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.
Gear
Walther’s Corona Quarantine Training (CQT) Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has created some unique constraints on training, but the Walther Corona Quarantine Training (CQT) kit lets you adapt to indoor life.
Gear
OFFGRID Live: Experts Discuss Plate Carriers & Chest Rigs
The one-hour OFFGRID Live webinar consisted of four subject-matter experts who discussed their experiences and opinions related to plate carriers and chest rigs.
Preparation
Dead Drops: Cold War Spycraft for Secure Communications
Dead drops are a niche method of transferring information, originally developed for spies and agents to avoid interception by hostile intelligence services.
Survival
What You Need to Know About Masks for COVID-19
This article from NoOneComing.com provides an extremely in-depth, research-backed look at the potential effectiveness of various masks for COVID-19.
Gear
Leupold Sunglasses & Shooting Eyewear
The new line of Leupold sunglasses consists of five models, ranging from range-oriented wraparound styles to casual and EDC-friendly designs.
Gear
Bag Drop: The Austere Environment Backpack
In order to support our humanitarian team, I spent a good amount of time working out of my backpack, and thus it was a very important addition to my gear.
Survival
RECOIL Live: How COVID-19 is Affecting the Gun Industry
The RECOIL team gathered a panel of four experts to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the gun industry, including firearm and ammo sales trends.
Preparation
Book Review: “On Combat” by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
"On Combat" by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is full of experiences relayed to the authors by combat veterans and police officers who survived deadly encounters.