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.

Smith & Wesson 632 Ultimate Carry Review [2025]

January 16, 2025 Daniel Reedy

I have been carrying snub nose revolvers on and off for the better part of six years now. During that time I’ve worn heavy all-steel […]

30 Super Carry in the Face of Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events

January 9, 2025 Daniel Reedy

The start of 2025 has been a tumultuous one for sure. Terror attacks have happened both on our soil and abroad. Indications that more are […]

Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2024

January 7, 2025 Daniel Reedy

We like to start every year with a retrospective on the preceding 365 days of Primer Peak. Each person who contributed in the previous year […]

Taurus 692 Executive Grade Initial Impressions [2024]

December 31, 2024 Daniel Reedy

As a revolver guy, the rising cost of ammunition is especially painful. Even sticking to standard pressure .38 Special can get pricey in short order […]

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Living Legends | Interview with Rob Haught [2024]

December 17, 2024 Daniel Reedy

In the first edition of this series we chatted with Tom Givens of Rangemaster. Today we have the opportunity to speak with the Sultan of […]

The Importance of Outlaw Shooting Competition

December 3, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’ve never been a big competitor, but I have dabbled in a variety of competitive shooting bodies for nearly a decade. These include IDPA, USPSA, […]

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Aridus Industries Bolt Release for Beretta 1301/A300 Review [2024]

November 26, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I spent a lot of time behind the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol throughout 2023. In short, I really love the gun, and it performed excellently […]

Conceal Carry: Comforting or Comfortable? Why Not Both?

November 19, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Back in 2022 I wrote a series of articles titled “How to Choose a Good IWB Holster“. Over the course of several articles I covered […]

Reedy Shotgun Bullseye Course | Skills and Drills [2024]

November 12, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’m a pretty big fan of the shotgun. While handgun shooting makes up the majority of my practice and training, shotguns are a strong second […]

Living Legends | Interview with Tom Givens [2024]

November 5, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to learn from several great instructors. If you’ve been interested in something for long, you’ve probably […]

Avidity Arms PD10 in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]

October 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’ve been on a .30 Super Carry jihad for the better part of a year now. With nearly a dozen articles on the subject, incessant […]

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30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 2]

October 15, 2024 Daniel Reedy

A few weeks ago I made my way to the desert to perform some ballistics gel testing. For those unaware, .30 Super Carry is something […]

Setting Up Your Revolver EDC [2024]

October 8, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’m a little bit of a revolver enthusiast, if you aren’t already aware. Over the past few years I’ve been seeing an increase in interest […]

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30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing 2024 [Part 1]

October 1, 2024 Daniel Reedy

At the end of 2023 I set out to see what exactly .30 Super Carry had to offer. It’s a cartridge that I’d been excited […]

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Conceal Carrying for New and Expectant Fathers

September 17, 2024 Daniel Reedy

There is very little quality information out there regarding conceal carry during pregnancy. There is even less information about how to handle changes as a […]