Gary J. Glemboski began his five-plus decade relationship with firearms and martial arts at the age of ten. After graduating from high school in 1971, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. In 1978, he entered law enforcement and enlisted in the US Army Reserve with the 11^th Special Forces Group. As a SWAT officer for 25 years, he spent time as a sniper, training supervisor, and eventually as team commander. During his competitive career, he won over 100 awards at all levels and trained hundreds of students. He was the top-rated light-heavyweight in the Southeast Karate Association and rated in the top ten in the Southeast region in Karate Illustrated Magazine. Gary retired in 2022 after 43 years in law enforcement. He is also the author of Tao – Way of the Gun; A Study and Comparison of the Asian Martial Arts and the Use of the Combat Handgun.