Category Archives: training

Have you shared your knowledge lately?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Modern armies have 30 or so support staff for every fighter at the tip of the spear. The ratio of support to active fighters in the war to secure individual liberty is even more skewed. For every Alan Gura, thousands … Continue reading →

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LaserLyte and AR Training: new on CTD

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

For improving marksmanship and point shooting skills.

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Yugo SKS

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The main difference between tolerating an SKS and enjoying it is a little bit of rubber over the steel buttplate. To me, SKS always had an unpleasant recoil despite the moderate cartridge…until this little addition.

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Three Musketeers

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk
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Another flying life form

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Oleg Volk

We waited for the future with flying cars. Ended up in the future with flying people.

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Keltec CMR30 carbines

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Oleg Volk

With Gemtech 22wmr suprpessor (left) and PWS Triad .223 flash hider (right). Lucid red dots on both.

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Father-daughter, sniper-spotter.

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Oleg Volk

The optic is a 6-24x Lucid L5 mounted on a QD mount meant for an AR15. As a results, it sits too high but worked well enough for practicing field positions. The young lady is 15 and a three-gun competitor … Continue reading →

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Sure Strike Laser Training Ammo Keltec CMR30 Carbine

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Paging Wilhelm Tell!

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I had a great time at the range today with several friends. More photos after I get my new computer installed on Saturday.

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Crosman MAR177 upper for AR-15: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Training for accuracy with a .177 pre-charged air gun.

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Almost a DMR

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Eight-year-old Taylor is running his dad’s AR15 with a 3×20 scope mounted, old-school, on the carry handle.  Two and a half inch group at 50 yards isn’t a bad start for the first time he shot anything larger than a 10-22. This … Continue reading →

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Promoting Fire Discipline: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Oleg Volk

By training or by gun design?

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New on AllOutdoor: Ring it Again, Sam!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Reactive steel targets.

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Work, work, work…

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…with neat people and cool guns. Last two day’s worth of sample images. Kangaroo Carry, Charter Arms, Keltec. And… Ashbury Precision Ordnance, Nightforce Optics, Blackhawk/Champion.  

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Two new articles up on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Crosman 2300S pistol. Ground Strike reactive targets.  

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Good times

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Just spent a day making photos and videos, chatting with friends and shooting Vepr 12 and FG42. Great overcast weather, talented and well-equipped WW2 reenactor model, and a good day for me in terms of accuracy. FG42 with iron sights shot … Continue reading →

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My typical work day

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Taking a break between photos to try out a 300 Blackout barrel for my ARAK21. It worked well and the recoil was almost imperceptible. The optic is a Primary Arms 1-6x. (Photos by Bob Faxon)  

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Nothing but chunks!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Recently, I was present at a Condition 1 beginning AR15 class. One of my models attended, I took photos. At the end of the class, we set up one of the 3D targets from IDTS (designed by my friend Tatiana Whitlock) … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Shooting One-Handed: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Oleg Volk

A consideration when picking your handgun

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Teach the next generation.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Gun safety, effective marksmanship, and the ethics governing the use of such skills.  

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