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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5 Worst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)
4 years ago
125 Comments
Don't make a big mistake. There are some terrible guns out there for beginners. Here's our list of the worst ones and also some good first firearms. (Read)
Best Benelli Semi-Auto Shotgun: M2 vs M3 vs M4
4 years ago
22 Comments
Looking for a Benelli semi-auto shotgun? We go over the differences between the M2, M3, and M4 variants. By the end, you'll know which one is best for you. (Read)
4 Handgun Carry Conditions: Best for Concealed Carry?
4 years ago
29 Comments
We go over all four handgun carry conditions and what they mean for you. Plus the ideal condition when it comes to concealed carry. (Read)
9 Best New Guns of 2021 [Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols]
4 years ago
29 Comments
We love new guns, so we're breaking down some of our favorite new rifles, shotguns, and pistols to hit the market in 2021. (Read)
Ruger PC Charger Review: Short & Fun
4 years ago
7 Comments
Ruger made its popular PC Carbine even better by making it a short pistol. We hands-on review the PC Charger for reliability, ergos, looks, price and more. (Read)
7 Best AR-15 Pistol Grip Tools
4 years ago
2 Comments
Maximize all your AR storage space with a pistol grip tool. We cover the most popular options from survival to front sight adjustment and cleaning. (Read)
5 Best Tactical Pens [Hands-On Tested]
4 years ago
11 Comments
Everything is tactical now. We go over a couple reasons why you should have a tactical pen and then our favorite models that we actually EDC. (Read)
5 Best Universal Holsters (That Don’t Suck)
4 years ago
6 Comments
Universal holsters often suck, but they don't have to! We hands-on review a few of the best multi-fit pistol holsters that are actually worth it. (Read)
Best Shotgun Ammo Carriers: Side Saddle, Pouches, & Bandoliers
4 years ago
20 Comments
Need to carry more ammo for your shotgun? We hands-on cover the most popular methods from plate carriers to side saddles, bandoliers, pouches, and more. (Read)
5 Best Prism Scopes: Robust & Better for Astigmatism
4 years ago
39 Comments
Prism scopes right for you? We cover the Pros & Cons, plus hands-on pictures of a few of the most popular models out right now. (Read)
[Review] Henry Axe .410: Lever "Not a Shotgun"
4 years ago
19 Comments
The Henry Axe in .410 is the most fun you'll have in a long time. A quality-built and reliable plinker, there's not much room for upgrades but who cares? (Read)
IWI TS12 Review: Space Shotgun with Some Flaws [Field Tested]
5 years ago
42 Comments
Looking at the ultra-futuristic IWI TS12 semi-auto shotgun? We hands-on test it and although it's massively fun, there's still some flaws you need to know. (Read)
