RS&A International Firearms Examiner Training Academy
Host Classroom
Classroom time will be spent at the all-new state-of-the-art Meridian Community College Workforce Development training facility. The classroom space provides a quiet, clean, comfortable environment for students to listen to lectures, study, complete firearms practical exams, and take weekly written exams. This facility offers new classrooms, computer labs, and a breakroom.
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Equipment Spotlight — Comparison Microscopes
RS&A Firearms Training Academy is proudly sponsored by Unitron Microscopes.
All students will complete their microscope comparisons using Unitron Comparison Microscopes. However, the academy also provides access to both Leeds and Leica comparison microscopes for training purposes. No matter what brand your agency or laboratory uses, the RS&A Firearms Training Academy has you covered.
*All Comparison Microscopes will be outfitted with HD cameras for documentation of practical exercises.
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Equipment Spotlight — Bullet Recovery System
Team Fabrication BRS 101-48A Bullet Recovery System
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Equipment Spotlight — Self Contained Portable Shooting Lab
An insulated 20’ X 8' Conex equipped with bullent recovery system, electrical, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning/heating, workbench, and ammunition cabinet.
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Gene Haas Advanced Manufacturing Center of Mississippi
Meridian Community College (MCC), in Meridian, Mississippi, recently celebrated the opening of its Gene Haas Advanced Manufacturing Center. The all-new CNC learning lab features 9 Haas CNC machine tools and 14 Haas CNC simulators, and is anticipated to be a catalyst for growth throughout the region. A $250,000 grant was awarded to MCC from the Gene Haas Foundation to help fund the lab’s development.
The centerpieces of the CNC lab include a 5-axis Haas UMC-500SS universal machining center, and a multitasking Haas ST-30Y turning center with Y-axis and live tooling. Four additional Haas mills, two additional Haas CNC lathes, a Swiss turn lathe, a Zeiss CMM, and numerous manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and band saws round out the equipment inside the lab for hands-on learning.
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Host Courtroom for Moot Court Week
During moot court week, the students will testify in an actual courtroom. This unique opportunity gives students an experience they won’t soon forget. RS&A instructors put on their defense attorney hat and cross-examine each witness as they give firearms examiner testimony in a mock case.
Host Hotel
Students can stay at the academy host hotel, Drury Inn & Suites Meridian, for a standard room at a deeply discounted rate. Tax exemption will be honored for those agencies that qualify and provide proper documentation. Drury Inn & Suites Meridian offers each student access to Wi-Fi internet, cable TV, housekeeping services, and a fitness center.
Address: 112 US-11, Meridian, MS 39301 Phone: (601) 483-5570
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**There is no requirement to stay in the host hotel. RSA has negotiated the lowest available rate per night as an option to each agency. However, each agency or student is free to stay wherever they want.
**During the manufacturing tour week, RSA will make reservations for each student along the routes of travel. This can be paid by each agency to each hotel directly, or RSA can pay and then invoice the agency. Hotel rates vary by location, but RSA will negotiate the best rate at each stop.
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Host Hotel & Surrounding Area
Great Local Food
- Weidmann's Resturant - Downtown Meridian
- Harvest Grill - Downtown Meridian
- San Marco's Restaurant - Meridian Airport
- Mugshots Grill & Bar - North Meridian
- Nick & Al's NY Style Pizzeria - North Meridian
- Mr Rodgers Hamburgers - Downtown Meridian
- Rustler Steak House & Lounge - Meridian
- Cater's Market - North Meridian
- Brickhaus Bar & Grill - Downtown Meridian
- Oishi Japanese Express - North Meridian
Recreation - Bonita Lakes Park
City-owned, this example of Mississippi urban forestry features three lakes, nature trails, a jogging and walking track, biking, horseback riding trails and fishing. Admission is free and open year-round 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
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Thank You to Our Firearms Academy Sponsors
Do you have specific academy questions?
Contact Academy Director, Jon Byrd at 1-866-832-6772 or email jon@ronsmithandassociates.com.