Society. Please take a look. APS, in particular, is set up to provide … Continue reading →

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There’s more to life than mere survival. (New wallpaper)

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Pistol: Chad Kandros | Knife: Tim Churchman | Pen: Brian Evichin | Ammo: Hornady

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Why does New Delhi support gun control?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Oleg Volk

About gun rights in India

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RKBA in Germany

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Liberales Waffenrecht

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Updated version of an old poster

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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