This installment of our Shooting 101 series is a tutorial covering the basic operation of the AR-15 rifle for the … Continued
Writer Profile: Chris Baker
Chris Baker joined the Lucky Gunner team in 2011 and, among other roles, serves as the editor of Lucky Gunner Lounge.
Chris has a broad interest in all types of shooting activities, but he’s most passionate about firearms as tools for personal protection. Prior to working for Lucky Gunner full time, Chris taught basic handgun skills and concealed carry permit classes to a diverse range of clients in his home state of North Carolina. He is a Rangemaster-certified Shotgun and Advanced Handgun Instructor and NRA Handgun Instructor. His ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the shooting world has included over 500 hours of professional firearms and self-defense training from instructors like Ken Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Ernest Langdon, Craig Douglas, Gabe White, Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, John Hearne, Jim Higginbotham, Kyle DeFoor, and Randy Cain, among others.
Posts by Chris Baker
The Revolver Lock Nobody Asked For – Backlash and Beyond
For over 20 years, nearly every Smith & Wesson revolver (except for a handful of hammerless J-frame models) has come … Continued
Everything You Wanted to Know About .44 Magnum
.44 Magnum might not be the “most powerful handgun in the world” anymore, but it’s still one of the cartridges … Continued
Ruger Mark Series: The Evolution of a .22 Caliber Icon
We’re diving into the history and evolution of the Ruger Mark Series, the legendary .22 pistol that’s been dominating the … Continued
Why 10mm Auto Was a Total Disaster for the FBI
The FBI’s adoption of 10mm Auto in 1990 was supposed to be a revolutionary leap forward for law enforcement. It … Continued
Handguns for Bear Defense: Lessons from Real-World Attacks
By popular request, we take on the topic of using handguns for self-defense against bear attacks, drawing on 162 documented … Continued
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Can You Outshoot an FBI Agent [Part 3: 2019]
Wrapping up our series on FBI pistol standards, we’re looking at the newest qualification test from 2019. We’re also digging … Continued
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Can You Outshoot an FBI Agent? [Part 2: 1980s]
Our series on historical pistol training continues with a look at the FBI’s qualification tests from the 1980s (catch part … Continued