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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Mossberg 590 Tactical Review: Best 20-Gauge Pump Shotgun?
10 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
10 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)
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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
11 months 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?
11 months 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
11 months 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)
Best Rifle Slings of 2024: AR-15, AK-47 & More [Hands-On Tested]
11 months ago
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We take a look at our favorite rifle slings for AR-15s, AK-47s, lever-actions, and even hunting rifles. Come see what made the cut. (Read)
How Much Do Guns Cost?
1 year ago
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In this article we cover how much guns actually cost. We break it down by types of firearm and various price tiers for each type. (Read)
Can VR Train New Gun Owners?
1 year ago
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We take a look at whether virtual reality games are a valid way to train and learn new skills outside the gun range. (Read)
