Ramon T. Rodriguez
Senior Firearms Instructor/Armorer
Mr.Rodriguez has been with Shadow Firearms & Tactics since 2009. He brings 27 Years of continuous law enforcement experience. During his tenure with the New York City Department of Correctons, he has been assigned to Rikers Island – House of Detention for Men, George R Vierno High Maximum facility and other numerous enforcement units within the Department-Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Ceremonial Unit.
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Upon ending his career with Corrections, he was assigned to the NYPD Outdoor Range-Corrections Firearms & Tactics Unit as a Firearm Instructor. Mr Rodriguez is a six year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during the Lebanon & Grenada conflicts as well as the Cuban – Mariel boatlift.
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Professional Associations
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National Rifle Association, Law Enforcement Division (NRA)
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International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
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NYS Tactical Officers Association
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National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
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NYS Rifle and Pistol Association
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International & National Fraternal Order of Police
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Professional Titles and Certifications
Certified NYS Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) in the following:
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Police Firearm Instructor
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General Topics, Chemical Agents
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Mental & Tactical Preparation for Surviving Armed Encounters
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NYPD Firearms Instructor
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NYPD Method of Instruction
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NYPD Special Weapons
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NYPD HIDTA Advanced Narcotics Training
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Simuntion Force on Force
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Surefire Low Light Instructor
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Defensive Folding Knife Training
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Handgun Retention & Disarming Training Other Certifications
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NYS DCJS Security Guard Instructor in General Topics and Firearms
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International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms (IALEFI) Master Instructor
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NRA Certified Instructor-Pistol, Personal Protection in the Home
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NRA Law Enforcement Instructor- Handgun/Shotgun
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NRA LE Police Combat Competitor
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Mid-Hudson Valley SPCA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor
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NYS DEC Instructor
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HR218-LEOSA Instructor
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Virtra V- 300 Firearm Simulator Instructor
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FEMA - Active Shooter
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Stress Vest Operator Course