Best Of Lists Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

A 10 Year Retrospective on Primer Peak

November 25, 2025 Daniel Reedy

For those of you who have been around long enough, or have looked at our logo, you might notice that Primer Peak was established back […]

How to Become a Firearms Instructor | Getting Started [2025]

October 28, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The Revolver as a Fire Extinguisher

October 21, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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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 […]

Top 5 SIG Sauer P320 Alternatives [2025]

July 29, 2025 Daniel Reedy

If you’ve been anywhere in the gun space over the past few weeks then you’re probably aware of the SIG Sauer P320. Unfortunately, the reason […]

Summertime Range Day Essentials [2025]

July 3, 2025 Ally Corless

Summertime is here and our range days just got a little sweatier. Living in the American Southwest we’ve started adding a few more items to […]

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Conceal Carry Methods and Baby Wearing for New Parents [2025]

February 25, 2025 Daniel Reedy

It’s early 2025 and that means Baby Primer Peak has been home for several months now. My family has done a fair bit of traveling, […]

Revolvers for Conceal Carry | Best Choices [2025]

February 18, 2025 Daniel Reedy

A few months ago I wrote about setting up your revolver EDC. That led to some questions about selecting a revolver for conceal carry. For […]

Baby Wearing and Conceal Carry for New Mothers [2025]

February 6, 2025 Ally Corless

Baby wearing is a magical tool for parents. It allows you to be completely hands free while keeping your baby snuggly and close. As a […]

Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2024

January 7, 2025 Daniel Reedy

We like to start every year with a retrospective on the preceding 365 days of Primer Peak. Each person who contributed in the previous year […]

Living Legends | Interview with Tom Givens [2024]

November 5, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to learn from several great instructors. If you’ve been interested in something for long, you’ve probably […]

Setting Up Your Revolver EDC [2024]

October 8, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I’m a little bit of a revolver enthusiast, if you aren’t already aware. Over the past few years I’ve been seeing an increase in interest […]

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 […]

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, […]