rick casner

full-time faculty member

About

For the past 10 years, I have dedicated myself to the promotion of the shooting sports by educating others. Through my personal, professional, and collegiate endeavors, I have developed a wide array of talents within the firearms and self-protection community.

Country

united states

City

tempe

Industry

sports

Skill

firearms instruction, curriculum development, team leadership, marketing, facility development, outdoor recreation, leadership

Experience

academy director

independence indoor shooting

2017-4 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

assistant programming manager

forward movement training center

2015-7 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

*  Programmed and streamlined training courses and business operations *  Conducted original research on improving law enforcement firearms training *  Composed weekly blog posts regarding recent firearms legislation and training news

chief executive officer and operator

sure shot techniques

2013-1 - 2015-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

*  Established business concept, mission, vision, and clientele *  Certified graduates to apply for a state Concealed Carry permit *  Created and designed business website, course curriculum/manuals, and exams *  Emphasized risk management while building students’ confidence in firearms use and enjoyment

military weapons armorer and gunsmith

u.s. ordnance

2011-11 - 2013-10 · 2 yrs

*  Aided higher management in gunsmithing diagnosis, assembly, Q.A., and repair of firearms *  Verified that M2 machine guns met Department of Defense quality standards *  Trained defense contractors on M2 disassembly, assembly, and operational functionality