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

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Guns of Pop Culture: "Cowboy Bebop" & the Jericho 941 R

2 years ago 2 Comments

In this edition of Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the Jericho 941 R wielded by Spike in "Cowboy Bebop!" (Read)

Sig Sauer P365 vs. Springfield Armory Hellcat: Which Is Better For Concealed Carry?

2 years ago 27 Comments

Sig Sauer P365 or Springfield Armory Hellcat? Which should you choose as your next carry gun? We compare these two micro compacts to see which is better. (Read)

10 Most Underrated Handguns [Guide]

2 years ago 37 Comments

We take a look at some handguns that deserve some love, but are often overlooked. Come see which models made the list! (Read)

Guns of Pop Culture: "Scarface" & the Colt AR-15

2 years ago 1 Comments

In this week's Guns of Pop Culture we say hello to Tony Montana's "little friend" from the 1983 film "Scarface." (Read)

Best 3D Targets for Shooting

2 years ago 1 Comments

Want to shake up range time and make it a little more interesting? Invest in a 3D target! We have the rundown on some of the best in the biz! Come see! (Read)

Best Plinking Guns, Targets & Games

2 years ago 22 Comments

Plinking is a favorite past time for many shooters, but how do you spice up range days? Come see what plinking guns, targets, and even games we recommend! (Read)

Sig Sauer P320 Models: Meet the Lineup [Ultimate Guide]

2 years ago 6 Comments

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 3 Comments

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 6 Comments

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 12 Comments

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)