Learn Something New Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

Gun Safety around Children | Resources for Parents

March 10, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Some of us are parents here at Primer Peak. Others are aunts, uncles, and grandparents. As you could probably tell, many of us live an […]

Instructor Tips | Managing Students On and Off the Range

March 3, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Often times instructors are very heavily focused on the shooting aspect of class. That’s the part people are here for, and what gets folks […]

How to Become a Firearms Instructor | Words from the Wise

February 10, 2026 Daniel Reedy

In the previous installment of this series, we looked at some common ways that people can grow and develop as instructors, along with a few […]

Living Legends | Interview with Dave Spaulding

January 13, 2026 Daniel Reedy

We spoke with The Tactical Professor, Claude Werner, for the previous edition of Living Legends. Today we’re chatting with Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives to […]

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 […]

Arguing in Favor of Legal Permitless Conceal Carry [2025]

December 18, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

living legends interview with claude werner tactical professor

Living Legends | Interview with Claude Werner [2025]

December 16, 2025 Daniel Reedy

In our previous entry of Living Legends we spoke with law enforcement veteran, competitor, and writer Simon Golob. Today we have the opportunity to chat […]

DA SA TDA double action dislike suboptimal bad

I Don’t Like DA/SA Guns Anymore

November 18, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Conceal Carrying During Pregnancy | The Third Trimester (Part 2)

November 6, 2025 Ally Corless

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Modifying The Glock 43x & 48 MOS for Holosun K Optics Featured Image

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 […]

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 […]

conceal carry pregnant two under two carrying concealed

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 […]

Why You Should Write Somewhere other than Social Media

September 30, 2025 Daniel Reedy

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 […]