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EDC
How to Paint Iron Sights [2025]
In the era of the red dot sight (RDS), iron sights still have a place. Really small guns generally cannot realistically mount an RDS. Takedown […]
Learn Something New
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Cecil Burch [2025]
In our previous entry we spoke with veteran, mother, competitive shooter and author Julie Golob. Today we have the opportunity to chat with Cecil Burch […]
EDC
Moon Clips and the Taurus 692 Executive Grade [2025]
As mentioned in my Initial Impressions and Deep Dive on the 692EG, this gun is my first real foray into the world of moon clips. […]
Gear
OT Defense StippleTec Stippling Kit Review – DIY Grippiness [2025]
Aggressive and grippy is how I like my pistols. My 1911s all have checkered MSHs, aggressive stocks, and some form of checkering or grip tape […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Julie Golob [2025]
In the previous entry in this series we spoke with Rob Haught of Symtac Consulting. Today we have the opportunity to chat with veteran, competitor, […]
Editorial
The Most Overlooked Benefits of Dry Practice [2025]
Dry practice is something that many advocate, but few regularly perform. My own dry practice ebbs and flows, ebbing more often than not. I’ve gotten […]
Editorial
Living Legends | Interview with Bruce Cartwright [2025]
In the previous edition of Living Legends we spoke with Rob Haught. Today we have the opportunity to chat with Bruce Cartwright of SAC Tactical. […]
Guns
10 Round Shotgun Battery Course | Skills and Drills [2025]
Recently I found myself browsing the internet, looking for additional drills to diversify my range time. One thing I’ve been focusing on this year is […]
Editorial
Lasers Versus Point Shooting with Pistols (April Fools 2025)
Recently the firearms trainer world has been blowing up with drama (once again). This time the argument revolves around optics versus irons on pistols (again). […]
Editorial
The 4 Rules of Firearm Safety, and What They Mean In the Real World [2025]
Jeff Cooper’s “4 Rules of Firearm Safety” are ubiquitous. Everyone who is remotely familiar with guns is familiar with those 4 rules. However, a lot […]
Learn Something New
10 Round Assault Course | Skills and Drills [2025]
As a resident of the Western portion of the United States, I have the privilege to shoot on public land. This allows me to have […]
Best Of Lists
Conceal Carry Methods and Baby Wearing for New Parents [2025]
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, […]
How To Guides
Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules – A Book for Parents and Kids (Review)
Earlier this year I spent a few days at home with a fever, cough, and general yuckiness. After a day of playing video games, it […]
Best Of Lists
Baby Wearing and Conceal Carry for New Mothers [2025]
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 […]
AR 15
Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2024
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 […]