Travis Pike is a Marine infantry veteran, firearms enthusiast, and NRA certified instructor.
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
- 5 years in the United States Marines Corps as an Infantryman
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Freelance writer for multiple publications
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Best Glock Clones of 2024: Custom Glock 19 Alternatives
6 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
6 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]
6 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
6 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
6 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
7 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)
Mossberg 590 Tactical Review: Best 20-Gauge Pump Shotgun?
7 months ago
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We take the Mossberg 590 Tactical in 20-gauge for a test-drive to see how this pump-action shotgun handles. Come see what we think! (Read)
SHOT Show Vaporware: 9 Guns That Never Were
7 months ago
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We take a look at various guns announced at previous SHOT Shows that never quite made it into production and seemingly disappeared. (Read)
7 Best .30-06 Rifles (For Every Budget)
8 months ago
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In this article, we take a look at some of the best .30-06 rifles on the market today and weigh their pros and cons. (Read)
10 Best 9mm Muzzle Devices for PCCs
8 months ago
We take a look at different muzzle devices for pistol-caliber carbines and break down the specs and pros and cons of each. (Read)
Best Shotgun Slings: Tactical & Hunting
8 months ago
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Looking for a convenient way to tote your shotgun? We've got a list of our top recommended shotgun slings -- tactical and hunting! (Read)
Shotgun Patterning 101: Getting Your Shotgun Ready for Home or the Field
8 months ago
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Knowing your shotgun's patterning is the most important thing you can do with a shotgun. So we give you the tips and tricks to get it done! (Read)
