Articles by Daniel Reedy

About Daniel Reedy

Daniel holds instructor certifications from Rangemaster, Agile Training & Consulting, and the NRA. He has received training from Craig Douglas, Tom Givens, and Steve Fisher among others. He also has experience competing in USPSA, CAS, 3 Gun, and Steel Challenge. In his free time Daniel enjoys petting puppies and reading the Constitution. His work is also published by Athlon Outdoors, AmmoLand, Recoil Concealment, Air Force Times, and other publications.

Top 5 Drills and Skills Tests for Conceal Carry [2024]

January 30, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

Reflections and Thoughts – SHOT Show 2024

January 26, 2024 Daniel Reedy

2024 Marks my sixth year as a cool guy writer, and my fourth year attending SHOT Show. If it wasn’t for an expectation of cancelation […]

Colt Python Revolvers – SHOT Show 2024

January 25, 2024 Daniel Reedy

After reintroducing revolvers to their lineup in 2018, Colt has been steadily expanding models year after year. 2024 Is no different, giving some long awaited […]

Zeta6 Dry-Fire Training Disk – SHOT Show 2024

January 24, 2024 Daniel Reedy

I stopped by the Zeta6 booth during SHOT Show after hearing about their collaboration with my friend Retention Ring. While there, I found out about […]

Beretta 30X Tomcat – SHOT Show 2024

January 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Late last year, Beretta announced they were discontinuing the Tomcat line of pistols. Not many people were upset, but those of us who love .32ACP […]

Palmetto State Armory – SHOT Show 2024

January 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

While walking the floor of SHOT, both Erick Gelhaus and Matt Haught told me I needed to go to the Palmetto State Armory booth. I […]

Taurus – SHOT Show 2024

January 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Taurus has been stepping their game up over the past few years with really interesting releases. I stopped by their booth to see what was […]

Smith & Wesson – SHOT Show 2024

January 23, 2024 Daniel Reedy

One of my first stops during SHOT Show was the Smith & Wesson booth. This year they have quite a bit out that is catching […]

Range Day Wrap Up – SHOT Show 2024

January 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

There’s a lot to cover during Range Day of SHOT Show, and unfortunately I cannot get to everything in one day. Here’s a wrap-up of […]

SDS Imports Titan Hammer Shotguns SHOT Show 2024

SDS Imports – SHOT Show Range Day 2024

January 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

During the Summer of 2023 I had the opportunity to share the range with a couple of guys from SDS Imports. They brought some of […]

Kimber – SHOT Show Range Day 2024

January 22, 2024 Daniel Reedy

As a revolver enthusiast, it may take some by surprise that I made Kimber my first stop on Range Day during SHOT Show 2024. Check […]

Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame – SHOT Show 2024

January 21, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Earlier today we had some of the first drops of SHOT Show week, one day early. Today’s announcements is something that I’ve been waiting on […]

3D Printed Target Stands | User Submission

January 16, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Recently one of our Discord members, Bucky, posted a link in the server. He has created some 3D printed target stands for use on outdoor […]

NPE / Counter Robbery Course Review [2023]

January 9, 2024 Daniel Reedy

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 […]

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Staff Picks – Our Best Articles of 2023

January 2, 2024 Daniel Reedy

Every year I like to reflect on the work we created during the past twelve months. Each writer here at Primer Peak puts in a […]