Category Archives: weapon

Technology isn’t the devil.

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Until 1994, any teen in America could buy a 30-round magazine, in person or by mail. From 1957 to 1968, they could buy an AR15 to go with it, mail order if they so wished. After 1968, they would have … Continue reading →

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Individual or collective?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The difference between individual rights and collective responsibility may be illustrated with this example: imagine a group of half-dozen people which includes you. Every person in that group has a basic table utensils, a spoon, a knife and a fork. … Continue reading →

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ATV Riders

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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The dreaded .512 caliber rifle

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Despite the nomenclature, 56-50 rimfire cartridge actually fires a 0.512″ diameter bullet. It was pretty potent for a rimfire, on the order of 350gr and 1200fps, about on par with 44 Magnum from a long-barreled revolver. Tubular magazine in the … Continue reading →

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The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands: new on GAT Daily

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The ethical imperative for small arms in private hands.

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Articles old and new

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Oleg Volk

New review on American Hunter about Traditions single shot .357 carbine. Another new article on Shooting Illustrated about bullpup stock for the Hi-Point carbine. American Shooting Journal an older article available online: Aero Precision M5E1. Aero Precision M5E1     … Continue reading →

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The impossibility of surrender

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Most gun owners don’t know exactly how many guns they own. That should not be a surprise: most mechanics couldn’t tell you how many wrenches they have, either. Guns are tools, and sometimes objects of collection, sometimes heirlooms, sometimes wall … Continue reading →

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When is old enough suddenly not old enough?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Very much adding confusion to a legal injury, the Florida legislators claim that people who were perfectly capable of legal actions must be stripped of that ability on the basis of their age…which is now insufficient. And yet, the same … Continue reading →

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Old enough to fight for you…not old enough to protect herself?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Emancipated enough to volunteer for the military and be accepted. Not emancipated enough for the Florida legislators!

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One 19 year old committed a crime…every 19 year old in the state got punished!

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Collective punishment is what occupying armies of totalitarian states do to subjugated populations. And now we know how Florida legislators view their neighbors.

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Safety first

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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Rifles as canaries in the coal mine.

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Weapons are unique in the lineup of the items typically banned or regulated by governments. They are the only contraband that can be used to fight the enforcement of the ban on them. Neither a bottle of rum, nor a … Continue reading →

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A blue watch face.

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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Six new posts on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Six news posts from SHOT show 2018.

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YHM8030 pistol: new won Tactical Life

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My photos with Jay’s article.

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1920×1080 Keltec PMR30 wallpaper

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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vz58 shortie

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A compact customization of vz58 carbine.

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Gun “Buy-Back” Scalability: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The real reason why “compensated” gun turn-ins don’t work.

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A funny coincidence

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

It seems like a lot of Hollywood notable and politicians who overlap in their hatred of Second Amendment rights are also molesters. Their dislike of defensive capabilities in others might just be motivated by the fear of getting shot for … Continue reading →

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One part of abuse-proofing the kids

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

This way, every potential abuser would have this nagging thought in the back of its mind…what if the kid doesn’t get intimidated and turns me into dead meat, either on the spot or later? The same applies to adults.

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