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: "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)
What Happened to the Colt Double Eagle?
2 years ago
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We take a look into the Colt Double Eagle and ultimately talk about what led to this handgun's demise. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Doc Holliday & His Street Howitzer
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we revisit "Tombstone" but this time to look at Doc Holliday's weapon of choice. (Read)
Best Smith & Wesson Handguns for Concealed Carry
2 years ago
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We take a look at Smith & Wesson and the revolvers and pistols we think deserve your attention when choosing your next concealed carry gun. (Read)
What Happened to the Garrow Arms Development 17HMR?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the Garrow Arms Development 17HMR upper to see what happened to this gas-operated .17 HMR upper for AR-15s. (Read)
Ernest Hemingway's Guns: The Author's Favorite Firearms
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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?
2 years 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
2 years 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)
