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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Primary Arms Classic Micro Reflex Sight Review: Good & Affordable
2 years 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
2 years 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)
2 years 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 2025
2 years ago
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SHOT Show 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"
2 years 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)
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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)
Spy Guns Through History: Armory of Real Life 007s
2 years ago
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Though James Bond is a fictional character, spies have existed throughout history. We take a look at some of the weapons used by real-life 007s. (Read)
