Category Archives: training

Holster for teaching.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Later this week, I will be instructing a friend in the use of handguns. She is over 60, has small arthritic hands and has never used a firearm before. She’s taking her required carry course over the weekend. Her loving … Continue reading →

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Reactive steel targets: a shout-out for a friend

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Brad is running a sweepstakes for a reactive steel target system. The stands can be adjusted to fall from a single shot or require multiple hits. “Live” area can also be adjusted by varying the plate size and … Continue reading →

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“Only accurate rifles are interesting”

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I don’t actually agree with that view. A 4MOA AK clone is plenty useful for its intended purpose. But given that we the people are far behind the most probable enemy in firepower, we have two main options. The first … Continue reading →

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After a string of fire.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Suppressed SU22 is light enough and quiet enough for a comfortable social outing in the woods of Tennessee. Everyone shot suppressed that day, so the ear plugs aren’t in evidence.

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Freedom of speech in New Jersey

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Oleg Volk

JPFO makes this target available for free download. New Jersey makes shooting at it illegal. Looks like a ready-made First Amendment legal challenge to me. Especially with the text removed, it becomes a very pure example of recognized evil — … Continue reading →

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New Keltec KSG video

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Mesa Tactical | Keltec KSG

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Thoughts on school shootings

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Oleg Volk

1. Mass murderers who plan on killing themselves after the spree are not deterred by posthumous legal penalties. Really. Trying to disarm everyone who can theoretically snap is impossible — witness the Russian cops doing mass shootings against the disarmed … Continue reading →

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New on CTD: Self-Diagnostic for Defensive Rifleman

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Self-Diagnostic for Defensive Rifleman Three rounds of ammunition, two dimes’ worth of office supplies and five minutes could tell you much about your degree of readiness.

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New on CTD: Sweet Bleeding Zombies

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Ever wondered how to fight off a zombie stripper? Wonder no more!

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Two Kinds of Martial Art

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Grace knows both jiu-jitsu and teppu-jitsu. The rifle is a Crickett with 4x scope.

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New on CTD: Designing Realistic Courses of Fire

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Read the post.

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Knowledge As a Defensive Fortification

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

As you probably read in my posts, I consider weapons useful in improving personal safety. But training and carrying weapons doesn’t guarantee safety — a handgun isn’t armor. Due to the expense and the inconvenience, few of us wear body … Continue reading →

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The mis-directed fetish of marksmanship.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I am a great fan of armed and trained civilians. But I’d like to point out that the “hundreds of thousands of deer hunters” are no military snipers and do not overmatch regular infantry. A very well trained rifleman with … Continue reading →

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Faxon uppers — a better mousetrap.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Oleg Volk

At the recent industry shoot, I had a chance to try new Faxon AR uppers. The design is an AK-style long-stroke piston with a FAL-type gas regulator. It allows effective suppressed use without any gas blowback at the shooter. Little … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for a knight in shining armor.

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Oleg Volk
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Plinking today

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Went to the range to take photos of Chris Cheng (Top Shot season 4 winner). A couple friends came along, one of them is shown here. This was her third range trip ever. Somehow I didn’t get any photos with … Continue reading →

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The Literary Cornered Cat

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oleg Volk

The amazing Kathy Jackson is now blogging at Cornered Cat. And I recommend every word she writes.

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Appleseed event at Manchaster, TN

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Stopped by briefly to watch the instructional process. Took photos of other people at the range as well.

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Quoted on Voice of Russia

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I responded to questions from a journalist writing for an English-language publication there. The article, Gun Controlling Your Children: a Family Affair just came out. Technically, it has several phrasing and factual errors but the overall tone and the … Continue reading →

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Stopped by an airsoft game at Bad Karma field.

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Awesome location, nice people, wish I could have stayed the whole day. Bad Karma

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