In addition to teaching the safe, proper use of firearms for over 30 years, Rick has also taught defensive/evasive driving techniques, Red Cross First Aid, and firearms use in protective and tactical situations. He received his Virginia State Corrections certification for both pistol and shotgun in 1986, was certified as a Federal Police Officer for both pistol and shotgun in 1987 and became certified as a Federal Protective Agent in pistol, shotgun and sub-machine gun in 1992.
He was certified in 1997 as an advanced firearms instructor at the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia. He has since supported hard-skills training efforts at several FBI field divisions.
During his various assignments (“Been there, Done that”) he has provided extensive instruction all over the world for a variety of clients and the U.S. government.
Rick’s experience with shotgun and submachine gun skills in both foreign and domestic environments has given him a unique perspective on personal security, as well as an abiding respect for safe and effective use of firearms. His friendly, positive style and personal attention is the result of a broad range of firearms training with people of all skill levels.
Rick’s qualifications:
• Red Cross Instructor Certification
• Virginia State Corrections Certification in Pistol and Shotgun
• Federal Police Officer Certification in Pistol and Shotgun
• Special Agent Certification as a Federal Protective Agent in Pistol, Shotgun Sub-machine gun
• Firearms Instructor Certification, FBI Academy Quantico
• Protective Tactics and Marksmanship Training; Glock, M-4, Shotgun
• Firearms Tactics and Range Safety Officer
• Federal Certification, Level Two instructor (training and curriculum developer)
• NRA Instructor Certification
• NRA Range Safety Officer Certification
• Utah BCI Certified Instructor