Editorial
Arguing in Favor of Legal Permitless Conceal Carry [2025]
Below is a letter I wrote to my state legislature and various gun rights organizations. As you might’ve guessed from the title, the topic at […]
Articles by Daniel Reedy
Best Of Lists
Living Legends | Interview with Claude Werner [2025]
In our previous entry of Living Legends we spoke with law enforcement veteran, competitor, and writer Simon Golob. Today we have the opportunity to chat […]
EDC
5-Star DC Speed Loader Initial Impressions [2025]
Recently I saw a thread over at pistol-forum about a new speed loader from 5-Star, the DC. Curious, I headed over to their website to […]
Editorial
Why 30 Super Carry Failed [2025]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the past few years, you’ve probably seen me talking about 30 Super Carry. At this point, I believe […]
Best Of Lists
The Best American and Western Made Optics for Handguns [2025]
It’s never been a better time to be a consumer in the gun industry. It seems like every day we get a new product, with […]
Best Of Lists
A 10 Year Retrospective on Primer Peak
For those of you who have been around long enough, or have looked at our logo, you might notice that Primer Peak was established back […]
Editorial
I Don’t Like DA/SA Guns Anymore
Over the past few weeks a handful of respected trainers, competitors, writers, and personalities have come together with an interesting message. No, we’re not getting […]
EDC
Pistol Mounted Optic Tool and Combat Sight Tool Review | Pocket Tools Perfected
Whether you’re an optics guy, or an old school irons-only shooter, adjusting your sights is something everyone should be familiar with. Even pistols need to […]
EDC
The Best Accessories for the Colt Viper [2025]
Earlier this year I reviewed the 3-inch version of the Colt Viper. Since then I’ve purchased that exact revolver, and have continued carrying and taking […]
Best Of Lists
How to Become a Firearms Instructor | Getting Started [2025]
So you’re thinking about becoming a professional firearms instructor? Good for you! There’s always a need for knowledgeable and safe people to help newcomers and […]
Best Of Lists
The Revolver as a Fire Extinguisher
Gun owners are almost as varied as car owners in the United States. Some folks are become intimately familiar with their tools, perform regular maintenance […]
Gear Reviews
Steelhead Outdoors Fast Access Pistol Box Review [2025]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the last year, you’ve probably noticed a fair bit of content regarding firearms and parenthood. We’ve welcomed two […]
Editorial
Why You Should Write Somewhere other than Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) are the places to let your thoughts be heard in today’s world. Everyone has a voice, more or less, in […]
EDC
Conceal Carry Methods and Back Wearing for New Parents [2025]
In early 2025 I wrote a piece covering conceal carry while baby wearing. Due to baby Primer Peak being just a few months old, they […]
Gun Review
Colt Viper Revolver Review [2025]
When Colt revolvers re-entered the scene in 2017, I was immediately intrigued. The Prancing Pony dances through the imaginations of many revolver enthusiasts, though they […]