Dogs are less likely to use deadly force appropriately than responsible people. Depending on their training, they may hurt a person who shouldn’t be bitten or fail to go after a genuine intruder. Dogs are more likely to get hurt … Continue reading →

Posted in pet, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 223, bullpup, dog, Tavor, Vortex | 6 Comments

Hard at work, as usual.

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Posted in author, weapon | Tagged 7.62x54, machine gun, PKM | 6 Comments

“Get weapons of war off the streets!”

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Oleg Volk

The title is a typical rallying cry of anti-freedom politicians. We know they are lying. But let’s pretend, just for a moment, that they aren’t. If they really mean to restrict only weapons of war, then we are looking at one of two … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, rifle, rkba, self-defense, Uncategorized, weapon | Tagged 45ACP, history, military, submachine gun, war, WW2 | 16 Comments

A Sword in the Stump

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged barbarian, blade, sword, woman | 12 Comments

Her various attitudes

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Posted in interesting people, rifle, weapon | Tagged 22WMR, keltec, nsfw, optics, Vortex | Comments Off

Maria Butina

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

One of the faces of the Russian effort to improve their legal gun rights. While Maria prefers to get by on ability and multiple competencies, i don’t mind noting that she is also photogenic. Interview with Maria and the associated … Continue reading →

Posted in civil rights, interesting people, pistol, rifle, rkba, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 22LR, 7.62x25, cz52, redhead, woman | 8 Comments

Is she a model, or real?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At the time this photo was taken, the model has never fired a gun. The image is ok, but not amazing. As we worked with long guns, cross eye dominance was discovered. A good quality red dot sight, like the … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, pistol, rifle, training, weapon | Tagged 22LR, 22WMR, keltec, ruger, Vortex, woman | 7 Comments

Angel Kim

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Girls like fine metalwork, it’s true. Engraved Smith&Wesson M27, I think.

Posted in interesting people, pistol, weapon | Tagged 357Mag, portrait, revolver | 2 Comments

FN FS2000, Sig P210

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, all kinds of oddities turn up at the local gun store. They specialize in defensive guns. The people are knowledgeable — one owns a private museum of US military arms — and very helpful.

Posted in pistol, rifle, weapon | Tagged 223, 9x19, bullpup, P210, Sig | Comments Off

MM10X rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An early look at the next best thing in 7.62×39

Posted in rifle, weapon | Tagged 7.62x39, AK47, AllOutdoor, semi-auto | 3 Comments

A short but satisfying range trip

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Earlier today, I ventured out to put a few rounds through a Guncrafter Industries Model No.4 — a .50GI longslide. The full review is slated for publication in American Shooting Journal. In sum: it’s pretty nice luxury to have. Combined … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, training, weapon | Tagged 50GI, longslide, M1911 | 2 Comments

Rock found. Looking for Goliath.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At ten months of age, my friends’ son is already contemplating ballistic trajectories for rocks. Professor De La Paz approves.

Posted in interesting people, weapon | Tagged child | 2 Comments

Ithaca M37 Riot Shotgun Rides Again: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca brings the charismatic classic back

Posted in shotgun, weapon | Tagged 12ga, AllOutdoor, pump action | 6 Comments

Beretta Centurion and red dress

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Some of my firearms industry partners are more flamboyant than others. This lady co-owns a custom rifle company. Her husband did the cerakote work on the pistol.

Posted in pistol, weapon | Tagged fishnet, red | 2 Comments

One of my models with her carry pistol

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full-size 9mm STI with which she also competes. BTW, she’s looking for a job or freelance work either in Mesa, AZ area or by remote. In her own words: Business analysis is my primary job, I’ve had a focus on … Continue reading →

Posted in interesting people, pistol, self-defense, weapon | Tagged 2011, 9x19 | 1 Comment

The main reason I like M&P pistols

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

They fit hands large and small. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. His hand is just a little bigger than that of the learner Sophie. Both were able to use the same M&P pistol during the class. Note, the photo below … Continue reading →

Posted in pistol, self-defense, training, weapon | Tagged 9x19, child, girl, sport | 4 Comments

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