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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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)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Collateral" & the HK USP 45
2 years ago
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In this guns of pop culture, we take a look at the Michael Mann film "Collateral" and the HK USP 45 wielded by Tom Cruise. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Miami Vice" & the Bren Ten
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at an iconic cop show of the '80s..."Miami Vice" and the Bren Ten seen in the hands of Crockett. (Read)
Best Holosun Optics: 8 Red Dots for Rifles, Pistols, & Shotguns [Guide]
2 years ago
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From hunting to home defense to micro compact carry guns, see which Holosun red dot models you need on your favorite guns. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "End of Days" & the MP5
2 years ago
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We take a look at a rarely discussed Arnold Schwarzenegger movie -- "End of Days" -- and the unique MP5 wielded by Arnold himself. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "Predator" & Billy's Rifle/Shotgun Combo
2 years ago
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We take a look at the action flick "Predator" and the shotgun/rifle combo wielded by Billy. Come get the deets on this cool looking gun! (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Olight Baldr Mini Pistol Light
2 years ago
We took Olight's new Baldr Mini for a spin to see how this pistol light does in the real world. Come get our thoughts. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "RoboCop" & the Auto 9
2 years ago
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In this Guns of Pop Culture, we take a look at the RoboCop series and the futuristically cool yet somewhat functional Auto 9. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "The Professional" & the Beretta 92FS
2 years ago
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We take a look at "The Professional" and the iconic Beretta 92FS wielded by an Italian hitman. (Read)
Guns of Pop Culture: "The Expendables" and the AA12
2 years ago
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We take a look at Hale Caesar from "The Expendables" franchise and his love for a very cool, unique full-auto shotgun...the AA12. (Read)
