How much does accuracy matter in a real-world shootout? Travis Pike takes us through the reality of accuracy training. “Three shots in three seconds at three yards!” That’s the cry of the internet commando, justifying why accuracy and training with your sights aren’t necessary. They don’t seem to understand what averages are and why...
Shooting static targets can be fine, but how much more exciting is it to shoot targets that move? Do you ever get bored shooting at stationary targets? A setup for moving targets tends to be extremely expensive and, as such, often unavailable to the average Joe. Well, used to be, the Caldwell Target Turner...
Among the many products to come out of SHOT Show 2022, 7 handguns stood out to Travis Pike for different reasons. SHOT has come and gone. In its wake are the SHOT Show crud, a million press releases, and dozens of new guns. All of this brings a lot of static, hype, and excitement....
Work on your fundamentals and save some money with a .22 LR trainer. When it comes to training, ammo can be expensive and occasionally hard to find. As such, a lot of us turn to dry fire to supplement our live-fire practice. Sure, that works, but it can only take you so far....
We all agree on the best handgun caliber, right? Hardly. Travis Pike adds fuel to the fire with this discussion of 9mm vs. 40 S&W. The 9mm vs. 40 S&W debate has firmly replaced the 9mm vs. 45 ACP debate. It started when most law enforcement, including the FBI, began switching from 40...
While we typically run drills at outdoor ranges, here are some you can do indoors to keep your skills sharp. Shooting drills are inherently valuable to your training. Drills provide you with a standard you have to meet, and the standard can come in the form of speed, accuracy, or both. They allow...
