Author Archives: Oleg Volk

National defense and 6th grade math

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

(Image from http://www.festungguernsey.supanet.com/about_us.htm) Imagine an observer with a stereoscopic rangefinder and a telephone, camouflaged on a seashore. The observer is 3km ahead of a cannon located further inland for concealment. The bearing is between the cannon and the observer is, for … Continue reading →

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Abuse of official capacity

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Are there any down sides — practical or ethical — for imposing greater punishments for misdeeds committed under the color of authority? For example, should rape while in police uniform carry a higher sentence than the same done by a … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser successful: thank you!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

The escape from abuse has been funded. Other help, such as additional ammunition for defensive practice, is on the way as well.

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You can’t feed your arms to a predator…

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

…and hope that it spares your body. Even if the initial plan called only for taking your property, the encouragement given by abject compliance motivates thugs to take greater liberty with your health, life and dignity. And with the health, … Continue reading →

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“For among other evils which being unarmed brings you, it causes you to be despised” ~Machiavelli

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Being armed does not guarantee either safety or victory, but being unarmed by choice or disarmed by lies, coercion or custom pretty much guarantees eventual ruin or dependency. The options are then limited to extinction like the dodo or essentially turning … Continue reading →

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Strength in diversity

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Wondering around the NRA show and socializing with my friends and colleagues reminded me again just how varied and friendly the American shooters are. A monoculture may have the perceived advantage of default cohesiveness, but conformity usually is enforced subtly … Continue reading →

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Back from the NRA show.

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Since the show was here in Nashville, I had clients and colleagues come in from last Tuesday through yesterday, and my work days were longs and busy. I am back, at last. The image above is a test of concept and actually … Continue reading →

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TacCom .22 Carbon Fiber AR Upper: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A Featherweight Over-Achiever.

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Another Look at the Henry AR7: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Is the survival rifle design suitable for the stated role?

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Is 7.62×25 appropriate for self-defense? New on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Examining the ballistic performance of high-velocity hollow point ammunition.

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Help a friend: fundraiser for a getaway from an abusive spouse

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I’ve followed the development of this mess for a couple of years now. A former competitive air gun shooter,  Stacey modeled for several of my RKBA posters, and I got to hear a bit about her situation. My advice was … Continue reading →

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Taurus Curve addendum

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

After Michelle’s article, I wanted to make my own decision regarding this design. Had a chance to shoot it at the range today. Felt recoil isn’t bad. It’s there but not painful and doesn’t interfere with retention of the gun. … Continue reading →

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Film reviews

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Kenau (2014), about an apocryphal hero of the real siege of Haarlem in 1572-73. Excellent visuals, good actors but spotty screenplay which comes across as genuine some of the time and as a farce at intervals. Just a slight tinge of … Continue reading →

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Process over results.

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Shooting film is a lot like shooting a flintlock: slow, inefficient and best left to those who enjoy the process more than they value the results. Even if used with modern film, these cameras provide no instant feedback and no … Continue reading →

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A coming 4x BDC scope

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk

PWS piston rifle with the prototype Lucid 4x prismatic scope.  

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Enjoying Spring weather

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Taurus Curve .380: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A review by my friend Michelle, a self-defense instructor, with my photos.  

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Shorter Barrels for Defensive Rifles: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

How relevant is the velocity loss to non-military use?

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CZ82 and CZ83 pistols: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Military surplus suitable for defense?

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M1867 Werndl-Holub rifle near Nashville

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone near my location have access to a shootable Werndl rifle? I’d like to do photos and a short article about it.

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