Category Archives: interesting people

A-tacs camo works pretty well.

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Oleg Volk

This Tavor uses a Gear Head Works forend that holds any 1″ light or laser (a Primary Arms tactical light with tape switch in this instance). The suppressor looks big because it’s a YHM .308 can mounted on a .223 … Continue reading →

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PMR30 with Burris Fast Dot

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Oleg Volk

PMR30 is a very flat-shooting pistol. A red dot sight lets the user take advantage of the extended ballistic range with better accuracy.

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Armed reader

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

She’s reading “Knowing Guns” (written by Stu Chisholm and illustrated by me). The pistol is a Metro Arms American Classic II in a Vega holster.

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Just a portrait of a Dusseldorf man

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Inspired by my friend’s blog.

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A small but neat human.

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I seldom connect with very young kids. This one, my niece, has enough personality at age one to actually be interesting.

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People in love

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Oleg Volk

From a recent wedding.

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“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” by Peter Grant

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

“Walls, Wire, Bars and Souls” is now available at Amazon.com, in both a Kindle edition and a print (paperback) edition. I read the early version of this book about three years ago and was extremely impressed. In fact, I read … Continue reading →

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Grace (noun)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

For this little girl, Grace is both the name and the descriptive adjective. At 13, she evidences adult social graces and capabilities. Her parents can be quite proud of her. And the results: Toys: GSG 1911-22 with AAC Pilot suppressor, … Continue reading →

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Sharp-eyed little girl with a long reach.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Left-hand Ruger 77 in 223Rem under a 3-9x Accupoint. Hannah, age 12, was doing 150 yard head shots on a silhouette target with basic 55gr ball ammunition. When the zombies come, I am hiding behind her.

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An actual girly rifle

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Oleg Volk

My friend Kyle is holding a girly bolt action rifle. I think it’s in .280Rem (could be 308Win, I can’t recall). The point is, this rifle belongs to a girl. No pink furniture or Hello Kitty accents. So sorry to … Continue reading →

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Defcon-grade cutie

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

“If she wants your wi-fi password, she will give it to you.” – Mad Mike

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Luxury vs. sufficiency

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Most full size and compact modern firearms are sufficient for self-defense. I’ve carried a wide variety and, while I have my favorites, wouldn’t feel too poorly armed even with my least favorite weapon. However, the line is much closer when … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to use hasty sling for support

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

CZ452 Military Trainer.

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Capable authors are doing well

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Peter Grant’s science fiction books (with my covers) are doing very well on Amazon. If you have not read them yet, this is a good time to order.

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Old portraits: Yih-Chau Chang

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Originally taken for Concealed Carry magazine. Chau is a well-known civil rights promoter/activist.

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By the sweat of his brow

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Just got back from a photo shoot. The day was hot and humid, so the model’s face had to be wiped dry of the sweat every few minutes.

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Let me play you the song of my people

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Lauren is a professional classical musician. She plays a two hundred year old fiddle. She is very good. While she’s a trained martial artist, she’d rather not fight with bare hands. An injury would damage or end her career. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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What’s a little rain and hail to a free spirit?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Oleg Volk

One of the recent visitors took advantage of the inclement weather. The rain warmed up in the end but it started out with hail. The volume of precipitation was hard enough to darken the skies perceptibly, all the way down … Continue reading →

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New revolver

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Oleg Volk

A new revolver arrived recently, along with a very impressive rig from El Paso Saddlery. The new gun is for fun and practice, and comes as a pair with a longer-barreled target counterpart. One major argument for the single action … Continue reading →

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Musician

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I like how this series is turning out.

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