I receive hundreds of books and tapes every year to review and comment on. Most lack a large dose of functional value, and are boring. D.R.'s book was an exception. Not only is it informative and interesting, it is also highly functional. I would recommend it to anyone interested in practical shooting, and self-defense.

In addition, because of the nature of my job I tend to meet and associate with people all over the world that are involved in occupations that require they attend combatives, firearms, and other forms of self defense and combat training. Many of these people have my deep respect, and seldom if ever give high marks to any one program. However, I have heard nothing but rave reviews regarding D.R.'s training from everyone who has attended it. That is also rare.

The SBG was created on the belief that performance matters most, and form must follow function. Everything we train and do has been, and must be pressure tested, and analyzed in an Alive environment. There is no room for speculation or theory when it comes to practical self defense matters that people may one day need to rely on to save their own life, or the life of others. D.R.'s program has met that mark, and that is why you will find the SBGi Coaches across the USA turning to him for their firearms training. That alone speaks volumes.

I highly recommend people check out D.R.'s FIST-FIRE system themselves. I know they will not be disappointed.

Because of my size I was at a disadvantage with regard to recoil control. But after five days of training in the FIST-FIRE System, I found what I was looking for. I was then able to qualify as Master on the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) classifier course. I have continued to train with it ever since and Iím winning world titles because of it.

"Both the FIST-FIRE System and D.R.'s talent as an instructor, have taken my shooting skill to a higher level than any other system or technique Iíve tried. The three levels of weapons presentation are remarkably smooth and efficient, making high speed hits relatively easy to achieve.

I believe the FIST-FIRE system will help the new shooter or experienced competitor reach a higher level of speed and accuracy in the shortest amount of time."

The FIST-FIRE training model is well researched and based on objective principles. This system easily integrated into our own Mixed Martial Arts techniques and personal combat systems.

D.R.'s attention to instruction and detail is such that the shooter can confidently self-correct his/her own mistakes and observe the results in real time under real conditions.

I have trained with some top name instructors who advocate the Weaver and Modified Isosceles stances. But because I suffer with tendonitis, I found it difficult and painful to shoot using those other methods

However, after two full days of training in the FIST-FIRE System, and firing over 1,000 rounds of full power .45, I had absolutely no joint or tendon pain whatsoever. I also learned how to shoot better, faster, how to coach myself and how to practice the right way.

The system also integrated well with the Mixed Martial Arts we teach at our gym. I am convinced that FIST-FIRE is the very best, most complete system of handgun shooting available today.

As a Mixed Martial Arts instructor who is dedicated to both street survival and combative sport competitions, my students and training partners have fought and won professional No Holds Barred fights, Thai boxing, Boxing, Jeet Kune Do and Brazilian Jui-Jitsu tournaments.

The FIST-FIRE System of shooting fit right in with my gyms focus on realistic methods of training for urban survival. The stances and presentations of the FIST-FIRE system fit seamlessly with our current empty hand techniques. Kicking, striking with the off hand, striking with the weapon, handgun takeaways, weapons retention, and non-lethal control all integrate perfectly with the FIST-FIRE System, making it truly THE Martial Art of Combat Handgunning.