Category Archives: Uncategorized

Roni and Mic-Roni pistol adapters: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Extending the range of handgun the Israeli way.

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No Deus ex machina in “The Gods Defense”

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My girlfriend Amie Gibbons has been writing for many years. In the past six months, she published a number of short stories and collections, paving the way for her first novel. I read that book first as a novella, then … Continue reading →

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Comment moderation — many just approved

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For some reason, WordPress stopped sending me notifications of moderated comments a week or more ago. I just approved about 50.

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Rallying the household

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Experimenting with graphical treatments of photographs.

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A well groomed lady

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Hair by Alex Pelerossi, makeup by Sarah Potts, furs by unknown mammals.

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Yellow paint

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

New texture library image. Linked image is 1600px wide, a much larger file is available on request.

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Frog Lube for French Resistance

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Contrary to my original understanding of Europe, some countries there have a substantial amount of privately held guns. Unfortunately, very few of them permit defensive use. Even Switzerland has curtailed legal carry, leaving Czechia, Estonia, Lithuania, Moldova and possibly some … Continue reading →

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Savage 93 FV-SR 22WMR bolt action: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

It’s like a very good 22 rifle, only better.

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Trijicon MRO in use

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Smith & Wesson MP15-22 with cut down Plinker Tactical magazines (35 rounds down to 20, for shooting prone). The sight is Trijicon MRO provided to Alexis by the maker. I was quite impressed with it — the controls are simple … Continue reading →

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Italian airplane

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Can anybody identify this plane and its markings?

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Just returned from 2015 Tennessee Bulletfest

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Saw old friends, met new people, tried a few guns, enjoyed the company of awesome people amid rare arms and armor.

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“Safe storage” requirements that aren’t…and other lies.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The ostensible purpose of the “safe storage” laws is to keep guns out of the wrong hands. In reality, the requirement to keep weapons locked up and separate from ammunition contributes to criminal acquisition of arms. A gun owner whose … Continue reading →

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Which would be safer to kick?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, we read about psychopaths who abuse animals before turning to humans. Strangely, most of them go after bunnies, kittens, puppies and other helpless creatures. very few of them seek the challenge of trying to abuse bulls, full-grown large dog … Continue reading →

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Film review: Ida (2013)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This recent Polish film has the strongest visuals I’ve ever seen on screen. Slow-paced, it doesn’t drag. Acting is very good, the plot is compelling and the music compliments the action perfectly. Visuals: 12/10 — every frame could be a … Continue reading →

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Alleged intent of gun control vs. actual observable goals

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Pushers of gun control state the disarming the population is necessary for the safety of that same population. The punitive measures they are willing to employ to make that hypothetical safety happen look a lot like “he beats her because … Continue reading →

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US made AK cometh.

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Rifle | Magazine | Eye Protection  

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How to Choose the Best Ammo for Your Rifle: new on LuckyGunner

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The first rifle a person owns is a lot like a first pet. The care and feeding are a mystery with numerous, often contradictory, pieces of advice proffered by well-meaning friends. Let’s go through the process of picking gun food step-by-step … Continue reading →

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Отзыв на фильм: Единичка

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

http://kinomassa.net/5125-edinichka-2015.html Пожалуй, один из лучших военных фильмов. И качество актёрской игры, и спец-эффекты, и сценарий — всё на высоком уровне. (The movie isn’t subtitled, so I doubt it would be of much interest to English-speaking viewers. The actors speak Russian, … Continue reading →

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The past is a different country.

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

In reading books written a long time ago, I find many details showing how attitudes evolved since. For example, in the 1917 book “Over the Top” written by Arthur Guy Empey, an American volunteer with the British army, is this … Continue reading →

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Film review: Intimate Enemies

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Intimate Enemies, 2007 French film about the war in Algiers. Available on Netflix. Plot 8 Acting 8 Visuals 9 Props – 9 Audio effects – 10 Overall — recommended. As war movies go, this one is fairly nuanced. The terrain … Continue reading →

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