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
Get latest articles from Travis Pike
How To Set Up A Plate Carrier [Step-by-Step Guide]
2 days ago
Got body armor? Learn how to wear your plate carrier the right way with this helpful Marine’s how-to guide. (Read)
7 Best Varmint Rifles [Buyer's Guide]
5 days ago
Need a varmint hunting rifle? Check out our favorites! These picks are fast, accurate, and tons of fun to shoot. (Read)
What Is a Fudd?
1 week ago
16 Comments
The fudd is not a mythical creature of the gun world. You may even have a little fudd in you, and I’m here to make sense of this phenomenon. (Read)
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 Review: A PDW for the Poor?
2 weeks ago
4 Comments
We go hands-on with the Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 to see how this ultra-affordable PCC performs at the range. (Read)
5 Weird Guns You've Probably Never Seen (But Should)
2 weeks ago
4 Comments
Ever wonder what the weirdest guns in my collection are? Step inside and take a look at these bizarre firearms! (Read)
We Bought Temu Tactical Gear So You Don't Have To
1 month ago
4 Comments
Temu tactical gear is priced at a fraction of name-brand products. Is it good or garbage? We bought some and tested it to find out. (Read)
5 Best Cheap Ammo Brands That Still Perform
1 month ago
4 Comments
Are you blasting on a budget? We found accurate, reliable ammo that you can train with and save money on at the same time. (Read)
Taurus Judge Home Defender [Review]
2 months ago
2 Comments
We put the Taurus Judge Home Defender to the test to figure out what this shotgun revolver is good at. Is this your next nightstand gun? (Read)
5 Best Summer Carry Guns: Beat the Heat
2 months ago
10 Comments
We take a look at a few guns that would be great for a few specific situations and places where you might find yourself in summer attire. (Read)
How Does the Military Train? [From a Marine]
2 months ago
2 Comments
The military doesn’t provide one-size-fits-all firearms training. Compare one Marine’s experience to what civilian gun owners can get. (Read)
PSA Harrington & Richardson Retro DOE Review: Old School Cool
2 months ago
7 Comments
We got our hands on the new H&R Retro DOE pistol to see how it performs and how faithful it is to the original Colt DOE SMG. (Read)
KelTec P17 [Review]
3 months ago
12 Comments
We bought a KelTec P17 to test, and it's a bit of an odd duck. Find out if you should buy one of these super-affordable .22 LR pistols. (Read)
