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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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
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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
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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
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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)
What Happened to the Smith & Wesson SW99?
2 years ago
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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)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Kingsman: The Secret Service" & the Tokarev
2 years ago
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In this edition of Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and the nifty Tokarev pistol. (Read)
CZ Competition Guns: Best Models & Why You Might Want One
2 years ago
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We walk you through the various CZ handguns that competitors use and also talk about why CZ remains one of the top brands competitors choose. (Read)
Best Short Rifles & Rifle Caliber Pistols: Small Guns, Big Power
2 years ago
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Who doesn't love a short gun with some big boom? We walk you through some of our favorite compact rifles perfect for CQB and home defense. (Read)
What Happened to the Sig Sauer 556?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the Sig Sauer 556, learn more about its origin, and ultimately answer the question...what happened to the 556? (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Blood Diamond" & AR Carbines
2 years ago
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In this edition of Guns of Pop Culture, we look at the Leo DiCaprio film, "Blood Diamond" and its weird CAR-15 but not CAR-15 rifle... (Read)
