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 LAPD SWAT MP5 Qual — Load the Breadtruck

This LAPD SWAT qual isn't ammo friendly, requiring 110 rounds. That’s a fair bit for a qual, but it is SWAT, and you want to be Hondo, right?

What I Learned From My First Shooting Competition

What can you expect from your first shooting competition? Check out what Travis Pike has to say about lessons learned from his first match.

Federal Punch .22LR – A Defensive Rimfire

Federal Punch is one of the few rimfire defensive loads, but with its success, we'll likely see plenty more. Would you carry a .22LR?

SB Tactical: An In-Depth Exploration of Braces

We recently sat down to talk with Alex Boscoe, founder of SB Tactical, and covered the history of the company, past attempts to reregulate braces, and the current situation.

The Surefire XSC vs. the TLR 7 Sub: Which Is Better?

These two lights were designed with subcompact guns in mind, the TLR 7 SUB and the Surefire XSC. Both lights pack a punch for their size, and both offer shooters a concealable WML. So which is better?

El Cerrito Handgun Qual — Doing it Cali Style

It's time to train! We try our hardest to collect police and military qualifications from around the country. Today we are looking at the El Cerrito Handgun qual.

Hand Strength Issues? We Got The Guns For You

The 2nd Amendment is for everybody and weak hands shouldn't inhibit your ability to defend yourself. Luckily, the gun industry agrees and has been producing a steady flow of compact, easy-to-operate handguns. Here are five options.

The GPS AR Magazine Tote — Pack ‘Em In

The GPS AR Magazine Tote is a simple and easy-to-use piece of gear. It keeps your mags and other gear organized, which is helpful at the range and in the field.

The KelTec P-3AT – The First Pocket .380

We got our hands on a first-generation KelTec P-3AT, the gun that started a concealed carry revolution and became the blueprint for pocket carry .380 ACP pistols.

Turning the Flux Raider into a PDW

The Flux Raider takes full advantage of the modularity of the P320 design. With a few accessories, you can turn your Flux Raider into a proper PDW, making it easier to use, more effective, and more prepared for whatever lies ahead.

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