People A closer look at MissionX Recoil Staff May 28, 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've been talking quite a bit about MissionX lately – they're the guys who ran the International Warrior Competition at KASOTC. They also, incidentally, put on leadership seminars, guide “adventures” up Everest and Kilimanjaro or across the Wadi Rum and provide technical advice to filmmakers. They take combat leadership experience and combine it with lessons learned recovering from trauma, adversity and apply it to all their endeavors – just how does the former Para officer who lost the use of his arm in the war lead a team to the summit of a peak when members of that team are blind or missing a limb? What can any of us learn from what this team has proven itself capable of? The video below features MissionX team member Jaco Van Gass, who lost his left arm to an RPG. Seen above with 2 other MissionX team members atop Mt. McKinley, he later climbed Everest. Matthew Nyman of MissionX (below) lost his leg in Iraq when thrown from the skid of a Little Bird into the tail boom. He later summitted Denali and Lobuche – he is the sort of team member MissionX calls on to talk about overcoming hardship and achieving individual potential. This video is an overview of the company and what it does for individuals, companies, organizations and wounded personnel. We'll be telling you more about some of these remarkable individuals over the weeks to come. 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.
