Like Carlitos said, there are those who are level headed & broad minded… and there are the whiners. We’ve heard everyone loud and clear… So please, let’s move on.

I’ll see what goes with the next issue. I just hope and pray to God (yes, I pray and have a God) that this doesn’t turn into an ultra-right wing “you’re a terrorist if you don’t agree with us” intimidation propaganda. I’m a free man and I can think for myself, thank you. Don’t need anyone to do that for me.

Mr. Tsai, I wish you luck on future endeavors.

To say that you will not buy a product from an advertiser in the magazine over this whole issue is stupid. Mitt Romney has an ad on this web site, are you going to vote for Obama instead?

The people on these posts need to grow up. His comments were not an attack on your second amendment rights, rather they were one man’s opinion about a particular firearm. In no way were these comments directed towards an individual’s right to bear arms.

To SIM, as long as you continue to produce a great product, as Jerry was doing prior to his “resignation”, I will continue to buy your magazine. For those of you who are concerned over attacks on your Second Amendment rights, do us all a favor, write a letter to your congressman and make sure you cast a ballot in November.

Listen, I’m sorry some people wrote what was likely some insensitive things. But being an editor, I’m sure heknew that it’s part of the territory.

All that being said, the apology doesn’t sound genuine. Perhaps it’s just me, but it seems like Tsai claims no responsibility for presenting “information passed on”. This is BS: the entire bit about hunting could have been presented in context or omitted altogether. Because the author held that authority and chose to present the information without context, it becomes his opinion, not “information passed”. Because he is the editor, it becomes the position of the magazine.

At any rate, I’m glad the editor stepped down: there are consequences to poor decisions and it was the correct thing to do. Jerry won’t go hungry and it allows the magazine to distance itself from the incident and the stigma associated with gun control advocates.

Luck in the future dude,
Mike

Maybe the Brady Center or the Million Mom March people will start a magazine and you could edit for them.

That way instead of offering uninformed opinions, they may be in a position to offer factual information that is meaningful to the community they wish to reach.

I’m all for Recoil Magazine going forward and being successful as a publication…but if it’s going to be Maxim with GUNZ!! – I’m not even interested in reading it in a book store, let alone buying a copy.

“Mr. Tsai did what HAD to be done and that’s to leave.”

That said, people like Jed don’t seem to understand the the power of ideas. It’s not just a simple “slip”. The very fact that Mr. Tsai doesn’t understand the words he printed is the issue.

The IDEA that citizens should not be able to own a firearm due to the lack of some MADE UP “sporting purpose” is a failure to the understand the Second Amendment in its entirety. How can one be the editor of a Gun magazine if one does not even understand the very IDEA of the Second Amendment?

If you think the Founders of our great country installed the Second Amendment for “sporting purposes”, you sir have failed as a American. Maybe you should try reading the Federalist Papers (start with #28, #29 and #46) before having an “opinion”.

What’s even more offensive, that needs to be talked about at length, is HK’s constant disdain of civilian gun owners. It’s right up with Bill Ruger.

Jerry Tsai’s statement “This is a purpose-built weapon with no sporting application” clearly shows the poison of the “Kalifornication” mentality.

I am a Californian, and am a strict supporter of my 2A rights as an American to keep and bare arms.

THE SECOND AMMENDMENT IS NOT ABOUT DUCK HUNTING!!!

RECOIL… the “Maxim for the gun lifestyle” is great concept! The over all graphics and photos are awesome! The electronic copy is improving with each issue. Keep up the good work!

However, there needs to be a balance.

What’s missing?

In my opinion…
1) The pro’s perspective with a bit of reality mixed in.
2) One guy can not do everything in the magazine… just briefly look at the pages of RECOIL. Too many tasks… too few quality people. As a leader… surround yourself with grade “A” team members, delegate and success will follow.

In order to be successful, RECOIL absolutely needs to:
1) Bring in a new editor.
2) Add writers and contributors who know something about the weapons being written about in their magazine.
3) Retain Jerry Tsai as a member of the RECOIL team.
4) Continue with Jerry Tsai’s “bold and new” ideas for the gun lifestyle.

In closing…

I approached RECOIL Magazine (stopped by their Irvine, CA office, left a business card, left a voicemail and emailed Jerry Tsai) earlier this year with my resume in hand… to assist and contribute to their RECOIL team. I did this because… I believe in the cause and their unique approach. Jerry’s reply was in so many words, basically… Thanks; but, no thanks.

In my opinion…

What will expand RECOIL’s customer base and provide a recipe for years of success?

Answer: Having contributors that have weapon and “gun life style” experience, (after all, that’s RECOIL’s “targeted customer”… Who would know that market than one of their own?) partnered up with quality writers, graphics, and photo team members.

Wishing RECOIL and Jerry Tsai; best regards, and good luck in the future.