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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Best Double-Barrel Shotguns of 2024: Sport & Range
8 months ago
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We got the lowdown on the coolest double barrel shotguns on the market. From O/Us to SxS, see what you should add to your gun safe. (Read)
Best 5.56 Rifles That Are Not AR-15s
8 months ago
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Love 5.56 but don't want to be like all the other AR-15 guys? Don't worry, we've got you. Check out the best 5.56 rifles that aren't ARs! (Read)
Best Shotguns for Hunting in 2024
8 months ago
We take a look at some of the best hunting shotguns to help you narrow down what to take to the fields this hunting season. (Read)
Best Concealed Carry Holsters for Exercising [2024]
8 months ago
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We take a look at the best holsters to use when you want to concealed carry and work out/exercise all at the same time. (Read)
Handgun Training Terminology You Should Know
9 months ago
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We cover some key terms related to handguns to help newer shoots clear up some of the confusion surrounding the technical terminology. (Read)
How To Reload Your AR-15
9 months ago
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We cover how to reload your AR-15 -- from the basic to speed reloads and tactical reloads. Come get spun up! (Read)
Best Glock Clones of 2024: Custom Glock 19 Alternatives
9 months ago
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We dive into the best Glock clones on the market to help you decide if one of these custom Glock 19 competitors is right for you! (Read)
How To Find the Rifle Length of Pull for an AR-15
9 months ago
Length of pull is pretty simple to figure out with an AR and six-position stock. So, let’s go over how to get the right length of pull for you! (Read)
The Best Tactical Knives of 2024 [Tested]
9 months ago
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We've tested them all from budget folder to military preferred. Find out the best tactical knives that are battle proven and in our kit. (Read)
Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics of 2024: Tested & Reviewed
9 months ago
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Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff. (Read)
7 Best Do-It-All Guns of 2024 for Survival, Defense, Hunting, & More
9 months ago
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From hunting to the zombie apocalypse, we've gathered a list of guns that can do it all and handle like champs. (Read)
How To: Attach a Sling to a Rifle
10 months ago
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New to rifles and need to get a leg-up on attaching a sling? Let us run you through how to mount a sling to your favorite AR-15. (Read)
