Category Archives: self-defense

If she starred in Home Alone, the movie would have ended much quicker.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Works just as well outside of home. Props: tshirt from 1791 Apparel, 3″ .38Spl revolver from Czechpoint

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That poxy little Chicago is wagging the whole Illinois

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Champaign County Rifle Association site.

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Being a Credible Threat: new on CTD blog

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read the post on CTD blog.

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None dare call this pretty.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

FN57 pistol is second only to High Point and some WW2 Japanese designs in full-out industrial ugliness. However, it is accurate, holds a useful number of rounds and, once sound-suppressed, comfortable to fire. This one is a part of the … Continue reading →

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The training advantage of handgun

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Before the kids are old enough to be left alone…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…teach them to deal with possible emergencies. Home invasions are among such events. This 10 year old girl has taken multiple courses at Front Sight and can run a Glock, a 1911 and an Uzi.

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RMR30 is very small

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Keltec views RMR30 as a hunting and plinking carbine. It can be that, but I see it more as a home defense rifle for people who cannot hold up a heavy rifle or deal with much recoil. From a 16″ … Continue reading →

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Low-light shooting aids: new on CTD blog

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read Imperfection of Vision.

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New on CTD: Marking the Boundaries of Your Personal Space

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read it there — with new illustrations.

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Composition in sepia

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rifle | pistol | holster

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“Last chance to back down!”

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Auto Ordnance Thompson with 20rd stick magazine, 50rd disk in the bag.

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The social importance of Personal Defense Weapons

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Produced with the assistance of Czechpoint USA.

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Women and guns: new video

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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For the pint-sized defender…

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…a half-gallon hat and a Coonan Cadet. Pity this reduced scale pistol is discontinued for now, but it may come back in the future. It uses shorter magazines than the standard model but still holds the save seven rounds. The … Continue reading →

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For added Christmas cheer, American STASI is here

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Old news, but well put: TSA = STASI.

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Production RMR30 carbine arrived

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anna doesn’t like heavy rifles. To her, even an AK clone is too heavy, so this little carbine is much more to her liking. Loaded with 30 rounds of 22wmr, it weighs 2.3kg (4.2lbs). The production version differs from the … Continue reading →

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Out of buckshot, pushing on!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Кончится картечь, не пропадём…” Winchester 1897(12ga), Savage 1915(32ACP). Background photo from http://www.wallchan.com/wallpaper/2447/

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Are small guns like cell phone cameras?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

In the sense that everyone disparages them and everyone uses them. New post at CTD.

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Teach your children.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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A good question.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This question has more relevance for cities and suburbs, especially given the occasional social disruptions like the NOLA and London riots. Unlike shotguns, rifles can reach out and touch a looter with an incendiary device in hand without the defender … Continue reading →

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