ABOUT OUR TRAINING

Arizona Defensive Firearms Training (ADFT), Div of RB Investigations, LLC (RBI) specializes in Self Defense Firearms Instruction and the Arizona Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Permit Class.

The Instructors are highly qualified NRA and Arizona DPS Certified. RBI Defensive Firearm Training also conducts courses in Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Defensive Handgun. Training is available to the General Public, Law Enforcement Personnel, Private Investigators and Security Guards. Special Group Rates are available to Clubs, Companies and Organizations.

RBI, an Arizona State Licensed ( # 1001881 ) Private Investigation Firm was formed in 1992 by Arizona Licensed Private Investigator and former Los Angeles Police Officer, Rick Barkett.

Rick Barkett
Chief Firearms Instructor

Rick, who received his military training in the U.S. Marine Corps. is an NRA/DPS Certified Firearms Instructor. He has instructed thousands in Firearm Safety, Concealed Carry and Defensive Pistol Training since the inception of the Arizona State CCW Law in July of 1994. 

Training/Experience:
• Former Law Enforcement (Los Angeles Police Dept)
• LEO Academy Firearm Training (Los Angeles Police Dept)
• Licensed Private Investigator
• Former State of Arizona Supreme Court Certified Confidential Intermediary
• Military Firearms Training (U.S. Marine Corps)
• Arizona Department of Public Safety Certified Firearms Instructor
• National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructor
• Attended several Qualification and Tactical Pistol classes at the "ASLET" Annual Conference held in Phoenix, AZ at the B.A.S.F. including a multi-scenario "Simunition Pistol Course
• Attended and sponsored Low-Light and Advanced Tactical Pistol courses with "Gab Suarez" (Suarez International)
• Advanced M26 Taser & X26 Taser Course
• USPSA/IPSC Practical Shooting Competition
• Instructor for Arizona Armed Security Guard Certification
• Instructed thousands in Firearm Safety, Concealed Carry and Defensive Pistol Training since the inception of the Arizona State CCW Law in July of 1994

Present/Past Certifications:
• National Rifle Association: Certified Firearms Instructor
• National Concealed Firearms Instructors Association
• Arizona Department of Public Safety: Certified Firearms Instructor
• Utah Department of Public Safety: Certified Firearms Instructor
• Advanced M26 Taser & X26 Taser Certified Chief Instructor
• Certified Glock Armorer

Present/Past Memberships:
• Intl Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors ( IALEFI )
• National Concealed Firearms Instructors Association
• American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers ( ASLET )
• United States Practical Shooting Assn/Intl Practical Shooting Confederation ( USPSA/IPSC )
• United States Practical Shooting Association ( USPSA ) • International Defensive Pistol Association ( IDPA )
• National Rifle Association (NRA)