Category Archives: self-defense

Coincidences in most massacres

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Mass murderers use different methods (arson, explosions, knife attacks, shootings), but two coincidence just jump out at me. The first is that almost all mass murderers are men. The other is that they seek out locations where good people are … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Self-Diagnostic for Defensive Rifleman

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Self-Diagnostic for Defensive Rifleman Three rounds of ammunition, two dimes’ worth of office supplies and five minutes could tell you much about your degree of readiness.

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Non-frangible 5.7×28 Ammunition

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most 5.7×28 loads available in the US are loaded with varmint bullets designed for fragmentation. They work great on rabbit-sized rodents but lack penetration for defense against people. They can be effective under some circumstances, such as shooting fish in … Continue reading →

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Self-defense is a Human Right, in Polish

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Knowledge As a Defensive Fortification

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you probably read in my posts, I consider weapons useful in improving personal safety. But training and carrying weapons doesn’t guarantee safety — a handgun isn’t armor. Due to the expense and the inconvenience, few of us wear body … Continue reading →

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The Preferred Role of Guns in the Political Process

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I wrote of the limited utility of sharpshooters in standing battles. I also write often about the importance of marksmanship and gun ownership. How do these two statements fit together? Where most of the population is unarmed and untrained, … Continue reading →

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Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Being able to go from very casual to extremely purposeful in a second can be a tactical advantage.

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A Pocketful of Wallop

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Pocket carry is one of the most discreet ways of going armed. Doing it effectively requires two things: being able to carry the weapon comfortably and discreetly, and being able to present it quickly and effectively. The first condition is … Continue reading →

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The mis-directed fetish of marksmanship.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am a great fan of armed and trained civilians. But I’d like to point out that the “hundreds of thousands of deer hunters” are no military snipers and do not overmatch regular infantry. A very well trained rifleman with … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for a knight in shining armor.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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The Literary Cornered Cat

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The amazing Kathy Jackson is now blogging at Cornered Cat. And I recommend every word she writes.

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Time travel considerations.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sprague DeCamp’s Lest Darkness Fall was first published in 1939. It was one of the first coherent time travel stories and quite well written. The author created a humorous,and informative tale of a history professor who ends up in 6th … Continue reading →

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Quoted on Voice of Russia

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I responded to questions from a journalist writing for an English-language publication there. The article, Gun Controlling Your Children: a Family Affair just came out. Technically, it has several phrasing and factual errors but the overall tone and the … Continue reading →

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Light your target before lighting it up.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Verifying zero.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Getting an upgrade.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Home invader repellent.

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

If courts don’t stop no-knock home invasions, bullets and other means would have to. Given the extreme danger posed to lawful people by violent police invasions, it’s no wonder many households have moved from shotguns to rifles for defense. The … Continue reading →

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Good, quick, cheap — pick any two.

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Most .308 box magazines are relatively cheap, light, simple and hold 20 rounds. They work great for those who wear additional magazine pouches and have friends cover them during reloads. Drums are not cheap, weigh a little more and hold … Continue reading →

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A models who is also a designer.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

April just put up a new poster made from one of my photos of her. I like it.

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Springfield M1A wallpapers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

M1A Scout Squad | Aimpoint Micro T1, Hunter | 50rd XS drum

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