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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.
10 – AR-15 Project – Buttstocks and Buffers, How to Grip a Rifle, and a Fine Motor Control Rant
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Remington R51
Remington R51 Remington just sent me an R51 for review. I'm taking it out to the range soon to put it through its paces! Rating Fit Finish Function Accuracy Reliability Aesthetics Ease of Use Cost Remington R51 review continued... Specifications Make: Remington...
40% Off Sale!
Amazon is currently running a 40% off sale on the Long Range Shooting Handbook. Even though the book is only $14.95, the donation to charity is the full amount! Get your copy while the sale lasts!
40% Off Sale
Amazon is currently running a 40% off sale on the Long Range Shooting Handbook. Even though the book is only $14.95, the donation to charity is the full amount! Get your copy while the sale lasts!
9 – AR-15 Project: Lower Receivers pt 2, Progressive vs Single-stage Reloaders, NFA Considerations
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8 – Live Q+A, Going to the Range, and Fundamentals aren’t for Everybody
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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....
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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