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 firearms and equipment, with an eye toward related tactical and training aspects. 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. He has since authored "Survival Guns; A Beginner's Guide"; "Shotguns: A Comprehensive Guide"; "Rimfire Rifles: A Buyer's And Shooter's Guide"; "Air Rifles: A Buyer's And Shooter's Guide", and "Handguns: A Buyer's and Shooter's Guide". These books examine survival-oriented firearms and equipment through a systematic process that will also cover routine roles.