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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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)
Spy Guns Through History: Armory of Real Life 007s
1 year 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)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Stranger Things" & Hopper's Handguns
1 year ago
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"Stranger Things" isn't necessarily a gun-filled action adventure, but it's got its fair share of firearms and we take a look at the guns of Hopper. (Read)
Best New Rifles of 2022 (That Aren't All ARs)
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of the best new rifles to come out of 2022...and they aren't all AR-15s! Come see what we've got. (Read)
12 Guns of Christmas: Best Guns for Gifting this Holiday Season
1 year ago
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We put together a shopping list to help your loved ones have the most fun at the range this holiday season with some fun guns that are sure to please! (Read)
What Happened to the Winchester Model 1911 SL?
1 year ago
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We take a look at the Winchester Model 1911 SL, also known as the Widowmaker. How did this gun earn that name and what happened to it? (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Eraser" & The Rocky Mountain Arms Stakeout
1 year ago
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We take a look at "Eraser" -- an Arnold Schwarzenegger film where he wields the Rocky Mountain Arms Stakeout. (Read)
8 Best Light-Bearing Holsters for Concealed Carry
2 years ago
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Pistol lights are all the rage, but how do you carry light-equipped guns? With light-bearing holsters, of course! Come get our top recommendations! (Read)
