NRA Life of Duty‘s ‘American Warrior – Issue #11
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NRA American Warrior Issue 11 Is Now Available
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Recoil Issue 5 Is Out
Monday, December 3rd, 2012
When Recoil magazine initially came out, it held a lot of promise. This wasn’t your average gun magazine. It had and continues to offer a different look. In fact, this latest issue, hitting news stands now, has the same look and feel as it’s initial success. Only one thing is missing, Editor Jerry Tsai who stepped down after Issue 4’s Second Amendment controversy.
So what steps has Recoil taken to move on? Aside from some personnel changes, the issue starts out with an article on the Second Amendment. In fact, it spells out in no uncertain terms that Recoil supports the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Additionally, the theme of this issue is Versatility. They cover a bolt gun, 2 pistols and shotgun. They also have some interesting content on the basics of preparing a bug out bag as well as what to look for in a used 1911. However, I feel they fall a little short on some content such as the lightweight rail, pistol light and boot photo spreads but the lack of depth may be as much a function of a wary industry than an oversight on Recoil’s part.
Like previous issues, there’s a pull-out full-size target although this one is a space alien. That’s a little different but follows the overall Recoil theme of being something different.
They haven’t returned to the full stable of advertisers they enjoyed prior to Issue 4’s editorial misstep but they are in better shape than they were in the beginning. They aren’t starting from scratch but you can see that they are taking steps to move forward.
I’m willing to see where this goes. How about you?
“The Man With The Golden Beard”
Sunday, November 25th, 2012Here’s a trailer for “The Man with the Golden Beard”, an action packed mini series project about a field operative with very special facial hair skills from BAFTA award winning production house Sherbet.
AEX Tier One – The Movie
Friday, November 23rd, 2012In August I visited the guys at Airsoft Extreme and they showed me a rough cut of this short they had created from video shot during the filming of a commercial. It is a Hollywood production and aside from the airsoft guns and associated special effects the gear is authentic. Watch it in this light and enjoy.
Natick Labs Can “Git R Done”
Friday, November 16th, 2012In what may prove to be their greatest achievement yet, Natick’s Carriage Design Lab, demonstrated a modular chest rig that holds beer, cigars, lighter and TV remote control to Comedian Larry the Cable Guy during a recent visit for his History channel show “Only in America.”
Larry the Cable Guy just didn’t visit Rich Landry’s Nylon Disneyland, he also get to try out a lunch of sampling a of delicious rations as well as investigate the latest in FR technology.
To learn more about his adventures at Natick Soldier Systems Center, visit www.army.mil
Recoil May Have Misstepped But Publishers Are Listening – World of Firepower
Thursday, November 8th, 2012I picked up a new quarterly magazine today. “World of Firepower” is a publication from the Editors of Gun World and mimics the look, size and feel of the up and comer “Recoil” magazine. Literally. Take a look at the cover. But, I’d say they won’t make the same mistakes that “Recoil” did. Take for example the editorial by Consulting Editor Paul Hantke. He gives a great synopsis of a lifetime with firearms and over 25 years of writing experience to let us know that there are gun guys behind this one.
It’s a lifestyle magazine that’s more “Maxim” than “Guns and Ammo” and includes loads of cool guy photos of Operators in action as well as a feature by “No Easy Day” author Mark Owen. Overall, “Firepower” seems to be more military centric than “Recoil” was. Throw in some gun reviews, gear porn, knives, and some female eye candy and I’d say it will be popular.
It’s a new format for a rather traditional industry. I’m looking forward to the next issue to see how it fares.
“Operation Z” Starring Chris Costa
Friday, October 12th, 2012“Operation Z” – A 12-part web-based series, described as the “ULTIMATE guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse.” Starring Chris Costa.
