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Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is the Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.
Preparation
Mastering the LPVO: Part 2 – Low-Power Variable Optic Training Tips
The TruKinetics LPVO class culminated with drills that tested every student's LPVO proficiency, incorporating speed, precision, and movement.
Gear
Mastering the LPVO: Part 1 – Low-Power Variable Optic Buyer’s Guide
The low-power variable optic (LPVO) can help you maximize the capabilities of your rifle through adjustable magnification.
Transportation
Toyota Gibraltar: The Secret Factory That Builds Trucks for the UN
A little-known company called Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings (TGS) ships 650 white Toyotas per month to disaster-affected regions.
Gear
New: Vertx Gamut Gen 3 Backpack
We're glad to hear that Vertx has continued to refine its popular Gamut backpack series with the release of the new Vertx Gamut Gen 3.
Transportation
Technical K.O. – Dillon Aero’s Minigun-Equipped Ford Ranger
This Ford Ranger is equipped with Dillon Aero’s M134D minigun, which doles out a staggering 3,000 rounds of 7.62 NATO per minute.
Gear
New: Hatsan Invader PCP Semi-Auto Airgun
The new Hatsan Invader is a modern semi-auto airgun with replaceable air cylinders and magazines. It's available in either .22 or .25 caliber.
Survival
Video: The Homemade Guns of Taiwan’s Indigenous Hunters
"It was in the '80s that the government told us to hand in our guns for safekeeping, and we never got them back," said Talum Suqluman.
Preparation
Infographic: The Deadliest Animals in the United States
While movies and TV shows depict bears, sharks, and alligators as the deadliest animals, the data tells a different story.