The Ammo Factory specializes in firearms safety instruction for both handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

I teach the REQUIRED safety classes to obtain a Nevada, and/or Utah Concealed Firearm Permit.

Classes offered include:

* Basic Firearms Safety   Handgun, Rifle, & Shotgun

* Advanced concealed carry tecniques.

Classroom portion of class can be held at your home for 4 or more students (8 max for basic class) or 5 to 7 students at our Reno Classroom 

You'll never know how well you can shoot until you get proper equipment, and training.

Instructors Qualifications
My name is Ken Slack. I started  The Ammo Factory  in 1981 to support my shooting habit because I couldn't find ammunition loaded the way I wanted it for practice and competition.  I have been an NRA Certified Pistol & Rifle Instructor since 1981 and a Charter Life Member # CL-141 in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA/IPSC).  I served as Section Coordinator for IPSC in Nevada from 1983-1988, and was elected to the USPSA Board of Directors for Area 1 for the States of WA, ID, OR, ID, UT, NV, and MT from 1986-1990. I became a Certified Range Officer in 1982, a Chief Range Officer in 1983 and Rangemaster/Instructor in 1985.I served as Range Master of the USPSA National Championships for 5 years, Chief Range Officer at the 1986 World Championships Orlando, Florida. International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) USPSA Rangemaster/Instructors are responsible for teaching firearms safety, rules of competition, and safe range construction to Chief Range Officers and Range Officers. I personally instructed more than 2000 RO and CRO students and supervised them at the various matches around the country. Recognized as Class A competitor Nationally and Master Class Locally. I was the Co-Founder Sierra Nevada Pistol League, and Reno Combat Shooting Association. I was elected Rangemaster from 1982-1989.1986-1990 Area 1 Championships each year as Match Director 1986 Northwestern Area ChampionshipsRangemaster/Match Director  

I am a US Navy/Viet Nam veteran and additionally served in the Nevada Air National Guard for 7 years at the rank of  E6 Tech Sergeant in the capacity of Law Enforcement Asst. Flight Chief and Training NCO.

I have been a firearms enthusiast and competitor since the age of 10 when I was a member of the Pasadena Rotary Junior Rifle Club. Since that time I have been involved with all flavors of shooting. I am a member of the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association and past member of  Lakes Crossing Muzzleloaders. I have competed in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, Steel Challenge, Miller Invitational, PPC and more.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Administration of Justice

Nevada Sheriff's & Chief's Association Certified Concealed Carry Instructor

Licensed concealed carry instructor for the State of Utah

NRA Certified Instructor for:

Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun

Pistol   Rifle   Shotgun

Law Enforcement Member NRA

Licensed FFL Dealer.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

8/04     Use of Force, Liability & Litagation   24hrs

12/05   NRA Law Enforcement Instructor's Course. 44hrs

5/08 TASER ® International Instructors Course X26  M26

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To arrange a class or get further information please call me at

775-742-7851