Travis Pike

Author

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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What Happened to the Colt All American 2000?

2 years ago 4 Comments

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 4 Comments

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 20 Comments

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 3 Comments

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 7 Comments

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 4 Comments

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)

Guns of Pop Culture: "No Country for Old Men" & the Remington 11-87

2 years ago 2 Comments

In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the Remington 11-87 that makes a grand appearance in the film "No Country for Old Men." (Read)

Ruger LCR Review: Best 9mm CCW Revolver?

2 years ago 13 Comments

We take a look at Ruger's LCR in 9mm to see if this revolver fits the bill for concealed carry. Come read up on specs, features, and a range report. (Read)

What Happened to the Remington R51?

2 years ago 17 Comments

Remington jumped into the single-stack 9mm craze in the mid-2000s with the R51...but what happened to this concealable handgun? Come find out... (Read)