Writer Profile: Chris Baker

Chris Baker joined the Lucky Gunner team in 2011 and, among other roles, serves as the editor of Lucky Gunner Lounge.

Chris has a broad interest in all types of shooting activities, but he’s most passionate about firearms as tools for personal protection. Prior to working for Lucky Gunner full time, Chris taught basic handgun skills and concealed carry permit classes to a diverse range of clients in his home state of North Carolina. He is a Rangemaster-certified Shotgun and Advanced Handgun Instructor and NRA Handgun Instructor. His ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the shooting world has included over 500 hours of professional firearms and self-defense training from instructors like Ken Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Ernest Langdon, Craig Douglas, Gabe White, Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, John Hearne, Jim Higginbotham, Kyle DeFoor, and Randy Cain, among others.

Posts by Chris Baker

Why Was Hip Shooting Ever A Thing?

For a span of about 40-50 years in the middle of the last century, the majority of people who carried … Continued

High Standard H-D Military: An Heirloom Plinker

The High Standard H-D Military is a classic .22 LR target pistol with some interesting historical connections. And this particular … Continued

Is 5.7x28mm Just Overpriced .22 Magnum? [Part 2]

It’s the long-awaited conclusion of our two-part series on the 5.7x28mm cartridge (here’s part 1 in case you missed it). … Continued

Some New Guns We Might Review Later

Let’s be honest — sorting through the barrage of new products churned out for display at SHOT Show every year … Continued

Is 5.7x28mm Just Overpriced .22 Magnum? [Part 1]

Everybody loves to argue about 5.7x28mm. It’s been the subject of myths and wild speculation since its introduction in the … Continued

The Shotgun Skills Gauge

The Shotgun Skills Gauge developed by Symtac Consulting is a quick way to test your shotgun chops at the range … Continued

Fixing Failures with the Sig P365-380

The P365-380 has excellent potential as a carry gun that’s much softer shooting than its 9mm predecessor. But like a … Continued

FN Five-Seven: The 90s Pistol of the Future

The FN Five-Seven is a weird gun. In the 25 years since its debut, it’s been the subject of myths … Continued

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