RYAN RUTLAND

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2011

  I was responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and training on over 3.4 million dollars worth of equipment and weaponry on a daily basis. I lead, directed, and even gave informational seminars’ on important training materials for soldier development on all U.S. Weapon Systems and Tactics. In so doing I maximized performance, via soldier education and familiarization of many different kinds of firearms and their proper implementation and use during combat operations. During my 3.5-year period as a Master Armorer, I maintained 100% accountability. I inspected, cleaned, repaired, and rebuilt various firearms as needed. My duties included over 1,000 pieces of equipment and optics some 200 different firearms ranging from M4 Carbines, M249 Squad Automatic Weapons, M-14 Semi-Automatic Rifles, M240B Machine Guns, M500 Mossberg Shotguns, M2 Browning Machine Guns, and Beretta 92FS Pistols. I once engineered a spring out of a pen to replace a missing but crucial part for a machinegun utilizing other available items during combat operations while under fire. I also provided Special Forces Units with the equipment, firearms, and explosives to conduct joint operations with us in the Korengal Valley. I was held responsible for insuring all weapons were in safe operating condition while deployed overseas. I have trained hundreds of soldiers to properly use these firearms following manufactured guidelines on and off the range. I maintained all essential paperwork for these firearms while they were signed out, held work orders for calibrations, and various other logs for the unit. I designed spreadsheets and formulated a Master Armorer’s List using Microsoft Office products to assign these weapon systems to individual soldiers in the unit based off the needs and requirements of the Company Commander and the command chain. Show less I was a Designated Marksman and had the ability to use fundamental marksmanship skills while engaging in proper shooting techniques, identifying targets, judging distance, understanding of bullet ballistics and projectile trajectory. I received anti-sniper/sniper experience under the tutelage of an active duty sniper during operations along Baghdad city blocks. My sniper instructor and I conducted satellite surveillance over friendly units on the ground on top of buildings and in other structures in Dura Market, Iraq. I used my training for range estimations in Afghanistan to successfully identify and destroy enemy positions through the use of field artillery. Also I was involved in a long-range sniper vs. sniper firefight in the Kunar Province in which my very life was laid on the line, and my training and skills proved me the victor. I have trained Company Commanders on the same fundamentals I have been taught in the Long Range Marksmanship course, and they have used it to great success in training their Infantry Company and in support of their other Sniper assets. Show less I received specialized military training in firearms, explosives, weapons handling and range safety, physical conditioning, first aid, leadership, and communication. Conducted land navigation over vast terrain utilizing only a compass, terrain features, and topography maps. I am trained in combat survivability and techniques in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), to include Close Quarters Armed/Unarmed Hand to Hand Combat, along with Dynamic/Fluid Breach and Entry. I deployed anti-personnel mines for the security of allied troops in hostile combat zones. Successfully identified and disarmed over a 100 Improvised Explosive Devices used to target coalition forces in Iraq. Trained Iraq’s Military in proper techniques of investigating and disarming Improvised Explosive Devices and to patrol the city limits tactically and safely. This infused confidence for the Iraqi nationals to trust their own military to protect them. While in Afghanistan, as a ‘Base Mayor’ I organized and lead over 50 retrieval operations for Containerized Delivery System’s; vital supplies needed for everyday needs, most under hostile enemy engagements. I have honed my skills, leadership abilities, and my ability to make decisive decisions through two tours in combat theaters, Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007 and Operation Enduring Freedom 2009-2010. Show less I maintained an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, managed, gathered, and reported on intelligence in the field while working as field operative with COIST. I recorded thousands of biometric imprints of individuals suspected of terrorist actions utilizing Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT) and the Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE), which was a biometric system that collects and compares fingerprints, iris images and facial photos. It was used to enroll, identify and track persons of interest; build digital dossiers on the individuals that include interrogation reports, biographic information, and relationships used by Homeland Security corporations. I collected photographs, statements, and other forms of intelligence used to track down terrorist groups working in and around the Dura Market and Bagdad, Iraq. I coordinated with higher-ranking military officers in implementing foreign nationals to work for the Security, Protection, and Intelligence gathering on terrorists in Iraq. I have tactically questioned suspects in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan to gain intelligence of enemy movements and possible threats. Trained some Afghanistan Army groups to search vehicles at Traffic Control Points (TCP’s) and seize potentially harmful materials used for Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s). Most of the work done in this position still remains classified, due to on-going operations overseas. Show less

