The Hateful 8 drill might be the toughest we’ve attempted so far in our Start Shooting Better series. If you’re … Continued
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
The Best (and Worst) Quick Access Safes for Rifles and Shotguns
When I was putting together our guide to quick access pistol safes a few months ago, there were dozens of … Continued
The Mossberg Shockwave is Mostly Useless
In this review of the 20 gauge version of Mossberg’s shotgun that’s not really a shotgun, we take a look … Continued
Start Shooting Better Episode 8: Five-Yard Roundup
Five yards. Four strings of fire. Ten rounds total. This quick and challenging shooting exercise is a great way to … Continued
Is Appendix Carry Safe?
In the final installment of our mini-series on appendix carry (AIWB), we’re taking a look at some of the common … Continued
Is Appendix Carry Comfortable?
How can it be comfortable to carry a handgun in the appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) position? How do you … Continued
Can Appendix Carry Work for Big Dudes?
We are often asked if there is any way that an appendix inside the waistband (AIWB) holster can work for … Continued
The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Range Session
If you’re one of the many thousands of S&W M&P Shield 9mm owners, here’s a quick 50-round practice session to … Continued