What do you actually need to set up a dependable, moderately-priced AR-15 for defensive use? It’s probably somewhere between 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
Choke Tubes for Home Defense Shotguns
Most shotguns with 18 to 20-inch barrels have a plain ol’ cylinder bore with no choke. Is that a problem? … Continued
Why Springfield Armory Discontinued the XD-E
Last month, Springfield Armory discontinued the XD-E — just three and a half years after its release. As the only … Continued
Shotgun Hack Job: Budget DIY Home Defense
How hard is it to turn an old hunting shotgun into a compact home defense shotgun? Is it cheaper than … Continued
Why Everyone Loves/Hates the 1911
Not many guns can evoke the kind of strong emotions the 1911 does. Whether you love it or hate it, … Continued
The Bullpup Shotgun Experiment
With the release of the Smith & Wesson M&P12 earlier this year, it looks like bullpup shotguns are finally making … Continued
HK’s Weird Trigger System and the P30SK
If you’ve never fired a Heckler & Koch pistol with an LEM trigger, it’s kinda hard to explain. A lot … Continued
Why Blank Ammo Can Be Deadly
Today, we’re looking at how blank ammunition works, why it’s dangerous, and what part blanks played in three separate gun-related … Continued