So you want to be able to draw a pistol faster and more efficiently, but how do you actually go … 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
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Red Dot Sights versus Scopes [LPVO]
Over the last few years, there have been some huge strides in the low power variable optics (LPVO) market, both … Continued
The NAA Mini Revolver: You Can Do Better
North American Arms has been selling their diminutive .22 caliber Mini-Revolvers for nearly 30 years. They’ve actually been in production … Continued
.22 Magnum is Pretty Good
Is .22 Magnum a good caliber for personal protection? Maybe. .22 Mag has been around for nearly 60 years, but … Continued
Does This Gun Suck? Custom Sig P229 Legion RX
Series Shortcuts Introduction: Does This Gun Suck? Update #1 Update #2 Update #3 It’s a new series! We’re going to … Continued
The Best .22 LR Handguns for Concealed Carry
Is a .22 LR pistol a good choice for concealed carry? Most of the time, probably not. But in … Continued
Smith & Wesson J-frame Versus Ruger LCR
As I was planning future installments of our Pocket Pistol Series, I realized that several of the upcoming caliber-specific discussions … Continued
What’s the Maximum Effective Range of Buckshot?
Shotguns are typically considered close-range firearms, especially when loaded with buckshot. Beyond about 30 to 50 yards, the spread from … Continued