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
Get latest articles from Travis Pike
Best Glock Clones: Custom Glock 19 Alternatives
11 months ago
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We dive into the best Glock clones on the market to help you decide if one of these custom Glock 19 competitors is right for you! (Read)
How To Find the Rifle Length of Pull for an AR-15
11 months ago
Length of pull is pretty simple to figure out with an AR and six-position stock. So, let’s go over how to get the right length of pull for you! (Read)
The Best Tactical Knives [Tested]
11 months ago
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We've tested them all from budget folder to military preferred. Find out the best tactical knives that are battle proven and in our kit. (Read)
Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Tested & Reviewed
11 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 for Survival, Defense, Hunting, & More
11 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
1 year 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?
1 year 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
1 year 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
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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)
