Author Archives: Oleg Volk

How to get in touch with PR department at Sony

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Canon Professional Services have, on occasion, provided me with loaner equipment for evaluation. I am now curious about Sony A77 and would like to try it out for a few days. Any suggestions who to contact at Sony with the … Continue reading →

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At Dragoncon this weekend

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Feel free to say “hello” if you see me.

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Need to find a TGS-104 video cable

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I need to find either a TGS-104 or a functional equivalent. So far, I have not located any current sources. I also have not found the specs on it, which makes figuring out equivalent cables difficult. Does anyone have a … Continue reading →

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Time to get better legislators!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This applies equally to New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Washington DC.

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Heller Commemorative .44Spl Bulldog

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Heller Foundation | Charter Arms fundraiser

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How should an elected representative vote?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Should an elected representative vote how his electors want him to vote or should be vote his conscience?

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Slightly more fancy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Springfield TRP (a discontinued variant?) | Viridian X5L

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Simple and functional.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk
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Practice target

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Printable PDF This target is designed to represent a realistic violent criminal actor. Shaded areas represent armor that is proof either against pistol and shotgun (both helmet and vest) or against rifle only (just the vest). VCA means “violent criminal … Continue reading →

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How to locate a pet?

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

What would be the best way to put a tracker on my cat? I’d like to be able to find him outside in case he ever gets injured and can’t return on his own.

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Legitimacy of the lawmakers? Don’t make me laught!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Tam mentions a police raid against a guitar maker in my own town conducted over a pretext so flimsy….just read the details. The Bible had a very appropriate line about this: “First cast out the beam out of thine own … Continue reading →

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You say you want a revolution…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am curious, have any domestic revolutions ever produced greater liberty? Not wars of secession (like out 1776 event) but actual domestic revolutions with the change of existing government. Romanian revolution of 1989 seems to be such an example. 1688 … Continue reading →

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Externally adjustable light/laser rifle mounts?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone know of Elcan-type mounts that allow fine adjustments of a light or laser for windage and elevation? I am considering using a laser that lacks internal adjustments.

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Left hand or right, Dennis makes them

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Dragonleather Works | Para Ordnance | STI | KD Holsters (grips on the STI) I am currently carrying a G23 in a Dragonleather belt slide. I used to carry a Kahr P9 when “feeling lazy”, but a combination of a … Continue reading →

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Best tools for riot control

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A single lawful person with the will and the means to open fire would have stopped the UK pogroms in seconds. Mobs seldom loiter once repeating firearms are heard nearby…casualties among the rioters would have been instructive to their cohorts … Continue reading →

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A live rose might last a week

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This one would last a lifetime. If you’d like Galina to make one for someone you love, drop her a line at yermolenkon@live.com.

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Два аргумента

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

В связи с популярностью плаката, представляю перевод на русский язык.

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Defcon goon at rest

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

See, their work isn’t so hard!

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Two good arguments against arson and riots

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I think that one resolute person with a firearm could have ended the recent London riots in minutes. Unfortunately, British authorities seem to favor the thugs and would have tried to prosecute lawful self-defense…hence the disclaimer. Update: a good article … Continue reading →

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New sub-forum on Gun Rights Media

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Come join the Media Review — talk about pro-gun, anti-gun and plain about-gun films, videos, posters and other media.

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