Monthly Archives: January 2017

Death next door

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Found deer remains on the property adjacent to mine. Not sure if it was hit by a car or taken down by coyotes, more likely the former. The 45mph road is only 10 yards away. No extra holes in the … Continue reading →

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For a fee to a good home: 22TCM

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A good friend has to sell a 5-inch double-stack Armscor 22TCM/9mm Luger barrel combo. At Bud’s, it runs $621 cash price, which is the lowest retail anywhere. He bought it with 500 rounds of 22TCM ammunition, of which 490 come … Continue reading →

Posted in ammunition, pistol | 1 Comment

Discount on top notch training

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Carry with Confidence, Saturday 18 Basic carbine course, Sunday 19 I mentioned there classes earlier. Now, you can enroll for less: use friendsofoleg2017 discount code to save 15% off the listed prices.

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My friend Mike

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Michael has a filter. He just doesn’t bother using it most of the time. He’s brilliant, so people overlook that to hear him talk more.

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New ad for Keystone Arms

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Economic ignorance or a real concern?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I see people bellyaching about Mexicans working in the US and sending cash home. When a person performs work or sells a product, they get money for it. The money is a claim on future services or goods. If that … Continue reading →

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Guest post: A Lawyer’s Riff On The First Amendment

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I Don’t Agree With What You Say, But I Will Defend To The Death Your Right To Say It. First thing’s first, basic disclaimer, because lawyers are so used to the legal world that we just assume people are waiting … Continue reading →

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Web-sized PDF of Kel-Tec print catalog

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Since I am very pleased with how it turned out, I am making it available for download. You will probably see familiar faces in it.

Posted in pistol, rifle, shotgun, weapon | 4 Comments

Tailhook pistol brace, Inland M1911A1 range report: two new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The Accurate Inland A pistol brace that actually works.

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Psychic Undercover (With The Undead): a new book by Amie Gibbons

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A good read to have on a laptop or a tablet while traveling to SHOT show. 360 pages of urban fantasy entertainment with serious issues addressed at the same time. Vampires aren’t the only things that go bump in the … Continue reading →

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CroMagnon Humanoid “Self-Healing” 3D Targets: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Getting closer to realism in training.

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Looking for an illustrator

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Oleg Volk

If you can do sketches or line drawings, please post a link to portfolio or email samples. Looking for a low-detail style.

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S&W .22 Victory review: TK accessories

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Making a good pistol even better.

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360 VR viewer for LG phone

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

My phone came with a VR headset. Other than viewing spherical or panoramic images, what else is it good for? Does anyone make games or other programs that would benefit from the headset? Can it be used as a viewer … Continue reading →

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YHM-8900: a discreet rimfire performer: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Integrally suppressed 10-22 type rifle shows excellent results.

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This is why gun ownership remains a political controversy

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk

All other concerns — hunting, sport, even self-defense — are secondary considerations to people who do not wish to be ruled…and to the fiends whose self-worth depends on ruling others.

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A walk in the woods does a soul good

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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A pretty calico kitty

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Office help

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Oleg Volk

One of the best things about freelancing: I get to choose who works with me.

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Sig MPX pistol review: new on ASJ

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

An illustrated review.

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