Travis Pike

About Travis Pike

Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine gunner who served with 2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years. He deployed in 2009 to Afghanistan and again in 2011 with the 22nd MEU(SOC) during a record setting 11 months at sea. He’s trained with the Romanian Army, the Spanish Marines, the Emirate Marines and the Afghan National Army. He serves as an NRA certified pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry classes.

The 10 Most Common Gun, Knife, and Fist Fighting Movie Mistakes

June 25, 2019 by Travis Pike Leave a Comment
Last Modified: July 7, 2019

I love movies, bad ones, good ones; I just love them. I can even enjoy movies with dumb gun tropes, but I also know when they are dumb gun tropes. Not just bad gun tropes, but tropes regarding all aspects of self-defense and violence. Guns, knives, fists and more. Let’s be real here, these movies are far from accurate. They produce some very dumb situations in which a … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Common Gun, Knife, and Fist Fighting Movie Mistakes

Concealed Carry Holsters: The Ultimate Guide

June 3, 2019 by Travis Pike 5 Comments
Last Modified: December 29, 2019

[toc] It cannot go unsaid that the rise of shall issue concealed carry changed the firearms market in so many ways. Now, more than ever, we can find guns, accessories and of course holsters designed for concealed carry. The market is massive, and holsters are likely one of the largest product categories in the gun industry, second behind ridiculous accessories. The … [Read more...] about Concealed Carry Holsters: The Ultimate Guide

Top 5 Drills to Train at an Indoor Shooting Range

April 18, 2019 by Travis Pike 3 Comments
Last Modified: May 10, 2021

A simple fact of life is that most skills are perishable, and this is especially true for firearms skills. Training is where you learn skills, and practice is how you retain those skills. Regardless of whether you are training or practicing you need to able to toss lead downrange and for many of us, you may be stuck with an indoor shooting range. The Limitations with an … [Read more...] about Top 5 Drills to Train at an Indoor Shooting Range

Sig Sauer P365 Review: A Gunfighter’s Pocket Pistol

April 17, 2019 by Travis Pike 1 Comment
Last Modified: January 1, 2022

[toc] The SIG P365 was introduced at SHOT Show 2018 to great applause and tons of love. The gun promised and delivered a subcompact gun that was the size of most single stack 9mms, with a 10 to 12 round capacity. Its dimensions were nearly the same as its closest competitor the Glock 43. It was the bell of the ball that was SHOT 2018. The gun hit the market shortly after … [Read more...] about Sig Sauer P365 Review: A Gunfighter’s Pocket Pistol

Go-To Guidebook on Concealed Carry Drills

January 22, 2019 by Travis Pike 1 Comment
Last Modified: June 1, 2020

[toc] If you’re a concealed carrier or looking to become one, you’ve likely heard that firearms training can be a significant deciding factor in winning the fight or becoming a victim. The real question: how do you train effectively and efficiently? There are plenty of schools out there to give you an edge, and I suggest anyone carrying a gun gets some hands-on training. One … [Read more...] about Go-To Guidebook on Concealed Carry Drills