The Beretta CX4 Storm carbine was originally released back in 2003. It’s had a fairly mediocre first decade, being mostly … 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
What is a Wadcutter Bullet?
Last week, we took a quick look at boat tail rifle bullets. I wanted to follow that up with another … Continued
Concealed Carry Tips: How to Stop Worrying About “Printing”
If you hang around the concealed carry crowd for long, you’re likely to hear about the issue of “printing”. That’s the … Continued
What Is A Boat Tail Bullet?
Some of the most common questions we field from Lucky Gunner customers have to do with different bullet types. A … Continued
Self-defense tips: Scare Tactics
Normally here on the Lounge, we talk about stuff like guns, shooting gear, and techniques. I like to share what … Continued
Five Great Concealed Carry Guns That I Stopped Carrying
The End is Nigh Since the beginning of Spring, the focus here on the Lounge has been on the topic … Continued
Every Self-Defense Handgun Needs a Laser Sight
Seeing Red I’m personally a big fan of laser sights for self-defense handguns, especially the easy-to-use LaserGrips from Crimson Trace. The … Continued
How to Shoot Your Handgun Faster
Train the Way You Fight If you carry a concealed handgun, you need training. Not a state-mandated permit course — actual training … Continued