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 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)
Guns of the Outlaws: Weapons of the Most Notorious Bad Guys (and Girls)
2 years ago
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Ever wondered what guns the likes of Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, John Dillinger, or even Patty Hearst carried during crime sprees? We got the deets here. (Read)
What Happened to the Walther P99?
2 years ago
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We take a look into what happened to James Bond's own Walther P99 and why the beloved pistol is still hot on the used market. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Spawn" & the Faux 90
2 years ago
In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the 90s action flick "Spawn" and the Faux 90s used in the film. (Read)
What Happened to the Taurus CT?
2 years ago
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In the next edition of our What Happened series, we dive into the background and demise of the Taurus CT lineup. (Read)
Banned Weapons of War: What's Regulated in Modern Warfare?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the rules and regulations regarding what the military can and can't use in war. Ever wondered what weapons are banned? Come find out. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Extraction" & the BCM CQB 11
2 years ago
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We take a look at the action-packed film, "Extraction" to analyze the BCM CQB 11 used by Chris Hemsworth as he takes to the streets of Bangladesh. (Read)
