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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've had over half a dozen classes with Russ at Sentinel Firearms Training and I can't say enough good things. I started with the basic CCW class and have progressed tremendously and am now participating in his more advanced pistol/rifle classes. His training is incredibly engaging, but also Russ stresses safety above all else. If you're looking for a great place to run your gun or just learn the basics, you can't go wrong with Russ at Sentinel Firearms Training and their private facility.
Joe L.