Category Archives: weapon

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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Fiction is not keeping up with reality

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

When John Ross wrote his seminal Unintended Consequences, people accused him of being overly dramatic. After all, ATF agents wouldn’t frame people or commit murder, right? When Matt Bracken wrote Enemies Foreign and Domestic series, most readers thought the idea … Continue reading →

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New is well-forgotten old

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

New on CTD blog: bullpup revolvers with low bore axis…naaah, old hat!

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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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Substance and style

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I think the appeal of lever actions is similar to the appeal of Steampunk and Victorian/Edwardian styles — functional enough to be useful, and intricate enough to be interesting. This one is a Henry carbine with really nice wood and … Continue reading →

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Color-matched weapons

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It seems to me that companies making pink guns for adults are missing the larger point. Sure, some women who buy guns are also into pink accessories. But many more are after color-matched weapons and that could mean black, tan, … 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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Imitation katana

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Heterochromia

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The carbine is a Teppo Jutsu .338Spectre designed for suppressed use with a standard 9mm can. Patches are from Milspec Monkey.

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Saiga

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Суровая Снегурочка. 7.62×39 Saiga with Tech Sights.

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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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Baby .25ACP — jewelry that also shoots

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

PSA .25 Baby, Renaissance FB, similar to this model. They make about twenty versions from plain to highly decorated.

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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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The loudest girl on this beach

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Thompson carbine with 50 and 100 round drums.

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Mutual support

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to Horse Quarters with friends today. Took quite a few photos of horseback riding. Also got a little marksmanship instructing done. SU22 with PA micro dot (very useful as two of three shooters today were cross-eye dominant) and AAC … Continue reading →

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