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: 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)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Stranger Things" & Hopper's Handguns
2 years 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)
2 years 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
2 years 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?
2 years 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
2 years 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)
What Happened to the HK XM8?
2 years ago
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HK's XM8 popped up in movies, TV shows, and video games and was often seen as the elite super-soldier's rifle...so what happened to it? (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "The Dirty Dozen" & the M3 Grease Gun
2 years ago
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The Dirty Dozen is a fun WWII movie featuring an awesome ensemble cast with a ton of veterans of WWII on tap and the unique M3 Grease Gun. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: McClane, Riggs, & the Beretta 92F
2 years ago
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The Beretta was a standout in a lot of 80s action flicks -- most notably, "Lethal Weapon" and "Die Hard." Come learn more about this action-packed pistol... (Read)
