Category Archives: interesting people

Today is the 25th anniversary of my family coming to America

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

On this day in 1989, I flew to New York from Rome (which was a waypoint on the way from the USSR). Today, I flew back Rome to celebrate the anniversary with my parents who discovered America for me. My … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The result looks a lot like this. (Photo by Heather Cernik)

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A very serious gentleman

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

He’s happy to see you…and it is an M1917 revolver with a full clip of 45ACP in the cylinder. And yes, it comes with a loading/unloading tool.

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Mixed couple

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Mini14 and AR in one family…that’s crazier than Romeo and Juliet or Windows and Mac…must be true love! (Could be worse. AR and AK in incompatible calibers…)

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Dissimilar moods

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Somber… And much less somber…

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Forget guns, just learn karate! Right?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

One of the most famous martial arts, karate, evolved on Japanese-occupied Okinawa. While the current sport version concentrates on the empty hand style, the original used a variety of improvised weapons. They weren’t as good as swords or spears, but … Continue reading →

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A 75-count can of whoopass.

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The usual: AK47 clone with Aimpoint micro on an Ultimak rail. Still works. The shooter is a professor of Renaissance literature and a professional MMA fighter in real life.

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Her daddy’s rifle

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Some girls run off with dad’s car keys. This one borrowed his M1A instead. She’s a junior Appleseed instructor already at age 18.

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You know a gun lawyer is serious when…

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…she shoots a personalized AR15 in three-gun competition. Rifle by Am Tac, shooter by Kincaid Law Office. As usual, if you want to actually touch off a round, eye and ear protection are required.

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Pockets in women’s dresses

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

This pretty dress has a major drawback: no pockets! Five rounds of .303 is good, but the magazine holds ten. Where to put additional chargers with rifle fodder… I guess the top of the dress works and isn’t much sillier … Continue reading →

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Father and daughter at the range

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

And an incidental illustration of Primary Arms optics in use. Illuminated 4-16x scope with a mini red dot over it (for lining up the scope with target at higher magnification, also for close-in defense). Mounted on a Superior Arms 20″ Varmint. … Continue reading →

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Protected: Two cultures, one family.

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Having an awesome time in Idaho

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Taking hundreds of photos daily, observing much wildlife (deer, turkey, quail, various raptors, ground squirrel), eating well (both home cooked meals and amazing CD’s BBQ) and hanging out with great people. Also sharpening my rifle and shotgun skills….apparently, I can … Continue reading →

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Photographer at work (NSFW)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Knoxville snapshots

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Old photos of Bullseye Brookie

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

These are from 2011, when Brookie was 13. Bottom rifle is her own custom built 6.8mm, the top is a custom 5.56mm Doublestar.  

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Capoeira at Peabody campus

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira  

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Various recent photos

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Oleg Volk

     

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Made with the finest child labor

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Why use mechanical loaders when a voice-directed self-propelled model is available? Previous software revisions here.   

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Beretta CX4 Storm 9mm carbine

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gertrude first appeared in my photos almost twelve years ago. Storm 9mm carbine has little recoil and is easy to configure for left or right hand ejection. One of my friends has an article about it coming up, I will … Continue reading →

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