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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.
001 – Voir Dire
Former special operations (1/75) sniper, bestselling author, firearm industry executive and attorney Ryan Cleckner discussing all things guns, law and politics. Ryan's engaging demeanor and straight talk on complex topics will have you instantly hooked on this great...
Las Vegas Shooting
Fox News asked me to provide my expertise and explain the weapons used in the Las Vegas mass-shooting.
Nevada Gun Laws: Machine Guns are Legal
Fox News asked me to weigh in after the horrific shooting in Las Vegas.
“Trump Pushes to Lower Firearms Industry Restrictions”
The Obama administration attempted to change the overly burdensome export control regulations on firearms. They started a program called “Export Control Reform” (ECR) wherein they tried to move large categories of items from State/ITAR control over to Commerce/EAR...
“The Legalities of SilencerCo’s Maxim 50”
Thanks to the creative thinking of the SilencerCo team and the introduction of their Maxim 50, you can order a “silencer” and have it shipped in the mail straight to you, at your home… no matter where you live. No paperwork, no government-regulated wait time, no NFA...
26 – Guns Show and Tell, Jason’s Builds, CZ P10c
Ryan and Jason are back to discuss their latest adventures with firearms. Jason shares his rifle builds that we've covered in past episodes. He also talks about getting ready for hunting and his experience with different factory rifle ammunition. Ryan has a bit of a...
021 – The 3D Firearms Prohibition Act H.R. 7115
Do you know what the H.R. 7115 bill is proposing? If not, tune in for an in-depth explanation of the proposed house bill which Ryan believes prohibits too much and is over-broad. He provides you with a breakdown of the 3 major changes it proposes to current gun...
“Long-Range Killing Machine: The Defensive Edge 338 Terminator”
If you want an awesome review from Ryan about the Defensive Edge 338 Terminator, then his latest article is just for you. Thanks to Recoil Magazine for the opportunity to test it out!
Ryan’s Guest Appearance on This Week in Guns with Julie Golob
If you want to be entertained by a pair of awesome firearm experts, please check out Ryan's latest guest appearance with Shawn Herrin & Kenny Ortega on This Week in Guns, hosted by the Firearms Radio Network!
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5543 Edmondson Pike
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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