Author Archives: Oleg Volk

How long does it take for a cell phone to connect?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A thought exercise for the unarmed: how long does it take for a phone to connect your 911 call? I’ve seen times ranging from about three seconds to nearly fifteen. Let’s assume three seconds and being able to hit speed … Continue reading →

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Midwest Industries Light Carbine: new AllOutdoor

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Intelligent design without fanaticism.

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Be very, verrry quiet…

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…I’m hunting heffalumps. Or wabbits. Subsonic birdshot would work rather better on them.  

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Drones in Nashville, success!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Earlier, I asked how to learn all about drones. Today, I met with Snap Roll Media and it was a very friendly event. Looks like we will be striving to be mutually helpful. And my cat might gain airborne overwatch for his … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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The night is young, but we have enough NVG batteries

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

YHM Black Diamond carbine, Aimpoint CompM4, ATN NVM14 night vision monocular. Quite an accurate combination

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All in a day’s fun

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis proved herself a competent gun safety instructor. The SVD 7.62×54 rifle was fun, but the optic on top is no Trijicon… And then there’s the wait to load up the SAW and get to hammering the targets…

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Do people have fun at anti-gun ranges?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

 

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Shooting, The Most Inclusive Sport: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

What other physical sports can boast the inclusiveness of shooting matches?

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Are machine guns really that hard to control?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So many on our side of the gun control fight have despaired of ever getting automatic weapons deregulated to pre-1934 state that they make excuses for the enemy. “Automatics are uncontrollable anyway”, they way. “A waste of ammunition”. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Amie’s “Evie Jones and the Spirit Stalker” is on sale for only 99 cents.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It’s a Kindle Countdown Deal, so it’s $0.99 for 3 days and $1.99 for 3 days. Annotation: As Halloween nears, the spirits will rise… Evie Jones is a lawyer, not an investigator, but when a young co-ed at her new … Continue reading →

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Wireless noise-cancelling headset recommendation needed

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a headset for the following: Talking on the phone hands-free (needs a microphone option) Listening to to music or watching movies on a plane Listening to music from desktop at home I looked at Samsung Level Over, … Continue reading →

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Who in or near Nashville has a Steyr AUG?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I have some spare parts I’d like to give away. (Update: parts committed.)

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Competitive 10-22 shooter

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Halley, one of the Chamberlains — a family with both parents and all three kids competing in rimfire steel challenge. They all prefer open sights to optics. And the typical result of her efforts:

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“Green” bullets.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The point of 25ACP is to allow really tiny defensive guns. Plus side, they can be hidden anywhere. Minus side, not much stopping power — the wound track is similar to a pencil being pushed through, and that if it … Continue reading →

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Extended use report on Kel-Tec RDB: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The first eight months (including pre-production) with the new .223 bullpup

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“We Investigate Zebras”, a new story by Amie Gibbons

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

When hearing hoofbeats, most people assume horses, not zebras. Amie’s heroine has to at least consider the black and white stripes being a factor in her somewhat quirky investigative world.

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Fun size buckshot

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Oleg Volk

They may be short, but it’ still buckshot at 1200fps. Not much recoil to speak of. Numerous reviews mentioning use in a KSG (in my experience, each tube holds 12 shells, one review mentions 11). Now to actually find these … Continue reading →

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Classic sports have military roots.

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Running, wrestling, fencing, archery and javelin all stem from military training. So does biathlon. Could skeet and trap shooting similarly evolve under the martial influences of riot control needs into a more socially oriented sport?   Home alone? No problem.   (Spelling fixed in … Continue reading →

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A family that shoots together

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Oleg Volk

These three youngsters, along with their parents, are among the top competitive steel shooters in the US. I had a great time doing photos of this cohesive and accomplished family.  

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