  • Master Unit Armorer

    Sept 2008 - Nov 2011

  • Designated Marksman

    Apr 2007 - Nov 2011

  • Infantryman (MOS 11B)

    Jun 2006 - Nov 2011

  • Company Intelligence Support Team (COIST)

    Jan 2009 - Sept 2010
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  RedArc International, LLC

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Security Officer

  As a Security Officer with RedArc International's Security Services, I offered effective and efficient support services to clients throughout my time with RedArc International. I have provided support for subtle, low profile efforts that bolstered and integrated with existing customer assets. Also I have provided full-scale static and mobile security solutions for my security assignments and protection operations to complete the daily mission safely and effectively. My main goal was to foster a positive atmosphere that promoted a safe and secure environment, allowing my clients to conduct their daily business uninhibited and also provided a friendly secured environment. My professionalism stems from past experience in combat operations as well as the advancement of knowledge, skills, and experience through state of the art training programs. I have carefully screened and evaluated all employees and visitors to ensure a safe atmosphere in all buildings and business that I was assigned too. I was selected for RedArc's highest security projects, which consisted of Close Protection (CP), Personal Security Details (PSD's), Physical Security Surveys, Investigations, and Pre-Incident Training. I have worked with our clients to review existing crisis management plans and specify variations if required, from business continuity planning to emergency response and crisis management training. In most cases, I have only had to advise clients of possible or potential threats to their security or protection as a consultant to my assigned project. I have also maintained and kept detailed records using Microsoft Office products, of all activities to include, but not limited to, threat assessments, daily logs, and client’s traffic of customers; to include rushes or times of money exchanges for analysis of possible threats in security, and to find better ways in order to safeguard my clients. Show less

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  Refuge Industries

  Sept 2012 - now

  Co-Owner

  As owner and operator of Refuge Industries it is my job to develop and prefect existing and new firearms lessons, based on past experience and input from other firearm instructors. I train in the use of firearms employment in tactical or home invasion scenarios; also I can include basic firearms fundamentals used by active duty military forces to achieve maximum effectiveness on and off the range. I have, at the request of our clients, included fundamental marksmanship skills, which will consist of engaging in proper shooting techniques, identifying targets, judging distance, understanding of bullet ballistics and projectile trajectory. These are great lessons in a friendly environment with professional yet approachable Firearms Instructor, whom will prep or give first time shooters the edge they need, to be more seasoned and feel more comfortable with their firearms. Each of our lessons are customized, to fit the client’s individual or group needs as requested by our clients. Lessons can be adapted or altered to offer individual, couples, and private group lessons. As an Instructor, I can offer an introduction to tactical shooting for those clients that are capable or are interested, but are not ready to buy a tactical or long ranged weapon. As a Firearms Instructor, I use my skills and knowledge of specialized military training in firearms, weapons handling, and range safety to help prepare all my clients.I have trained people as a Firearms Instructor proficiently with over 1,000 pieces of equipment and optics some 200 weapons ranging from long rifles both semi-automatic and bolt action, through too carbine assault rifles like the AR-15’s and AK-47’s, also I can teach the proper usage of a variety of shotguns, all the way up to the heavy weapons category like the M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun. Show less

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  The Gun Cleaners

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Firearm Technician

  I was a manager of the firearms departments of The Gun Cleaners; among my many duties was service administration for cleaning, maintenance, and serviceability of all firearms that came through our doors. Most of the work completed at the Gun Cleaners was service based, which depends upon effective communication between our customers and staff. For example helping them to fully understand what it was they may be looking for in our store, in-order to best serve them. As an experienced combat veteran I have a very high level of professionalism that only aids my leadership style and my enthusiasm for creatively overcoming any challenge faced in the workplace. I also organized and communicated large product orders with many wholesalers and other distributors, as well as completing all necessary FFL and ATF paperwork in a timely and very efficient manner. One particular set of skills I obtained was being an accomplished gunsmith. Throughout my career it has only added to my extensive level of professionalism and leadership. At the Gun Cleaners I specialized in ultrasonically cleaning all types of firearms at an affordable rate with a quick turnaround time. My customer service expertise was the best, as I implement all aspects of public trust into my service orientation for each customers firearm related needs. I have built custom firearms for many of my clients and in so doing only added to my overall abilities as a accredited gunsmith. Show less

