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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[Kit Setup] Shotgun Battle Belt
4 years ago
3 Comments
Struggling to carry enough ammo for your shotgun? Check out our ultimate shotgunner battle belt build and create your own ammo supply. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Springfield 1911 TRP Operator 10mm
4 years ago
8 Comments
Want something even bigger than a .45? Look no further, we're reviewing the Springfied Armory 10mm Operator Longslide 1911. (Read)
The World's 10 Worst Gun Ideas & Accessories
4 years ago
19 Comments
There's a lot of good gun ideas and accessories out there, but also a lot of really, really bad ones. (Read)
[Ultimate Build] Best Benelli M4 Upgrades
4 years ago
27 Comments
What's sexy, Italian, and in our dreams? It's the Benelli M4 shotgun. Check out the best upgrades to make it the ultimate home defense gun. (Read)
[Review] USFA ZIP .22LR: Failed Plinker
4 years ago
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The USFA Zip .22LR is our lowest rated gun ever. Learn about the fall of USFA as we complete a hands-on review of their last plinker. (Read)
Airgun & BB Gun Training: Best Guns & Drills
4 years ago
4 Comments
Want to save handgun ammo? We go over the best airguns, bb guns, and training drills that transfer over to real steel. (Read)
5 Best Home Defense Shotgun Upgrades & Ammo
4 years ago
27 Comments
Have a shotgun for home defense? We choose the best 5 upgrades you need to turn your scattergun into an effective home defense weapon. (Read)
[Best AR-15 Builds] Modern American Musket (M16A4)
4 years ago
5 Comments
Want to build an updated M16A4 clone that’s perfect for hunting, defense, & plinking? Check out our build list to the Modern American Musket. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Streamlight TLR RM1 and RM2
4 years ago
8 Comments
Streamlights are proven but how to their new TLR RM1 & RM2 fare? We hands-on review both for durability, real world lighting, ergo, and more. (Read)
[Hands-On] Olight Review: PL-Pro Valkyrie & PL-Mini Valkyrie 2
4 years ago
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How do Olight's PL-Pro Valkyrie and the PL-Mini Valkyrie 2 perform as tactical lights? We dropped, drowned, and shot with them to find out. (Read)
Best Shotgun Mini Shells: Birdshot, Buckshot & Slugs [Hands-On]
4 years ago
32 Comments
What are shotgun mini shells good for? We give you all the deets plus our favorite shells for plinking, hunting, home defense, & more. (Read)
[Review] Magpul D60 and D50 Drums: Are They Good Mags?
4 years ago
17 Comments
Everyone loves drum mags but they are notoriously finicky. Do Magpul's D60 and D50 drums make the cut? We hands-on review and offer tips. (Read)
