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: "Jurassic World" & the Marlin Model 1895 SBL
2 years 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]
2 years 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?
2 years 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
2 years 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)
Guns of Pop Culture: The Dually & "Young Ones"
2 years 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
2 years 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]
2 years 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?
2 years 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
2 years 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)
