Event Coverage
Jake Walker’s Performance Pistol Class AAR with Q&A [2025]
January 25th of this year, I had the pleasure of attending USPSA Grandmaster Jake Walker’s Performance Pistol. Jake is a close friend of mine and […]
Training
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 […]
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 […]
Gear
Steiner TOR-X with Mantis Review [2024]
“Up. Look. Press! Down.” The Guru’s commanding voice echoes through the Yavapai Hills that crown the high desert range in Paulden, AZ. It’s 1979 at […]
Guns
Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun AAR [2024]
Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the few national-level instructors teaching shotgun today. While carbine and pistol courses primarily fill the schedule, a […]
Reviews
Rangemaster Professional Pistolcraft Instructor Development Course AAR [2023]
I first began training with Tom Givens and the Rangemaster crew in 2019. Since then, I’ve taken his Advanced, and Master pistol instructor courses, and […]
Reviews
Contextual Handgun – The Armed Parent/Guardian from Citizens Defense Research | AAR [2024]
Editor: Primer Peak contributor Daniel Martin recently made his way to Bandera, Texas to get some training. We’ve spoken about The Armed Parent in the […]
Reviews
Presscheck Consulting No Fail Pistol AAR [2024]
This is an AAR of Presscheck Consulting’s March 2024 No Fail Pistol class. Up front, this will be lengthy – I want to give you […]
Editorial
Conceal Carry During Pregnancy | Training and Classes
A few weeks ago I spoke about aspects of conceal carry during the first trimester of pregnancy. Today we will look at some ways to […]
Event Coverage
Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup After Action Report [2023]
The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup is THE revolver event of the year. If you’re not familiar with Pat Rogers, here is a brief explanation: […]
Ammunition
Knockdown Power | Gunsite Stories
I am poised in sinister position next to a heavily armed man at the bottom of a deep desert wash. My right shoe is planted […]
Reviews
Thunderstick Summit After Action Report [2023]
The Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit is the preeminent training event for the defensive shotgun in the United States. Featuring some of the most well respected […]
Best Of Lists
Top 5 Drills and Skills Tests for Conceal Carry [2024]
Often times I shooters struggle with progression. Some don’t know where to start, while others get stuck without a clear path forward. Classes and competition […]
Reviews
NPE / Counter Robbery Course Review [2023]
Shooting courses are a lot like other hobbies. People like to practice what they’re good at, and often avoid anything that’s a real challenge. Something […]
Editorial
“Marshmallow” | Gunsite Stories
Running Late – Gunsite Stories, Marshmallow It is 9:08 am on a beautiful October morning in the Arizona high desert, and I’m already late for […]