Travis Pike is a lifelong shooter who just happened to be mediocre enough with a gun and a keyboard to combine the two and write. He currently teaches concealed carry courses and enjoys spending time on Florida’s Nature Coast. He is interested in helping folks protect themselves with firearms and shoot better at the range.
Experience
- USMC veteran (2nd Bn 2nd Marines for 5 years)
- Deployed to Afghanistan (2009 & 2011)
- Machine Gunner
- Trained with Romanian Army, Spanish Marines, Emirate Marines, & Afghan National Army
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Concealed Carry Instructor
- Freelance writer
- Gun University
- The National Interest
- AmmoLand
- Truth About Guns
- The Armory Life
- GunMag Warehouse
- Task & Purpose
- Recoil
- Pew Pew Tactical
Get latest articles from Travis Pike
7 Off-the-Wall Innovations You Had to See at SHOT Show 2025
1 week ago
We take a look at some of the most unique and interesting guns and gear at SHOT Show 2025. You won't see these anywhere else! (Read)
5 Best Intermediate Calibers: The Best of Both Worlds
3 weeks ago
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In this article we explain what an intermediate caliber is, what it is meant to do, as well as covering some of the best ones out there. (Read)
Beretta 80X Cheetah Review
4 weeks ago
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We take a look at the recent Beretta 80X Cheetah to see if the revival of a long time classic metal-framed .380 ACP pistol is worth the hype. (Read)
7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range
1 month ago
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We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier. (Read)
M1 Garand Review: An American Classic
1 month ago
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We review the classic and truly timeless rifle that is the M1 Garand to see how it shoots, how it feels, and if it still holds up. (Read)
PSA JAKL vs. Brownells BRN-180: Head-To-Head Tested
1 month ago
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We pit two of the most popular AR-15 alternatives against each other to see which one will come out on top. (Read)
Beginner's Guide to Hunting with a Shotgun [Chokes, Shells, & More]
3 months ago
We cover all the info you need to get you out into the field this hunting season...from shotgun types to shells to chokes and everything in between. (Read)
Does Competition Shooting Help Concealed Carry?
3 months ago
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Does competition shooting help concealed carry? We run you through the benefits that competition can bring to your defensive skills. (Read)
12-Gauge vs. 20-Gauge vs .410 Bore: Which Is Best for Home Defense?
3 months ago
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We put 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and .410 bore in a head-to-head competition to see which one is the best for home defense. (Read)
How to Set-Up A Modern Tactical Sling
4 months ago
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In this article, we go over how to set up a modern tactical sling to work for you and also give you some of our favorite modern slings. (Read)
6 Red Dots That Do It Differently
4 months ago
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We take a look at a handful of red dots that take a departure from the normal design philosophy and offer an innovative approach to optics. (Read)
4 Best Lead Sleds: Can You Buy Accuracy?
4 months ago
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In this article we take a look a couple of the best lead sleds on the market across multiple price points. (Read)
