There are many elements to a handgun. This is pretty obvious, but the most important one is function. Does the gun work? Well, over the last 150 years, there have been a lot of firearms that work well. They gain popularity, get adopted by militaries, cops, and regular folks, and get used. Well, what happens…
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). Some people say that optics are the superior option, while others say that iron sights are better and optics are not trustworthy. It’s the same old same old, a topic…
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 of people do not understand how they work in the real world. For most people, these rules are only thought about while at the shooting range. In this article, I…
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 more complex practice sessions, incorporating drawstrokes, alternative positions, and more. Lately I’ve been wanting to make my range time more dynamic to work on other skills. With this in mind,…
One of the best things you can do to mitigate risk for both you and your new baby is to practice situational awareness. You were doing this before, but why does it feel so hard to practice now? It isn’t for lack of trying new mama, your brain is different postpartum. Changes to the Brain…
Wheelgun worshippers, start winding up for a whopper of a whooppee. The folks at American Fighting Revolver are bringing their “East Coast Roundup” to 2025. This time around the name is Revolver Fest. What exactly is Revolver Fest? Let’s get into the details. Changes from Last Year For Revolver Fest Much like last year, this…
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, both in and out of state. Baby and I have been able to spend a fair bit of time together without mom out in public and at home, which has…
A few months ago I wrote about setting up your revolver EDC. That led to some questions about selecting a revolver for conceal carry. For several years now I’ve relied on a handful of revolvers to protect myself, carrying them both along my waistband, and in alternative locations such as on the ankle or in…