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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.
16 – Angles
Ryan explains the effect of shooting at angels and how to compensate for it. Tune in for this trignonometry-heavy discussion on what happens to your bullet when you shoot uphill or downhill and also what happens when your rifle is canted from side to side. Recoil...
15 – El Cheapo Contest Results, Rifle Giveaway, Jason’s Precision Build Results
Jason's precision AR-15 build is finally complete! The results of his build and also the results of the "El-Cheapo" contest are discussed. There's only one day left before the giveaway of Ryan's "El-Cheapo" rifle - you can enter on FaceBook...
“What’s Your Angle”
"Shooting Ranges Are Almost Always Flat. Real Life Isn’t.", as explained by renowned firearms expert Ryan Cleckner. Gathering data for your rifle at certain distances is useful, but it’s only reliable when shooting at targets of the same angle (above and below your...
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Target”
"Just Because You Missed Doesn’t Mean You Suck.", according to firearms expert Ryan Cleckner! Check out his latest article in Recoil Magazine to find out why you missed. There are external variables that can affect the bullet's path on the way to the target. If you...
The “El Cheapo” Rifle Contest
My cousin, Jason Cleckner, and I decided to hold a rifle building competition. He had just finished building his precision AR-15 rifle and he was eager to start another project. His plan was to build a budget AR-15 and I told him he was crazy - surely you could buy a...
14 – Painting Rifles, El-Cheapo Contest Results, and Shooting Glasses, Ear Protection, and Bags
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019 – Traveling with Firearms
Ryan gives the all the insight you need when it comes to traveling with firearms and ammunition including flying and driving out-of-state. DRIVING & FLYING WITH FIREARMS - 2 episodes ago (17) was about shipping firearms My recommended method because it’s easier...
018 – 3-D Gun Printing Controversy
Ryan gives you the breakdown on the latest gun controversy, 3-D printing with insight on ITAR and the Export Control Reform Initiative! - Referred to in the industry as additive manufacturing - Coolest design in my opinion will be silencers o Currently limited on...
Out of Order – Gun Rights Guest Appearance
Check out Ryan's guest appearance on the Out of Order - Gun Rights podcast with James Kaleda! They discuss a variety of topics including Ryan's life-saving mobile platform Mayday Safety, long range shooting, firearm safety for kids thanks to Ryan's latest book,...
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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