Politics Is Always A Cult of Personality
What happens when a politician does something stupid? His supporters explain why his stupidity is actually a good thing. That's because politics is a cult of personality.
• By Christopher Burg
A Geek with Guns
This is a continuation of my old WordPress blog. All new articles will appear here. For an archive of the articles that appeared on my old WordPress site, please visit the Archive.
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Gear Is The Least of Your Concerns
Should I carry a revolver or a semi-auto? Should I use 9mm or .45? Should I use standard or +p ammo? These questions get asked frequently, but they're likely the least of your self-defense concerns.
• By Christopher Burg
Bugging Out
Do you have a bug out plan? Not a bug out bag, but a plan. I suspect most people don't.
• By Christopher Burg
Ascending The Mountain Again
Last year I wrote about hitting a training plateau and described how I planned to overcome it. The results are in and it's good news.
• By Christopher Burg
Our Stupid Smart Future
The proliferation of smart everything is making our future stupid.
• By Christopher Burg
So You Want to Lose Weight and Get Stronger
New year, new you, right? It's the time of year when people make resolutions. Most will fail, but you don't have to.
• By Christopher Burg
Book Review: Misfire
My review of the book Misfire: The Tragic Failure of the M16 in Vietnam by Bob Orkand and Lyman Duryea.
• By Christopher Burg
The Best Home Defense Weapon
What's the best home defense weapon? Is it a shotgun, rifle, or handgun?
• By Christopher Burg
Glock 42 Initial Impressions
I have shot 200 rounds through my new Glock 42. Here are my initial thoughts on the gun.
• By Christopher Burg
Test Your Carry Guns
A gun is a tool, not a talisman. It needs to be tested before you depend on it.
• By Christopher Burg