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
Material Matters: Testing Nonmetallic Weapons
In many cases, discreet, nonmetallic weapons may be the only thing one can get past an initial security sweep conducted by criminals during an abduction.
Survival
Using a Backup Flashlight with Your AR
In the following RECOILtv video, Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical shows three ways to use a handheld backup flashlight with an AR or other long gun.
Survival
Ed Calderon Sheds Light on Kidnapping & Abduction Trends
Abduction scenarios can originate in a myriad of ways. It’s not always about guys in ski masks jumping out of a panel van and putting you in zip-ties.
Transportation
Pro Eagle Off-Road Jacks
If you own a truck, SUV, or Jeep, there's a pretty good chance you've also installed larger-diameter...
Gear
First Impressions: Streamlight MacroStream USB Flashlight
The new Streamlight MacroStream USB is the big brother of the popular MicroStream USB, and features 500 lumen output with an included 3.7V lithium-ion battery.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Gut Hook Knives
Humans have field dressed game animals since that first caveman chiseled a pointy tip on a downed tree branch. Gut hook knives make this task easier.
Survival
OFFGRID Live: Experts Discuss the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our first OFFGRID Live video stream brought together three experts from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic: a financial analyst, a fire chief, and a cardiothoracic surgeon.
Preparation
Lockpicking 101: Learn the Basics of How to Pick a Lock
For many, the idea of lockpicking may be relegated to the realm of criminals and hackers, but there are numerous legitimate legal uses for this urban survival skill.