I’m pleased to welcome back longtime TFB writer, friend, and, most importantly for today, AK historian Vladimir Onokoy. Vlad has lived a remarkable life and had a front-row seat to some truly unique experiences. Most recently, he has taken on the ambitious challenge of writing a book on a niche and largely unexplored subject: the complex history of Zastava AK rifles. His upcoming book, From Balkans to Babylon: Zastava AKs of Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Iraq, dives deep into that story. While we do touch on what readers can expect from the book, today’s conversation focuses more on Vlad’s personal journey, what inspired him to start, and who motivated him to keep going. It is a story about following that instinct to document and share hard-earned knowledge, with the hope that it inspires others to do the same.
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TFB Behind the Gun #222: From Balkans to Babylon w/ TFB's Vladimir O.
Vladimir Onokoy returns to Behind the Gun to discuss his new book, From Balkans to Babylon: Zastava AKs of Yugoslavia, Serbia, and Iraq — and more importantly, the personal story behind writing it. From his extensive field experience to the inspirations that drove him to document this rich Kalashnikov lineage, Vlad encourages others to act on their own instincts to share hard-won knowledge like he intends to do in his new book coming out soon.
Vladimir Onokoy on The Firearm Blog: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/author/vladmir-o/
Safar Publishing (pre-order the book): https://www.safar-publishing.com/product-page/from-balkans-to-babylon-zastava-aks-of-yugoslavia-serbia-and-iraq
Vladimir Onokoy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/machaksilver
Vladimir Onokoy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vladonokoy/
Contact Vladimir: [email protected]
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