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.

Some Thoughts on Torture Tests [2026]

June 9, 2026 Daniel Reedy

If you’ve been online at some point in the past two decades, you’ve probably seen someone performing a “torture test” on a gun. Sometimes this […]

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Aridus Industries Imperium Handguard for Beretta A300 Review [2026]

June 4, 2026 Daniel Reedy

I’ve known of Aridus Industries for about a decade, but I first met the owner, Adam Roth, at the 2024 Thunderstick Summit. Since then our […]

Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun Course Review [2026]

May 26, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to assist with a Defensive Shotgun course from Rangemaster. This is a single day class, designed to familiarize […]

Instructor Tips | Giving Credit and Citing Sources

May 19, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Up to now we’ve primarily focused on managing students, materials, and safety. Today we are taking a different focus, a more philosophical and abstract aspect […]

How to Choose a Good IWB Holster Part 4: Light Bearing Holsters

May 12, 2026 Daniel Reedy

It’s been a few years since I updated this series, and I had never planned on touching this subject. While I carried with a weapon […]

Leather Holster Q&A with Galco Gunleather [2026]

May 5, 2026 Daniel Reedy

While leather holsters ruled the roost for duty and concealed carry for decades, the last several years have seen the rise of kydex holsters. Much […]

Shoot Your Old Guns

April 28, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Despite being a practical or tactical shooter for the majority of my adult life, I’ve always had a soft spot for old guns. It’s difficult […]

Instructor Tips | Making Targets Work for You

April 21, 2026 Daniel Reedy

As shooters, we’re probably using targets in our practice and when teaching. As such, we’re probably dealing with issues which can arise with our paper, […]

Prepping your Summer Body for Conceal Carry

April 14, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Seasons are changing, the weather is warming, and Summer looms on the horizon. It’s the time of year that many people start thinking about their […]

Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor Course AAR [2024]

April 7, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Back in the Summer of 2024 I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor course. If you’re reading this now, you […]