Category Archives: interesting people

Father and daughter

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Catching up on the edits: one of my past models

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Probably NSFW

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Shot placement and caliber matter. Color, not so much.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The revolver shown actually works very well.

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“You and what army?”

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Keeping cool.

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Leaping up and down creates air movement and aids ventilation. An entirely difference principle than that of the Lewis gun shroud.

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Just another cubicle dweller

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of the office workers at Primary Arms with a Daniel Defense MK18 kitted out with 3rd Gen Magpul 30-rounder, Primary Arms red dot and tac light.

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Personal Independence

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Obviously, providing for own safety is only one facet of independent living. Being able and willing to work, having interpersonal skills to navigate the social environment are other necessary components. Those skills, more than material inheritance, are what caring parents … Continue reading →

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One of my favorite people

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My cousin Zhenya, last year in Budapest. Four shades of orange.

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A matter of priorities

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Single shot Ferret 50 with, of course, a Nightforce scope. Hornady 750-grain match ammo.

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My buddy Scott

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just a snapshot from the last weekend.

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Friends in Switzerland

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Take the Star Road

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Peter Grant’s new book Take the Star Road is now available at Amazon. I read it when it was being edited and re-read it again when making the cover design. I recommend it, especially if you like the style of … Continue reading →

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Little girl and her chaperone

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The pair was watching the graduation ceremony at Vanderbilt Law School. The man’s niece — little girl’s mother —  got her diploma.

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Encouraging sights at the NRA convention.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This boy, at the show with his grandfather, was excited about an aftermarket stock for his 10-22 that was a perfect fit. The girl, at Savage Arms booth with her mother and older sister, was trying out a Stevens 512 … Continue reading →

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RFB in mid-cycle

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

No muzzle rise even while the bolt is still moving forward to chamber the next round.

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Back from the NRA show.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Full report would take more time than I have, so I will start with a few photos. Chris Cheng with IWI Tavor and Primary Arms light and soon to be released red dot. The same rifle with a rather nice … Continue reading →

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“Fight like a real man”

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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It fits anywhere.

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Oleg Volk

The reason so many news accounts of self-defense mention pocket-sized pistols is their convenience. A .45 would be better than a .380 but the latter gets carried more, especially by people who don’t dress around the gun. A picket holster … Continue reading →

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A nice spring day

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk
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Looking for connections in Switzerland

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Please email me if you live in Switzerland of have good friends there. I may be traveling in that direction later this year and would like to meet the locals. My interest is mostly in the culture and the people.

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