Despite all the criticism, the Ruger Mini-14 is still around for the same reason any gun has a long production … Continued
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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
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Why Won’t the Ruger Mini-14 Just Die? [Part 1]
For at least couple of decades, the Ruger Mini-14 was America’s favorite semi-automatic rifle. But that time has passed. If … Continued
Are Mini Shotgun Shells Viable for Self-Defense?
Within just the last few years, 1 3/4″ mini shotgun shells have gone from quirky novelty status to an ammo … Continued
How to Speed Load a Shotgun: The Violin Reload
Today, we’re looking at a shotgun reloading technique called the violin reload. A popular technique among 3-gunners for twin and … Continued
Sig Sauer P365-380 Review: It’s Fun to Go Fast
A few months back, Sig Sauer released a .380 ACP version of the their bestselling P365. The P365-380 has all … Continued
Think First, Shoot Second: A Pistol Drill to Mess With Your Head
In a return to our Start Shooting Better Series, we’re looking at the classic Casino Drill, but with a major … Continued
Thinking with a Gun in Your Hand: Interview with John Hearne
In this conversation with John Hearne, we talk about what it takes to win a gunfight. Why do some people … Continued
My Pistol Red Dot Optic Broke
A red dot that was working fine on my Sig P365XL suddenly decided to be not fine. Today, we’re taking … Continued