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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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)
Colt CAR-15 Models Explained: More Than a Carbine
2 years ago
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When you think of the CAR-15, you probably see a carbine but what if we told you the CAR-15 is more than just a carbine; it's an entire family of firearms. (Read)
What Happened to the Benelli B76?
2 years ago
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In 1976, Benelli produced a very interesting handgun, the B76. We take a look at this inertia driven handgun and find out what happened to it... (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Ithaca 37 Stakeout and "Aliens"
2 years ago
We look at the classic sci-fi flick "Aliens" and the custom Ithaca 37 wielded by Corporal Hicks in the film. (Read)
What Happened to the Bren Ten?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the Bren Ten -- a classic 80s gun that definitely had style. So what happened to this 10mm pistol? (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Falcon & the Steyr SPP
2 years ago
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We dive into superhero territory as we take a look at the Falcon, a.k.a Sam Wilson, and his weapon of choice in a variety of Marvel films. (Read)
What Happened to the Alchemy Arms Spectre?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the Alchemy Arms Spectre -- a unique pistol that blended Glock and 1911 design components. Why did it fail? Come find out. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Red Heat" & the Podbyrin 9.2mm
2 years ago
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We look at the fictional Podbyrin 9.2mm (based on the Desert Eagle) that Arnold Schwarzenegger wields in the film "Red Heat." (Read)
Crimson Trace Laser Saddle [Review]: Best Shotgun Accessory?
2 years ago
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We review the Crimson Trace Laser Saddle to see if this shotgun accessory is worth throwing on your favorite gun. (Read)
7 Best AR-10 Scopes [Long Range, Budget, Hunting, & More]
2 years ago
Wondering what optic you should toss on your AR-10? We've got some of our top recommendations to cover all your AR-10 needs. (Read)
