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Russ Richards is an NRA certified instructor in 9 disciplines. He is also an NRA certified chief Range Safety Officer, a GLOCK certified instructor, a USCCA certified instructor, T-MACS certified istructor, NRA distinguished expert pistol shooter,and IDPA competitor.

Russ has attended and passed DEFENSE TRAINING INTERNATIONAL's advanced defensive pistol course, the Massad Ayoob Group - armed citizens rules of engagement along with the MAG-20 RANGE COURSE. He is FEMA-trained in active shooter response. He is a life long shooter and accomplished big game hunter. Russ is certified to teach ILLINOIS, UTAH, WISCONSIN, FLORIDA AND MINNESOTA CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING.

He is passionate about firearm safety and believes every gun owner owes it to themselves and their community to be safe and proficient with their firearms. The SENTINEL FIREAMS TRAINING LLC MISSION is to help you acheive this goal.

I have been a student of Russ Richards of Sentinel Firearms Training for a little over six months. I felt it was time to familiarize myself with firearms safety, proper operation, and legalities. Over my training period I have become familiar with firearms, both mechanics and operation. I have earned my CCW card and have become comfortable with handling a firearm safely and legally and have developed good skill in shooting. Russ is an excellent instructor and runs a professional school. I would recommend Sentinel Firearms Training for anyone who wishes to get comfortable handling a firearm legally and safely, or to improve their shooting skills.

Paula C.