Gear Reviews
Coolfire Makes Dry Fire Cool
I purchased a Coolfire training system in November 2021 and have used it several times per week since then. Now that I have enough time […]
Training
Reviews
Primary & Secondary Training Summit AAR (2021)
Primary & Secondary is well known for their podcasts and Facebook groups. For years these have been places where serious shooters gather to discuss all […]
Editorial
The Problem With Local Shooting Classes
Local classes are relatively cheap, and accessible to even the newest shooters. I recently attended my first firearm class at a local range, and I […]
Reviews
Citizen’s Defense Research Armed Parent/Guardian Review
“A fast-paced course designed around the thought, ‘What if my children are with me when I get into a shooting?’”. That is the first line […]
Reviews
AAR: Reactive Shooting with Ronnie Dodd
Introduction to Reactive Shooting is described as the functional equivalent of Day 1 of the Rogers Shooting School. As the former lead instructor for that […]
Reviews
The Armed Parent/Guardian Lecture: A Review
I recently attended The Armed Parent/Guardian from Citizens Defense Research. Melody Lauer and John Johnston offer a lecture only option, which is what I signed […]
Reviews
Sentinel Concepts Handgun Employment Review
Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts is one of the giants in the firearms training community, and not just because he’s taller than my dad. Having […]
Reviews
Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn – Book Review
One of the very first self defense related book recommendations I received was for Violence of Mind by Varg Freeborn. At the time there was […]
Reviews
Rangemaster Advanced Instructor Course Review
Location Southern Hills Tactical, Custer, South Dakota. This range is only open for training events, though the gun shop on site is open to the […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting OC Instructor Course Review
After attending Chuck Haggards’ four hour OC Spray / Less Lethal course earlier this year, I was hungry for more. This is a subject that […]
Reviews
NRA Pistol Instructor Course AAR
When I signed up to take the NRA Pistol Instructor Course, I didn’t really intend to start instructing right away. I wanted to get certified […]
How To Guides
5 Gun Free Ways to Improve Your Shooting
The ammunition shortage, paired with crazy busy ranges, can make it hard to get in good quality practice these days. Dry fire practice is always […]
Reviews
ShivWorks’ ECQC – The Hardest Class You’ll Ever Love
At the recommendation of my firearms instructor (aka our fearless Primer Peak Editor Daniel – check out his AAR here) I signed up for ShivWork’s […]
Reviews
Agile Training & Consulting Close Quarter Handgun AAR
Location Class takes place at the Living Water Ranch, just outside Manhattan, Kansas. The property is a sprawling ranch located in the Flint Hills, backing […]
Editorial
Church Security Options and Training
Once upon a time churches were safe havens. The doors were unlocked 24/7 and anyone seeking shelter or solace could come in and find what […]