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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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)
Can You Store Loaded Magazines Long-Term?
2 years 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
2 years 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?
2 years 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
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)
