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 […]
Training
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 […]
Reviews
AAR: Palisade Training Group Church Security Team Leader Instructor Development
Location of Palisade Training Group Church Security Team Leader Instructor Development Dallas Pistol Club’s facilities are known to be excellent and have supported the esteemed […]
News
BREAKING – ATF Bans Importation of UTM Training Ammunition for Civilians
Once again the ATF has shown their hand. For years people have been waiting for the ATF to clamp down on the training industry, and […]
Guns
Rangemaster Shotgun Instructor Development Course Review [2023]
I am no stranger to Tom Givens or the course work of Rangemaster. I began in 2019 with the basic instructor course, and completed the […]