Category Archives: training

Good craftsmen merit better tools

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis has been progressing quickly with a 22-45, now she’s upgrading to a Volquartsen Scorpion, courtesy of the generous sponsor. The RMR is a loaner, pending a more permanent solution. Extended, sprung floorplates are made by TK. She seems pleased … Continue reading →

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Laser training for kids

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis is a pretty good shot already, but she wants more practice. Not being able to drive herself to the range, she’s limited to airsoft and laser trainers. My SU16D airsoft just went with her, along with the Laserlyte kit. … Continue reading →

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“I am not Charlie!”

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

It may be better to be a live jackal than a dead lion, but it is better still to be a live lion. And usually easier. (Robert Heinlein) When people regularly die for expressing their beliefs, free speech does not … Continue reading →

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.45 caliber rifles

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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Superhuman senses.

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

She can hear better and tell bearing of the sound source more precisely with the amplified hearing protection. She can see in the dark with the thermal scope. And she’s definitely compensating with the Tavor for her inability to well-aimed … Continue reading →

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Punch!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Oleg Volk

One of my favorite models is back after five years away. Lots of new photos coming soon.  

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Busy time

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Lots of visitors these days. Some haven’t changed much in five years, others grew up in just two.  Lots of new guns, too.   The guests socialize and share knowledge. Learning the proper stance, practicing trigger control with dry fire. … Continue reading →

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A good role model for adults

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Oleg Volk

At age 8, this young man can shoot Glock 17 (9mm) competently and safely. With this kind of examples in front of them, adults who are apprehensive about firearms might just realize that they aren’t difficult to operate properly. It might … Continue reading →

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Savage Rascal, scoped

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I’ve written about Savage Rascal before. It’s one of my favorite little rifles, tiny enough for kids but built well enough for adults to use as well. I use mine with the default peep sight and that’s good enough for … Continue reading →

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Refresher training.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I first took a shotgun class around 2000 with Greg Sullivan’s Defensive Edge in Minnesota. I was amazed at how much I was able to learn in a day. I’ve not done any shotgun training since. Time to remedy that … Continue reading →

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A very capable lady and her gun

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Tatiana Whitlock, the gun trainer, the engineer, and the awesome host. I just got back from a great week that she and her family organized for me in Maine. The Nighthawk T4 she shoots.  

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Raising kids today to become independent humans of tomorrow

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Alexis Nicole practices her pistol stance with papa. By the time she grows up, she will have one more skill that adds up with the others to an independent personhood.

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A rifle so light, an 8 year old can run it.

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

And the same 8 year old was able to handle it unsupported as well.  I.C.E.-designed AIR15 was quite a bit handier than her own M&P15-22.

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Why have a light rifle?

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

To carry the balance of the weight in ammunition, of course! Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount. Black Dog Machine drum with 50 rounds. And a Ruger 22/45 Lite … Continue reading →

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Three pounder in a field position

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

  Just the solution for a small junior shooter: Volquartsen Ultralite .22 action in Blackhawk Axiom stock. Three pound rifle with a tele-stock. The sight is a C-More attached sideways in a custom mount.

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Sometimes shorter IS better: a very handy CQB package

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

This is a Spike’s Tactical 300 Blackout pistol with 8.5″ barrel. It delivers fairly impressive external ballistics, but it’s still an AR pistol and requires specific training for effective use. When a friend came by with a registered short barrel lower (also Spike’s … Continue reading →

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Nurture vs nature

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Having two talented and accomplished kids in one family adds to the data set to the argument about born ability and how it can be realized. I suspect that more kids than we know have abilities that can be brought … Continue reading →

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Cheyenne

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk

AP-Rhino 223 rifle, Vortex 1-6x scope, attitude and aptitude all her own. And the other side of her persona: she’s a home-schooled farm kid who readily helps out her parents. And she’s a teenager, a girl who likes pretty dresses. … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Point of Balance Back: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Competition Rifles: Bringing the Point of Balance Back

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Maddie gets her guns

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Maddie is Cheyenne’s younger sister. At 11, she’s already a competitive shooter.

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