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

Get latest articles from Travis Pike

What Happened to Boberg Arms?

2 years ago 3 Comments

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 5 Comments

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 18 Comments

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 2 Comments

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 5 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 23 Comments

We take a look at some rifles and shotguns that deserve some love and attention, but rarely get the props they deserve... (Read)

What Happened to the Smith & Wesson SW99?

2 years ago 16 Comments

We examine the Smith & Wesson SW99 -- bearing a close resemblance to the Walther P99 -- to see how this gun came about and what makes it special. (Read)