Category Archives: self-defense

My friends felt that PTSD statement was inaccurate…

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Oleg Volk

…so I made a more focused version.

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Young lady in control of her immediate 100 yards.

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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The motive of your enemy is not relevant to the choice of remedy.

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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Movies claim that good guys would feel bad about killing evil-doers…

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Oleg Volk

…but that’s utter BS. St.George didn’t take to drink after slaying the dragon. Neither did Bard the Bowman, the archer who slew Smaug. And I am quite sure that every man who shot down a Soviet or Russian helicopter with … Continue reading →

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Musings on the occasion of October 7, 2023.

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Oleg Volk
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The will is critical.

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Oleg Volk
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Keltec KSG410

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Oleg Volk
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There’s no cavalry to the rescue.

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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No war before coffee.

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Oleg Volk
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Defensive weapon for the infirm.

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire pistols are seldom the answer to defensive needs, but they fit one niche well. The defender in this case is an 86-year-old woman who lives alone. Her hand and arm strength are minimal, so full-weight handguns are not in … Continue reading →

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What rifle ammunition for fat polar fox?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Oleg Volk

“Fat polar fox” is a Russian euphemism of a euphemism of a rude expression for a persistent catastrophic situation. Things get bad and stay that way. A prudent person’s preparation list includes some weapons and training with it. Let’s say … Continue reading →

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“No civilian needs…”

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Oleg Volk

A common statement from the fans of government monopoly on force is: “no civilian needs such weapons”, with “such weapons” being whatever they are trying to ban. Let’s look at this statement more closely. The Secret Service staff are civilians. … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy and contact martial arts do not mix.

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Ranged solutions tend to be more convincing…even before shots are fired. Obviously, it’s best to have training completed before pregnancy progresses much.

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How safe is your area? New on AllOutdoor.

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Oleg Volk

A simple visual indicator of crime levels.

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One and a half seconds

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Oleg Volk

A second and a half from rest to first shot is considered a reasonably quick draw from concealment. Two is a bit slow. How slow is waiting for cops to show up after either bystander call them or you — … Continue reading →

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Technology isn’t the devil.

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Until 1994, any teen in America could buy a 30-round magazine, in person or by mail. From 1957 to 1968, they could buy an AR15 to go with it, mail order if they so wished. After 1968, they would have … Continue reading →

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ATV Riders

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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AMENDMENT TWO: A LEGAL IMMIGRANT’S CAUTIONARY TALE by Anonymous

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Oleg Volk

A good friend, a long-time American by choice, wrote this excellent essay. I post and propagate it because my friend cannot without dire consequences to self and family from state authorities acting as employers, educators and officious busibodies. It’s sad … Continue reading →

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The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands: new on GAT Daily

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands.

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“Be sure to come unarmed.”

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The date went well, though they disagreed on a few things: he carried, she thought all guns should be banned.  They decided to meet again. “I’ll make dinner Friday night. Come over around 6pm,” he said “And be sure to arrive … Continue reading →

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