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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Concealed Carry for Big Guys: Holsters, Clothes & Tips
3 years ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
Smith & Wesson M&P Series: A Quick History
3 years ago
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We look back at the M&P series by Smith & Wesson and learn where this wildly popular family of firearms originated. (Read)
How To Survive a Wildfire: Fire Prep & Planning
3 years ago
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It's wildfire season in parts of the U.S., so we've got some tips to keep you safe if you find yourself in the middle of a dangerous wildfire. (Read)
FN Herstal EVOLYS: A Machine Gunner’s Analysis
3 years ago
Our resident machine gun expert takes a dive into FN's brand new EVOLYS machine gun series to see how the specs and stats stack up. (Read)
Tube-Fed vs. Mag-Fed Shotguns: Which Is Better?
3 years ago
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We tackle tube-fed shotguns and magazine-fed shotguns in this showdown to find out which shotgun type is the best. Who wins? Come find out. (Read)
Best Pistol & Rifle Optics for Shooters with Astigmatism
3 years ago
25 Comments
Do blurry red dots plague your shooting adventures? We got ya fam. Come see our list of the best optics for shooters with astigmatism. (Read)
