Why A .22 LR Pocket Gun Should Not Be Underestimated
Pocket pistols and revolvers chambered for the humble .22 LR are easily dismissed as carry guns suitable only for novices … 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
Is .25 ACP Literally the Worst Self-Defense Cartridge?
It’s part 3 of our series on Pocket Pistols! If you’re just now joining us you might want to check … Continued
Why You Might Need an Underwear Gun
In the second installment of our pocket pistol series, we’re looking at the concept of the underwear gun — a … Continued
Maybe I Was Wrong About Pocket Pistols
Is it possible that pocket pistols and other small caliber handguns are more capable problem solvers than we might have … Continued
Real Men Don’t Carry Pocket Pistols
We reached deep into the Lucky Gunner archives and uncovered another vintage episode of Shooting Outdoors. This time, Manny Mansfield … Continued
Start Shooting Better Episode 11: Wilson 5×5 Skill Test
For this installment of our Start Shooting Better series, we tried out Bill Wilson’s 5×5 Skill Test. This is a … Continued
.357 Sig: What’s the Point of this Cartridge?
.357 Sig has a lot of devoted fans, but just as many shooters seem to have a hard time understanding … Continued
A Tribute to the Sig P239
This year, Sig Sauer discontinued the classic DA/SA Sig P239. As is typically the case in this industry, Sig did … Continued