Category Archives: weapon

Head Down XPR15 HDR

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Oleg Volk

For a Tactical Weapons article. Head Down

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Another Laserlyte, this time on P3AT

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This photo was taken of the pistol as it sat on my desk. Then Alany cleaned it and I photographed it again. What a difference elbow grease and attention to detail make! P3AT | Laserlyte | Alany

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Seen at Panera Bread today

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

A friendly Nashville family. The pistols are usually concealed.

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Does it quack like a duck?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

“Two of the shooters were dressed as uniformed police officers” “…he presented himself as a police officer” Mass murderers sometimes masquerade as authority figures to gain compliance from their victims. It’s becoming especially common with home invasions, as those are … Continue reading →

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Night hunters

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Keltec RMR30 with Gemtech 22WMR suppressor and ATN MK390 night scope. The infrared illuminator above the scope is turned off. Magpul backup sights for daytime use are folded out of the way. Czech vz58 Both photographed with 35/2 lens behind … Continue reading →

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Resting before a long ride

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Alany Helmantoler one of the most active California lobbyists in favor of civil rights (including the right to effective self-defense).

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Brady Campaign Terrorists

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Brady Campaign’s stated goal is to disarm American civilians, making them defenseless from criminals. When danger visits, it is never the disarmers who stand between us and the violence, but Bradies and their ilk are the first to complain about … Continue reading →

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Scoped Chipmunk rifle

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The 4x scope is quite decent actually has a rangefinding reticle. Chipmunk

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(Pre)Teen Rifle

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This boy is 11. He’s been shooting since age 6. During the entire photo shoot with various firearms, he’s shown excellent safety habits, better than most adults. The rifle was custom-built by Doublestar. Red dot is a PA micro. Eye … Continue reading →

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A less expensive laser option for P32 and LCP

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

P32, Laserlyte laser, Adam’s pocket holster. The on/off switch is where the index finger tip rests when off the trigger.

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Massacre in Norway

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Not surprisingly, photos from the island show numerous rescuers with submachine guns on their shoulders. The mass killing ended when good people showed up with firepower of their own. Exactly the same happened in Virginia Tech. As soon as police … Continue reading →

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Proper off-hand technique with a belt-fed weapon

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Shane Primm firing Barrett‘s new lightweight version of M240 7.62mm machine gun This photos is an out-take from an upcoming article in a Harris Publications magazine. The machine gun shown is about 5 pounds lighter than the regular M240 thanks … Continue reading →

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JARD .22 upper

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

The charging handle is attached to the bolt carrier, so the receiver back is completely enclosed. Uses BDM magazines. The return spring is in the bolt, so a folding stock (not shown) is possible on this and also on JARD … Continue reading →

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Nice leather and grips

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Holster and grips by Kevin Manley of KD Holsters Rohrbaugh R9

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Less pink, same bang

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

STI Elektra with burlwood grips by Kevin Manley. These grips are half the usual thickness, yielding a very slim grip.

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Running faster, blogging less

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This week has been split between studio product and editorial photography. I also managed a gym trip every day since Sunday. The work-outs are paying off: today was my best time on the elliptical — a mile in 8:27 with … Continue reading →

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Dmitri aka FPSRussia

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

This guy makes whimsical and humorous firearm videos with a mix of common and exotic small arms, from a common Mossberg 500 to Ultramax 100 LMG to mortars.

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Violent Luddites

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Anti-gun activists have much in common with the original Luddites. They blame new technologies and users of those technologies for their own plight, and aren’t above using violence to achieve their goals. Luddites did their own killing, whereas “anti-gunners” — … Continue reading →

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Another way to set up Keltec RFB

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Oleg Volk

1-4x illuminated scope gives the option of shooting with both eyes open at 1x and more deliberate, precise fire at 2-2.5x. I prefer to use 4x only when firing from supported positions. Given the scarce rail space left on the … Continue reading →

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More than one martial art

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Formal shooting competitions originated in Germany about five centuries ago. Top marksmen used wheel lock rifles with range-adjustable leaf sights. Firearm use as a martial art thus predate such traditional disciplines as Aikido and Sambo by over 400 years. Rifle … Continue reading →

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