I’ve noticed that a lot of less experienced shooters tend to buy more magnification than they need when they’re looking … 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
When Six Is Not Enough – Myths of the Self-Defense Revolver
For the past few months we’ve been using Wheel Gun Wednesdays to explore issues related to self-defense revolvers and their … Continued
Ruger SP101: The Shooter’s Snub Nose
Welcome to another Wheel Gun Wednesday! We’re picking back up where we left off a few weeks ago with my … Continued
How to Reload a Revolver
It’s Wheel Gun Wednesday! We’re continuing our study of revolvers with a look at how to handle reloads. Our last … Continued
Concealed Carry Tips: Three Essential Shooting Drills
I’ve met a lot of gun owners who have some grasp of the fundamentals of shooting, and they’re what I would … Continued
How Revolver Speed Loaders Work
For the next couple of weeks on Wheel Gun Wednesday, we’re taking a break from the Quest for the Ideal … Continued
Three Inch K-Frames: The Glock 19 of Revolvers
The middle of the week is here and that means it’s time for… Wheel Gun Wednesday! This series of posts … Continued
Red vs. Green Laser Sights
There are a ton of accessories and modifications available out there for your self-defense handgun. Some are useful, but let’s … Continued