EDC Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

Performative EDC [2026]

September 15, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Posturing, peacocking, and pandering are common sights across the web. According to the internet, the Japanese have a proverb that goes like this, “Each of […]

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NEW Pebble Red Dot for S&W Bodyguard 2.0 from Gideon Optics

July 29, 2026 Daniel Reedy

If you’re anything like myself, Paul, or dozens of other shooters online, you’ve probably found that the sights on your Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 […]

GTM BOHO Mini Crossbody Concealed Carry Purse Review

June 2, 2026 Ally Corless

I’ve been carrying in my Gun Tote’n Mamas BOHO Mini Crossbody Conceal Carry Purse for the better part of two years now. After that much […]

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 […]

The Notebook | Overlooked Pieces of Gear

February 17, 2026 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2025

January 6, 2026 Daniel Reedy

It’s that time of year once again! Every January we take a look back on the previous year, and reflect on our work. Each contributor […]

Vehicle Emergency Kit Essentials [2025]

December 23, 2025 Kourtney

Everyone likes to compare and brag about their EDC. What $600 knife and miscellaneous tools they’ll never use and how much they can shove inside […]

Mount West Watch Co. “Summit” Review [2025]

December 17, 2025 Paul Whaley

I host two local watch enthusiast meetups each month. We’re located in Salt Lake City, Utah, but we’ve hosted meetups all around northern Utah. Well, […]

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5-Star DC Speed Loader Initial Impressions [2025]

December 11, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The Best American and Western Made Optics for Handguns [2025]

December 2, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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Pistol Mounted Optic Tool and Combat Sight Tool Review | Pocket Tools Perfected

November 11, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

The Best Accessories for the Colt Viper [2025]

November 4, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]