Seeing Red I’m personally a big fan of laser sights for self-defense handguns, especially the easy-to-use LaserGrips from Crimson Trace. 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
How to Shoot Your Handgun Faster
Train the Way You Fight If you carry a concealed handgun, you need training. Not a state-mandated permit course — actual training … Continued
Why You Can’t Find A Kel-Tec Sub-2000
Even if you’re not much of a fan of Kel-Tec, there’s a good chance you’ve seen, or at least heard … Continued
Why You Need a Takedown Rifle
If you’ve been following the Lounge for any length of time, you know it’s no secret that Ruger is one … Continued
The Search for a Compact .22LR Suppressor Host
Not too long ago, the ATF, in their infinite wisdom, approved my application for an NFA tax stamp, granting me … Continued
Make Up Your Mind Monday: Do Loaded Magazines Wear Out Magazine Springs?
If you use a semi-auto for concealed carry or home defense, then there’s a pretty good chance that you keep … Continued
Blinded by the Light: Handgun Muzzle Flash
When the topic of muzzle flash comes up, we’re usually talking about carbines. The high volume of burning gases from … Continued
Stashed in Plain Sight: Hiding Guns Without a Safe
Following your response to the poll we ran back in February, we’ve been focusing on the topic of concealed firearms … Continued