If you're interested in guns and survival gear, there's no better time of year than January. That's because this month marks the arrival of SHOT Show 2019, also known as the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show. SHOT is the world's biggest show of its kind, and as a result it serves as the perfect venue for companies to unveil their newest products. It's no coincidence that you'll see a sudden flurry of articles and social media posts about exciting new guns (and some weird ones) across the internet this week.
For those of us on the RECOIL OFFGRID staff, SHOT Show means spending a full week in Las Vegas checking out guns and gear, conversing with PR people, and taking as many photos as we can. We usually end up tracking more than 5 miles walked each day on the show floor bouncing from booth to booth, but we're certainly not complaining. It's an awesome show, and since it's not open to the public, we have a rare opportunity to cover it.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, January 22nd) is the first day of SHOT Show 2019, and it continues through Friday the 25th. We'll be there from open to close every day, and will be posting photos and video clips to our various social media channels. This live coverage from #SHOTShow2019 will be compiled into the gallery below as we post it, and updated automatically every few minutes. So, be sure to check back throughout the week to see the latest. You can also follow us directly on social media for future event coverage: @recoiloffgridmagazine on Instagram or Facebook.com/OFFGRIDmag.
Lowest price + FREE Home Delivery. Link in bio. Offgrid takes a unique perspective on emergency scenarios and how to be prepared for natural disasters, urban crises, and home defense. Whether you’re just starting to think about it or you’re ready to bug out, Offgrid will guide you through it. Slide right to see more. In this edition of Pocket Preps, we examine some of the most versatile gun maintenance multi-tools on the market. As we look at the capabilities and limitations of each tool, we hope to provide the reader with the information needed to select the best multi-tool for the job. Full article is on OFFGRIDWeb.com. Tap our bio link to get the latest digital copy or head to a newsstand for a print copy. This issue contains all of the latest survival gear, improvised blood-clotting agents, @edsmanifesto_ urban movement course, a $100 survival challenge and much more. Tap our bio link to get the latest digital copy or head to a newsstand for a print copy. A Pack Intended for Camera Gear Makes a Great Rig for Your Discreet Carry Gear: By now, most people in self-defense or preparedness-oriented communities know what the term “gray man” signifies. It’s the idea that you can walk around with all of your emergency tools at the ready without looking “tactical.” This is a pack intended for camera gear that makes a great rig for your discreet carry gear. Read about it by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. Above: First Spear Plate Bags with a Crye AVS Harness. Custom assembly. HSGI Tacos, and KAGWERKS Kit, Disco 32 Tactical PTT, to Kenwood Connector on a Baofeng UV5R. GEAR UP. Check out all of the latest gear featured on this month’s cover of OFFGRID: Issue 46 is HERE. Swipe right to check out all feature stories in this issue. Tap our bio link to get a year’s digital subscription for only $19.99 😎 OFFGRID Staff Melissa opens up @BATTLBOX mission 80. @battlbox is a monthly subscription for handpicked outdoor, survival, EDC, and other gear. According to military terms, mass-casualty typically refers to when at least 10% of the force is killed or wounded, but for survival and private citizen considerations, it informs a vehicle kit to focus on treating more than one person. A little goes a long way when it comes to kit-mounted medical gear. The primary focus of an IFAK is to meet the needs of the wearer. Whether for self-care or to treat another person, the objective is in the title: Individual First Aid Kit. This acronym is one of many used for emergency medical responses, and the importance of training cannot be overstated. Without spending time with these tools in your hands, their value is greatly diminished, and in the brief moments when an emergency medical response is needed, the additional confidence and skill impact more than the possibilities of life and death, but the emotional aftermath. A strong magnet embedded in the BadgerStrap causes the split buckle to snap together with a satisfying click. From OFFGRID staff @pmccarthy10: Rope: If you’re being tied up with rope, do the opposite as with tape or zip ties — pull your elbows against your body to keep them far apart, press your palms or fists flat together, and push your wrists apart. If you can do this, you’ll buy yourself more room to work with the rope. To get out, push your arms forward and straight, press your hands together, make knife hands, and shimmy your hands back and forth. After suffering through rope burn and scraped skin, you may eventually be able to pull your hands free. Alternatively, you can use paracord to saw through the rope, as with zip ties. “Spy Week with Jason Hanson: Survival Lessons from a Former CIA Officer” full article on OFFGRID Web, link in bio. Spy Week with Jason Hanson: 5 Survival Lessons from a Former CIA Officer. Full article on OffGridWeb.com, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine Via OFFGRID Staff @tom.marshall.author “Color coordinated... Repost @atlas.news2 #Lebanon has gone completely dark after its two most major thermoelectric power stations, Zahrani and Deir Ammar, stopped operating due to fuel shortages that have been crippling the country for months. With no centralized generated power, the country faces a total blackout that is expected to last several days. The fuel shortage has also led to many people unable to run private generators that are typically used to create electricity for their homes. (📷 Daniel Carde) #AtlasNewsUpdateLebanon 3 new TOPS Knives prototypes headed to the @Blade_Show West this weekend in Long Beach, CA. We will be at the knife show checking out all of the sweet new stuff at the show. Follow @blade_show for updates. From OFFGRID staff @pmccarthy10: The 10/22 is supported by an immense amount of aftermarket part manufacturers, and we were lucky enough to get our hands on SB Tactical’s new SB22 fixed 10/22 chassis for review.
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A properly fit plate carrier keeps the plates secure when running, climbing, moving through buildings, and diving for cover, all while not inhibiting one's range of motion too much. The shoulder straps should adjust to set height, and the cumberbund to prevent the plates from bouncing when running. Mags, pouches, and plates jostling and bouncing around rapidly wear out the bearer, and pose a risk of injury when climbing. While most of the weight will rest on the shoulders, a slightly tighter cummerbund reduces this pressure.
