Author Archives: Oleg Volk

“Be sure to come unarmed.”

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The date went well, though they disagreed on a few things: he carried, she thought all guns should be banned.  They decided to meet again. “I’ll make dinner Friday night. Come over around 6pm,” he said “And be sure to arrive … Continue reading →

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Articles old and new

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Oleg Volk

New review on American Hunter about Traditions single shot .357 carbine. Another new article on Shooting Illustrated about bullpup stock for the Hi-Point carbine. American Shooting Journal an older article available online: Aero Precision M5E1. Aero Precision M5E1     … Continue reading →

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The impossibility of surrender

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Most gun owners don’t know exactly how many guns they own. That should not be a surprise: most mechanics couldn’t tell you how many wrenches they have, either. Guns are tools, and sometimes objects of collection, sometimes heirlooms, sometimes wall … Continue reading →

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Finishing the murderer’s job?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

The 18 to 21 age group is already the most vulnerable to criminal victimization. Florida legislators obviously want them even worse off.

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When is old enough suddenly not old enough?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Very much adding confusion to a legal injury, the Florida legislators claim that people who were perfectly capable of legal actions must be stripped of that ability on the basis of their age…which is now insufficient. And yet, the same … Continue reading →

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Old enough to fight for you…not old enough to protect herself?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Emancipated enough to volunteer for the military and be accepted. Not emancipated enough for the Florida legislators!

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One 19 year old committed a crime…every 19 year old in the state got punished!

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Collective punishment is what occupying armies of totalitarian states do to subjugated populations. And now we know how Florida legislators view their neighbors.

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Safety first

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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Backpack armor.

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

A friend from a body armor company just wrote: “With the shooting that happened in FL, we are about 3-4 months backordered on some products right now.” Since most of the armor for kids is used in the form of … Continue reading →

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New lightweight armor

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Oleg Volk

During Tennessee summer, the surplus vest I have gives the option of either cooking in it or risking exposure to gunfire. It’s also getting long in the tooth, and there’s no good way of testing Dyneema for degradation over time. … Continue reading →

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Another article in the newest Blue Press

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Numerology of Gun Control on pages 36-37.

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Rifles as canaries in the coal mine.

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Weapons are unique in the lineup of the items typically banned or regulated by governments. They are the only contraband that can be used to fight the enforcement of the ban on them. Neither a bottle of rum, nor a … Continue reading →

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Reducing ricochets from BBs: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Dust Devil BBs

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A blue watch face.

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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Paper products at SHOT 2018: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Coloring books and high-visibility targets.

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Two articles in March ’18 Blue Press

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Oleg Volk

My reviews of M+M 10x and Keltec RDB-S are up in Dillon Blue Press.

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Six new posts on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Oleg Volk

Six news posts from SHOT show 2018.

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Lost necklace

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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One of my favorite recent portraits

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Oleg Volk
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Sammy

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Oleg Volk

This year at SHOT show, I finally got to spend time with Sammy the actor. He punched a 500 yard target on the first shot using BDC reticle of the new PA 1-6x FFP scope. Having tried it, I can … Continue reading →

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