Category Archives: rkba

Once an object of desire…

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…until the first time I tried it. Turned out, Beretta 12S is an ergonomic nightmare, with badly designed sights and safety. The back-pressure from the sound suppressor also threw gunk into the user’s face from the ejection port. Had submachine … Continue reading →

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Classic vs. modern

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Keystone 722 Youth, bolt action with iron sights. Keltec SU22E with a Vortex red dot.

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Self-identification matters

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I identify as an American. My Thompson identifies as a Chicago typewriter. It’s a First Amendment matter now.

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This is why gun ownership remains a political controversy

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

All other concerns — hunting, sport, even self-defense — are secondary considerations to people who do not wish to be ruled…and to the fiends whose self-worth depends on ruling others.

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Fighting doesn’t guarantee either victory or survival.

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

But inability to fight pretty much guarantees extinction or subjugation. “The Last Jew in Vinnytsia” history. A typical American Jew is a little harder to victimize: The same applies to other ethnic, religious, and behavioural minorities.  

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Living in America is an awesome boon. Some of us paid for it, others had parents or more distant ancestors do the work for us. Either way, it’s worth celebrating. While this country has better parts and worse, there’s no … Continue reading →

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A true sign of an effete civilization…

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…is the reluctance to initiate warfare, rapine and bloody mayhem, like true servants of benevolent gods do. Instead, we wait, like little scared bitches, for others to start the fight so that we can end it without guilt.

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Automatic vs. Semi-Auto: new on Alloutdoor

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

How government regulations retard progress.

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Road blocked ahead by trash?

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’ve brought a broom.

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PPS43

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Second Amendment for new arrivals

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Even though I knew of private gun ownership when I first came to the United States, there was still an emotional disconnect between seeing others own guns and realizing that my parents could. For people from even less RKBA friendly countries … Continue reading →

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Spotting anti-gun propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Just saw a link to an animation featuring sheriff’s kid shooting dad with a visibly unloaded Winchester rifle. The hammer on the safely carried rifle is shown in the uncocked position, followed immediately by the accidental shooting. People who are … Continue reading →

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Realistic Live Fire Training at Troy’s Gate: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An innovative and effective method for learning to think under stress.

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“Peaceful” should not mean “defenseless” (in Armenian)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

(With thanks to Hrachya H. for the translation.)

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“No guns” postings on restaurant doors

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I would estimate that half of Nashville restaurants have no carry signs. I am curious how they can afford to turn away a substantial portion of potential customers, both those who carry and those in the same group with them? … Continue reading →

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Firearms Training in Nashville: highly recommended!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Tatiana Whitlock, one of the best self-defense instructors I know, is coming to Nashville mid-September! She will be offering several courses. Carry with Confidence (pistol) Basic Carbine Tatiana is an absolutely amazing instructor, both supportive and good at guiding the learners … Continue reading →

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“Federal law prohibits….”

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For all the jackboot lickers who insist that laws are morality and must be followed, I submit this exhibit: The same exhibit illustrates just how common ingredients for weapons are. Humans have been making serviceable weapons since before Paleolith, and … Continue reading →

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Some girls get excited by gold and diamonds…

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

…others, by steel, brass and lead. Which would make a better teammate? “Сама не летает и другим не даёт.”

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Firearms, a matter of credibility

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Assuming an ideal spherical teenager in vacuum…ok, let’s not. Let’s use this very specific 12 year old in a hypothetical situation of being threatened by something human-like. From the perspective of the predator, which of her weapons would pose the … Continue reading →

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How prohibitions endure

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

US had numerous state level prohibitions on alcohol before the national one was enacted. I wondered how people stood for those and didn’t shoot the culprits out of hand. Then, a thought occurred to me that explained how prohibitions of … Continue reading →

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