Events Freddy Osuna, Summit In The Sand Instructor Spotlight Recoil Staff September 28, 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 Freddy Osuna of Greenside Training. Osuna will be teaching “Weaponize The Senses & Optical Surveillance” during Summit In The Sand. RECOIL: What’s your elevator pitch to people who ask what you do? OSUNA: My Weaponize the Senses course is designed to provide an introduction to tracking as it applies to personal safety, sensory awareness, protection of property and livestock, border ops, search and rescue, fugitive recovery, intelligence collection, anti poaching/anti dumping, and recovery of highly evasive individuals who seek escape and refuge in our nations wild lands. Subsequently you will leave with a deeper understanding of how focusing our senses can enrich our personal and professional lives RECOIL: What is your area of expertise, as it relates to the event? OSUNA: Knife fighting, gunfighting, are second to the martial mindset of delivering proportionate and accurate violence to a threat. The faster you perceive- the more accurate you interpret intent, speed, trajectory of oncoming violence. My training makes you a survivor. RECOIL: What's your background and qualifications? OSUNA: I was interested in tracking and survival from an early age. Served in the Marines 99-08 as an Infantryman & Scout Sniper; saw my share of violence. In '08 I became a contractor stateside, for DOD, teaching man-tracking to America's best. Since then have been involved in some of the foremost visual tracking and awareness projects sourced by the government. RECOIL: What can attendees gain through your instruction? OSUNA: John Boyd said it best, “OODA Loop” the ability to observe, orient, decide, and act faster than your opponent with the necessary precision and violence will ensure survival upon a critical event. RECOIL: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? OSUNA: Sometimes you have to let the situation develop, before you act! Sometimes you just act, and act fast with overwhelming violence. 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.
