The Bersa Thunder 380 has been a favorite budget concealed carry pistol for well over two decades now. Is it … 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 Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test
Find out if your defensive shotgun skills are up to par with this simple test. All you need is a … Continued
The Walther PPK Is Not Very Good
It’s pretty. It looks great on the big screen. But compared to more modern pistols, the Walther PPK is a … Continued
Why Do You Hold Your Gun Like That?
According to The Internet, the way I hold non-pistol grip long guns is strange and confusing. Spitting in the face … Continued
Are Pistol Sights Actually Useful For Self-Defense?
A few weeks ago, we looked at whether red dot sights are a good idea for a concealed carry pistol. … Continued
The True Distance of a Typical Gunfight
When we rely on statistics to help make important decisions, it’s helpful to know if those stats are actually true. … Continued
Do You Need A Red Dot Sight On Your Carry Pistol?
Within the last couple of years, micro red dot optics on pistols have gone from “early adopter” status to accessibly … Continued
The M1 Carbine Revisited
Because you didn’t get enough of the M1 Carbine in our four-part series back in 2019, we’re back with more! … Continued