What’s the best .22 LR load on the market? We have no idea. But we did shoot a few out … 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
The Backyard Sniper – A True Practical Rifle
By popular demand, we are finally revisiting the idea of the “Practical Rifle”. But this time around, our take is … Continued
Why I Stopped Hating the Shockwave (And Other Stockless Shotguns)
A few years ago, we published a now-infamous video about why the Mossberg Shockwave is probably not an ideal home … Continued
How to Use an AK
We’ve had some requests to add the AK or Kalashnikov-style rifles to our Shooting 101 series, so that’s what we’re … Continued
Defensive AR-15 Setup for Regular People
What do you actually need to set up a dependable, moderately-priced AR-15 for defensive use? It’s probably somewhere between the … Continued
Choke Tubes for Home Defense Shotguns
Most shotguns with 18 to 20-inch barrels have a plain ol’ cylinder bore with no choke. Is that a problem? … Continued
Why Springfield Armory Discontinued the XD-E
Last month, Springfield Armory discontinued the XD-E — just three and a half years after its release. As the only … Continued
Shotgun Hack Job: Budget DIY Home Defense
How hard is it to turn an old hunting shotgun into a compact home defense shotgun? Is it cheaper than … Continued