Ryan Cleckner
| Ryan Cleckner | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | 1st Ranger Battalion/75th Ranger Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Ryan Cleckner is a former Army Ranger sniper and instructor with the 1st Ranger Battalion of the US Army. He is currently a law student, and has served as the National Shooting Sports Foundation government relations manager.[1] He is also a competitive shooter.
Cleckner served two tours in Afghanistan. After returning to his hometown of Arizona, Cleckner studied at the Arizona State University obtaining a degree in political science. He then enrolled at Quinnipiac University School of Law.[2]
While studying, Cleckner joined another student, Brian Gregorio, and founded Veteran's Advocacy Group, a student organization dedicated to educating students about civilian-military relations, military careers and veterans' issues.[3] In 2010, Cleckner also founded New Battlefront Foundation, a non-profit organization that aid veterans in their transition from military to civilian life.
In 2011, Cleckner appeared as a trainer in the second season of History Channel's marksmen competition show, Top Shot. In a 2012 video filmed at Colby Donaldson's ranch, Cleckner shot a Barrett M82 while standing up and hit a target 1000 yards away on his first shot.[4]
References
- ↑ Top Shot’ to Feature NSSF’s Ryan Cleckner on NSSF; Dunn, Bill (April 5, 2011)
- ↑ One Student's Story: Fighting the good fight on Quinnipiac University
- ↑ Law students strive to make school forerunner in veterans’ advocacy on Quinnipiac University (November 23, 2009)
- ↑ Texas Trigger Video Shows Army Sniper Ryan Cleckner Hit Half Mile Shot on MSN
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