Author Archives: Oleg Volk

A very impressive kid

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Articulate, bright, positive and very charming kid — all that at age 6. My friends are raising the next generation right.

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Classic revolver for sale

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Posting for a Chattanooga based friend who would like to sell her Colt Police Positive in .38SW. The gun is in excellent mechanical shape and comes with a 50 round box of ammunition. It has never been re-finished, so the … Continue reading →

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Model call update for Pearland, TX (Houston area)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

After I received many enthusiastic responses, I found out that the client, Primary Arms, is mainly looking for men ages 21 to 45 or so, their primary target demographic. The photo shoots will be mainly done Monday through Wednesday. If … Continue reading →

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“Safe storage” requirements that aren’t…and other lies.

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The ostensible purpose of the “safe storage” laws is to keep guns out of the wrong hands. In reality, the requirement to keep weapons locked up and separate from ammunition contributes to criminal acquisition of arms. A gun owner whose … Continue reading →

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Models needed for commercial photo shoot in Houston, October 19-23

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am coming to Houston to work with Primary Arms on advertising and editorial photos. Some of the images will be with people — and I just discovered that most of the expected models will be unavailable to do a … Continue reading →

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Which would be safer to kick?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, we read about psychopaths who abuse animals before turning to humans. Strangely, most of them go after bunnies, kittens, puppies and other helpless creatures. very few of them seek the challenge of trying to abuse bulls, full-grown large dog … Continue reading →

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Does headache medicine cause headaches?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Let’s discuss semantics. Do we take headache medicine to cause headaches or to cure them? Are deer rifles used by deer or for hunting them? The English language doesn’t work quite the same way as German, which is why the … Continue reading →

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Windows weirdness: system clock stopped working.

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Just noticed last night that the clock increments very slowly.  I re-set it around 5:3-pm yesterday, and it’s now nine hours behind. Any idea what could have caused it and how to fix it? (Windows 8)

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Can RFID be used for tracking photo props?

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I need a way to tag all objects in my home to be able to find them quickly. Can RFID reader be used to locate items up to 10 yards from the reader, or is the method limited to very … Continue reading →

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Film review: Ida (2013)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This recent Polish film has the strongest visuals I’ve ever seen on screen. Slow-paced, it doesn’t drag. Acting is very good, the plot is compelling and the music compliments the action perfectly. Visuals: 12/10 — every frame could be a … Continue reading →

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Good Luck Fundraiser: Amie’s new book

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Amie’s new book, a short story, is up on Amazon. It’s a cute plot and well written.

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Alleged intent of gun control vs. actual observable goals

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Pushers of gun control state the disarming the population is necessary for the safety of that same population. The punitive measures they are willing to employ to make that hypothetical safety happen look a lot like “he beats her because … Continue reading →

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Long range on a budget: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

NCStar 3-9x compact BDC scope — a review of something affordable, for a change. 

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My photo illustrates Eugene Volokh’s article

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Do civilians with guns ever stop mass shootings?

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Where in the US can I find this kind of landscape?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Amie Gibbons joins the ranks of published authors

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This is the first of several short stories in a series. Amie wrote several series, each featuring a quirky, distinctive character navigating the world where magic, legal precedents and an occasional use of judiciously applied firepower all coexist. Please read, review … Continue reading →

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Black, red and yellow…

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…nature’s danger warning, slightly subdued in this instance.     The rifle is an update of the Doublestar “teen gun” with Strike Industries forend for Mlock capability. Good ventilation and heat shields are pretty helpful to the gun with a pencil thin … Continue reading →

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Mossberg 144 magazines

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I have come to the conclusion that I need more magazines for that rifle. I have old 7 and 8 round magazines, and three newer 10-rounders…but all are starting to wear out. A good friend adjusted them for me, but … Continue reading →

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Resculpting the Polymer: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Customizing plastic guns for better fit.

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Feeding the Savage Rascal

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Savage Rascal is one of my favorite little rifles. It’s accurate enough with iron sights, but really shines with a scope. Two things make it better. 1)Rings of appropriately low height. 2)Some way to carry spare ammunition.   And, of … Continue reading →

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