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: "Minority Report" & the Beretta 9000S
2 years ago
We take a look at "Minority Report" and the Beretta 9000S Tom Cruise uses in the film as he goes on the run. (Read)
Polymer80 PFC9 Review: Better Than the Glock 19?
2 years ago
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We take a look at Polymer80's PFC9 -- a Glock 19 clone -- to see if it's better than the G19 and worth your attention... (Read)
6 Best Tactical Pistols of 2024 [Hands-On Tested]
2 years ago
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We take a look at tactical pistols, define what they are, and share some of our favorites...from striker-fired pistols to revolvers. (Read)
What Happened to Boberg Arms?
2 years ago
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We examine the Boberg Arms series of pistols to see how this unique design came about and, ultimately, what happened to it... (Read)
Mantis Laser Academy Training System Review: Best Dry Fire Add-On?
2 years ago
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Face it, dry fire training is boring but can the Mantis Laser Academy Training System kick things up a notch? We test it out to see... (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Snatch" & the Desert Eagle
2 years ago
In this Guns of Pop Culture, we look at Guy Ritchie's film "Snatch" and the Desert Eagle used by Bullet Tooth Tony. (Read)
7 Best Turkish Shotguns & What to Look for When Buying
2 years ago
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We walk you through what to look for when buying a Turkish shotgun and which brands and models we recommend! (Read)
7 Best Battle Belts for Range, Training, & More
2 years ago
31 Comments
Ready to hit the range but aren't a fan of bulky plate carriers or chest rigs for gear? We got you! Come see our round-up of the best battle belts for gear! (Read)
What Happened to the Sig Sauer P250?
2 years ago
27 Comments
We take a look into the Sig Sauer P250 -- the predecessor to the P320 -- to see what this gun had going for it and why it eventually faded away... (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "xXx" & the Smith & Wesson 629
2 years ago
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We take a look at the tricked out Smith & Wesson 629 revolver used in the Vin Diesel classic "xXx" to see how this one came to be. (Read)
Remington 870 Review: The King of American Shotguns?
2 years ago
4 Comments
In a long overdue review, we take a look at the iconic Remington 870 and see why it's remained as one of THE pump-action shotguns on the market. (Read)
8 Most Underrated Rifles & Shotguns (To Impress Your Friends)
2 years ago
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We take a look at some rifles and shotguns that deserve some love and attention, but rarely get the props they deserve... (Read)
