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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Ernest Hemingway's Guns: The Author's Favorite Firearms
1 year ago
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Ernest Hemingway was an acclaimed author but also an avid gun owner. Come find out what firearms were in his collection. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Tombstone" & the Buntline Special
1 year ago
We take a look at a the western "Tombstone" and the Buntline Special Kurt Russell wields as the famous Wyatt Earp. (Read)
Best AIWB Holsters for Appendix Carry
1 year ago
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We walk you through some of our favorite holsters for concealed carry appendix style. See what brands and models we recommend for AIWB! (Read)
What Happened to the USFA ZiP .22?
1 year ago
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We take a look at a real novelty of the mid-2000s...the USFA ZiP .22...an affordable and fun plinker that ultimately disappeared. Why? Come find out... (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Wanted" & the Safari Arms Matchmaster
1 year ago
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We're taking a look at the film "Wanted" and the gorgeous Safari Arms Matchmaster 1911. Get ready to curve some bullets, folks. (Read)
Can You Store Loaded Magazines Long-Term?
1 year ago
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Should you store loaded magazines? We dive into this controversial topic and let you know what we think, plus some tips for storage! (Read)
Best Modern BBQ Guns: What Are They & Top Models
1 year ago
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We dive into BBQ guns -- capable handguns that look as good as they shoot -- to see which models deserve to proudly be worn at the next grill out. (Read)
What Happened to the Walther PPX and Creed?
1 year ago
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In this edition of What Happened...we take a look at what happened to the Walther PPX and Creed -- the company's foray into budget pistols. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Jurassic World" & the Marlin Model 1895 SBL
1 year ago
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We take a look at the velociraptor-ready Marlin Model 1896 SBL wielded by park ranger/dino babysitter Chris Pratt in Jurassic World. (Read)
7 Best Optics for the AK Platform [LVPOs, Red Dots & More]
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of the best optics for the AK-47 platform -- from scopes to red dots; we have it all. (Read)
What Happened to the Bushmaster ACR?
1 year ago
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We take a trip down memory lane to look at the Bushmaster ACR -- once contender for military contracts. What happened to it and will it make a comeback? (Read)
Firearm Firsts: Historical Guns That Laid the Groundwork
1 year ago
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We walk through some of the first firearms in each category to make a splash -- from the first gun ever to the first machine gun to the first rifle. (Read)
