Travis Pike is a former U.S. Marine machine gunner who served five years with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, including a deployment to Afghanistan. He is now an NRA-certified pistol instructor who teaches concealed carry, and covers guns and gear for Gun University as well as other firearms-industry outlets, including Pew Pew Tactical, AmmoLand, and The Armory Life. A self-professed "tactical hipster," he's happy to hear story ideas on Instagram.
