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.
Like any gear loadout from on-body EDC items to bug-out bags, plate carrier setup will vary from person to person and environment to environment. Your plate carrier might be prepped for short-term mass-casualty events, long-term disaster scenarios, shooting competitions, or professional military or law enforcement roles. Read on by clicking the link in bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. Full article link in bio: We took one of the previously-featured plate carriers — the TYR Tactical PICO-DS — and built a plate carrier setup using a variety of upgrades to carry necessary survival equipment. This included a TYR Tactical clip-on chest rig, drop-down armor panel, abdominal pouch, zip-on backpack, and the company's all-new PICO-DSX quick-disconnect cummerbund. Read more by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. This week, win a @vzgrips Diamante! ⠀ Full article link in our bio. We learned one way to fix two off-roading issues: a high-centered UTV or a flat tire. A high-centered UTV means the vehicle maneuvered over an obstacle taller than its ground clearance, forcing its driving wheels off the ground. This step involves adding a 6mm prusik as a connection point to the first line coming out of the single pulley. See all of the steps and learn how to get out of 3 common off-roading dilemmas by reading the full article on OffGridWeb, link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. We met up with Gary Presson from North 40 Rescue, the premier rope rescue and land navigation training company in the Northwest, to learn how to get ourselves out of some sticky off-road situations using the simple physics of mechanical advantage. Read the article by clicking our bio link @recoiloffgridmagazine. 3 important knots to know if you are bottomed out and stuck high-center on an off-road summit. By using ropes and pulley systems — items small enough to add to your pack — one person can lift a UTV out of everyday hazards and be back on the trail in no time. We give you step-by-step instructions to solve the most common vehicle recovery problems, read the article by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. Pictured: Former Mexican counter-narcotic officer and anti-abduction instructor Ed Calderon speaks at the Protector Symposium. There are venomous snakes that may be confused with non-venomous species. Read about them on and Offgrid web, link in our bio. A diagram from the National Weather Service shows how to escape a rip current. Learn how to recognize and avoid ocean rip currents, and swim safely this summer by clicking the article link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. Enter to win a CIVIVI Baklash by clicking the link in our bio. The CIVIVI Baklash has become an EDC staple to many for good reason. With a ball bearing flipper action to rival knives more than twice its price, sleek light weight style, G10 handles with skeletonized liners, and a reversible deep-carry clip the Baklash is a feature packed slice of confidence in your pocket. The corrosion resistant 9Cr18Mov hollow ground blade will provide years of reliable effortless cutting. To ensure consistent quality and flawless workmanship every knife from CIVIVI is hand-inspected by a skilled technician. This weeks knife giveaway comes from @civiviknife! Win a CIVIVI Baklash: The MIK-01 (Medium Infantry Knife) from Australia’s Halfbreed Blades which will debut at @Blade_Show 2020 this August. This is an overbuilt fixed blade combat knife designed for “piercing, slashing, and slicing tasks,” and use by elite military units, infantry and members of the broader professional combat community. A cache, pronounced “cash,” not “cash-ay,” is simply a collection of gear and supplies you’ve hidden away for future use. For the last few decades, they’ve traditionally been made using PVC tubing of various diameters. Learn why you should cache and learn how to make your own by clicking our bio link @recoiloffgridmagazine. There are many reasons why you’d want to build a watertight storage container for a survival cache. We walk you through one method to make your own, small cache with full directions and supplies. Read the article by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine. Lockpicking Looking for a way to add vital urban survival skills to your repertoire? If you're in the Midwest, you may want to consider attending GORUCK's training event in Indianapolis this coming D-Day weekend. The GORUCK team will teach how to defeat or bypass locks, use ropes, climb fences and ahem, acquire a vehicle to escape the immediate vicinity. Sunday will see students get jocked up and go to war with each other, as they attempt to blast opponents in the face with Simuntion Glock 17s Because nothing reinforces good techniques like seeing someone being peppered with sims rounds. Read more about the event by clicking our bio link. Slide right for more photos. Up until recently, Yousef Badou was a subject-matter expert only known and accessible to a select few groups. His forte is unique. While most of the population is oblivious to the onset of danger, Yousef knows what to look for. The founder of Emergence Disrupt recently sat down with Recoil Offgrid to discuss behavior profiling and anticipating the strategy of the bad guys. Read the full article by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine Mindset, tactics, and training are three concepts you need to protect yourself and those around you. Byron Rodgers recently founded and hosted the inaugural Protector Symposium, a conference for security experts, law enforcement, and civilians interested in learning how to better protect themselves and those around them. Read about it by clicking our bio link @recoiloffgridmagazine. If there was ever a quintessential American knife design, it would have to be the Bowie knife. Its murky origins have a mysterious shroud, but once word of this knife got out, people had to have one. We take a closer look at the origins and legacy of one of history‘s most iconic survival knives, article link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine “Lower value cards feature less-strenuous survival workouts. Twos are warmup cards, such as the following two of hearts workout.” 👉🏼Read more about this deck of cards by RE Factor Tactical that contains 52 Survival Workouts by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine This deck of cards by RE Factor Tactical contains 52 home workouts designed to be completed with limited equipment. Read more about it by clicking the link in our bio @recoiloffgridmagazine
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The Diamante is a fantastic everyday carry tool. They were originally designed for a local E.O.D. squad to be a non-condutive tool for probing explosives. Machined entirely from out proprietary G-10, they're strong and do not throw a metal signature should the unexpected Garret wand come out. We're also including a newly designed hand-made leather sheath. Overall length is 9.875" and the width is 2".
In you case you missed the article last week, Patrick Vuong @calmbatives attended the Protector Symposium and learned some valuable lessons in mindset, training and tactics. Click our bio link to read his takeaway @recoiloffgridmagazine.
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Overall Length: 8.10 inches
Closed Length: 4.6 inches
Weight: 3.88oz
Blade Material: 9Cr18MoV
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle Material: Twill Carbon Fiber On G10
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More info on the CIVIVI Baklash: With a ball bearing flipper action to rival knives more than twice its price, sleek light weight style, G10 handles with skeletonized liners, and a reversible deep-carry clip the CIVIVI Baklash is a feature packed slice of confidence in your pocket. The corrosion resistant 9Cr18Mov hollow ground blade will provide years of reliable effortless cutting. To ensure consistent quality and flawless workmanship every knife from CIVIVI is hand-inspected by a skilled technician. 
Sporting a one-piece full-tang construction, the 6.49 inch blade of D2 tool steel in a modified spear point pattern features a fuller to lighten the load, partial serrations and a Teflon coat to reduce glare and corrosion.
The 3D, CNC-machined G-10 handle is contoured for enhanced grip with gloved hands and is secured by steel Torx fittings. The crusher pommel is suited as a glass breaker and a hammer and has a large lanyard slot for paracord or carabiner attachment. An extra-large guard aids in control and prevention of injury to the user. Specs below: -Weight: 11.18 ounces -Overall Length: 11.61 inches -Sheath: Kydex with two primary attachment options including belt and PALs MOLLE -MSRP: $250 -Website: halfbreedblades.com.au. -IG: @halfbreedblades
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