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
Taurus Judge Home Defender [Review]
2 weeks ago
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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 weeks ago
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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]
3 weeks ago
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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
4 weeks ago
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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)
The KelTec P17 [Review]
1 month ago
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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)
8 Unusual Holsters We Swear By — And Why You Might, Too
2 months ago
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In this article, we examine some unusual holsters that cover a variety of carry styles and specific circumstances. (Read)
Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 Review: Best Budget Red Dot?
2 months ago
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We take a look at the Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 to see if this affordable red dot is worthy of your next budget build. (Read)
7 Best Tuxedo Guns: Top Guns to Carry in a Suit
3 months ago
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Looking for a CCW gun that's fit for an international spy? These pistols are tiny, pack a punch, and look great with a tux. (Read)
7 Off-the-Wall Innovations You Had to See at SHOT Show 2025
4 months ago
We take a look at some of the most unique and interesting guns and gear at SHOT Show 2025. You won't see these anywhere else! (Read)
5 Best Intermediate Calibers: The Best of Both Worlds
4 months ago
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In this article we explain what an intermediate caliber is, what it is meant to do, as well as covering some of the best ones out there. (Read)
Beretta 80X Cheetah [Review]: Best .380 ACP Pistol?
4 months ago
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We take a look at the recent Beretta 80X Cheetah to see if the revival of a long time classic metal-framed .380 ACP pistol is worth the hype. (Read)
7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range
5 months ago
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We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier. (Read)
