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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.
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Gun Review

Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in .30 Super Carry Review [2024]

September 10, 2024 Daniel Reedy

If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for a while now, you’ll know that I’m a certified .30 Super Carry fanatic. I’ve done ballistics testing, compared […]

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Gear

NEW 360 Kit Adapter from Dark Star Gear and 360 Performance Shooting

August 13, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor Development Course. One of my fellow students was Ashton Ray of 360 […]

Taurus 327 Defender TORO
Gun Review

Taurus 327 Defender TORO Review [2024]

August 6, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Last year I conducted a long term review of the Taurus 856 Defender TORO. While it wasn’t perfect, there was a lot of potential there. […]

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NEW TOR-X from Mantis with Steiner

July 31, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Today Mantis released their latest product, the TOR-X. This is a collaboration between the Mantis you know and love, and Steiner who is known for […]

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Editorial

Training Students and Leading Horses to Water | Who’s to Blame?

July 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently a discussion on Facebook laid all blame on the instructor for the poor performance of some of his students. The comments were filled with […]

News

Colt Python Experience with American Fighting Revolver

July 19, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today the folks at American Fighting RevolverAmerican Fighting Revolver announced their latest training event. Hosted by Range Ready in Louisiana, the Colt Python Experience […]

Learn Something New

Rangemaster Professional Pistolcraft Qualification | Skills and Drills

July 16, 2024 Daniel Reedy

In December of 2023 I attended the inaugural Rangemaster Professional Pistolcraft Instructor Development course. There are two shooting qualifications students must pass to earn a […]

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Editorial

How to Get Training on a Budget | Part 2 [2024]

July 11, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Earlier this year I went in-depth on ways to continue your training while maintaining a budget. It may be hard to believe, but I’m not […]

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How To Guides

How to Carry a Speed Loader IWB | Revolver Reloads

July 9, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I love revolvers, plain and simple. For a long time I trusted my life to just a J-Frame in either .38 Special or .22WMR depending […]

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Drills You Don’t Need a Holster to Shoot

July 2, 2024 Daniel Reedy

If you carry a gun, you likely know that it’s important to get both live and dry practice from your holster. Unfortunately, many ranges across […]

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Gun Review

Beretta 80X Cheetah Review [2024]

June 27, 2024 Daniel Reedy

During SHOT 2023, Beretta revealed the 80X Cheetah. Taking cues from the 92 and classic Cheetah series, the 80X shrinks things down a bit. With […]

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EDC

Much Ado About Holster Length, or Size Matters

June 25, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’ve written about holsters extensively in the past. One subject that I cover is the length of holsters, and how sometimes, longer is better. Over […]

Altoids EDC Kit
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Altoids EDC Kit | What to Carry and Why [2024]

June 20, 2024 Daniel Reedy

My last article on Altoids tin kits is a little sassy, but I promise this one isn’t satire. The online Everyday Carry (EDC) culture is […]

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How to get Training on a Budget [2024]

June 18, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Training is important, though it quickly falls away when times get tough. With prices skyrocketing, ammunition shortages looming on the horizon, and election season approaching, […]

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Zeta6 SnapSafe Dry Fire Disk Review [2024]

June 11, 2024 Daniel Reedy

During SHOT Show 2024 I covered the Zeta6 SnapSafe Dry Fire Disk. While we haven’t covered Zeta6 before, I’ve been aware of their products for […]

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