As a follow-up to Det. Spencer Blue’s recent article about how to avoid having your gun stolen, I wanted to … 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
What is a Flash Sight Picture?
The term “flash sight picture” can be traced back to Col. Jeff Cooper and his “Modern Technique of the Pistol,” … Continued
Why the Diagnostic Pistol Target is a Waste of Time
Whether it’s called the “Diagnostic Pistol Target,” the “Pistol Correction Chart,” or the “Troubleshooter Target,” there are dozens of places … Continued
Beretta Px4 Compact Carry Review
We’re kicking off 2018 with a look at the Beretta Px4 Compact Carry — a gun that’s been the subject … Continued
Trigger Warning: Lessons From a Broken Gun
After yet another handgun parts breakage, I wanted to share some tips about how to avoid running into reliability issues … Continued
Start Shooting Better Episode 5: The Casino Drill
Our Start Shooting Better series continues this week with a look at the Casino Drill. This drill tests a … Continued
Guns Are Loud: Save Your Hearing
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been taking a look at some of the gear I rely on at … Continued
Shot Timers Don’t Lie
Today we’re continuing our mini-series on my favorite range gear. Last time, I talked about eye protection and today the … Continued