Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner and a lifelong firearms enthusiast. Now that his days of working a 240B like Charlie Parker on the sax are over he's a regular guy who likes to shoot, write, and find ways to combine the two. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is probably most likely the world's Okayest firearm instructor. He is a simplicisist when it comes to talking about himself in the 3rd person and a self-professed tactical hipster. Hit him up on Instagram, @travis.l.pike, with story ideas.

Top New AR-15 Models of SHOT Shot 2024

As much as people try, it's going to be tough to ever replace the AR-15 designs. Even the rifles that are trying to use the AR-15 as their building block. It's still a fantastic rifle all these decades later. The modularity of the gun has allowed it to continue to advance and improve all these decades later. As SHOT Show 2024 has shown, the AR-15 is going nowhere.

The Weirdest Guns of SHOT Show 2024

I love weird guns and SHOT Show is full of them. Read on to see my thoughts on some of the weirdest guns on display at this year's SHOT Show.

The Coolest Budget Handguns of SHOT 2024

SHOT Show 2024 showed us you don’t have to spend a fortune to obtain a well made, accurate, and reliable handgun. Budget guns aren’t isolated to a single company, genre, or style and SHOT 2024 offered something for everyone at every budget.

Best New Shotguns of SHOT 2024

For the 2024 SHOT Show, there's plenty of shotguns on display with dozens of new models, configurations, and takes on the classic scattergun. It wasn't easy to pick favorites, but here's our top new shotgun selections from this year's SHOT.

The Weird World of Submachine Guns

I love weird SMGs. Many of us do. We've compiled a short list of some of the weirdest (and coolest) SMGs ever to be produced.

The AK-47s We Have At Home: A “Best Of” List

The AK is a great rifle. It's revolutionary, both literally and figuratively. However, as imports have dried up, prices have risen. It's tough to justify buying an AK over a more modern example when their prices are that much different. What do you think? Are you a hardcore AK nerd, or is there room for a more modern option?

Best Low Profile Long Gun Lights

Low profile lights keep your long gun slim and easy to use. The lights on this list pack a punch despite their small size.

The INVRT Bandolier From IC13: The Modern Bando

The purpose of the INVRT is to provide the user with an emergency amount of ammo and gear. For police officers and armed security, this kit makes an absolute ton of sense. It's easy to throw on and get down to business. For the average Joe, it's a great piece of kit if you keep a truck gun for emergencies. It's small, well-made, and stashes easily. 

Colt Snake Guns: Seven Deadly Snakes

What are the Colt "Snake" guns? How many were there? How many are back in production? All great questions that we'll be sure to answer.

The Wilson Combat WCP365 Grip Module – Upgrade It

The Sig P365 is a fantastic modular concealed carry firearm. With the addition of the Wilson Combat WCP365 grip module, it's a relatively inexpensive upgrade to an already reliable pistol.

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