Articles by Daniel Reedy

About Daniel Reedy

Daniel holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Agile Training & Consulting, and the NRA. He has received training from Craig Douglas, Tom Givens, and Steve Fisher among others. He also has experience competing in USPSA, CAS, 3 Gun, and Steel Challenge. In his free time Daniel enjoys petting puppies and reading the Constitution. His work is also published by Athlon Outdoors, AmmoLand, Recoil Concealment, Air Force Times, and other publications.

Setting Up Your Altoids Survival Tin

October 24, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Have you ever found yourself in the situation I am about to describe? You’re on your way to work when suddenly disaster strikers. The car […]

In Defense of Night Sights [2023]

October 17, 2023 Daniel Reedy

When I first got seriously into guns over a decade ago, nights sights were a must-have on defensive pistols. How else are you supposed to […]

The Importance of Traveling without Guns

October 10, 2023 Daniel Reedy

“I’m not going anywhere I can’t take my gun!” That is a common sentiment I see both online and in person when speaking about traveling, […]

BREAKING – ATF Bans Importation of UTM Training Ammunition for Civilians

October 4, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Once again the ATF has shown their hand. For years people have been waiting for the ATF to clamp down on the training industry, and […]

Primary Arms MRSc Red Dot Review [2023]

September 26, 2023 Daniel Reedy

After receiving the Taurus 856 TORO for review I needed an optic to go on it. My go-to was the Holosun 407K thanks to past […]

Rangemaster Shotgun Instructor Development Course Review [2023]

September 19, 2023 Daniel Reedy

I am no stranger to Tom Givens or the course work of Rangemaster. I began in 2019 with the basic instructor course, and completed the […]

Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun Review [2023]

September 5, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Beretta unveiled their latest shotgun during SHOT Show 2023, the A300 Ultima Patrol. As a massive fan of the scattergun, I was intrigued by this, […]

Taurus Defender 856 TORO Revolver Review [2023]

August 22, 2023 Daniel Reedy

For years I’ve been wanting to put an optic on a revolver. Unfortunately this proposition has been costly, and many solutions have mixed reputations at […]

Patreon | Support Your Favorite Primer Peak Creators

August 8, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Writing is expensive, especially when you’re not plopping out garbage left and right for a place in someone’s pocketbook. With that in mind, some of […]

The Shortcomings of 357 Magnum for Conceal Carry

August 1, 2023 Daniel Reedy

There’s something about the .357 Magnum that inspires awe in many shooters. While not quite the earth quaking round that the .44 Magnum is, the […]

harry's holsters monocle 856 taurus revolver

Harry’s Holsters Monocle Holster for the Taurus 856 TORO Review

July 25, 2023 Daniel Reedy

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Harry’s Holsters. Over the past few years I’ve reviewed both their original Icon holster for snub revolvers, […]

My Favorite YouTube Gun Channels [2023]

July 18, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Over the past several months I’ve spoken to my favorite gun related blogs, both currently active, and defunct. After spending more than my fair share […]

The Gunsite Glock Service Pistol | Heresy or Modernized Tradition?

July 11, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Earlier this year a collaboration between Gunsite Academy and Davidsons was announced, taking the gun world by surprise. The Gunsite Service Pistol is essentially a […]

How to Strengthen Freedom for Independence Day

July 4, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays every year. Despite not being a big fireworks guy, or a big partier, I always look forward […]

Gunsite 260 Shotgun Course Review [2023]

June 20, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Gunsite Academy is often considered the Mecca of firearms training. Despite a large focus on handguns, they offer a wide variety of courses, both marksmanship […]