CONCEALMENT 11 Concealment #11 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. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Due to politicians engaging in hair-on-fire sensationalism over the DOJ’s settlement with Cody Wilson, in this issue we decided to cover what any sensible bunch of Second Amendment guys would write about. So naturally, we have for your edification an article that details how to build your own handgun from an 80-percent frame without applying for a permission slip from the government. Now, the right to make your own firearm has been part of societal fabric since the invention of gunpowder, but this doesn’t seem to have muted the volume of wails coming from certain camera-chasing media whores and their attendant useful idiots in the media. In order to save humanity from the imaginary hobgoblin this state of affairs creates, the phrase “DIY freedom” simply wouldn’t do. Thus a couple of years back, the flunkies buzzing about Californian dim-bulb, political hack Kevin Leon like flies orbiting a turd brainstormed the catchy-sounding expression “Ghost Gun,” no doubt to eliminate any need to expend effort actually learning about the subject. Boy, I’d love to have observed that patchouli-scented meeting of intellectual titans. Since then, it seems to have entered political discourse like an STD, popping up every now and again exactly where you’d expect. Recently, none other than distinguished elder statesman Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) took to the podium with his pearls tightly clutched. In an epic display of his mastery of the subject, he proclaimed, “Ghost guns are not only scary, they’re outright dangerous in the way they can mimic the look and the capacity of a hardened, fully semiautomatic weapon.” In the face of such idiocy, we should point, laugh, and then exploit every available means to raise a metaphorical middle finger. So go ahead, fellow freedom-loving Americans. Make a stand, make a gun, and make a statement. To preview the issue click here: Concealment 11 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.
