The VSKA is a general purpose medium–heavy blaster. Sanctioned armies, mercenaries, and bounty hunters throughout the galaxy favor the VSKA. It is also a solid tool for defending a homestead, particularly for settlers in the outer rim.

The Pimphand of the Galaxy and your favorite scoundrel has put together a special review and report of the VSKA blaster. He tried and tested this blaster in the harsh, freezing terrain of Hoth. Also, the Pimphand tested the blaster in different configurations at various power settings.

You might recognize this blaster as a part of the Mandalorian weapons cache discovered during Hoth Report Episode 3. Although no one knows for certain, as most of the records of Mandalore were destroyed during their civil war, most believe that Mandalorian houses and clans used the VKSA blaster and others like it.

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Paul G. Markel has worn many hats during his lifetime. He has been a U.S. Marine, Police Officer, Professional Bodyguard, and Small Arms and Tactics Instructor. Mr. Markel has been writing professionally for law enforcement and firearms periodicals for nearly twenty years with hundreds and hundreds of articles in print. Paul is a regular guest on nationally syndicated radio talk shows and subject matter expert in firearms training and use of force. Mr. Markel has been teaching safe and effective firearms handling to students young and old for decades and has worked actively with the 4-H Shooting Sports program. Paul holds numerous instructor certifications in multiple disciplines and a Bachelor’s degree in conflict resolution; nonetheless, he is and will remain a dedicated Student of the Gun.

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