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Category Archives: self-defense
My friends felt that PTSD statement was inaccurate…
…so I made a more focused version.
Posted in pistol, self-defense
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Young lady in control of her immediate 100 yards.
Posted in ammunition, pistol, rifle, self-defense, sound suppressor
Tagged Thunderbeast Arms
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The motive of your enemy is not relevant to the choice of remedy.
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Movies claim that good guys would feel bad about killing evil-doers…
…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 in rkba, self-defense
Tagged Israel, terrorism
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Defensive weapon for the infirm.
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
Posted in ammunition, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, Uncategorized, weapon
Tagged 22LR, keltec, rimfire, senior, Viridian
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What rifle ammunition for fat polar fox?
“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
“No civilian needs…”
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
Posted in civil rights, rkba, self-defense, weapon
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Pregnancy and contact martial arts do not mix.
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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Tagged 9x19
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How safe is your area? New on AllOutdoor.
A simple visual indicator of crime levels.
One and a half seconds
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
Technology isn’t the devil.
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
Posted in ammunition, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 7.5mm, Chautchaur, girl, machine gun, Pro Ears, teen
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AMENDMENT TWO: A LEGAL IMMIGRANT’S CAUTIONARY TALE by Anonymous
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
The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands: new on GAT Daily
The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands.
“Be sure to come unarmed.”
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