Category Archives: rkba

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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Guns, fidelity and genital size

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reading anti-gunner comments about guns being compensations for small genitals, I wonder if they realize the assertion is a compliment. In nature, species with relatively large genitals are engaged in sperm competition, generally stemming from non-monogamous mating habits. Developing large … Continue reading →

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Living in Fear. Not Living in Fear. New on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Salubrious psychological effect of gun ownership by vulnerable populations.

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ATF Rule 41F cometh

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In one week, new ATF rules (or whims) governing NFA trusts go into effect. I would like to recommend Matthew Bergstrom of Arsenal Attorneys for doing trust re-statements. That way, you will not risk a paperwork violation and be able … Continue reading →

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Need introductions to political publications

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My upcoming article and two illustrations took more than three hours of otherwise billable time. Yet, while I’ve been publishing numerous technical reviews, I’ve not found a site or a print publication suitable for my RKBA articles. Any suggestions or … Continue reading →

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The Free State of Jones, movie review

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I was pleasantly surprised by how well this film was done. Historic accuracy, near as I can judge, is pretty reasonable. Props, accents, details also seem fairly decent. Plot: 4/5 Acting: 4/5 Both are just a little flat, but I … Continue reading →

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Was it worth it?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For all that America isn’t perfect, we are alone of the former British, French or Spanish colonies to have a shot at retaining personal freedom, at least in some of the states.  

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Terminology is important

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sturmgewehr 44, the historic “assault rifle”, was a general purpose military weapon, moderately good in several roles but specialized for none. The name was an attempt to make wishful thinking become reality by raising troop morale. Since the generic term “assault rifle” … Continue reading →

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All smiles

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The joy of personal empowerment.

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Новости глазами иммигрантов

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

http://stas.livejournal.com/1048089.html http://arbat.livejournal.com/870840.html Такое впечатление, что людям совсем не хочется опять жить при совке, даже и на территории Америки.

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The real reason for shooting back

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In military actions prior to the Crimean War, the ratio of dead to wounded was usually around 1:1. After the 1850s, medical corps were formed and more of the wounded survived. By WW2, 1:2 ratio was common, and modern US … Continue reading →

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Should California conservatives and libertarians move?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I think, yes. The state is beyond electoral salvation, and moving out would deprive California government of tax revenues and would, after the next Census, reduce the electoral weight of the state relative to others. Further, continued exposure to CA … Continue reading →

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“Civilize them with a Krag”: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Can 120 year old designs suffice for modern riot control?

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Curley Effect

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A formal research paper about Curley Effect supports my theory that gun control and many other laws are all about harassing the electoral opposition.

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Single shot rifles and lying liars who lie.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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That’s crazy talk!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Blaming the sane and the law-abiding for crimes of the crazy and the criminal is a pretty good indication of a mental disorder. Should such people even be holding public offices?

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