Para began sponsoring me in 1990 and my role has evolved to include marketing, sales, and product research and development.  I have used Para firearms exclusively for the past 18 years.  It has been a joy to be able to stay with a single company for this long and I value my relationship with Thanos Polyzos and all the Para family.  Ted Szabo, the inventor of the high capacity 1911, developed Para into the successful organization it is today.  He was a great mentor and friend to me during our time working together and he will be sorely missed. 

In 2005 I began formally working for Blackhawk Products Group in their public relations department, promoting the Blackhawk product line and helping develop state of the art equipment.  I enjoy working with a company who serves such a broad range of clients, including military, law enforcement and civilians.  I’d like to thank Mike Noell for giving me the opportunity to work with one of the finest and fastest growing organizations in the gun industry today.  The Serpa line has become the fan favorite of holsters and I recommend it for concealment and competition.  This is just one of many superior products from Blackhawk that I enjoy using. 

After many years of promoting and using Crimson Trace laser grips, the company invited me this year to be a part of their fast growing organization.  I was excited at the opportunity to work with a company that has developed such a state of the art product.  Crimson Trace laser grips promote confidence for both military and law enforcement as well as civilians for self defense. Whether training for competition or instructing others, Crimson Trace laser grips have increased both my knowledge and potential for improving high speed firearms manipulation.

Al Zitta is the master craftsman of the LR300.  His rifles are pristine and I use them exclusively.  Al and I have traveled the globe competing and promoting the LR system.  Together, we have developed unique custom handguns that he built and perfected for me to use in competition.  He builds an outstanding gun and has become a great friend of mine after all our years working together.  Thanks for all the hours you’ve spent on crazy ideas that have given me the edge to win national and world titles. Time to work on that next new project!

Although this industry is notorious for its ups and downs, Dave Dawson has persevered and has become a major player in the gun industry today, providing superior custom guns and accessories.  Dave's time and effort has given me reliable firearms for over a decade.  Thanks for all your hours on the mill making chips, and for Mona Lisa I & II and the Nationals that came with them.

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