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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Best Rimfire Revolvers [.22LR, .17HMR, .22WMR]
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of the best rimfire revolvers for concealed carry and plinking. From folding guns to classic J-frames, see what we think tops the list. (Read)
How To Build A Backyard Range
1 year ago
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Public ranges annoy you? We cover the tips, tricks, and things to know when it comes to building your own backyard range at home. (Read)
Best Gunslingers & Firearms Trainers Past & Present
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of the best gunslingers the U.S. has seen as well as some current gun fighters you can learn from. (Read)
9 Best LPVO Scopes: Low, Mid & High Power
1 year ago
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Interested in an LVPO scope but don't know what to buy? We got you covered with a rundown of our top recommended LVPOs! (Read)
Best Long Slide Pistols
1 year ago
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Long slide handguns make excellent companions for competition, self-defense, and hunting so come check out which models we recommend. (Read)
Best ACOGS, Clones, & Alternatives
1 year ago
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We take a look at some of our favorite ACOG optics on the market as well as durable and reliable clones and alternatives. (Read)
Best Enclosed Emitter Pistol Optics [All Budgets]
1 year ago
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Enclosed emitter optics offer some durability to red dot users who need something they can depend on. But which is best? We cover our top recommendations. (Read)
Worst Concealed Carry Habits (And How to Fix Them)
1 year ago
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We tackle some of the worst (and most common) concealed carry habits newbies suffer from and also give you some tips on how to fix them! (Read)
Wartime Weaponry: Guns of the Spanish-American War
1 year ago
We've got a rundown of the firearms used post-Civil War America as well as the small arms of the Spanish-American war. (Read)
Shotgun Barrels Guide: What to Consider
1 year ago
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An important part of any shotgun is its barrel. So, we break down what you need to know about shotgun barrels before buying! (Read)
Pistol Red Dot Training: Beginner's Guide
1 year ago
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We cover some tips for training and using a red dot on your pistol and help you narrow down what to look for when shopping. (Read)
Surefire M640U Scout Light Pro Review: Best Long Gun Light?
1 year ago
The new Surefire M640U Scout Light Pro brings a lot of lumens, but is this long gun weaponlight worth the hefty price tag? We hands on test it to find out. (Read)
