Graham Baates

Contributor

United States

After 15 years on the tactical side of Army intelligence and two years of local 3-gun I got my NRA certification and spent over 1,900 hours teaching defensive shooting. Wanting to reach farther I began writing about firearms and related subjects. I now contribute to four magazines and two websites while augmenting those articles with videos I host on my YouTube page. These are all shared in my Facebook community which makes for a total four different demographics and circles to spread the word about products tested.
My day job is in the outdoor industry hence I use a pen name to keep hobby and profession separate.

Portfolio
Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
02/02/2018
VIDEO: Why Using the Slide Release Is Faster After a Mag Change

You've emptied your pistol. You need to change your magazine. What's the best course of action to move your slide forward after the mag change? Our friend Graham Baates, AKA GBGuns, says, "Use the slide release." Baates says there really is no single method that is the "best," but his is meant to be fast.

AmmoLand.com Shooting Sports News
10/29/2016
Ruger LCP II Pistol vs Ruger LCP Pistol ~ Review VIDEO

By Graham Baates YouTube personality, Graham Baates, gives us a video and photo break down of the Ruger LCP II Pistol vs Ruger LCP Pistol . USA - -(Ammoland.com)- The Ruger LCP handgun has been out for several years and wildly popular for several reasons.

AmmoLand.com Shooting Sports News
04/08/2017
Zenith Firearms Threatens to Change the Custom 1911 Industry ~ VIDEO

By Graham Baates YouTube personality, Graham Baates, highlights the great value or Zenith Firearms Custom 1911 Tactical / Target Package. USA - -(Ammoland.com)- Better known for their, "Z-Gun," Roller-locking pistols made to H&K standards, Zenith Firearms has started a revolution in 1911 offerings. They began with various models manufactured by Tisas.

The Loadout Room
The Truth About Gun Tests: The Accuracy of Modern Firearms - The Loadout Room

by Graham Baates Gun tests are everywhere. It seems that for every make and model there is a report of amazing results, especially if it's in a pay-for-play magazine or on a pay-for-play YouTube channel. Countering those claims are often dozens of e-experts who claim the most terrible experiences ever not recorded.