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
Haley Strategic + Safariland = INCOG X Holster
Haley Strategic and Safariland developed the new INCOG X concealed carry holster, which will begin shipping on July 14th.
Preparation
CCW Fundamentals: Core Dynamics Core Pistol Class Review
I recently attended a Core Pistol class taught by lead instructor Chris Vermeer of Core Dynamics Firearms Training.
Preparation
AR-15 Home Defense: Rogue Methods Low-Profile Carbine Class Review
If your AR-15 home defense plan starts and ends with placing a loaded carbine by your bedside, that isn’t enough. You should train with it.
Gear
Review: Dometic CFX3 55IM 12-Volt Fridge
The Dometic CFX3 offers a 53-liter storage capacity and built-in ice maker. I tested this 12-volt fridge on a three-day camping trip.
Gear
Fun-Sized Gun Bags: Short-Barreled Rifle Bag Buyer’s Guide
In this buyer's guide, we review four compact rifle bag options from 5.11 Tactical, Grey Ghost Gear, Haley Strategic, and Savior Equipment.
Preparation
Protector Symposium 5.0
We attended Protector Symposium 5.0 in Tucson, Arizona, with the goal of absorbing knowledge from renowned experts in the protection industry.
Gear
Review: Black Triangle Creeper MK1 Mod 2 G10 Knife
This G10 knife is completely invisible to a metal detector, so it can serve as a self-defense tool in restrictive environments.
Survival
Desert Camouflage Tips from Greenside Training’s Arizona Camo Class
I attended a Greenside Training class to learn about desert camouflage patterns, ghillie veils, movement techniques, and observation tips.