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TRAIN WITH CERTIFIED FIREARMS EXPERTS
Rocco Wlodarek · Tom Yackley · Dave Phistry · Jake MielnIk Mike Lave Rick Wlodarek
At Black Flag Firearms Training, we have the profound advantage of over a century of combined experience with the employment of arms in both duty and sport; having discharged a virtual river of lead as Competitors, Instructors, Law Enforcement Officers, Hunters, Recreational Shooters, and Students. Our instructors are all carefully selected by their performance in the field, their ability to articulate effectively the concepts of firearms safety and proficiency, and their unwavering dedication to our students. They all share a love for the introduction of new firearm owners to the shooting sports, as well as the proliferation of defensive training for all free citizens who wish to live their lives without fear. They are the very epitome of professionalism, and their knowledge and expertise is evident on every firing line before them. Though all team members come from various backgrounds, all have cut their teeth as Instructors and TC’s with the mentoring of NRA Master Training Counselor Tom Yackley, as members of the (Yackley) Range and Field Training Team. It is only right that we now carry on that same tradition of excellence in each and every course taught under the Black Flag.. Select from a class that suits your needs, contact an instructor directly, email us or call 847-561-6030 to get started.
Rocco Wlodarek · Tom Yackley · Dave Phistry · Jake MielnIk Mike Lave Rick Wlodarek
At Black Flag Firearms Training, we have the profound advantage of over a century of combined experience with the employment of arms in both duty and sport; having discharged a virtual river of lead as Competitors, Instructors, Law Enforcement Officers, Hunters, Recreational Shooters, and Students. Our instructors are all carefully selected by their performance in the field, their ability to articulate effectively the concepts of firearms safety and proficiency, and their unwavering dedication to our students. They all share a love for the introduction of new firearm owners to the shooting sports, as well as the proliferation of defensive training for all free citizens who wish to live their lives without fear. They are the very epitome of professionalism, and their knowledge and expertise is evident on every firing line before them. Though all team members come from various backgrounds, all have cut their teeth as Instructors and TC’s with the mentoring of NRA Master Training Counselor Tom Yackley, as members of the (Yackley) Range and Field Training Team. It is only right that we now carry on that same tradition of excellence in each and every course taught under the Black Flag.. Select from a class that suits your needs, contact an instructor directly, email us or call 847-561-6030 to get started.
| Rocco Wlodarek Bio: Chief Instructor Rocco Wlodarek has been immersed in the shooting sports as a competitive marksman for over 15 years; and aside from his experience as a General Dynamics (SIMUNITIONS) Course Developer, Law Enforcement Instructor, Pistol Coach, and Training Counselor, he has attended courses of fire at tactical training centers across the US that include: Suarez International, the Blackwater Training Center, Bridgeton Trauma Response, Front Site, the Glock Armorer’s course, N.E.M.R.T. RAPID RESPONSE, MEGGIT (F.A.T.S.) administration, the IALEFI Master LE Instructor Development courses and The Hollow Training Center in N.W. IL. He has been a member of the Range and Field Training Team for the past several years as well as the founder and President of BLACK FLAG FIREARMS TRAINING. Rocco has had experience teaching thousands of students, Law Enforcement officers, and Instructor Candidates in all major disciplines, and constantly seeks out and employs an ever evolving variety of Tactical and Advanced training concepts to incorporate into our course material. Rocco has developed several courses in use by local LE departments and agencies, and has launched a national LE Instructor Curriculum for the development of FORCE ON FORCE training. He has advanced ratings for PADI Certified Rescue, Cavern, Cave, and DSAT Technical Diver, as well as the holder of 9 FEMA certs ranging from Disaster Response to Search and Rescue. Certifications:
rocco@blackflagtraining.com “I’d like to welcome you to the last true American Meritocracy. Whether you are on the range or out in the world…..when that buzzer sounds…. when that threat suddenly presents itself, you can either perform or you can’t. You will be as good as YOU choose to be." |
| Tom Yackley Bio: NRA Master Training Counselor Tom Yackley has been actively involved in the shooting community for over 50 years. He has been publicized by the NRA’s TRADITIONS magazine and has participated in, and guided countless big game and bird hunts across the Americas, and the globe. He has also attended training at the Remington Shooting School, The Front Site Training Center, The Hollow Training Center, and the WCC Center for Armed Security Training. Tom has organized youth shooting camps and worked with different youth groups for the past half century to foster a lifelong interest in the safe use of firearms for the younger generations. He has dedicated his entire life to the upholding of American principles and to the current firearms movement by refusing to compromise on his high standards for training. As the founder and Master T.C. of the Range And Field Training Team, it was Mr. Yackley that brought the instructor core of Black Flag together; he broke us through all barriers as we developed and thrived as instructors, and he continues to be a mentor in all aspects of our continuing drive for excellence. Certifications
tom@blackflagtraining.com “History is very informative. To better understand the Constitution, you need to read the many articles written about the founders of this country and why the Constitution is written as it is written to protect the citizens of this great country from enemies from without and within. The Second Amendment is there to provide the means to do just that. Those of us that truly believe in defending the country will do all we can do to assist others in realizing their abilities in defending their country, family and way of life. All of us who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution need to follow through on this promise. Providing this training is what I do." |
| DAVE PHISTRY Bio: NRA Training Counselor Dave Phistry has a true gift for introducing students from all walks of life to safely exercise their Second Amendment Rights as well as inspiring instructor candidates to constantly overcome the challenges of the NRA curriculum. He is a true encyclopedia of Firearms knowledge and history, and essentially lives on the firing line. Dave has attended instructor development training at the Safeshot Acadamy, the Hollow Training Center, MEGGIT (F.A.T.S.) Administrator, and other venues across the US in order to ensure his application of the latest techniques in our Tactical and Defensive courses. He has taught hundreds of students and candidates, and has built an extraordinary reputation as a true industry professional. Dave is the president of ALLCALIBERS.COM. Certifications
dave@blackflagtraining.com “Qualifications listed above are some of my passions; I teach because I enjoy not only |
| JAKE MIELNIK Bio:Sgt. Jake Mielnik has been a Law Enforcement Officer for 28 years with roots in the United States Marine Corps, and has had a strong tradition of firearms proficiency for his entire life. Aside from his NRA Instructor, LE, and Military training, he has accrued a strong background of Specialized Protection Training , and has affiliations in major centers for crime prevention across the US. He is also a Licensed FFL and the owner/operator of BRON FIREARMS, (bronfirearms@yahoo.com) as well a prominent collector of America & European Battlefield Firearms. Certifications
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· NRA HOME FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
· NRA PISTOL INSTRUCTOR · NRA RIFLE INSTRUCTOR · NRA SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPITH INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPOTH INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPOTH INSTRUCTOR · NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER · NRA CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER · DEFENSIVE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR · FORCE ON FORCE INSTRUCTOR · SIMUNITIONS TRAINING SAFETY OFFICER · · · |
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· NRA HOME FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
· NRA PISTOL INSTRUCTOR · NRA RIFLE INSTRUCTOR · NRA SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPITH INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPOTH INSTRUCTOR · NRA PPOTH INSTRUCTOR · NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER · NRA CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER · DEFENSIVE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR · FORCE ON FORCE INSTRUCTOR · SIMUNITIONS TRAINING SAFETY OFFICER · · · |
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