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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Guns of Pop Culture: The Dually & "Young Ones"
1 year ago
In this Guns of Pop Culture, we examine an interesting mash-up of guns known as the Dually from the film "Young Ones." (Read)
Century Arms Draco Review: OG AK Pistol
1 year ago
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We take a look at the Century Arms Draco -- a Romanian AK pistol chambered in 7.62x39mm. Does this AK hold its own? We take it to the range to find out. (Read)
Best SIG Sauer Pistols for Concealed Carry [Tested & Reviewed]
1 year ago
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Sig Sauer has dominated the metal framed pistol arena for awhile...but what about concealed carry? We dive into Sig models we think work well for CCW. (Read)
What Happened to the Beretta 90-Two?
1 year ago
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Remember when Beretta tried to modernize the 92FS? No? Well come learn more about the Beretta 90-Two and why this pistol never caught on. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "First Blood" & Rambo's M60
1 year ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the film "First Blood" and the infamous M60 hip fired by Rambo. (Read)
Best Multi-Caliber Weapons [Rifles, Shotguns & Handguns]
2 years ago
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Want more bang for your buck? Grab a multi-caliber weapon! We have a rundown of the best ones we think deserve your attention. (Read)
What Happened to the HK P9 & P9S?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the HK P9 and P9S to learn more about these unique pistols and, ultimately, why they disappeared... (Read)
U.S. Military Hand Signals Explained: How Soldiers Communicate
2 years ago
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Ever wondered what hand signals the U.S. military uses when trying to be sneaky and quiet? We have the details with pictures and gifs to explain! (Read)
Sig Sauer P365 Models: History, Evolution, & Why They've Remained #1
2 years ago
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We take a dive into the history and evolution of the Sig Sauer P365 series, detailing each model and what sets them apart. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Chris Pratt & the Beretta 1301
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at two Chris Pratt-led Amazon features and the Beretta 1301 used in both. (Read)
Best .22 Rimfire Guns: Handguns, Rifles, & Revolvers
2 years ago
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We have a rundown of some of the most popular rimfire rifles, handguns, and revolvers currently trending in the gun world. (Read)
What Happened to the Colt All American 2000?
2 years ago
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Remember when Eugene Stoner teamed up with Reed Knight to produce a pistol that Colt eventually sold as the Colt All American 2000? No? Well read more about it here! (Read)
