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The United States Army is trying to replace the venerable M4 as the standard infantry rifle. A recent report regarding the M4's successor, the XM7, shows that everything old is new again.
No, I haven't taken a leave of my senses and suddenly become stupid enough to believe that communism is a workable philosophy. But a quick read of history since the Bolshevik revolution in Russia will lead you to conclude that communism, at least as a strategy for gaining power, is very effective. It is that point I'm discussing in this post.
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.
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.
Do you have a bug out plan? Not a bug out bag, but a plan. I suspect most people don't.
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.
The proliferation of smart everything is making our future stupid.
New year, new you, right? It's the time of year when people make resolutions. Most will fail, but you don't have to.
My review of the book Misfire: The Tragic Failure of the M16 in Vietnam by Bob Orkand and Lyman Duryea.
What's the best home defense weapon? Is it a shotgun, rifle, or handgun?