Defense “Urban Shield’ is coming soon Recoil Staff May 5, 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 We have a team on the ground in Jordan covering the 6th Annual International Warrior Competition there. However, there are other big competitions in the world, and one of the biggest, best and most complicated is right here in the U.S. – Urban Shield. Organized and administered every year by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Urban Shield is hands down one of the most arduous and genuinely realistic large scale training events in the world. Though it has an international element, the majority of the teams are from the US, and Urban Shield pushes them to their limits. What would happen if a bomb was detonated on one side of the city, an IED was initiated to catch the initial wave of responders while at the same time 3 major incidents of arson were reported? What if a Mumbai or Kenyan mall type attack was conducted once all emergency services were tasked out, requiring fire and EMS to work under cover provided by police from multiple agencies? What if one or more of those events also required EOD or HAZMAT? What if the situation was bad enough to warrant response from numerous cooperating agencies working concurrently, coordinated by a Joint Operations Center? Would coordination be effective? Would communication? Would actionable intelligence be forwarded to everyone involved and then exploited? These are the sort of things Urban Shield is designed to help figure out. Urban Shield is coming this September. 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.
