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
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Guns of Pop Culture: DEB M21 & “RoboCop 2”
1 year ago
We take a look at the DEB M21 -- an SMG wielded by child terror Hob in "RoboCop 2." Come learn more about this submachine gun! (Read)
KelTec P32 Review: The Ultimate Pocket Pistol?
1 year ago
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We take a look at the teeny-tiny KelTec P32, chambered in .32 ACP, to see if this pocket pistol makes for a good concealed carry gun... (Read)
5 Essential Bushcraft Skills You Should Know
1 year ago
9 Comments
We walk you through 5 bushcraft skills you should know if you're heading into the woods -- from starting fires to building shelters! (Read)
Primary Arms SLx RS-10 Red Dot Review [Hands-On]
1 year ago
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The budget-friendly SLx RS-10 red dot from Primary Arms is at a good price point, but does it measure up? We take it to the range to help you decide. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Streets of Fire" & the Marlin 336
1 year ago
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We take a look at a film that sure has some style..."Streets of Fire" serves up some rockabilly style with a cool gun in the form of the Marlin 336. (Read)
7 Best Retro Reproductions: Classics Reborn
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of our favorite retro guns getting new life on the shelf! From pistols to shotguns to rifles, come see these old guns turned new! (Read)
Street Medicine: Which First Aid Skills Should You Know?
1 year ago
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While we like to train with guns, first aid training is just as important. So, we run through what skills we think are essential to know. (Read)
Best Pump-Action Shotguns [Home Defense & Hunting]
1 year ago
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We walk you through our favorite pump-action shotguns for home defense and hunting and look at the pros and cons of pump-action shotguns. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "The Alamo" & the Nock Gun
1 year ago
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We head back to the 1960s to look at the classic Western film, "The Alamo," and its use of the Nock Gun. Come learn more! (Read)
Primary Arms Classic Micro Reflex Sight Review: Good & Affordable
1 year ago
9 Comments
We take the Primary Arms Classic Series Micro Reflex Sight to the range to see if this budget-friendly micro red dot can hold up and do the job. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Equilibrium" and the Cleric Pistols
1 year ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we look at the Cleric pistols used in the post-WWIII dystopian film "Equilibrium." (Read)
Best Firearm Trade Shows (That Aren't SHOT)
1 year ago
14 Comments
Everyone wants to go to SHOT Show but not everyone can...so what's a gun lover to do? Go to another trade show! We've got a list of the best around. (Read)
