Yearly Archives: 2012

Defensive Voting.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Two-party system pretty much guarantees defensive voting by informed people. Most Republicans I know hold their noses when voting got GOP. The most common positive view of McCain I heard was “He’s old, maybe he’ll die soon after the election.” … Continue reading →

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Color-Matched Defense

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Charter Arms Chic Lady .38 with a Galco shoulder rig. Works well for car use.

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Large Bore AR15

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Guns4Pennies.com is about to auction off this rifle. The point of interest is mainly the caliber, 458SOCOM. Several types from 70gr frangibles all the way up to 600gr subsonics are. SBR makes several loads, as does Load-X. 350gr ball load … Continue reading →

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Kim Breed Custom Knives — Sharp Jewelry

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend brought several knives to show.

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Knowledge As a Defensive Fortification

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you probably read in my posts, I consider weapons useful in improving personal safety. But training and carrying weapons doesn’t guarantee safety — a handgun isn’t armor. Due to the expense and the inconvenience, few of us wear body … Continue reading →

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Coonan Eye Candy

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Coonan

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Cute and Personable Kid

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Amiya takes after her parents, both very photogenic people. Judging by the skull and crossbones, she’s a pirate wench.

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My friend Charles with a laser-sighted Glock 17

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

X5L

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Crusader Weaponry .308 rifle

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The opener shot for the upcoming article about this impressive rifle. The sight is Elcan Specter 1/4x. Battlecomp brake, Magpul stock and mag, Diamondhead sights.

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Ready to Pounce

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Springfield M1A Scout in a Rogue bullpup chassis. Weaver 2.5-10x scope, Magpul BUIS, Atlas bipod. Until recently, I didn’t even know Thermold made M1A and FAL magazines.

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The Preferred Role of Guns in the Political Process

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I wrote of the limited utility of sharpshooters in standing battles. I also write often about the importance of marksmanship and gun ownership. How do these two statements fit together? Where most of the population is unarmed and untrained, … Continue reading →

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A very special MP40

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This submachine gun is not like the others. Can you guess why?

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A new friend.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Photo by JP of Just People blog.

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Inexpensive range trip with M1911?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Rimfire M1911, green dot sight, green laser/light — great for teaching newbies and entertaining everybody else. Henschel hat again. $20 worth of good rimfire ammo lasts a day at the range. Next time, I’ll add a sound suppressor to make … Continue reading →

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My friend Miles.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Oleg Volk

With a 12ga bullpup shotgun. Photos for a hat catalog.

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Nice Leather for Good Iron

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Sideguard holster for Coonan .357.

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A Rifleman Mirrored

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

RRA Leftie

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The man who taught me how to use a camera.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Oleg Volk

My father Ted Volk. Taking photos out of an art museum window in Prague. Picking on an LSD-based lifeform in Prague. (Photo by Tatyana Volk)

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Fun with social statistics

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Let’s postulate a society with several identifiable ethnic groups. All other things being equal, the group with highest birth rates would be considered the poorest simply because their members would be overwhelmingly young. A 20 year old typically earns less … Continue reading →

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The Illustrious Jeff Folloder

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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