Editorial
Is Slide Milling a Thing of the Past?
With the advent of the sixth generation of their pistols, Glock has killed irons-only guns moving forward. As far as we know, it’s optics-ready guns […]
Rants
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The Notebook | Overlooked Pieces of Gear
The Notebook. No, not the Nicholas Sparks classic 1996 novel of the same name, but an actual physical notebook. Note taking material is almost always […]
Editorial
Arguing in Favor of Legal Permitless Conceal Carry [2025]
Below is a letter I wrote to my state legislature and various gun rights organizations. As you might’ve guessed from the title, the topic at […]
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 […]
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A 10 Year Retrospective on Primer Peak
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Editorial
Why You Should Write Somewhere other than Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) are the places to let your thoughts be heard in today’s world. Everyone has a voice, more or less, in […]
EDC
Baby Wearing for the Conceal Carrying Parent | Back Carry
Earlier this year I wrote Baby Wearing and Conceal Carry for New Mothers. In that article I heavily focused on carrying baby on my front, […]
Editorial
Editorial
Safeguarding Public Land Shooting Ranges [2025]
Growing up in the Midwest, shooting on public land wasn’t much of an option. All of my range time was spent on private indoor and […]
EDC
Purse Carry: Last Resort or Valid Option?
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 […]
Editorial
I Walked Out of Class, Here’s Why
I attended my first formal shooting lesson as an adult in 2012. Since then I’ve attended over 800 hours of training, almost entirely on my […]