Featured Glen Stilson, Summit In The Sand Instructor Spotlight Recoil Staff October 2, 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 Glen Stilson of Independence Training will go over “Dirt Medicine for the Armed Citizen.” RECOIL: What’s your elevator pitch to people who ask what you do? STILSON: We do emergency response training, teaching our students how to be competent and confident in taking care of themselves and those they love. RECOIL: What is your area of expertise, as it relates to the event? STILSON: Our dirt medicine classes are based on the experiences of all of our instructors, which includes battlefield medicine, Fire/EMS, wilderness first response, ER medic, search and rescue, and years of instructing. RECOIL: What's your background and qualifications? STILSON: I have been involved with the dirt medicine world either as a medic or as an instructor since 2000. RECOIL: What can attendees gain through your instruction? STILSON: Attendees to our program at Summit in the Sand will gain a higher confidence in how to handle immediate life threats in austere environments, and what to carry with them to help preserve life. RECOIL: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? STILSON: That’s a tough one, I’ve been blessed to be around a lot of great people in my life. In this regard, let’s go with “Remember everyone who is supporting you and believing in you.” That was my wife, when I hit the first big roadblock in building my own business. 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.
