Category Archives: self-defense

Viridian X5L RS installed

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In case of civil unrest, rioters would be well served to stay away from people with rings on their fingers. A single person might choose to retreat, but those who can’t maneuver due to kids would be more inclined to … Continue reading →

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Riots vs. pogroms

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I hear quite a few worried comments about the possibility of civil unrest in the US. Looking at the precedents, I see three directions it could take: riots, pogroms and freelance criminal activity. The latter, individually perpetrated crime, is what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, ammunition, hunting, rifle, rkba, self-defense, shotgun | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

Active and passive safety devices.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Obviously, the rifle would have to be wrapped against dust.

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Mordor of the Midwest

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Oleg Volk

On the way to the NRA convention, my friend Dennis and I wound up cutting through about twelve miles of Illinois territory and went through the main street of Cairo. The entire town looked like this or worse. The only … Continue reading →

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OK, maybe this wouldn’t stop a riot…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

…but it would certainly end one fast! STG58 with Cyclone muffler for hearing protection and 100rd Beta magazine for lead sufficiency. Ear muffs have built-in radio jack and stereo microphones that improve on un-amplified hearing, wearing eye protection is just … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: The Great Marginal Utility of the First Gun.

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read the article

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Don’t end up like Reginald Denny.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

SU16D12 The rail was designed by a Kel-tec employee and is one of several made for evaluation. The carbine can be fired with one hand if necessary and runs great with the 60-round Surefire magazine. I’d probably prefer a lighter … Continue reading →

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An old poster with corrected spelling.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For http://www.mvb.org.br/

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15 rounds of 12ga

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With magnum shells, the full KSG load of 15 shots adds up to a whole pound (!) of lead. With reduced recoil 1oz loads and straight stock, KSG becomes a very comfortable shotgun.

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Gio with KSG

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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