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ABOUT OUR TRAINING
 
 

Arizona Defensive Firearms Training (ADFT), Div of RB Investigations, LLC (RBI) specializes in Self Defense Firearms Instruction. (RBI) offers both the Arizona 8 Hour CCW Permit Certification and the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit Class.

 

The Instructors are highly qualified NRA and Arizona DPS Certified. RBI Defensive Firearm Training also conducts courses in Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Defensive Handgun. Training is available to the General Public, Law Enforcement Personnel, Private Investigators and Security Guards. Special Group Rates are available to Clubs, Companies and Organizations.

 

RBI, an Arizona State Licensed ( # 1001881 ) Private Investigation Firm was formed in 1992 by Arizona Licensed Private Investigator and former Los Angeles Police Officer, Rick Barkett.


Rick Barkett
Chief Firearms Instructor

Rick, who received his military training in the U.S. Marine Corps. is an NRA/DPS Certified Firearms Instructor. He has instructed thousands in Firearm Safety, Concealed Carry and Defensive Pistol Training since the inception of the Arizona State CCW Law in July of 1994.  

Training/Experience:
• Military Firearms Training (U.S. Marine Corps).
• LEO Academy Firearm Training (Los Angeles Police Dept).
• NRA/DPS Certified Firearms Instructor.
• Attended several Qualification and Tactical Pistol classes at the "ASLET" Annual Conference held in Phoenix, AZ at the B.A.S.F. including a multi-scenario "Simunition Pistol Course.
• Attended and sponsored Low-Light and Advanced Tactical Pistol courses with "Gab Suarez" (Suarez International).
• USPSA/IPSC Practical Shooting Competition
• Instructor for Arizona Armed Security Guard Certification
• Instructed thousands in Firearm Safety, Concealed Carry and Defensive Pistol Training since the inception of the Arizona State CCW Law in July of 1994.

Certifications:
• National Rifle Association: Certified Firearms Instructor
• Arizona Department of Public Safety: Certified Firearms Instructor
• Utah Department of Public Safety: Certified Firearms Instructor
• Advanced M26 Taser & X26 Taser Certified Chief Instructor
• Certified Glock Armorer

Present/Past Memberships:
• International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors ( IALEFI )
• American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers ( ASLET )
• United States Practical Shooting Assn/International Practical Shooting Confederation ( USPSA/IPSC )
• United States Practical Shooting Association ( USPSA )
• International Defensive Pistol Association ( IDPA )
• National Rifle Association (NRA)

 

Don McGuire
Firearms Instructor

Kathie Johnson
Firearms Instructor

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SUGGESTED READING

GUN LAWS OF AMERICA 
Every Federal Gun Law On The Books

More Information & Ordering

State Gun Owner's Guides

STATE GUN LAW SERIES

It doesn't make sense to own a gun and not know the rules.  
The Arizona Gun Owner's Guide  
The California Gun Owner's Guide
The Florida Gun Owner's Guide
The Texas Gun Owner's Guide  
The Virginia Gun Owner's Guide

MENTAL CONDITIONING:

Jeff Cooper's Principals of Personal Defense
"Color Code of Awareness"

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