Meet Rick

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Recently retired law enforcement officer with fourteen years as a member of a Special Operations Response Team (SORT). During my time with the team I have held positions of sniper, team leader and tactical trainer. As the primary defensive tactics and firearms trainer for the team I developed, wrote lesson plans, and provided instruction for team members. Some typical topics of training involve basic pistol/ rifle marksmanship, long range rifle, CQB techniques, counter ambush and fighting in/ around vehicles to name a few. I have also been a member of several quick reaction teams that have provided security and protection for the President and Vice-President of The United States.   In addition to my tactical background, I am an avid competitive shooter. I began in Police Pistol Combat (PPC) matches where I won the prestigious Governor's Twenty in 2013. I next shifted my focus into action shooting, more specifically 3 Gun where I compete with pistol, rifle and shotgun. I have won many local matches including the Mid-Atlantic Multi-gun Championship and consistently place in the top ten at national matches. Competitive shooting has allowed me to make great gains as a tactical operator by improving my shooting skill, movement, stress management and critical problem solving skills.   I have a deep passion for training, learning and developing others. I see my own training and development in personal protection as a journey that will continue for the rest of my life. I look forward to helping others with their journey of personal protection as well.
 
 
 Training Resume:
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) – Firearms Instructor Course

FLETC – Defensive Tactics Instructor Course  

FLETC – Commercial Vessel Boarding Program 

Baltimore County – Basic Swat School

Government Training Institute – Type I Advanced SWAT Operations for Terrorist Environments 

Academi – Basic Sniper Course 

Academi – Advanced Sniper Course 

Federal Bureau Of Investigtion – Sniper/ Observer School 

Craft International – Urban Sniper Class 

Mid-South Training Institute – Basic Combat Rifle/ Pistol Course 

Sig Sauer – Master Rifle Instructor 

Sig Sauer – Master Pistol Instructor 

Action Target – Interactive Use of Force Instructor 

Strategos – Low Light Engagements Instructor Course 

Taser – Instructor Course 

New Mexico Tech – Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents 

New Mexico Tech – Explosive Breaching for Law Enforcement Tactical Operations 

Harford County Sheriff's Office – Tactical Rappel Masters Course