Author Archives: Oleg Volk

Lawdog

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A wonderful storyteller.

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Maschinengewehr 42

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A little carbine got him the buzzsaw. Fun to run, less fun to carry. Much harder on the ears.

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If you are at Libertycon, I recommend this workshop

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Friday, July 8 Lawyer / Author Amie Gibbons will conduct a 2 hour workshop on law basics for writers. It will include a general outline of criminal, constitutional, and tort law basics (on the writing side), as well as a … Continue reading →

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Living in Fear. Not Living in Fear. New on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Salubrious psychological effect of gun ownership by vulnerable populations.

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Liberty 50-grain Civil Defense Ammo: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

What is the best use for that ammunition?

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Technical clarification

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Both Pennsylvania rifle and AR15 were used for hunting in advance of combative use. AR15 was sold to civilians from 1963, a year before the Army adopted it for special operations. Both were much lower in power than typical hunting or military … Continue reading →

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US Postal service must be really slow…

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I was told “the check is in the mail” a couple of months ago, and it hasn’t arrived from Central Florida yet.  Two weeks ago, the same folks told me that they will actually have funds to pay at the … Continue reading →

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ATF Rule 41F cometh

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In one week, new ATF rules (or whims) governing NFA trusts go into effect. I would like to recommend Matthew Bergstrom of Arsenal Attorneys for doing trust re-statements. That way, you will not risk a paperwork violation and be able … Continue reading →

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Need introductions to political publications

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

My upcoming article and two illustrations took more than three hours of otherwise billable time. Yet, while I’ve been publishing numerous technical reviews, I’ve not found a site or a print publication suitable for my RKBA articles. Any suggestions or … Continue reading →

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The Free State of Jones, movie review

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I was pleasantly surprised by how well this film was done. Historic accuracy, near as I can judge, is pretty reasonable. Props, accents, details also seem fairly decent. Plot: 4/5 Acting: 4/5 Both are just a little flat, but I … Continue reading →

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Was it worth it?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

For all that America isn’t perfect, we are alone of the former British, French or Spanish colonies to have a shot at retaining personal freedom, at least in some of the states.  

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Terminology is important

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sturmgewehr 44, the historic “assault rifle”, was a general purpose military weapon, moderately good in several roles but specialized for none. The name was an attempt to make wishful thinking become reality by raising troop morale. Since the generic term “assault rifle” … Continue reading →

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All smiles

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The joy of personal empowerment.

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Training new shooters

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Four years ago, I did a photo shoot with Ariel, 16 at the time. While she was quite convincing with a variety of arms, she didn’t actually know how to use them. We decided to remedy that shortcoming. She was … Continue reading →

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Новости глазами иммигрантов

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

http://stas.livejournal.com/1048089.html http://arbat.livejournal.com/870840.html Такое впечатление, что людям совсем не хочется опять жить при совке, даже и на территории Америки.

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The real reason for shooting back

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

In military actions prior to the Crimean War, the ratio of dead to wounded was usually around 1:1. After the 1850s, medical corps were formed and more of the wounded survived. By WW2, 1:2 ratio was common, and modern US … Continue reading →

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Three classic designs

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All three are Inland Mfg. repros.  

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Rocket’s red glare?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Quest for fire. Water park of Lilliput. Red Icee. Finger food. Each successful Independence Day celebration brings out more kids. Some of my friends are taking self-replication seriously.

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Should California conservatives and libertarians move?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I think, yes. The state is beyond electoral salvation, and moving out would deprive California government of tax revenues and would, after the next Census, reduce the electoral weight of the state relative to others. Further, continued exposure to CA … Continue reading →

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Moriah Combs shoots Origin 12

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full power slugs fired from this shotgun feel much like shooting an AK47. Low recoil and rifle-like manual of arms make it my top choice among shoothbores. Moriah Combs runs it like a pro. Today, about 1400 Brenneke slugs arrived, … Continue reading →

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