Issue 32 RECOIL Issue #32 Iain Harrison Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. As gun owners, we’re living in the best of times. While we’re still awaiting progress on the Hearing Protection Act and concealed carry reciprocity, prices on the kind of firearms and accessories we love have dropped to historic lows. At the national level, we still have a somewhat friendly Congress and ahead of the mid-term elections next year, little political appetite for the kind of idiotic grandstanding favored by pig-ignorant and duplicitous Bloomberg lackeys. And then there’s California. As if to prove that no gun control law is too onerous or barkingly mad to be rammed through by the Democratic supermajority, Californian gun owners were forced to make a decision on July 1, whether to become criminals or to hand over their regular-capacity magazines. Law-abiding citizens were given the choice of either selling their mags to a licensed dealer, moving them out of state, handing them in to law enforcement or destroying them. As if to underline just how little regard the ruling class has for their subjects, naturally no compensation was offered for the loss of their property. Magazines aren’t serialized or tracked in any way. Apart from a point of sale receipt, there’s no paper trail to document their ownership or movements and no effective means to enforce the ban, apart from conducting house-to-house searches which despite it no doubt being the wet dream of certain politicians, would run afoul of the Fourth Amendment. We are supposed to be a nation of laws, not men. Bringing the law into disrepute with unenforceable statutes that serve no purpose other than to create criminals from whole cloth, should cause free men to start reaching for tar and feathers. As you might expect, we’ve heard of precisely zero instances where lawful gun owners have surrendered their property to the state. From Concord Bridge to the Whiskey Rebellion to the Battle of Athens, America has a long tradition of raising the middle finger to tyrannical government. Long may it continue. Check out RECOIL Issue 32. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
