Travis Pike is a Marine infantry veteran, firearms enthusiast, and NRA certified instructor.
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
- 5 years in the United States Marines Corps as an Infantryman
- Expert Rifle Badge USMC
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Freelance writer for multiple publications
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Armslist [Review] & Avoiding Scams
5 years ago
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Thinking of purchasing or listing on Armslist? We've done both for 8+ years. Here's our tips to get the best experience and avoid getting scammed. (Read)
8 Best Survival Rifles of 2024
5 years ago
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Need to survive the wilderness and get back to civilization in one piece? Learn what makes a good survival rifle and see some of our favorites. (Read)
[How-To] Concealed Carry a Full-Size Gun
5 years ago
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We take a look at why you might want to conceal carry a full-sized handgun and how to do it successfully -- from AIWB to OWB to what clothes to wear. (Read)
Best Remington 870 Models & Upgrades of 2024
5 years ago
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The Remington 870 is one of the best shotguns ever produced. But there's so many models and even more upgrades. We walk through our 5 fullly upgraded builds. (Read)
Best AR-10 Barrels: AR-10 Barrel Guide
5 years ago
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Looking to build a new AR-10? We cover the different patterns, interchaneability with the AR-15, and our favorite AR-10 barrels for accuracy and budget. (Read)
Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't Terrible), Pt. 2
5 years ago
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It's back. We scoured Amazon for the weirdest gun gear and then tested it...from optics that let you see around corners to the world's smallest light. (Read)
8 Best AR-15 Flash Hiders
5 years ago
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Don't want to be blinded by your AR-15? We go over how flash hiders work, how to pick one, and the best ones out there. (Read)
4 Weird Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't All Terrible)
5 years ago
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Handgun bayonet, 12 gauge Pez dispenser, 1911 rails, and clipazines? We dive deep into the weird world of tactical things on Amazon. (Read)
Cheapest AR-15 Complete Rifles & Builds
5 years ago
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Want a reliable AR-15 for not a lot of cash? We cover the cheapest (but not cheaply made) complete AR-15s and build parts so you can pew pew on a budget. (Read)
Tuning the AR-15 Gas System [Less Recoil, Duty, & Suppressed]
5 years ago
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Every AR-15 can be made better with tuning. We'll cover all the parts you can modify and the best settings for less recoil, duty, and suppressor use. (Read)
Best Scope Mounts & Rings of 2024
5 years ago
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Want to keep zero on your rifle scope? You'll need some quality scope rings and scope mounts. We hands-on the different types and our favorite models. (Read)
Best Folding AR-15: Stocks & Complete Rifles
6 years ago
20 Comments
Need a super compact folding AR-15? We go over the most popular options from complete rifles to folding stocks. See if any of them are right for you. (Read)
