Monthly Archives: July 2016

What’s better?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Imagine a farm animal, like a steer, that only exists because it was bred and raised to be slaughtered for meat and leather. Is it better (by whatever definition of “better” you have) for it to have lived or to … Continue reading →

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ATI .22LR upper for Omni lower: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A semi-auto rifle that competes with bolt actions for accuracy

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Conservative Libertarian Fiction Alliance book bomb!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

If you think pop culture should better represent the voices of conservatives and libertarians, check out the new releases.

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Team Tryce: Support a Young Marksman

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Alexis has been shooting for about a year now. Until his untimely death in early March, her grandfather Tryce was her coach, chauffeur, inspiration and support. Now, Alexis is persevering through her own ability and the help of her friends … Continue reading →

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Ростов-на-Дону

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Есть ли жители того города среди моих читателей? У меня исторический вопрос.

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Guns, fidelity and genital size

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Reading anti-gunner comments about guns being compensations for small genitals, I wonder if they realize the assertion is a compliment. In nature, species with relatively large genitals are engaged in sperm competition, generally stemming from non-monogamous mating habits. Developing large … Continue reading →

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More Libertycon portraits

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Michael Massa James Cochrane

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Seminar on photographic lighting

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am considering offering seminars on photographic technique. The two topics most often requested are people and product, specifically firearms. Could I see a show of hands — who would be interested in one-day seminars, conducted on weekends? Product photography, … Continue reading →

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Research assistant needed

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A very close friend, a college professor, is looking for assistance with a research project. He’s looking for a student (high school or college) studying international affairs, or US history/government, or Eastern European or Russian history, or archival/librarian study, etc. and … Continue reading →

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Long-range notables of Libertycon

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

John Ringo Paul Clithero

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Blocking of roads by protestors

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

If I were betting, I’d think we will see the same happening on election day this year. While it would inconvenience all sides, we already know that logic isn’t part of the game.

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The Adventures of Picasso, 1978 film

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to watch that film, but can’t find it anywhere. Any leads would be appreciated.

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Keystone 722 review, new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Keystone Adds Rounds With 722

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Father and daughter

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Writer David Burkhead and his daughter, illustrator Athena.  

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Pet firearms to a good home

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A friend is moving from Illinois to Tennessee. To finance the move, he’d like to let go of certain surpluses: Gen 3 Glock 30SF with Talon grips, Trijicon Tritium sights + 6 extra Mags $700 Gen 4 Glock 26 with Talon … Continue reading →

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Editors and publishers

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Toni Weisskopf, editor at Baen Books. DeAnna Atwood, publisher at Iron Clad Press.  

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A Solid Platform for Semi-auto Handgun Optics: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UM Tactical pistol optic mount

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Writer John Ringo

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

He specializes in writing about bloody mayhem.

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Writer Jack Finley

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Jack’s books, mostly science fiction.

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Lawdog

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A wonderful storyteller.

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