Steve Markwith served as the chief firearms officer for a large state agency, and has been a full-time firearms instructor for more than 25 years. He holds certifications on various weapons and force technologies through recognized sources such as the S&W Academy, FBI, NRA, military and state criminal justice academies, etc. His military and civilian experiences have provided ample opportunities to evaluate everything from firearms and equipment through tactics and training.
Although recently retired, Steve continues to serve as a firearms consultant. He enjoys numerous industry contacts, and is also is a published author. A series of previous sporting articles led to a connection with Prepper Press.