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  Haines Borough

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Police Officer

  I was a Police Officer in a uniformed police position under the general supervision of the Chief of Police and Police Sergeant I performed a variety of police patrols, investigations and enforcement functions. This position ensured the protection of life and property and preservation of peace through enforcement of applicable Federal, State and local laws. While on Patrol in a police vehicle or on foot through the jurisdictional boundaries of the Haines Borough it was my function to enforce Borough, State or applicable Federal laws and to apprehend violators. I took charge in cases of traffic accidents, emergencies, disturbances; I administered first aid, directed traffic and requested emergency assistance as needed. I have responded to and investigated many civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances, or other unusual circumstances resulting from possible violations of the law. I have made arrests and transported my prisoners into booking and then into the city jail. I have observed and collected evidence and have taken statements from witnesses. I have also prepared criminal and civil complaints served process papers and citations. Made reports of investigations and activities, conditions dangerous to the public, and unusual circumstances of interest to the police force and to the public. I assisted other law enforcement agencies as requested or assigned. I have reorganized and rebuilt the Haines Borough evidence room, to effective and functional state police standards, re-examined cold or old case files to investigate the status of all evidence or possible leads. Re-opening of these cases ranged from the 1970’s to the present. I have helped to rewrite standard operating procedures to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the Police Department in many types of situations ranging from range qualifications, evidence storage and destruction, or even officer involved shooting investigations. Show less

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  SureFire

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Weapons Test Specialist, Suppressor Divison

  Having been a Weapons Test Specialist at SureFire, LLC it was my job to perform testing of all production suppressors with minimal oversight. I also complete the allocation, packaging, and close out process to make our top of the line suppressors ready for our customers. I manage others assigned to our packaging department and maintain the functionality of some of the heavy machinery and system software necessary for production at Surefire, LLC. I have trained on and can independently run the laser engravers, I mange and update EPICOR, our companies way to track current jobs for production. And I run range support activities for testing the quality and performance of the world’s finest suppressors. I have improved many standard operating procedures in within Surefire, in order to maximize efficiency and illustrate essential job functions so that others may learn and reference them for possible troubleshooting. I am tasked to solve complex problems and recommend viable solutions for critical systems and I am required to work on my own with little to no supervision. I also cross-train for other job functions as required, maximizing overall quality and efficiency of the whole production line. I maintain good attendance and punctuality. I have a positive and respectful attitude and I cooperate with co-workers, higher management, and both internal & external customers, as applicable. Show less

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  GardaWorld Federal Services

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2020

  Protective Security Specialist (PSS) Emergency Response Team (ERT)

  The Protective Security Specialist reports directly to the Detail Leader or Shift Leader, and I am responsible for the day-to-day protective security functions as specified in the daily post and detail orders. These may include but not be limited too: Driving the lead vehicle or follow vehicle or act as the response agent during operations or advanced security preparations. Maintain protective formation positions during the clients movements and provides security at the residence or Command Post as required. Performing tasks as either an individual PPS or as part of a ERT team. Execute day-to-day protective service for designated clients during movement, at venues and at residences. Maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance, along with weapons qualifications and be able to pass a physical fitness test. Much of my job remains classified and I work overseas at classified locations. Show less

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  US Army

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  Small Arms Repair/Locksmith
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  GardaWorld

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Armed Security Officer
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  Refuge Industries: Firearms And Tactics Division

  Aug 2022 - now

  Gen. PTR

  Refuge Industries: Firearms And Tactics Division is a veteran owned small business and firearms manufacturer/retailer with a soon to be online presence to sell firearms and sporting supplies products. It is headquartered in United States of America and has and hand-full of employees. Refuge Industries has an estimated sales of $12k annual (2022). Refuge Industries the parent idea to Refuge Industries: Firearms And Tactics Division, has been owned and operated by Ryan Rutland since 2012. The main idea was to develop and prefect existing and new firearms lessons, based on past experience and input from actual combat missions or homeland armed response professionals. Since its inception we have trained in the use of firearms employment that stems from past experience in combat operations as well as the advancement of knowledge, skills, and experience through state of the art training programs. Drawing from our vast knowledge and expert skill-sets as a well seasoned and highly experienced Combat Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, and professional Gunsmith; we plan to pave the way for any specialized military, law enforcement, or global private security training in firearms acquisition, weapons employment, and any future firearms needs they will need to complete their mission. Show less