Jim Briody

Instructor

Jim is certified as an NRA instructor, Arizona CCW Instructor, FFL Dealer and Professional Gunsmither and Race Car Driver.  When he’s not shooting Jim spends his time fulfilling his passion for fast cars! This year with his team, Briody took first place at the fifth annual 24 Hours of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 16, 2010.

Jim Briody has been racing and winning in US and International auto races for over 40 years. Primarily a production-based sports car endurance specialist, in 2009, Briody finished 1st in a 3-hour in Homestead, FL; 2nd at 24 hour races in Dubai and Barcelona, 2nd in a 12 hour race in WV, 2nd in a 6 hour at Homestead, FL and 6th at the 24h de Neurburgring.

Briody’s multi-decade career and unique approach to racing has seen him compete in races overseas at least 3 or 4 times annually while also racing back home in the US. His diverse schedule has taken him to race tracks around the the globe, and his recent run at Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona) marked his 80th different track on which Briody has competed.

His specialty is 24-hr races and Barcelona marked his 49th 24-hr race. He has scored victories in 19 of the day long races making him one of the most successful American international endurance racing drivers of all time. The list also includes 5 starts in the Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona where he has a best career finish of 4th in 2002.

Current Certifications

Arizona Department of Public Safety Firearms Safety Training Instructor for Arizona’ s CCW Permit Unit
National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Instructor
National Rifle Association Personal Protection Instructor
American Gunsmithing Institute: Professional Gunsmithing

Training

American Gunsmithing Institute: Shotguns
American Gunsmithing Institute: Pistolsmithing
American Gunsmithing Institute: .22 Rimfire Rifles

Memberships
National Rifle Association: Life Member,  Legion of Honor & Endowment Member