I’ve never met a firearms enthusiast who didn’t enjoy modifying the guns in his collection. It’s a natural desire 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
SHOT Show 2016: Concealed Carry Highlights
Every year at SHOT Show, the shooting industry’s trade show, all the big manufacturers gather in Las Vegas to show … Continued
Preview: The Kimber K6s Revolver
UPDATE 1/12/2017: Our full review of the Kimber K6s is available here. Welcome to a very special edition of Wheel … Continued
The Remington 870 for Home Defense: Part 2
For anyone considering a shotgun for personal protection inside the home, the Remington 870 is an excellent choice… usually. The viability … Continued
The Remington 870 for Home Defense: Part 1
After laying out some of the key features of a home defense shotgun last week, I wanted to put them … Continued
6 Features of a Home-Defense Shotgun
In the last installment of our shotgun series, Kyle talked about how the defensive shotgun has evolved through history. Today, I’m picking … Continued
Fighting with the Glock 43
There’s only one reason to carry a small gun like the Glock 43 instead of a larger and more effective … Continued
Buckshot for the Home Defense Shotgun
In our ongoing series on defensive shotguns, the topic of buckshot will likely come up frequently. For centuries, buckshot has been … Continued