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 Army Pistol Teams Daily Dozen Workout

A workout based around shooting is a great idea, but these Pistol Team Daily Dozen Exercises from the 1970s are a little confusing. Here's my take on it.

Concealed Carry: Beyond the Gun

To be dedicated to the safety and protection of yourself and others, consider these invaluable skills that go beyond concealed carry and gun handling.

The Remington R51 — Remington’s Regretful Blunder

It took until 2023 for me to finally get a Remington R51. I saw it for sale for a very low price point and, out of curiosity, picked one up. At the first shot, it was easy to see why the gun failed. The best thing it does is look cool. 

The U.S. Air Marshal Pistol Qual

Have you ever wondered what Air Marshals do for a firearm's qual? They have a unique beat, and their accuracy standards have to be high. Luckily, the Federal Air Marshal qual was plenty easy to find, and we shot it out.

The 5 Worst Military Weapons Ever Issued

We expect the military to have some expertise in weaponry and to be able to pick whatever is appropriate for a military force. Well, sometimes that just doesn’t happen. Today we are looking at some legendary failures with the five worst military weapons ever issued.

The Ruger LCP 2 Literack: Little and Mighty

The LCP II might be the best modern option for a low-recoiling pocket pistol. It's perfect for those occasions when anything bigger might be a little more difficult to conceal carry.

Onward VR — Gun Games Get Real

Onward is a slower-paced VR game that focuses more on realistic gameplay than run and gun. I fired it up on an Occulus Quest 2 for the last few weeks, and I've been testing my own mettle.

Radial Delayed vs Direct Blowback – Hot Takes

Direct blowback might be the old standard, but in recent years both PCCs and SMGs have wandered away from the classic method of operation. Today we're doing a complete breakdown of both direct blowback and radial delayed blowback and examine the pros and cons of each.

SIG Romeo2: The Modular Red Dot

Duty-ready and capable, the Sig Romeo2 is the first modular optic on the market. It can be easily used in a multitude of environments and provides shooters with one helluva rock-solid red dot.

The MEAN Arms Endomags: Quality 9mm Conversion Mags

The EndoMags is a winner to me. I was impressed at how well they worked and how easy they were to use. If you want to get into the PCC game without adopting an entirely new magazine, MEAN's EndoMags have you covered.

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