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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.

Sentinel Firearms Training is the perfect solution to gaining confidence and knowledge on the use of firearms for self-defense, tactical preparation and in the competitive setting. Russ uses a broad array of knowledge and experience to accommodate every tier of marksmanship, from the novice shooter (like myself) to the skilled marksman. As a new member of the firearm community, it was great to find an individual who not only accepts someone at such a novice level, but also comes equipped with the ability to guide and improve upon their current skill set. His professionalism, patience, safety and organizational skills are constant evidence of his commitment to the craft of firearms teaching. I highly recommend Russ as a firearms instructor, as I travel over 35 miles for my lessons, just to have the opportunity to train with him. You will find a variety of courses that are offered for any skill level at SFT.

Cfrank RN