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How to Choose a Good IWB Holster Part 4: Light Bearing Holsters

May 12, 2026 Daniel Reedy

It’s been a few years since I updated this series, and I had never planned on touching this subject. While I carried with a weapon […]

Leather Holster Q&A with Galco Gunleather [2026]

May 5, 2026 Daniel Reedy

While leather holsters ruled the roost for duty and concealed carry for decades, the last several years have seen the rise of kydex holsters. Much […]

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LEOSA and Legal Concealed Carry in New York

December 9, 2025 Luke B.

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 […]

3 Drills With The Glock 43x [2025]

October 30, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]

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Modifying the Glock 43x & 48 MOS for Holosun K Optics [2025]

October 23, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]

POM Industries Pepper Spray – Why I Carry It [2025]

October 14, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]

3 Drills With The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 [2025]

October 9, 2025 Paul Whaley

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 […]

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Conceal Carrying During Pregnancy | Pregnant Again

October 7, 2025 Ally Corless

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 […]

Purse Carry: Last Resort or Valid Option?

August 12, 2025 Ally Corless

It’s often touted that purse carry is a dangerous option that should never be considered. Some say purse carry should only be a last resort […]

The Test Redux – Standard Vickers Test & Test Variations [2025]

July 22, 2025 Paul Whaley

My first article for PrimerPeak (formerly The Firearm Rack) was the The Test. It’s a shooting drill that I’ve been shooting for nearly a decade, […]

The Most Overlooked Benefits of Dry Practice [2025]

May 20, 2025 Daniel Reedy

Dry practice is something that many advocate, but few regularly perform. My own dry practice ebbs and flows, ebbing more often than not. I’ve gotten […]