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  • Who is John Farnam

    Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network

    John S. Farnam, president of Defensive Training International defense-trainging.com, is considered one of the top handgun instructors in the nation. He has personally trained thousands of federal, state and local law enforcement personnel as well as civilians in the tactical use of firearms.


  • John Farnam on retention disarmament

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  • Panteao Productions: INSIDE STORY EPISODE 4

    THE OG GATHERING NOW STREAMING:

    Gun industry legends Dave Spaulding, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, and John Farnam join Fernando Coelho to dive deep into the history of the gun industry, shedding light on how firearms and firearms training have transformed over the decades. They discuss the dramatic shift from traditional print reviews to the digital age of internet forums, social media influencers, and YouTube personalities of the industry. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the past, present, and future of firearms, ammunition, and the gun industry delivered by the most trusted voices in the field. Special thanks to Taurus, Remington, Gunsite, Silencer Central Leupold, UM Tactical, Ameriglo, Umarex, Tango Down, C&H Precision, Spyderco, Federal, HKS, and Riton for supporting the show.

    INSIDE STORY EPISODE 4, PART 1

    INSIDE STORY EPISODE 4, PART 2

    INSIDE STORY EPISODE 4, PART 3

    INSIDE STORY EPISODE 4, PART 4


  • Up Close with John Farnam

    John Farnam is the president of Defensive Training International and one of the top handgun instructors in the world. In June of 1996, John was selected by his peers to receive the renowned “Tactical Advocate of the Year” award from the National Tactical Association. In April of 2009, he was inducted into Black Belt Magazine’s “Living Legends”. Join Panteao for this personal interview with John and learn about his thoughts on firearms training and self-defense.

    Up Close with John Farnam


  • A GIRL & A GUN: Instructor Spotlight with Vicki Farnam, Co-Founder of DTI and Director of Training of DTI Women

    Vicki Farnam has been teaching firearms for over 25 years with her husband, John Farnam. She is an accomplished Instructor (for civilians and mil/leo) and author. Vicki has also taught for the U.S. Marine Corps; at numerous women’s defensive shooting training conferences; at local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and academies; and at both the ILEETA and ILEFAI conferences.


  • After Action Project 069 – DTI Defensive Handgun with John Farnam of DTI

    The After Action Project Podcast brings you into the student’s seat of a firearms-related training course.



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