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 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 Explained (History, Evolution & More)
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)
Goodbye M16: A Look at the Modern Marine Infantry Rifle M27
2 years ago
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Ever wondered what the average U.S. Marine infantryman uses for a rifle? Well, we have the details on the gun and gear you'd find on the battlefield. (Read)
Chest Rigs vs. Battle Belts. Which Is Better?
2 years ago
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Chest rigs...battle belts...which side are you on? Come learn about the pros and cons of these platforms and which one might work best for you. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: Model 19 & The Last Boy Scout
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at an underrated Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans flick, and the role the Smith & Wesson Model 19 played. (Read)
8 Things Video Games Always Get Wrong About Guns...
2 years ago
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We love video games and guns around here...but video games often miss the mark on gun stuff. Read up on what we think video games mess up every time. (Read)
What Happened to the Glock 25 & Glock 28?
2 years ago
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We take a look at what happened to the Glock 25 and 28 to see why these models have largely been lost in obscurity... (Read)
