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
Reconnaissance: Training with Guerrilla Mentor
Many of you will recognize this timeless quote. Its lesson is simple and profound: Every prepared individual...
Preparation
Dynamic Combative Solutions: The Recipe for Precision
Over the last few months, I’ve taken several handgun classes that incorporated intermediate and advanced concepts. These...
Survival
Ray Mears: Choosing and Using a Bushcraft Axe
Ray Mears explains how to choose a bushcraft axe, how to use your axe efficiently, and how to avoid injury. These tips can help you produce more firewood.
Survival
Ed Calderon and Ernest Emerson Team Up to Teach Surviving Inside the Killzone
Since an early age, we’ve been conditioned to believe that there are clearly identifiable good guys and...
Preparation
Independence Training: Shooting vs Fighting
Knowing how to shoot doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to fight. You might be able to...
Gear
EDC Flashlight Review
When your everyday carry has to have a minimalist approach, there's no substitute for a single-cell, compact EDC flashlight
Preparation
Emergency Communications: Handheld Radios
Here's what you should know about using handheld radios when cell phones won't do the job
Survival
“The Final Weapon” – The Many Facets of Self Defense
In each issue of OFFGRID, "The Final Weapon" will serve as a place to discuss survival training experiences, and recap some of the key lessons we learned.