Category Archives: self-defense

Don’t judge!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I don’t judge people for having one or more imaginary friends different from mine. I don’t judge them for eating or drinking something I wouldn’t touch. When they listen to strange music, watch TV shows or wear goofy outfits, I … Continue reading →

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How long does it take for a cell phone to connect?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A thought exercise for the unarmed: how long does it take for a phone to connect your 911 call? I’ve seen times ranging from about three seconds to nearly fifteen. Let’s assume three seconds and being able to hit speed … Continue reading →

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Are machine guns really that hard to control?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So many on our side of the gun control fight have despaired of ever getting automatic weapons deregulated to pre-1934 state that they make excuses for the enemy. “Automatics are uncontrollable anyway”, they way. “A waste of ammunition”. It’s a … Continue reading →

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“Green” bullets.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The point of 25ACP is to allow really tiny defensive guns. Plus side, they can be hidden anywhere. Minus side, not much stopping power — the wound track is similar to a pencil being pushed through, and that if it … Continue reading →

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Classic sports have military roots.

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Running, wrestling, fencing, archery and javelin all stem from military training. So does biathlon. Could skeet and trap shooting similarly evolve under the martial influences of riot control needs into a more socially oriented sport?   Home alone? No problem.   (Spelling fixed in … Continue reading →

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“Safe storage” requirements that aren’t…and other lies.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The ostensible purpose of the “safe storage” laws is to keep guns out of the wrong hands. In reality, the requirement to keep weapons locked up and separate from ammunition contributes to criminal acquisition of arms. A gun owner whose … Continue reading →

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Which would be safer to kick?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, we read about psychopaths who abuse animals before turning to humans. Strangely, most of them go after bunnies, kittens, puppies and other helpless creatures. very few of them seek the challenge of trying to abuse bulls, full-grown large dog … Continue reading →

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Does headache medicine cause headaches?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Let’s discuss semantics. Do we take headache medicine to cause headaches or to cure them? Are deer rifles used by deer or for hunting them? The English language doesn’t work quite the same way as German, which is why the … Continue reading →

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Alleged intent of gun control vs. actual observable goals

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Pushers of gun control state the disarming the population is necessary for the safety of that same population. The punitive measures they are willing to employ to make that hypothetical safety happen look a lot like “he beats her because … Continue reading →

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My photo illustrates Eugene Volokh’s article

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Do civilians with guns ever stop mass shootings?

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“I am not Charlie!”

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. (Robert Heinlein) When people regularly die for expressing their beliefs, free speech does not … Continue reading →

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Superhuman senses.

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She can hear better and tell bearing of the sound source more precisely with the amplified hearing protection. She can see in the dark with the thermal scope. And she’s definitely compensating with the Tavor for her inability to well-aimed … Continue reading →

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An old image which is worth re-posting.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  I am lucky to be friends with quite a few peace officers.

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Selecting handgun pairs for carry and home defense: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Overview of available strategies.

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Raising kids today to become independent humans of tomorrow

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole practices her pistol stance with papa. By the time she grows up, she will have one more skill that adds up with the others to an independent personhood.

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Pole arms and hoplophobes

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I wonder why the fans of Markley’s Law don’t annoy the Swiss guardsmen with their helberds or the Japanese history reenactors with spears and naginatas. Seems to me, the users of pole arms are far more appropriate targets for the accusations … Continue reading →

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“Hey, I carry one just like it!”

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A big advantage of working with competent models is that they can be asked to do a task instead of being directed, minute degree at a time, into a position which mimics doing the task. For example: “Please point the … Continue reading →

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What does this tell you?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

TN bans carry in government offices, and the Army bans carry on their bases and offices. Since we know that the signs do not stop determined assassins, we can only guess that the rule-makers are more worried about their own … Continue reading →

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Russian legislative logic at its finest

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Larger printable file available on request. Translation: Powerful, long-ranged rifles for hunting and sport — legal.But even the weakest pistols for self-defense — banned.Where’s the logic in that?

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When in Rome…

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…I couldn’t do as these Romans, as their laws aren’t very friendly to gun ownership and less friendly to carry. The US laws are no better as far as visitors are concerned. This is the main down side to foreign … Continue reading →

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