Author: Andy Padilla

Don’t be a victim

Don’t be a Victim There is an old saying we used in the Marine Corps – “Complacency Kills”. It’s becoming more apparent in our society, this day and age, that with modern technology and the fast pace lifestyle people are less aware of their environment. This effect can and has led to the increase of […]

Why I Carry a Firearm in 2022

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Andy Padilla, the Director of Training at Rainier Arms Firearms Academy in Wichita, Kansas. I am a husband to my awesome wife of 22+ years and father to my 22yo daughter and 19yo son. I’m also a retired US Marine and a […]

Why I’m an Instructor

Long ago early in my Marine Corps career I had the privilege of becoming a Primary Marksmanship Instructor (PMI). As a young Marine it was a tremendous responsibility to instruct other Marines in marksmanship which is not only important for their career but important for their survival in combat. In the Marine Corps every Marine […]

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