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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Sig Sauer P320 Models: Meet the Lineup [Ultimate Guide]
2 years ago
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Ever wondered about the difference between the P320 Nitron, Spectre, Legion, or M17? Fear not, we're explaining all of Sig Sauer's P320 models! (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" & the Remington 870
2 years ago
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Who doesn't love the "Terminator" series?! We sure do and we're taking a look at Terminator 2 and the Remington 870 in the hands of Sarah Connor. (Read)
Best Sci-Fi Movie Guns That Actually Exist (Kind Of)
2 years ago
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We take a look at some of our favorite sci-fi movie guns and break down the firearms they're built on...from Terminator to RoboCop, come see what we found! (Read)
What Happened to the Hudson H9?
2 years ago
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In a new series here on Pew Pew Tactical we dive into some firearm designs that started but never quite made it and answer the question...what happened? (Read)
Best Rimfire Scopes & Optics of 2024
2 years ago
We lay out our favorite scopes and red dots designed for rimfire rifles. From competition to plinking, come see what we recommend. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Lone Wolf McQuade" & the Browning Auto 5
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at Chuck Norris in "Lone Wolf McQuade" and the Browning Auto 5 he wields. (Read)
Glock 17 Review: Best Full-Size 9mm?
2 years ago
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We hands-on test the Glock 17 -- a classic, full-size 9mm pistol known for its durability. Does it hold up? Come find out. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: The Winter Soldier & the M249 SAW
2 years ago
In this edition of Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at Bucky Barnes, a.k.a the Winter Soldier, and his M249 SAW. (Read)
Best .22 LR Training Guns [Rifles, Handguns & Conversion Kits]
2 years ago
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Ammo too pricey to train with? Why not switch to .22 LR? We got the deets on the best .22 LR rifles, pistols, and conversion kits to improve your skills. (Read)
Cover vs. Concealment: What's the Difference?
2 years ago
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Cover vs. concealment...what's the difference?? We go over what they are, how they differ, and how to implement them in your CCW plan. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." & the Walther P38
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we dive into the classic TV show "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and the Walther P38. (Read)
Benelli SuperNova Tactical Review: Best Home Defense Pump-Action Shotgun?
2 years ago
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The Benelli SuperNova Tactical offers a pump-action shotgun tactically styled. Would it work in your home defense setup? Come find out. (Read)
