Featured On the Ground at the “Border Tech Expo” Recoil Staff May 6, 2015 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. RECOIL is on the ground at the Ft. Bliss Biggs Army Airfield for the US Border Patrol Law Enforcement Technology Expo, hosted by the Special Forces Association's Isaac Camacho Chapter 9. The Expo, now in it's 13th year, brings together manufacturers and vendors whose gear could (or already does) support the LE mssion along the border. Pete Peral, Director of Logistics for the Border Patrol and President of the SFA Association, took a few minutes to talk to us. Says Peral, “[The Expo] started 13 years ago with a handful of vendors, about 7 vendors, who would be at BORTAC [the Border Patrol Tactical Unit] at the time to show their wares, weapons systems, armor and the like…it's morphed over the years into where it's at. Three years ago the SF Association was asked to take it over, branded with the same name. SOG, the Special Operations Group of Border Patrol worked with the Association, which now managed the show.” USBP's SOG includes BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit), BORSTAR (Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue), the IU (Intelligence Unit) and MRT (Mobile Response Team), all of which are headquartered in El Paso. Uniformed personnel from many agencies are in evidence, and not just USBP. We've seen Texas Rangers, US military SOF units and several others, in addition to the numerous former “long-tabbers” (Special Force personnel) walking the show to help out. As for manufacturers and vendors, it's quite a lineup, including everything from LBE (Load Bearing Gear), armor and weaponry to some field trauma equipment that looks like it's right out of a science fiction movie. Elite Defense is here, as is DSG Arms, XGO, Benchmade, Danner, Night Vision Depot, Black Tree, Tactical Tailor, Revision, Tribalco, etc. etc. Lots of good companies and interesting people. We even bumped into Rocco from Article 15 Clothing. Note – the SF Isaac Camacho Chapter 9 is named for Isaac “Ike” Camacho, the subject of this book. If you don't know who he is, you should do some readin'! 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.
