In the endless debate over which type of firearm is the “best” for personal protection inside the home, you’ll often … 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
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact
Back in June, I wrote a post all about my search for the ideal compact 22 pistol that I could … Continued
Rifle Scope Parallax Explained in Plain English
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with a couple of scopes from Bushnell; one from their Elite Tactical line, and the other … Continued
You’re Awesome! Now Tell Us What to Do…
The Lounge officially launched about 10 months ago, but the idea was brewing for years before that. One of the … Continued
Hand-Me-Down Home Defense: Lever-Action Rifles
For many of us “shooting enthusiasts” we are the go-to person in our respective social circles for advice about anything … Continued
30 Caliber Throwdown: .308 Winchester versus .30-06
In the mid 1950s, still during the early years of the Cold War, the M1 Garand was showing its age. … Continued
Goodbye Low and Left: 8 Ways to Cure a Flinch
Recoil anticipation. Pre-ignition push. Heeling. It goes by lots of names. If you want to improve your handgun shooting, at some point … Continued
Choosing the Right Bullet Weight
I know, I know… who cares about bullet weight? Most people could casually enjoy shooting for years without paying any … Continued