Category Archives: rkba

A Hebrew adaptation of my article

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A fairly close adaptation of Alleged intent of gun control vs. actual observable goals has been translated to Hebrew by Amit Nachman.

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One of the best explanations of gun registration

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

COMMON-SENSE GUN LAWS = INSTITUTIONALIZED IDIOCY by Wessley Rogers

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100+ casualties in a gay dance club attack? Time for Pink Pistols.

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

(Edited for factual info) One fiend attacks a crowd and kills 50, wounds more. How was that possible in a state where concealed carry is legal and plenty of people go armed? Unfortunately, I see several contributing factors: Carry is … Continue reading →

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Interview with me from SHOT Show 2016

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All4Shooters just posted the video of my interview from SHOT range day. The accompanying article is also available in Italian.

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Third issue of TheSear is up

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

With my article Winning Hearts and Minds in it.

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In Defense of Open-Bolt Firearms for Civilian Use: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Why submachine guns should have a legitimate place in the arsenal of free people.

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You’d be making noise either way

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

(Beretta 1301 Comp in a recoil-reducing stock)

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Don’t hide behind your pets

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Dogs are less likely to use deadly force appropriately than responsible people. Depending on their training, they may hurt a person who shouldn’t be bitten or fail to go after a genuine intruder. Dogs are more likely to get hurt … Continue reading →

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“Get weapons of war off the streets!”

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The title is a typical rallying cry of anti-freedom politicians. We know they are lying. But let’s pretend, just for a moment, that they aren’t. If they really mean to restrict only weapons of war, then we are looking at one of two … Continue reading →

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Maria Butina

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

One of the faces of the Russian effort to improve their legal gun rights. While Maria prefers to get by on ability and multiple competencies, i don’t mind noting that she is also photogenic. Interview with Maria and the associated … Continue reading →

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ASJ Cover Article: The Mighty Mite

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All about Alexis.

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A fashion dilemma

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Pity most European countries allow only the first option to their subjects… PS: It’s not like certain parts of America are any better…looking at you, New York City!

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Frog Lube for French Resistance

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Contrary to my original understanding of Europe, some countries there have a substantial amount of privately held guns. Unfortunately, very few of them permit defensive use. Even Switzerland has curtailed legal carry, leaving Czechia, Estonia, Lithuania, Moldova and possibly some … Continue reading →

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The killing of LaVoy Finicum

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am not sure of the details of the specific current standoff between the Western ranchers and the Feds. But it does seem like a small facet of generally abusive conduct by the various government agencies.

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Infringed: a useful book about gun laws

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I finally had a chance to read Alexandria Kincaid’s book about the US gun laws in all their irrational glory. Over half of the illustrations in it were done by me, but while I’ve been looking at parts of the book for … Continue reading →

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PTR91 wide handguard?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Why is this young lady sad? She just found out that the slim forend shifts on firing and can pinch fingers against the receiver. Where could I find a wide forend for this PTR91?  

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How long does it take for a cell phone to connect?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A thought exercise for the unarmed: how long does it take for a phone to connect your 911 call? I’ve seen times ranging from about three seconds to nearly fifteen. Let’s assume three seconds and being able to hit speed … Continue reading →

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Do people have fun at anti-gun ranges?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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Are machine guns really that hard to control?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So many on our side of the gun control fight have despaired of ever getting automatic weapons deregulated to pre-1934 state that they make excuses for the enemy. “Automatics are uncontrollable anyway”, they way. “A waste of ammunition”. It’s a … Continue reading →

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“Safe storage” requirements that aren’t…and other lies.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The ostensible purpose of the “safe storage” laws is to keep guns out of the wrong hands. In reality, the requirement to keep weapons locked up and separate from ammunition contributes to criminal acquisition of arms. A gun owner whose … Continue reading →

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