There are dozens of modern .38 special and .357 magnum self-defense loads available that have been specifically designed with the … 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
Self-Defense Training on a Budget
Of all of the potential barriers preventing people from seeking out quality self-defense training, one of the biggest is the … Continued
Becoming a Practical Rifleman
A rifle is only as good as the man who carries it. As a follow-up to last week’s post on … Continued
Rethinking the Scout Rifle… Again
And now for something completely different. For the next couple of weeks, I’m taking a break from the normal self-defense … Continued
Sig Sauer P229 Legion Series Review
At the start of our series on traditional double action/single action semi-autos, my plan was to try out a few … Continued
Training for the Worst Day of Your Life
We frequently mention the importance of seeking out self-defense training in our articles and videos here and today I wanted to take a minute … Continued
How Much Ammo Capacity Is Enough?
The question of ammo capacity is often one of the first asked by people new to concealed carry, right behind … Continued
Beretta 1301 Tactical Update
A few months ago, I did a two part review on the Beretta 1301 Tactical semi-auto 12 gauge. This is … Continued