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Category Archives: self-defense
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.
Obviously, it’s best to have training completed before pregnancy progresses much.
Posted in pistol, self-defense, weapon
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
Pistol deployment isn’t rocket science. It can be learned quicker than any other kind of martial art. Carrying a handgun is no harder than carrying a cell phone — pistols are usually slightly heavier but also less fragile. People who … Continue reading
Technology isn’t the devil.
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
The impossibility of surrender
Most gun owners don’t know exactly how many guns they own. That should not be a surprise: most mechanics couldn’t tell you how many wrenches they have, either. Guns are tools, and sometimes objects of collection, sometimes heirlooms, sometimes wall … Continue reading
Old enough to fight for you…not old enough to protect herself?
Posted in civil rights, rkba, self-defense, shotgun, weapon
Tagged 20ga, left hand, Mossberg
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Safety first
Posted in pistol, self-defense, sound suppressor, weapon
Tagged 9x19, AAC, Glock, optic, red dot
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Backpack armor.
A friend from a body armor company just wrote: “With the shooting that happened in FL, we are about 3-4 months backordered on some products right now.” Since most of the armor for kids is used in the form of … Continue reading