Category Archives: self-defense

New on CTD: Are our Guns Ready for Winter?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read my post about defensive guns in cold weather.

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Dazzle camouflage in everyday life

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Dazzle camouflage was developed for warships during WW1. Recently, I found a purse that uses the same principle. Made by Gun Tote’n Mamas, it holds a small or medium pistol in an internal holster.

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Pink guns, new at CTD blog

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read Pink Guns.

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Using rimfire rifles for self-defense

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

New post up on the CTD blog: Quantity has a Quality of its Own.

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Monsters under her bed…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

…are useful for illustrating the Castle Doctrine. We don’t have to take imaginary creatures seriously, but it helps to have a plan in case real fiends show up. GCode | Beretta

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Make your one shot count!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Model 1836 US Army pistol. Originally a .54 caliber flintlock pistol, it was converted to percussion ignition around the Civil War.

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The enemy is here. Roadblocks in Tennessee.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Looks like our domestic Gestapo-wannabes have arrived. Not sure how they can be dislodged short of a war. This is most disappointing, for America and for Tennessee in particular. I suspect the total push-back of the whole state population of … Continue reading →

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Question from a teenager

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brookie’s Mean Green AR15 is in 6.8mm. She is pretty good with it.

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Lasers, a new post on CTD blog

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Read Lasers in Combat on CTD blog.

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Keltec KSG, a fine hunting shotgun.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Clarification, a hunting shotgun for dangerous game. A wild boar might kill you, but only zombies can turn you undead with one bite. As an additional plus, the gun can be carried easily with one hand. The other arm would … Continue reading →

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Ешьте чёрную икру!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Когда я пишу про оружие, мне часто отвечают: “Рады бы, да не можем.” Люди из Нью-Йорка жалуются на отсутствие стрельбищ, россияне на бюрократические проволочки, а англичане на тотальный запрет эффективной самозащиты. Все мои советы по подгонке самозарядных винтовок под рост … Continue reading →

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If the shoe fits, you dance better — another article up on CTD blog

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Short, light rifles for use by women and kids.

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Small form, big power: PLR16

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

PLR16 is a .223 pistol designed for short and medium range hunting and self-defense. For reactive shooting, it’s typically stabilized by pushing out against the sling. For longer range, use a bipod or some improvised support. 9.2″ barrel provides muzzle … Continue reading →

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New quad rail for Keltec Sub2000

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The original quad rail for Sub2000 had a bit of flex in it. While sights installed on it seemed to keep zero, it didn’t inspire confidence. Keltec updated the rail and the new version is rock-solid. I tried a 45* … Continue reading →

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KSG

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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XR9-S in use

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

My colleague, make-up artist Tirzah, in combat trim. She can fight with pistol, knife or bare hands…but using a pistol is easier on the fingernails. The holster purse is from Gun Tote’n Mamas.

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Old snapshots of Danica

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Movie review: Army of Crime

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Army of Crime Plot: 9 Acting: 10 Music: 9 SFX: 8 A very good depiction of the problems faced by civilians who want to survive and fight back against domestic and foreign oppression. Better than most films on this topic.

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An interesting short film

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Land of the Free. Curious to see DHS presented as the Gestapo was shown in the 1950s films. The portrayal of the resistance is very reminiscent of the French treatment of their own history.

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Time to get better legislators!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This applies equally to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington DC.

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