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.

The Beretta PMXs: Spaghetti Blaster Intensified

The Beretta PMXs has slowly leaked into the American market and is hitting all the popular gun websites. It's an awesome subgun. It’s lightweight, has great ergonomics, and is a ton of fun to shoot.

Box Magazines for Shotguns: Comparability and Compatibility

We've been getting lots and lots of questions from our beloved customers regarding the MKA 1919 and the Saiga 12. Specifically, are the magazines interchangeable?

The Guns of Predator

"Predator" is, without a doubt, one of the best action films ever made. Here's a look at the guns and their ability to chop through a jungle.

The Expendables 4: It’s Absolutely Terrible

"The Expendables 4" isn't fun. It's absolutely terrible. If you don't want spoilers, leave now, but trust me, it doesn't even matter.

The Marine Corps Iwo Jima Stinger

The M2 Stinger and the men who created it and wielded it were a credit to the Marine Corps and to their country. Here's a look back at the how the US Marines improvised a rather radical version of the M1919 machine gun.

The Guns of the Roof Koreans

What guns did the Roof Koreans wield during the 1992 LA riots? It turns out to be an interesting mix of civilian-owned firearms. 

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Cloning

I knew that people built retro guns, but I didn't realize that cloning is a subculture of passionate gun builders that goes beyond retro rifles. Let's bring this community of die-hard gun builders into the spotlight. 

How To Make Ballistic Gel

Making your ballistic gel is a blast. It’s fun, affordable, and informative. Give it a try. It makes for a great weekend project.

Raylan Returns and the Guns of Justified

To celebrate the return of "Justified," let's dig through the original series and look at some of the best blasters used in the series. 

The Warne Offset Mount and 45 Degree Red Dots

Micro-sized dots have become a popular backup sight option on rifles with magnified optics. To master this offset technique, you need the right mount. Today we have a mount from Warne that does it just right! 

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