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: "The Mummy" & Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873
2 years ago
In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the classic 90s movie, "The Mummy" and the guns wielded by Rick O'Connell. (Read)
7 Best Glocks for Concealed Carry [Ultimate Guide]
2 years ago
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What Glock should you put in your concealed carry holster? Check out our list of the best Glocks for concealed carry! (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Heat" & Colt Model 733
2 years ago
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The Colt Model 733 has a starring role in the movie "Heat" and we take a look at its iconic status in this film. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "John Wick" & the HK P30L
2 years ago
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"John Wick" is the ultimate gun guy movie with plenty of cool guns. But we're diving deeper into Wick's HK P30L. (Read)
Self Defense on Vacation: How To Stay Safe While Traveling
2 years ago
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How do you stay safe when you're playing tourist? We've got tips and tricks to make your vacation a breeze. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Jurassic Park" & the SPAS-12
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at "Jurassic Park" and Muldoon's SPAS-12. Want to know more about this cool-looking shotgun? Come check it out. (Read)
Military Optics: The Red Dots & Scopes Soldiers Use on the Battlefield
2 years ago
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We take a look at some the optics commonly found among military units in the U.S. Come see what red dots, LVPOs, and prisms soldiers prefer. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Dirty Harry" & the Smith & Wesson Model 29
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the iconic .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 29 wielded by Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry." (Read)
Best AK Alternatives: Rifles Chambered in 7.62x39 and 5.45x39
2 years ago
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Want that sweet shooting of a 7.62x39 or 5.45 but don't want to mess with the AK design? Check out some 7.62 and 5.45 alternatives that ditch the AK style. (Read)
Smith & Wesson M&P 12 Review: Best Bullpup Shotgun?
2 years ago
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The Smith & Wesson M&P12 is a bullpup style, pump-action shotgun with a futuristic look. But does it hold up on the range? Come find out. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Red" & the Smith & Wesson Model 629
2 years ago
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We take a look at "Red" -- a spy flick featuring John Malkovich and a Smith & Wesson Model 629 revolver with...an under-barrel shotgun? (Read)
Heritage Barkeep Review: Best Plinking .22 LR Revolver?
2 years ago
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We take a look at the Heritage Manufacturing Barkeep -- a 6-round, .22 LR revolver perfect for plinking at the range. Come see what makes it stand out! (Read)
