Nicholas Irving (Founder and CEO of S.S.T. Special Shooting Tactics and www.Hardshoot.com) is a former US Army Special Operations Operator. He served his career with the US Army 75th Ranger Regiment, 3rd Ranger Battalion, where he excelled within the ranks through multiple deployments. Throughout his career, he has successfully accomplished over 500 covert operations in hostile environments such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The majority of his career specialized in the art of Sniping. Nicholas Irving, attended the US Army Sniper School, Precision Rifle Course, Precision High Angle Course, US Army Designated Marksmanship Course, to name a few. He has also competed in some of the world�s… toughest and most challenging sniper competitions such as the International Sniper Competition, which is featured on the Discovery and History Channel. After serving with the United States Army, Nicholas Irving went onto pursuing a career as a Department Of State Personal Protection Contractor, and has served in Iraq protecting US and International Dignitaries. Nicholas Irving is currently an instructor at S.S.T. (Specialized Shooting Tactics) and holds the title of founder and CEO. S.S.T. instructs civilian, military, private contractors, and various companies, in the arts of extreme long rage shooting, combat pistol, shotgun, assault rifle, high speed driving, etc.
Gary Brozek is a freelance writer. He has co-authored nearly 20 books, including five New York Times bestsellers. His books include Trident K9 Warriors, Heartache and Hope in Haiti, Out of Captivity, and The Reaper: Autobiography of One of the Deadliest Special Ops Snipers.