EDC
5-Star DC Speed Loader Initial Impressions [2025]
Recently I saw a thread over at pistol-forum about a new speed loader from 5-Star, the DC. Curious, I headed over to their website to […]
concealment
Editorial
LEOSA and Legal Concealed Carry in New York
I recently vacationed in New York City (NYC) and Boston. Leading up to the trip, I had always heard rumors and horror stories about people […]
Editorial
Why 30 Super Carry Failed [2025]
If you’ve been reading Primer Peak for the past few years, you’ve probably seen me talking about 30 Super Carry. At this point, I believe […]
Best Of Lists
The Best American and Western Made Optics for Handguns [2025]
It’s never been a better time to be a consumer in the gun industry. It seems like every day we get a new product, with […]
Editorial
I Don’t Like DA/SA Guns Anymore
Over the past few weeks a handful of respected trainers, competitors, writers, and personalities have come together with an interesting message. No, we’re not getting […]
EDC
Pistol Mounted Optic Tool and Combat Sight Tool Review | Pocket Tools Perfected
Whether you’re an optics guy, or an old school irons-only shooter, adjusting your sights is something everyone should be familiar with. Even pistols need to […]
Editorial
Conceal Carrying During Pregnancy | The Third Trimester (Part 2)
Oh to be in the third trimester (again)! At the time of writing I am officially 9 months pregnant. Baby Primer Peak 1 (PP1) was […]
EDC
The Best Accessories for the Colt Viper [2025]
Earlier this year I reviewed the 3-inch version of the Colt Viper. Since then I’ve purchased that exact revolver, and have continued carrying and taking […]
Editorial
3 Drills With The Glock 43x [2025]
It’s time for Episode 2 of the “3 Drills” series! In this series, I take a gun that I’m testing, and run it through its […]
Best Of Lists
How to Become a Firearms Instructor | Getting Started [2025]
So you’re thinking about becoming a professional firearms instructor? Good for you! There’s always a need for knowledgeable and safe people to help newcomers and […]
How To Guides
Modifying the Glock 43x & 48 MOS for Holosun K Optics [2025]
I recently picked up a Glock 43x MOS slide from Sean here at Primer Peak. He’s testing the Aimpoint COA Glock, and had a spare […]
Best Of Lists
The Revolver as a Fire Extinguisher
Gun owners are almost as varied as car owners in the United States. Some folks are become intimately familiar with their tools, perform regular maintenance […]
EDC
POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]
Pepper Spray (also known as Oleoresin capsicum, AKA OC Spray) is a contentious topic. In the world of firearm media, many folks will forgo pepper […]
Editorial
3 Drills With The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 [2025]
Through my testing here at Primer Peak and the videos I make on YouTube, I shoot a lot. I’m not a trash-shooter though, and like […]
Best Of Lists
Conceal Carrying During Pregnancy | Pregnant Again
Here we go again! Baby Primer Peak 2 (PP2) will be here this fall! As I am pregnant for the second time in two years […]