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 Heroes: What the Good Guys Carried
3 years ago
9 Comments
We walk through some impressive acts of American heroism, looking at the who, what, when, where and...most importantly, the guns. (Read)
Full-Size, Mid-Size & Compact Pistols: What's the Difference?
3 years ago
3 Comments
We walk you through the difference between full-sized, mid-sized, and compact handguns and help you determine which is right for you. (Read)
[Review] 5.11 Tactical AMP Plate Carrier with Hexgrid
3 years ago
Who doesn't love to LARP at the range and what better way to do it than with the 5.11 Tactical AMP Hexgrid Plate Carrier! Come see what we liked. (Read)
Best Ways to Organize Guns, Gear, & Ammo [Guide]
3 years ago
We break down our tried-and-true organizational gear to help get your guns, ammo, and accessories neat and tidy. Come check it out! (Read)
Famous Western Movie Guns: Best From the Wild West
3 years ago
9 Comments
We love Westerns! So, we've gathered up our favorite films and the guns that made them iconic. Come see what made the list... (Read)
Concealed Carry for Big Guys: Holsters, Clothes & Tips
3 years ago
22 Comments
On the Big & Tall side? We've got some tips on how to make concealed carry work for our big and tall readers. Come see what we recommend! (Read)
Why Do We Train & Aim For Center of Mass?
3 years ago
15 Comments
Why should you aim center of mass? Is it better than headshots? Come see the reasoning behind center of mass training and why it's effective. (Read)
Best Gun Case Locks for Traveling with Firearms
3 years ago
8 Comments
Ready to hit the road this summer? Make sure you grab a lock for your gun case to keep things safe and secure. What do we recommend? Come see! (Read)
9 Best Zombie Weapons: Re-Dead the Undead
3 years ago
14 Comments
We break down the best weapons to wield during the zombie apocalypse so you can take on the undead horde and come out alive! (Read)
6 Best Car Gun Safes for Pistols & Rifles
3 years ago
12 Comments
Don't have a gun safe for the car? Well, you should. Come see why we recommend safe storage in your vehicle and which models are the best for on-the-go! (Read)
A (Not So Brief) History of the Colt M1911
3 years ago
3 Comments
We go back in time to see how one of John Moses Browning's most iconic pistols -- the Colt M1911 chambered in .45 ACP -- came to be. (Read)
Mossberg 590A1 Retrograde Review: Best Pump Action?
3 years ago
4 Comments
We finally got our hands on the Mossberg 590A1 Retrograde. Come get the scoop on the pros/cons of this classically styled pump-action shotgun. (Read)
