Category Archives: pistol

New York Reload

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading →

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Steyr and Lace

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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California, 25 years later

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk

The rifle, fed with stripper clips, is actually California-legal for now. The Glock as well, with 10-round magazines. Actual defense against rioters…not so sure. Urban cops might take the side of the looters. On the plus side, it seems that … Continue reading →

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Purple Pixie Power: new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Amiee Williams

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Hospital carry: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Hospital Carry: the Next Frontier for the Right to Self-Defense

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For long walks under the moon…

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Oleg Volk

…bring a companion. Jericho PSL 9mm compact.

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ATF still life

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Sig ammunition is pretty good.

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Oleg Volk

It’s one of the few brand extension based on new research rather than badge engineering.  

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This one won’t miss

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Instructor Tatiana Whitlock with Sphinx 9mm Compact.

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Restraining order enforcement

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

“We can’t be simultaneous bodyguards to all of our friends. Even if we could, that would set up an unhealthy dependency on you. Teaching your friends to defend themselves makes them safer and more independent.”

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Umarex steps up to support Alexis

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Last March, Alexis was in a car accident and injured her right shoulder. Later November, she re-injured the collar bone on the same side. That made practice with full weight firearms impossible. Enter Umarex Morph 3x, a very lightweight convertible … Continue reading →

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What’s the Value of Training with Airguns? New on All Outdoor

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Pluses and minuses to using CO2 air pistol.

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Polite people don’t make noise.

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Maintain eye contact. Don’t look down!

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Husband and wife portraits

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Oleg Volk
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Shooting the breeze with friends

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Oleg Volk

I will post the technical review later, but for now I just want to note how much I enjoy being able to both shoot and have a conversation with my friends at the same time.

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Last call on firearms training near Nashville

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Today, I discovered that one of the two class links in my previous posts was malformed…maybe that’s why only a couple of people signed up for the class by Monday 13. The rifle course has three students signed up, the … Continue reading →

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For a fee to a good home: 22TCM

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Oleg Volk

A good friend has to sell a 5-inch double-stack Armscor 22TCM/9mm Luger barrel combo. At Bud’s, it runs $621 cash price, which is the lowest retail anywhere. He bought it with 500 rounds of 22TCM ammunition, of which 490 come … Continue reading →

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Discount on top notch training

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Carry with Confidence, Saturday 18 Basic carbine course, Sunday 19 I mentioned there classes earlier. Now, you can enroll for less: use friendsofoleg2017 discount code to save 15% off the listed prices.

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Web-sized PDF of Kel-Tec print catalog

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Oleg Volk

Since I am very pleased with how it turned out, I am making it available for download. You will probably see familiar faces in it.

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