“Chris Redfield was born in 1973, and both he and his sister Claire grew up as orphans. At the age of 19, Chris joined the United States Air Force as a pilot and served until 1994. While in the Air Force, Chris met Barry Burton, a veteran pilot, and the two became very close friends - Barry in fact took on a sort of father-figure role towards both Chris & Claire. As Barry was an enthusiastic member of the N.R.A. and Chris was something of a prodigal marksman, they found something in common.”