People Meanwhile in Kiev Recoil Staff February 24, 2014 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 Robert Beckhusen wrote an interesting article over on War is Boring a few days ago. In it he discuss the use of technology during the protests and riots. We've seen technology used in public anti-government protests before. The blogosphere and even national news media was agog with how Twitter, Facebook and others helped do everything from rallying support for massive public demonstrations (remember Egypt?) to coordinating anti-government military operations (as they did in Libya). Beckhusen, however, talks medieval tech – where police units utilized Roman Legion formations to move safely through streets alive with hurled objects, home-made munitions and Molotov cocktails. We've seen some of this “adhocery” or field expedient primitive artillery for some time now in Syria. Perhaps social media is helping spread that too. None of what he writes is necessarily “breaking news” to those people who have following events in Ukraine, but if you haven't it's certainly a nice summary: Read the article in its entirety here. You should also take a moment to watch this bagpiper playing during the madness. Just because. War is Boring is a Medium.com channel. You can follow it here: https://medium.com/war-is-boring/ 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.
