Patrick McCarthy is a freelance writer and photographer based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His articles have been featured in numerous print and digital publications relating to firearms, the outdoors, and the automotive industry — these include Recoil, Offgrid, Concealment, Carnivore, Breach-Bang-Clear, Import Tuner, Truckin', and Hot Rod. Outside of work, he enjoys shooting, working on his car, and hiking with his wife and two rescue dogs.