More Libertycon portraits

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Michael Massa

James Cochrane

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Seminar on photographic lighting

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I am considering offering seminars on photographic technique. The two topics most often requested are people and product, specifically firearms. Could I see a show of hands — who would be interested in one-day seminars, conducted on weekends?

  • Product photography, with emphasis on Blades and Firearms
  • Portrait and people photography in general

Both classes would include demonstrations and hands-on experience. The classes would be limited to four participants each, and the cost would be $375 per person. For those traveling into Nashville, I plan on offering the classes on consecutive days, and with $700 cost for attending both (a $50 discount).

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Research assistant needed

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A very close friend, a college professor, is looking for assistance with a research project. He’s looking for a student (high school or college) studying international affairs, or US history/government, or Eastern European or Russian history, or archival/librarian study, etc. and willing to complete a course project with him as the adviser. Should have the right mindset (including respecting confidentiality).

If interested, or know someone who would be, please let me know.

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Long-range notables of Libertycon

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

John Ringo

Paul Clithero

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Blocking of roads by protestors

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

If I were betting, I’d think we will see the same happening on election day this year. While it would inconvenience all sides, we already know that logic isn’t part of the game.

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The Adventures of Picasso, 1978 film

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to watch that film, but can’t find it anywhere. Any leads would be appreciated.

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Keystone 722 review, new on American Shooting Journal

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk


Keystone Adds Rounds With 722

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Father and daughter

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Writer David Burkhead and his daughter, illustrator Athena.

 

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Pet firearms to a good home

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A friend is moving from Illinois to Tennessee. To finance the move, he’d like to let go of certain surpluses:

  • Gen 3 Glock 30SF with Talon grips, Trijicon Tritium sights + 6 extra Mags $700
    Gen 4 Glock 26 with Talon grips – Truglo Tritium sights + 6 extra mag (3 of them with Pierce finger extensions) $700
  • Henry Survival rifle black .22 + 6 mags and custom sling $300
  • Ithica gun company Ohio M37 – 12G shotgun – walnut stock – fixed barrel, 8 shot, home defense $700

If interested, please ask directly — aptobags@gmail.com  You can see reviews of these guns on Youtube.

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Editors and publishers

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Toni Weisskopf, editor at Baen Books.

DeAnna Atwood, publisher at Iron Clad Press.

 

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A Solid Platform for Semi-auto Handgun Optics: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

UM Tactical pistol optic mount

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Writer John Ringo

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

He specializes in writing about bloody mayhem.

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Writer Jack Finley

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Jack’s books, mostly science fiction.

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Lawdog

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A wonderful storyteller.

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Maschinengewehr 42

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

A little carbine got him the buzzsaw. Fun to run, less fun to carry. Much harder on the ears.

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If you are at Libertycon, I recommend this workshop

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Friday, July 8

Lawyer / Author Amie Gibbons will conduct a 2 hour workshop on law basics for writers. It will include a general outline of criminal, constitutional, and tort law basics (on the writing side), as well as a treatment of intellectual property, copyright and contract law (on the business side). Location: Roosevelt Room at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel.

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Living in Fear. Not Living in Fear. New on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Salubrious psychological effect of gun ownership by vulnerable populations.

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Liberty 50-grain Civil Defense Ammo: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

What is the best use for that ammunition?

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Technical clarification

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Both Pennsylvania rifle and AR15 were used for hunting in advance of combative use. AR15 was sold to civilians from 1963, a year before the Army adopted it for special operations. Both were much lower in power than typical hunting or military rifles of the day, both for portability and to lower the the cost of powder and lead consumed. At the time when a typical musket was around .70 caliber, hunting rifles hovered between .32 and .45 calibers, with the bullet weight being 1/6 to 1/8 of those used by the military. Likewise, AR15 used 55gr bullets when military .308 and 30-06 used 145gr to 158gr projectiles.

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US Postal service must be really slow…

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

I was told “the check is in the mail” a couple of months ago, and it hasn’t arrived from Central Florida yet.  Two weeks ago, the same folks told me that they will actually have funds to pay at the end of June. Same result. They seem to be still in business, but I learned that they owe a month or two of salary to much of their staff.

I am about to publish an overview article that covers, in part, their flagship product. Would it be safe to assume the company will be bankrupt by the time the magazine comes out?

UPDATE: And it looks like they are Chapter 11. The owner told me they will re-organize. We’ll see…

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