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 UCP — Heckler and Koch’s Companion to the MP7

Heckler and Koch produced the Mp7 as a viable PDW for NATO, but never produced a matching handgun. Or did they? Let's look at the UCP from HK.

Setting Up the Home Defense Shotgun

The home defense shotgun can be a powerful weapon for close quarters' use. So what can you do to get it properly set up? Read this.

The JP5 Roller Delayed PCC — If Stoner and Hans had a Baby

The JP5 from JP enterprises brings roller delayed technology to the AR PCC platform. It's a superb competition PCC and one helluva gun.

The APC9K — The Lexus of 9mm Subguns

The APC9K from B&T is the ballerest PCC/Subgun. This little fella brings compact firepower wrapped up in a premium Swiss package.

The CMMG FourSix — For Home Defense?

The CMMG FourSix brings the famed 4.6x30mm to the AR platform and to the civilian market, but is it proper for home defense?

Shootout! Four of the Best Bullpup Shotguns and CQB

Bullpup shotguns just kind of rule. They provide an NFA free short shotgun perfect for close quarters battle. We got our hands on the best 4.

The SilencerCo Hybrid 46M — Keep It Quiet

SilencerCo Hybrid 46M suppressor: works with everything from 9mm to 458 SOCOM, & it's modular in long or short configs for more user choice.

The Top Five Subguns — Why The Little Guys Rule

Subguns are giant pistols derived from SMGs. They took the machine part out so I call them subguns. Here are the top five on the market.

Gun and Game — Hitman and the Hardballers

What classic firearm is the AMT Hardballer wielded by the skilled Agent 47 in his quest to assassinate criminals, world leaders, and more? Find out!

Weird Magazine Designs — Breaking Down the Odd

I love a good weird magazine and I don't mean Ripley's Believe It Or Not. If you're like me you'll want to take a look at this collection of weird magazine designs.

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