Category Archives: self-defense

SU16

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Kel-tec SU16 fills the same niche as the original Colt AR15: a lightweight but capable rifle that can go anywhere and not unduly burden the person carrying it. With 18.5″ barrel, it weighs less than an M1 carbine or even … Continue reading →

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New on AllAoutdoor: Maximizing .410 performance

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Making the best of a marginal bore.

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A lady’s bodyguard

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 with Red Lion Precision forend, Viridian X5L light/laser, Manticore Arms flash hider, Magpul Gen.2 20-rounder.

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Self-defense on the job?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Very interesting article and comments: http://www.volokh.com/2013/10/13/may-employer-fire-employee-based-employees-reasonable-job-self-defense Summary: yes, they can. So discretion in bearing arms is important to avoid being fired prior to needing to defend yourself. Of course, the legal right to fire an employee extends to unarmed self-defense … Continue reading →

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Everything in one tidy package.

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

SU16E (16C with pistol grip kit) with Trijicon Reflex (“always on”), X15 drum (50 rounds on tap, usually sufficient to break contact), Insight light/laser and a sound suppressor. Three redundant sighting options (red dot, irons, laser). Magpul stock and angled … Continue reading →

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Two lessons from the biker attack on a family in NY

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

We now learn that cops were among the bikers who attacked a traveling family in New York and took an active role in the beating. Two lessons jump out at me: 1. Given a choice, try to avoid jurisdictions like … Continue reading →

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New on AllOutdoor: Sight Options for Defensive Pistols

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Read it there…

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PMR30 with Burris Fast Dot

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PMR30 is a very flat-shooting pistol. A red dot sight lets the user take advantage of the extended ballistic range with better accuracy.

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A very tight M1911

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I like the grip texture — subtle but conducive to retention on recoil. The pistol itself is made to rather close clearances and feels very tight. Original-style guide rod, crisp trigger. Made by Metro Arms.

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From empty hand to full in a second

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Ruger LC9 with Viridian Reactor R5 resided in a holster corset. Very quick and allows for discreet carry of fairly large pistols (up to G19 or 3.5″ M1911).

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Uzi loaded with tracers

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Wherever he is, John Galt probably prefers a weapon with more range. The Uzi, especially with the solid wooden stock, does work all right to about 100 meters. A little more forward lean would have been nice, but it worked … Continue reading →

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The inexplicable ban on purely defensive guns

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The two derringers she’s holding are chambered in .22 Short. They through a 27-29gr bullets at about 700fps, enough for 6-8 inches of penetration in flesh. Due to the minimal sights, they can be aimed reliably only at a fairly … Continue reading →

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Mauser derivative

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This design is a 1940s variation of an 1890s design. Nothing like the scary semi-auto rifles that the US prohibitionists fear. And yet, can you imagine them being OK with you or I having this rifle without interference? Their end-game … Continue reading →

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Good recoil control with M&P Shield

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A novice shooter practices with her carry pistol, M&P Shield. My impression of the Shield has been quite positive — it’s accurate, has a good trigger, low felt recoil and muzzle rise, well designed magazines. No malfunctions over about 400 … Continue reading →

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Great leather for a non-mainstream carry gun

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Recently, two of my good friends married each other. Since I was responsible for the introduction, I took photos of the ceremony. I also wanted to come up with memorable wedding presents that would still be in use years later. … Continue reading →

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Social loads for 10mm Automatic: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Social loads for 10mm Automatic

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Effective night vision photography

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I’ve done night vision photography in the past. It involved carefully placing an PVS14 monocular in front of a Panasonic LX3 or Canon 5D2 with 35/2 lens and doing long exposures from a tripod. Getting alignment between the optics was … Continue reading →

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Little Pistolera

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

SAA1873-10 Kidnapping women and children would be a lot harder if carrying sidearms and knives was more common.

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Extended magazines.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Standard CZ Rami magazine holds 10 9mm cartridges. It’s small, fairly light, has a good trigger and many people like it as a carry weapon. But 10+1 isn’t the limit of its capacity. The solution for getting more ammunition came … Continue reading →

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Luxury vs. sufficiency

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Most full size and compact modern firearms are sufficient for self-defense. I’ve carried a wide variety and, while I have my favorites, wouldn’t feel too poorly armed even with my least favorite weapon. However, the line is much closer when … Continue reading →

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