John Farnam is the founder and president of Defense Training International, Inc, a training company that offers instruction in defensive firearms with an emphasis on the safe, responsible and effective use of modern firearms in self-defense. A Vietnam veteran, Farnam was awarded three Purple Hearts and is now a retired Major in the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as a fully commissioned deputy sheriff (Training Officer) for the Park County, Colorado Sheriff's Office. Farnam has written articles for magazines such as American Handgunner and Soldier of Fortune. He is also the author of four books, including Guns & Warriors, which is filled with informative and accessible references to defensive shooting.

In 2009, Farnam was inducted into Black Belt Magazine's Living Legends. He is regarded as one of the top handgun instructors in the world and has trained thousands of federal, state and local law enforcement personnel and civilians in the serious use of firearms.

 
"NGA's X7 Rifle has been my 'car-gun" for just about all of 2011.  I do most of my demonstrations with it and perform scant maintenance.  I recommend it, because it is a short, light, handy, robust rifle, designed  for serious purposes.  Yet, it is elegant and smooth.   Its ceramic coating assures reliable functioning with minimal lubrication.
 
My copy has never hiccupped.  It travels well and has been with me on dozens of commercial flights.  I trust it implicitly.  I trust it with my life!"
 
/John