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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.
Project ChildSafe – SHOT Show 2019 Book Signing
Ryan is with the Project ChildSafe & NSSF team today at SHOT 2019 signing copies of his new kids book, There's Only One You. Thank you to everyone for their support of kids firearms safety which is an amazing cause!
The Polite Society Podcast
Ryan had an opportunity to talk with the team at The Police Society Podcast about his amazing project, Mayday Safety! Please check it out!
023 – Bump Stock Ban Summary
Bump Stock Ban Summary “Bump-fire stocks” have effectively been banned for average gun-owners. The Trump administration has “re-defined” these devices as machine guns and is giving American citizens 90 days to turn them in or destroy them or they will be felons....
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Shooting From The Knee | Long-Range Rifle Shooting with Ryan Cleckner [NSSF Video]
Want more long range shooting tips from firearms and sniper expert Ryan Cleckner? Check out Ryan's latest NSSF video as he explains how to properly shoot from the kneeling position.
022 – NFA Definitions
National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA): Legislation started after attempted assassination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 Attempt to reduce prohibition-era gang violence Requires registration and taxation of certain firearms: Silencers Short Barreled Shotguns...
“Old School Navigation: How To Use a Map & Compass”
Do you want to learn what to do if your GPS goes down? If you do, then check out Ryan's latest article which is featured in OffGrid Magazine! Navigation can be more complicated than you might expect. Please read on and enjoy some great tips that might just come in...
Ryan Cleckner discusses Baghdad embassy protests on Fox News
Ryan Cleckner appeared on Fox News to discuss the protests at the American embassy in Iraq and President Trump's response. https://youtu.be/Cg6jjYs7EPI
Ryan Cleckner Discusses the Texas Church Shooting Hero with Mark Steyn on Tucker Carlson Tonight
Ryan Cleckner discusses the hero who saved many lives by stopping a potential mass shooter in a church in Texas. https://youtu.be/4uEZd8jMoZ0?t=5
Ryan Cleckner Discusses Trump’s Impeachment on Neil Cavuto Live
Ryan was invited on to Neil Cavuto's show to discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's political posturing by refusing to deliver the article of impeachment against Trump unless she gets to control how the Senate holds their trial. https://youtu.be/by0pJag9d0o?t=4
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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