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 Ultimate Carry J-Frame – SHOT Show 2024

January 21, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today we had some of the first drops of SHOT Show week, one day early. Today’s announcements is something that I’ve been waiting on […]

3D Printed Target Stands | User Submission

January 16, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently one of our Discord members, Bucky, posted a link in the server. He has created some 3D printed target stands for use on outdoor […]

NPE / Counter Robbery Course Review [2023]

January 9, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Shooting courses are a lot like other hobbies. People like to practice what they’re good at, and often avoid anything that’s a real challenge. Something […]

Palisade Training Group Church Security Team Leader Instructor Development

Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2023

January 2, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Every year I like to reflect on the work we created during the past twelve months. Each writer here at Primer Peak puts in a […]

A Primer on 30 Super Carry | Gel Testing, Drills, and More

December 26, 2023 Daniel Reedy

30 Super Carry is the new kid on the block, first being revealed in January of 2022. I’ve previously written on it, breaking the story […]

The Werner 5×5 | Skills and Drills

December 19, 2023 Daniel Reedy

There is a wide variety of drills we can work on to improve our shooting ability. With an ever increasing number, it can be difficult […]

30 Super Carry Ballistics Gel Testing [2023]

December 12, 2023 Daniel Reedy

As part of my pursuit of 30 Super Carry knowledge, I continually find myself heading down new rabbit holes. One of these is rabbit holes […]

Rangemaster Instructor Course Pistol Qualification [2023]

December 5, 2023 Daniel Reedy

There are a variety of skills and drills available to us to measure skill and maintain standards. Some of these are reality based, and others […]

The Top 5 Companies Who Need to Support 30 Super Carry

November 28, 2023 Daniel Reedy

One of the biggest shortcomings of 30 Super Carry, as of the time of this writing, is the lack of support from firearms manufacturers. As […]

Shotgun Diamond Drill | Skills and Drills

November 21, 2023 Daniel Reedy

A few months ago I was asked to come up with a shotgun drill that utilizes the B-8 Repair Center target. For weeks I wracked […]

Streamlight Success Story | Nine Months Gone

November 14, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Most people don’t think of flashlights needing to be rugged. As a thing that lives in a kitchen drawer, or glovebox, the average person is […]

Reptilia Saddle Mount Steiner MPS Aimpoint ACRO Beretta 1301 A300

Reptilia Saddle Mount | Beretta 1301 and A300 for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner MPS Review

November 7, 2023 Daniel Reedy

When I started my review of the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol I wanted to do something different. This time around “different” meant putting an optic […]

Halloween – What to Bring for a Successful Holiday [2023]

October 31, 2023 Daniel Reedy

Halloween is a night loved by nearly every child in America. From the costumes, to the candy, haunted houses and more, there’s something for everyone […]

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 […]