Events Dan Brokos, Summit In The Sand Instructor Spotlight Recoil Staff September 29, 2017 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 Find out more about how we test products. SUMMIT IN THE SAND: OCTOBER 7 – 8 Dan Brokos of Lead Faucet Tactical. Brokos will be teaching “Scoped Carbine Engagements.” RECOIL: What’s your elevator pitch to people who ask what you do? BROKOS: I am a Metallurgist specializing in the teaching and study of LEAD!! RECOIL: What is your area of expertise, as it relates to the event? BROKOS: Combat Carbine utilization for short to long range, focusing on a variety of positions that can be used. I will be focusing on the use of variable powered optics and how they apply to the combat carbine. RECOIL: What's your background and qualifications? BROKOS: I am Retired SF SGM with 21 years in the SF community, where shooting and training is a way of life not a job. Previous Team Sergeant, Troop SGM and Company SGM for Direct Action SF Unit. Head trainer for SF Advanced Marksmanship and CQB committee (Range 37) as well as the Company SGM for Range 37). RECOIL: What can attendees gain through your instruction? BROKOS: Combat carbine positions for short to long range, how to use cover to stabilize shooting platform, and ballistic theory. RECOIL: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? BROKOS: From my Dad, “Don’t ever get married, invest in guns instead. Guns last longer than women.” Persistence is the key to success no matter what you are going to do. 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.
