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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Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics of 2024: Tested & Reviewed
10 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
10 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
11 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?
11 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
11 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)
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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)
LPVOs: 5 Reasons Why Your Rifle Might Need Something Else
1 year ago
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A good LPVO can be an awesome tool for your rifle...that said, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. So, let's explore the downsides to LPVOs. (Read)
Road to the M1911: What Led to the 1911?
1 year ago
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We take a look at the pistol designs that paved the way for Browning's successful M1911 design. Come get your learn on! (Read)
5 Surprising Products Made By Your Fave Gun Companies
1 year ago
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We take a tour of some interesting products made by gun companies that aren't guns -- from motorcycles to lawnmowers, come see what we dug up! (Read)
