How To Guides Archives ⋆ Primer Peak

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 […]

Instructor Tips | Making Targets Work for You

April 21, 2026 Daniel Reedy

As shooters, we’re probably using targets in our practice and when teaching. As such, we’re probably dealing with issues which can arise with our paper, […]

Prepping your Summer Body for Conceal Carry

April 14, 2026 Daniel Reedy

Seasons are changing, the weather is warming, and Summer looms on the horizon. It’s the time of year that many people start thinking about their […]

Instructor Tips | Safety and Wellbeing on the Range

March 31, 2026 Daniel Reedy

We previously spoke on managing students on and off the range, focusing maintaining custody of people. Today we are taking a more direct look at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]