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 Taurus 856 Defender TORO: A Little Bull

The Taurus 856 Defender TORO isn't a snub nose, but it's plenty compact. Adding a dot made things better all around for concealed carry.

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Vietnam was a brutal place and the folks behind weapons design in the United States came up with some interesting solutions to interesting problems. Check out some of these weird and creative weapons of the Vietnam War.

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Most PCCs come in 9mm, but sometimes you need something larger, or maybe even something a little smaller. What if we go beyond 9mm?

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The Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 Holster

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Tactical Watches: An Apple Watch Won’t Cut It

Prior to World War I, wristwatches were not all that common. The preferred watch at the time was the pocket watch, but when you're under fire, pulling the watch from your pocket won't do it. The same goes for manning a machine gun, dropping mortars, and firing a rifle. Wristwatches became the norm in the Great War and have had a long history of military service ever since.

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