Travis Pike is a Marine infantry veteran, firearms enthusiast, and NRA certified instructor.
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
- 5 years in the United States Marines Corps as an Infantryman
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Freelance writer for multiple publications
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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
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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
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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)
What We Want to See at SHOT Show 2023
1 year ago
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SHOT Show 2023 is rapidly approaching and with that in mind, we gathered a list of guns we hope to see at the show. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Behind Enemy Lines"
1 year ago
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We take a look at the guns wielded by bad guy Sasha Ivanic in "Behind Enemy Lines"...from a sniper rifle to a handgun, what does he use? (Read)
Mossberg 500 vs. 590: Which Is Better? (& Best Models)
1 year ago
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We take a look at the Mossberg 500 and 590 to see what they have in common, what sets them apart, and some popular models of each. (Read)
Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor
1 year ago
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Want to keep yourself protected but do it incognito? We dive into concealable body armor that works and keeps itself hidden. Check out our recs. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Public Enemies" & the Lebman Special
1 year ago
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We take a look at a very special 1911 -- the Lebman Special -- used by some famous gangsters in the Michael Mann film, "Public Enemies." (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Starship Troopers" & the Morita Mk I
1 year ago
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We take a look at a sci-fi classic, "Starship Troopers," to dive deeper into the rifle choice of the infantry...the Morita Mk I. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Kyle Reese & the M25 Plasma Rifle
1 year ago
In the grim future of the "Terminator," we see some plasma weapons and hero Kyle Reese wielding one...so come learn more about this futuristic robot killer. (Read)
6 Best Walther Pistols for Concealed Carry
1 year ago
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We take a look at Walther and narrow down which handguns we think you should consider if you're looking for your next concealed carry pistol. (Read)
