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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 | 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide [2024]

June 6, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re like me, then your dad is a little hard to get gifts for. The things he […]

Dialed In Training’s Five Yard Roundup | Skills and Drills

June 4, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Some drills require a lot of rounds and frequently moving the target. While a variety of distances can be useful, keeping your target relatively small […]

Modernizing the Defensive Lever Action Rifle [2024]

May 28, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently we took a look at lever action rifles in a defensive context in >>THIS<< article. Being put on the clock helps to show where […]

Snub Round Up Q&A with American Fighting Revolver [2024]

May 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

A few months ago we brought you some details on the Snub Round Up with American Fighting Revolver. As a refresher, this is a two-day, […]

NRAAM 2024 | Best in Show

May 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

If you’ve been following Primer Peak for the last few years, you’ll know that we don’t typically cover NRAAM. For those unfamiliar, NRAAM stands for […]

Lever Action Rifles for the Modern Home Defense [2024]

May 21, 2024 Daniel Reedy

The lever-action rifle is an American classic. No other nation in the world has a love affair with lever guns like the United States. Despite […]