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 History of the Chest Rig

We carried our gear on belts, then H-harnesses, until the GWOT. Then we decided that chest mounted was the way to go. So what are the origins of the chest rig?

The Steiner MPS – Steiner Goes Small

Enclosed emitter optics are the future of handgun optics. While the originals and several great optics continue to use open emitters, the movement is going towards enclosed emitters. Steiner through their hat into this game recently with the Steiner MPS. I have to admit, I was a bit blown away.

The Holosun PID HC – A Welcome Surprise

Last year, we finally saw Holosun create a variety of weapon lights. I recently got hands-on with the Holosun PID HC, and was pleasantly surprised. 

The Best Firearms For Youth Shooters

What are the best guns for younger or just inexperienced shooters? We have a few suggestions to get you started without breaking the bank.

The New Mexico Police Handgun Qual

This is one of the better police quals I’ve fired. It’s a fairly robust course with a good deal of shooting, reloading, and training.

The Best Selling Firearms of 2022

Here's a look at the 10 best selling guns of 2022. Oddly enough, not a single AR-15 or 1911 is included. Did your favorite gun make the list?

The Inforce WILD2: A Worthy Pistol Light?

The Inforce WILD2 represents a rebirth for Inforce handgun lights and does a lot to satisfy the needs of weapon light users. It provides competitive power, output, a nice beam design, good controls, and a more durable construction.

The NAA Mini Revolver: A Little Fella

If you want an NAA mini revolver, get one. They are fun to shoot and are genuinely novel guns. They are a curiosity for me and a good feat of engineering. I swapped out the original grips on mine for folding grips to make it easy to pocket carry.

Smokin’ Aces: A Sleeper Hit

When I saw that Smokin' Aces was available on a streaming service, I jumped on the chance to relive some nostalgia with the odd little film.

The Top 5 Over the Top Gun Guy Movies

A film that takes itself seriously with poor gun handling just feels lazy. On the flip side, when a movie is over the top in gun-handling skills without any attempt at being a serious film, it can be a fun romp. Today we're looking at the best over-the-top action flicks for gun guys and gals.

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