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Review: Holosun HE510C-GR Elite Green Dot Sight

Gear

Review: Holosun HE510C-GR Elite Green Dot Sight

Holosun recently released the HE510C-GR as part of its Elite green dot sight series. We tested and evaluated this new...

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Gear

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Gear

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, told us about his new get-home bag...

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Survival

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

Survival

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

The Rudiger roll is named after German survival instructor Rüdiger...

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October 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Watch Your Back: Backpack Armor Buyer's Guide

These backpack armor panels can help you protect your loved ones in case every parent’s nightmare becomes your reality.

October 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Sticking Points: Creating Improvised Spear Heads

The spear is perhaps the first man-made weapon, and it's just as effective today as it was in the days of primitive man, especially with…

October 11, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

How to Survive a Financial Crisis

A systemic financial disaster like the 2008 housing market collapse differs from other calamities. Are you ready to survive a financial crisis?

October 10, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RecoilTV: 2018 Gambler 500 Rally

For the 2018 Gambler 500 off-road rally, RECOIL supported three other vehicle teams led by friends from SIG, Salient Arms, and Noveske.

October 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Operation Dark Winter: Weaponized Smallpox

The goal of terrorism is to exploit areas of vulnerability. Operation: Dark Winter serves as a stark reminder that our nation will always be under…

October 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Daniel Lombard Spotlight – True Grit

We sat down with Daniel Lombard to understand the poaching underworld, survival in the Africa bush, and the challenges of Chicago police work.

October 7, 2018 :: By Andrew Schrader

Review: Filson Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket

The Filson Mackinaw Cruiser wool jacket is a legend in the outdoor community — an American-made garment design that’s been around since 1914.

October 4, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: PWS MK107 MOD 2-M 7.62x39 Pistol

Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has combined the usefulness of the 7.62x39 in a compact and trusted platform with their newly upgraded MK107 MOD 2-M Pistol.

September 30, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: SOG TOC 20 Backpack

The SOG TOC 20 backpack is the middle child of the SOG pack family. It features a 20-liter capacity, a smooth profile, and lots of…

September 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

What If Your Utilities are Indefinitely Disrupted?

This edition of "What If?" poses the question: How would you keep your family safe and warm if utilities such as electricity and natural gas…

September 18, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Pain-Free Programming: Safely Train Through Injuries

So, you hurt yourself. It sucks, but you can’t afford to cease training. These exercises can help you safely train through common injuries.

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