Guns
Costa Ludus Revolver Course Review [2026]
If you were on the internet in the early 2010’s, you probably remember seeing clips of the old Magpul Dynamics DVDs. Those are how I […]
Training
Reviews
Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun Course Review [2026]
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to assist with a Defensive Shotgun course from Rangemaster. This is a single day class, designed to familiarize […]
Reviews
Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor Course AAR [2024]
Back in the Summer of 2024 I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Rangemaster Advanced Shotgun Instructor course. If you’re reading this now, you […]
Editorial
Editorial
I Walked Out of Class, Here’s Why
I attended my first formal shooting lesson as an adult in 2012. Since then I’ve attended over 800 hours of training, almost entirely on my […]
Learn Something New
The Test Redux – Standard Vickers Test & Test Variations [2025]
My first article for PrimerPeak (formerly The Firearm Rack) was the The Test. It’s a shooting drill that I’ve been shooting for nearly a decade, […]
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 […]
Books/Print
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 […]