Gear AfterSHOT: MILMAKAZ CUTLERY Craig Metzger January 25, 2016 Join the Conversation How many high fives can one give out at a trade show? Not enough, but you best have that hand sanitizer stashed in that MOLLE covered tactical sack cause you never know who might be Patient Zero. I should be writing an article about some of that innovative new Arc'teryx LEAF cold weather gear or the new messenger rifle bags from Vertx, but instead I'm going to talk about Justin Walker and his business, MilMakAZ Cutlery business. Started in late 2011 to satisfy an appetite for creativity and build handmade custom knives and tools at reasonable prices, Walker doesn't build anything flashy, just well made tools that work for their intended purpose. Photobomb from Breach-Bang-Clear's Mad Duo there. Justin crafted a knife for me as well as a trainer. Instead of shipping the set to me, we decided to meet up at SHOT and do the handoff there. It feels kind of awesome to be supporting the little dude who makes badass shit. Check out MilMakAZ online (MilMakAZ.com) and support a local craftsman. A review and more to come on the Time Buyer (pictured). ##### Follow us on Instagram, @RECOILmagazine and keep an eye out for these hashtags: #recoilmagazine, #recoil, #shotshow2016, #mediadayattherange and especially #recoilSHOT2016. What is the NSSF SHOT Show? The NSSF SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) and Conference is an annual event held by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Typically attended by thousands of people from all 50 states and over a hundred countries, it is (quite rightfully) described as the “…world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, and related products and services. Imagine the Worlds' Fair, but packed with everything from mini-guns and every breed of body armor, bows and boots; from eye pro and ear pro to optics and ordnance, socks to swords…you get the idea. Interestingly (perhaps fortuitously, for some) SHOT 2016 overlaps the 2016 AVN Awards, which would provide us with article fodder of an entirely different nature if we thought anyone there might have good trigger awareness and muzzle discipline… View imagery from our coverage of last year's SHOT Show right here. 2016 SHOT Show January 18 — Media on the Range (numerous shooting facilities in and around Las Vegas) January 19–22, 2016 Sands Expo and Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Hours: Tuesday, January 19 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 22 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Explore RECOILweb:SHOT16: Crye Precision Charity AuctionBlast Damage: Dealing with the OverpressureDaylight's End: post-apocalyptic urban brawlSIG Sauer Media Range Day: SHOT 2023 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.