1. Bino Case
Make: Kuiu @kuiu_official
Model: Pro Bino Harness
MSRP: $99
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2. Binoculars
Make: Leupold @leupoldoptics
Model: BX-5 Santiam HD 12x50mm
MSRP: $1,200
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3. Watch
Make: G-SHOCK @gshock_us
Model: GSWH1000-1
MSRP: $699
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4 . Sunglasses
Make: Gatorz @gatorzeyewear
Model: Delta Polarized
MSRP: $240
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5. Hard Case
Make: Pelican @pelican
Model: G40 Personal Utility Go Case
MSRP: $40
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6. Portable Stove
Make: Jetboil @jetboil
Model: MiniMo Cooking System
MSRP: $150
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7. Water Filter
Make: Sawyer @sawyerproducts
Model: Squeeze Water Filtration System
MSRP: $35
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8. Gloves
Make: Viktos
Model: Wartorn Vented Glove
MSRP: $38
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9. Socks
Make: Viktos @viktosbrand
Model : Operatus Sock
MSRP: $13
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10. Pants
Make: 5.11 Tactical @511tactical
Model: Apex
MSRP $85
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11. Shoes
Make: 5.11 Tactical @511tactical
Model: Norris
Sneaker MSRP: $110
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12. Shirt
Make: Mystery Ranch @mysteryranch
Model: Logo Tee
MSRP: $28
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13. Backpack
Make: Mystery Ranch @mysteryranch
Model: 2 Day Assault
MSRP: $199
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14. Jerry Cans
Make: Scepter
Model: 5.3 Gallon RV Gasoline Can/ 5 Gallon Water Can MSRP: $40 / $25
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15. Rifle Case
Make: Viktos @viktosbrand
Model : Johnny Combat Rifle Bag
MSRP: $180
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With special considerations for things like car accidents, a vehicle-portable medical kit will contain many of the same things as an IFAK. However, it should be understood as more than just a larger version of a personal medical kit. Seasonal appropriate inclusions, like winter clothes, or regional necessities, such as additional water define the focus of this kind of kit.
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Larger fanny-pack or sling bag style bags such as the Tactical Tailor First Responder Bag easily store in a vehicle, taking up little enough space to have a dedicated location.
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By taking an approach similar to our article on Layering Your EDC Survival Gear, we can divide our Medical Gear into four layers: Personal EDC, Kit-Mounted, Vehicle-borne, and Home base. Full article on OffGridWeb.com (link in bio).
At least annual maintenance should be performed on a belt-mounted IFAK. Whether it rarely sees use, or if the range is a frequent occasion, the contents will degrade over time. Set a date, and stick to it. Full article on OffgridWeb.com, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine.
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The important element to take away from M.A.R.C.H. today is that they represent different types of life-threatening injuries where time is of the essence. While we can leave the order of treatment to another time, we can address what different levels of an IFAK should, and could contain.
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Full article, “IFAK VS PORTABLE MEDICAL KIT: SCALING MEDICAL GEAR” is up on OffgridWeb.com.
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A good belt makes it easy to carry gear without constantly stopping to hike up your pants. The pictured Agis appendix holster from Tier 1 Concealed distributes weight well thanks to two clips and a flexible midsection.
Categories of belts related to emergency preparedness and self-defense: We've divided them into three categories: EDC Belt, Range Belt, and Battle Belt/War Belt, each for their own purpose. Full article on Offgrid Web, link in bio today.
Next week, Issue 46 of @recoiloffgridmagazine goes on sale. This issue contains my Spotlight interview with Timothy Lacy, a.k.a. @guerrilla.mentor.
Tim’s soft-spoken and friendly demeanor belies his imposing resume — 8 years as an 11B Infantryman in the US Army, 16 years in law enforcement (including time on the Gang Task Force and Counter Narcotics Team), and 13 years as a private security contractor (primarily in Afghanistan).
I’ve had the chance to attend a few of Tim’s classes in Arizona, and I appreciate his ability and willingness to translate his experience to preparedness-minded civilians.
“There are too many people who still have the mindset of “it’s not happening in my front yard, so it’ll never happen here.” It’s past time to wake up and realize that violence can occur anywhere.” — Timothy Lacy
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@vulcanmachinewerks Stacc Port
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@surefire_llc X300U-B with @emissarydevelopment gas pedal switch
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@holosunoptics LS321G laser/illuminator
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@hrfconcepts Armored Magnifier Cover
@unitytactical FAST riser, FTC mount and HotButton
@clouddefensive REIN Micro with @valhalla.tactical Baldr replacement body
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Now that Instagram is back from the dead, go check out my latest @recoiloffgridmagazine article about the many uses of NFC tags.
In the article, I explained the basics of near field communication technology and its advantages and drawbacks. I also included examples of how tags can be used for anything from setting a laundry timer to dead-dropping sensitive intel or executing an emergency bug-out plan.
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The SB Tactical SB22 Fixed 10/22 Chassis kit is a great place to start a build or retrofit an existing firearm. It’s well built, plenty strong, and has included features that are very desirable for a rimfire. The build we put together will act as a game-getting gun and a fun plinker. The 10/22 is a proven package and very reliable as a survival rifle. With a shorter barrel and the folding mechanism, this serves as a great backpack or under-the-seat gun.
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-SB TACTICAL SB22
FIXED KIT, MSRP: $125 (chassis only)
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Parts and Accessories Featured:
-Brownells BRN-22R receiver
-JK Armament MST 155R
-Streamlight TLR-RM 2
Full article on OFFGRIDWeb.com.
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