Books/Print
StressFire Volume 1 – 40 Years Later – Book Review [2024]
StressFire: Volume 1 of Gunfighting for Police is a classic 1984 book written by Massad Ayoob. It played a large part in overhauling police shooting […]
EDC
How To Guides
How to Carry a Speed Loader IWB | Revolver Reloads
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 […]
EDC
Islander Watch Port Jefferson GMT Review [2024]
Back in the Fall of 2023, I reviewed the Islander Watch Port Jefferson. That model was a retro-inspired skin diver, and one that I really […]
Gun Review
Beretta 80X Cheetah Review [2024]
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 […]
EDC
Much Ado About Holster Length, or Size Matters
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 […]
Best Of Lists
Altoids EDC Kit | What to Carry and Why [2024]
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 […]
Editorial
Real Ideal Gear & Paul Whaley – Livestream #4 Notification
Hello there valued readers of Primer Peak! I’ll be joining Mr. Tim Johnson of Real Ideal Gear for a podcast tomorrow, June 12th. It’ll be […]
Deals
Father’s Day Gift Guide [2024]
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 […]
Guns
Dialed In Training’s Five Yard Roundup | Skills and Drills
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 […]
EDC
Conceal Carry During Pregnancy | The Second Trimester
A few months ago I wrote about conceal carry during the first trimester. The shift from first to second trimester was a slow one. For […]
Event Coverage
Snub Round Up Q&A with American Fighting Revolver [2024]
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, […]
Best Of Lists
NRAAM 2024 | Best in Show
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 […]
Learn Something New
The Vickers 300 | Skills and Drills
The Vickers 300 is a drill that I only learned about with the past year or so. With a heavy emphasis on accuracy, it’s a […]
Editorial
Real Ideal Gear & Paul Whaley – Livestream #3 Notification
Hello there valued readers of Primer Peak! I’ll be joining Mr. Tim Johnson of Real Ideal Gear for a podcast today, May 13th. It’ll be […]
EDC
Retention Ring Overview and Setup | Put a Ring on It!
Man has been dropping things since the dawn of time. From the ball, to rocks, and sick beats, nothing seems to stay in our hands […]