Yearly Archives: 2012

Street light styles

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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2-D people in Budapest

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am guessing that this display advertised an apartment building.

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Something neat showed up yesterday.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Full image shortly, I wanted to scope it first.

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Details make all the difference

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Only when I looked at this photo on a big screen did I see another sculpture:

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Reading Between the Signs, new on CTD blog

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

An overview of anti-gun signs in Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary.

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Loki PDW with Gemtech Halo

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

For upcoming Harris Publications articles. Without the suppressor, the 10.5″ barrel had quite a spectacular muzzle flash and generated considerable concussion. Loki | Gemtech

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Back from Europe just in time to get into a drone shoot

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Oleg Volk

After passing through Prague and Bratislava, I flew back on Friday from Budapest. The first weekend proved rather exciting, with Day by Day cast shooting down a drone and me documenting the picturesque wreckage. But that’s not the full story. … Continue reading →

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Leaving Prague.

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Much as I like Prague, it’s time for me to go. Will be posting more travel photos as I get them edited. I got to see many interesting sights, go to a concert, stroll through museums and meet very nice … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Arguing Semantics

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Tips on debating anti-gunners are up on CTD blog.

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Applying make-up (nsfw)

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Armed response

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Chiappo Rhino .357 coming out of a Woolstenhulme gun purse. The flip-flops aren’t good for combat, but not everybody dresses around condition yellow.

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Number of states vs. the degree of control.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The number of countries in Europe in 1875 – 18 (if my count is correct). In 1914 – 23. In 2012 – 44. I wonder if the degree of state control over individuals has grown or declined. In the US, … Continue reading →

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A special day, 23rd squared

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, is a special day for me, it’s the 23rd anniversary of coming to the United States. Was a pretty good day, mostly spent taking photos of Remington shotguns, tactical and sniper rifles for several magazines. Good weather, a range … Continue reading →

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Little girl’s first day at the range

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This girl and her mother were both afraid of guns. Her mother went just to learn how to unload them…ended up getting a taste for shooting, while her daughter turned into a full-bore gun nut at age eight. She started … Continue reading →

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Pistol shooters

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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New on CTD: Rimfire trainers

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Oleg Volk

What can’t you do with them? Read the article.

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A shotgun named Vera

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

In shotgun we trust? (“Vera” means “faith” in Russian.) Made by Coal Creek Armory.

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Which of them is having more fun?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The guy with an advanced .308 bullpup topped with a Nightforce scope… …or the kid with a GSG522 topped with a budget Primary Arms 1-4x? PS: The kid should have been wearing safety glasses. That was fixed as soon as … Continue reading →

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Shotgun! Blast!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you can see, both recoil energetically. The difference in muzzle flash is mainly due to the barrel length, as they were firing the same ammunition. With both guns, you get to throw lead at the target by the pound, … Continue reading →

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GSG522 gets scoped

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

When I took the 522 carbine to the range first, I had a (broken) red dot sight with it — predictably, the results didn’t look useful until I removed it and used iron sights. The gun comes with several front … Continue reading →

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