Category Archives: weapon

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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Make-up artist Tirzah

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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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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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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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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vz61 Scorpion

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tirzah came to Nashville to do make-up for the zombie shoot and stayed to model. Much as I like the zombies, I think she steals the show from the pistol. Props provided by Czechpoint.

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Gun Tote’n Mamas

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Gun Tote’n Mamas make holster purses. The advantage of off-body carry is the ability to conceal larger guns.

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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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Annie?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Couldn’t be, Annie Oakley used a Winchester. This one is a Henry.

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Soap, water and a couple minutes of your time (New version)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

An update of an older video done for Anderson Manufacturing. I updated the audio based on the advice received. RF85

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KSG

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Shooting well at age 11.

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to the range with friends today. Tried their guns and let them try mine. Fond out, for example, that .223 soft points don’t feed well from GI magazines but work just fine from PMags. (Firing on clays set up … Continue reading →

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Range report…tomorrow

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Went to On Target (turn off speakers before clicking — loud sound effects on that site) range today. Shot indoors for the first time in a year and it was a nice experience. Friendly and helpful staff, good ventilation and … Continue reading →

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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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In tall grass

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Rainier Arms rifle on AXTS ambi receiver.

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