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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.
Dealer Pricing Now Available!
Are you interested in becoming a dealer for this book? Follow the "dealer" link at the bottom of this website or click here: https://www.longrangeshootinghandbook.com/dealer/
Deployment Supply Box
Just gave 20 books to Deployment Supply Box to include in their care packages for deployed soldiers. Check these guys out - fellow Rangers who are starting up their own business. It looks pretty cool! RLTW.
LoadOutRoom.com Review
LoadOutRoom.com just posted a great write-up and review of the Long Range Shooting handbook! Please stop by their site and check it out.
TBT – From Afghanistan (again)
Another Throwback Thursday from Afghanistan. This was from 2002 on an observation point in Asadabad. At the time of this picture, this area was freshly established by U.S. forces - it has become a popular photo-op location since. For those of you that have heard my...
Lucky Shot
Q: What's the hardest part of hitting a target at 1000 yards on your first shot while standing with a Barrett .50 cal? A: Putting the gun down and walking away like you meant to do it and you weren't just as surprised as everyone else. Colby is correct in his...
TBT – From Afghanistan
Those of you that have the book might recognize this picture. This is from 2002 during my second deployment to Afghanistan. This pic is proof of how much I loved that Mk12 SPR - I carried it instead of the stack of other guns I brought with me. And "stack" is not...
014 – NFA Trusts
Ryan explores what NFA trusts are and whether you should use one. http://traffic.libsyn.com/gunguyradio/TW_014_-_NFA_Trusts.mp3
Mayday Safety is up and running!
Mayday Safety is up and running! Ryan's newest project, among other things, is an effort to help reactions to emergencies by providing a school safety program and tools.
013 – Armor Piercing Ammunition
Based on the recent news of an ammunition vendor being arrested and charged in connection with the Las Vegas shooting, Ryan discusses the federal laws on Armor Piercing Ammunition. http://traffic.libsyn.com/gunguyradio/TW_013_-_Armor_Piercing_Ammunition.mp3
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5543 Edmondson Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
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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