Articles by
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
A Competitive Advantage with Secret Weapon Training
I recently participated in my very first two-gun match alongside Iain Harrison, RECOIL’s editor-in-chief, and Nick Saiti, a...
Preparation
Looking Back: Protector Symposium 2020
How would you define yourself in a single word? Perhaps it’s a family title — mom, dad,...
Survival
What If a Winter Road Trip Leaves You Stranded and Injured?
You're on a road trip during a winter snowstorm when your car hits black ice and spins out of control, slamming into a tree. What would you do to survive?
Gear
Reader’s Bag Drop: Winter Survival Pack Loadouts
I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Up in Calumet, their record is over 30 feet of snow during the winter. Blizzards are not rare.
Survival
Infographic: How Animals Survive the Winter
This infographic shows how animals survive the winter through adaptations and behavior. These strategies might help you rethink your cold-weather preps.
Survival
Surviving an Economic Collapse
Circumstances outside your control might someday cause the value of your assets to hit rock bottom. What if economic collapse caused this to happen to millions of people at once?
Transportation
Cold War Combatants: Essential Preps for Winter Driving
As we approach the coldest months, it’s a good idea to update your vehicle emergency kit and get your car checked and prepared for winter driving.
Preparation
Reconnaissance: Training with Guerrilla Mentor
Many of you will recognize this timeless quote. Its lesson is simple and profound: Every prepared individual...