Category Archives: weapon

An honorable obligation

Wedding vows are heavy on promises. Implied in them is the intent to keep the spouse safe. It’s not the promise to “protect by calling strangers to our aid” but to “cherish and protect”. The obligation is gender-neutral. A single … Continue reading

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Dennis

Got to see Mr. Dragon Leather on my last visit to Knoxville. Picked up a new pocket holster for PF9 with .22 conversion kit and Laserlyte laser (photos soon) — it’s so beautifully made, I wonder how I would be … Continue reading

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How my models learn to shoot

Some of the people I photograph are not familiar with firearms. I try to remedy that, both to have more versatile models and for their benefit as well. I taught the basics to two last weekend, both times using suppressed … Continue reading

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How to shoot 7.62x54R and not feel much recoil

Just back from Knoxville where I got to hang out with Sayuncle, Dennis Badurina, Evie (in the video below) and several new friends. Went to shoot with WPA. Based on the experience, I now want an ITT hydraulic stock buffer … Continue reading

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Getting a sidearm for carry — help a girl out

An acquaintance in Florida is raising funds for the side arm, the training and the government permission to carry it. Help her out if you like. I think it’s worth doing.

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For Jessica’s fans

From an old photo shoot.

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Custom Kydex

This small of the back holster was designed by my friend Chris back when he worked as an Air Marshal. He specializes in deep concealment holster, mag pouches and knife sheaths. All his holsters are truly custom, made to your … Continue reading

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If she starred in Home Alone, the movie would have ended much quicker.

Works just as well outside of home. Props: tshirt from 1791 Apparel, 3″ .38Spl revolver from Czechpoint

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That poxy little Chicago is wagging the whole Illinois

Champaign County Rifle Association site.

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“Paratrooper” M1 carbine

Got my hands on an Auto Ordnance M1 carbines in folding and standard configurations. I prefer the two-aperture flip sight because it doesn’t jump settings on recoil like the M2 ladder sight. I also like the wood better than the … Continue reading

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Being a Credible Threat: new on CTD blog

Read the post on CTD blog.

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Brown Bess, the movie

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New camera coming.

I finally ordered a Panasonic G2 with 20mm and 45mm lenses. Rather than it being a substitute for 5Dmk2, it’s going to take the LX3 out of the equation. I’d lose the extreme macro capability but gain low-light performance, magnified … Continue reading

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Appleseed rifle training

AppleseedInfo.org

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None dare call this pretty.

FN57 pistol is second only to High Point and some WW2 Japanese designs in full-out industrial ugliness. However, it is accurate, holds a useful number of rounds and, once sound-suppressed, comfortable to fire. This one is a part of the … Continue reading

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The training advantage of handgun

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Before the kids are old enough to be left alone…

…teach them to deal with possible emergencies. Home invasions are among such events. This 10 year old girl has taken multiple courses at Front Sight and can run a Glock, a 1911 and an Uzi.

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Low-light shooting aids: new on CTD blog

Read Imperfection of Vision.

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KSG in green

Production KSG runs 3″ shells, so its capacity is nominally 12+1. With 2.75″ shells it holds 14+1. This one has a muzzle set up for chokes, brakes, breaching stand-off devices. The light “dashes” on top of the magazine tube are … Continue reading

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Composition in sepia

Rifle | pistol | holster

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