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About Ryan
Ryan M. Cleckner is a problem-solver and firearms expert who became an attorney so that he could help protect gun owners and the firearms industry.
Firearms Expert
Cleckner, a former special operations sniper team leader in the U.S. Army’s 1st Ranger Battalion, is a combat veteran with multiple deployments overseas. Following his role as an active-duty sniper, Cleckner became a sniper instructor and competitive shooter.
He has appeared numerous times on the History Channel’s “Top Shot” program as a featured sniper expert, he has a series of popular online firearm instructional and demonstration videos, and he publishes firearms related content via books, articles, videos, and podcasts.
Author
Ryan is the author of the best-selling Long Range Shooting Handbook and numerous articles for RECOIL magazine, Carnivore magazine, Gun Digest Magazine, and various online websites. He is currently working on the much-anticipated sequeal to his first book, Advanced Long Range Shooting, and two other soon-to-be-announced titles.
Entreprenuer
Even though he keeps busy as a family man, attorney, author, host of two podcasts, and professor, Ryan loves to tackle and work on new projects.
He just launched an online-learning program that helps people obtain their FFL and educates them on the associated requirements at RocketFFL.com. He’s also putting the finishing touches on a project to qualify individuals, completely online, to legally carry a concealed handgun in over half of the country.
Attorney
After his service, Cleckner attended Quinnipiac University School of Law as a Dean’s Scholar where he graduated with honors.
Cleckner is known in the firearms industry as a firearm law subject matter expert. He currently represents hundreds of Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) across the country. As an advocate for the firearms industry, Cleckner has established a strong relationship and great reputation with the ATF and its senior leadership.
Executive
As a firearms industry executive he has managed federal government relations for the firearms industry’s trade association (NSSF), established and managed the compliance department for the industry’s largest firearm and ammunition manufacturer as a Vice President of Remington Outdoor Company (Remington, Marlin, AAC, Bushmaster, DPMS, Barnes, and others), and has served as a voting board member on the Sporting Arms Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
Professor
Cleckner teaches Constitutional law courses including, Civil Liberties, American Constitutional Law, and Law, Courts, and Public Policy, for the University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL. He has been teaching at the college/university level for 7 years and has also guest-lectured law school courses.
Featured Projects
Long Range Shooting Handbook
Amazon.com #1 Bestseller in its category for 19 months!
This best-selling book is the complete beginner’s guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it’s easy to follow. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor.
Paperback
E-Book
RocketFFL
The #1 resource for getting, and keeping, your FFL
RocketFFL’s easy-to-use online courses teach you how to get an FFL, how (and why) to become an SOT (Class 3), and they teach you the necessary rules, requirements and best-practices to stay out of trouble with the ATF and run a sucsessful business.
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How to Determine Wind Speed with a Spotting Scope [NSSF Video]
As you likely know, the biggest factor that affects a bullet's path when it leaves your barrel is gravity. Thankfully, it's also the easiest variable to account for. The second biggest effect on your bullets path is wind. Unfortunately, it's the most difficult to...
How to Use a Bolt Action Rifle for Long Range Shooting [NSSF Video]
As a sniper instructor, I was constantly on my students about running their bolt - too often shooters stay on their rifle with an empty chamber admiring their shot. This is a BAD habit! Once you shoot, reload the rifle with authority and get ready for the next shot if...
Why it’s Important to Have a Level Rifle [NSSF Video]
Canting your rifle (not having it straight up and down) can cause you to miss your target! This is not to say that you can't shoot with your rifle unless it's straight up and down, however, you must be aware of the effect and be able to compensate for it. In this NSSF...
017 – Shipping Firearms
Helpful suggestions from Ryan on shipping firearms both in-state and across state lines including tips about the major carrier options. If you'd like to learn more, check out this firearm shipping guide. SHOW NOTES Why to ship instead of fly. Intrastate – not a...
Rifle Cleaning – Long Range Shooting Tip
Former Army ranger Ryan Cleckner describes how he cleans his rifle and lets you in on some tips and tricks! Watch now for the inside scoop courtesy of the NSSF and The Loadout Room.
016 – Justiciability & Levels of Scrutiny
Ryan doubles back and dives into a topic from last episode: how a court looks at constitutional law cases to include standards of review for different types of cases and when a court has the authority to hear a case....
Ryan Cleckner Discusses Gun Control Proposals on Tucker Carlson Tonight
https://youtu.be/PfKfW7MaxoY
Ryan Cleckner Discusses AR-15s for Home Defense on Tucker Carlson Tonight
Ryan Cleckner appears as a guest on the Tucker Carlson Tonight show in Fox News channel to discuss a Florida homeowner defending himself with an AR-15.
26 – New ATF AR-15 Pistol Guidelines
ATF has the authority to make determinations and interpret laws Correspondence rulings and opinions are common = determinations vary IOI’s = Inspectors (not agents) Bad system because the rules are hard to follow – this new guidance is a great example Overall length...
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Ryan’s Listening…Really
Ryan reads and responds to every email sent through this site. Please be patient, however, as he’s a little too busy at times.
Whether you’ve got a question about a current project of Ryan’s, an idea/request for a new project, or a complaint/gripe/compliment, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can use the contact form above (best option) or the contact information below.
Contact Info
5543 Edmondson Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
629-777-6232