GROUP CLASSES

Our group classes have a low student-teacher ratio that allows for close, personalized attention.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel or reschedule up to 1 week before class. If you cancel within a week of class, it is nearly impossible for us to fill your spot, and you will forfeit your tuition.

BEGINNER CLASSES

Introduction to Semi-Auto Handguns — 4 hrs: This is the place for individuals with little or no handgun experience to start; it’s also a great class for those who have learned informally from a friend or family. We equip everyone with a Smith & Wesson .380 EZ semi-auto pistol and provide the ammo, rental electronic earmuffs and eye protection. Even if you already have a gun and have done a little shooting, our common training platform including easy-to-operate firearm will ensure that you are focused on learning safety and shooting fundamentals rather than wrestling with your gun during the class. You’ll spend about 2 hours in the classroom learning the fundamentals; the rest of the time is spent on the range: practicing safe methods for loading and unloading, and live-fire exercises on the shooting fundamentals. Our class is only 10 students to ensure a low student-teacher ratio and close, personal attention. Register today to ensure your seat!

Class price includes:

• S&W M&P .380 EZ firearm rental (if you would like to learn to shoot a revolver, please call us about scheduling a private lesson)

• Up to 100 rounds of .380 range ammo

• Rental electronic hearing protection and shooting glasses

• Targets

• Range and classroom time

• NRA-certified Instructor and 2 NRA-certified Range Safety Officers

If you would like to learn to shoot a revolver, please call us about scheduling a private lesson.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

Defensive Skills series — 2 hrs: Defensive Skills is for shooters who have learned the basics of handgun operation, are competent with their firearm, and are looking toward the next step of more defensive-focused skills. These classes (1 hour in class and 1 hour of live-fire drills) cover a different topic each month, rotating through the skills you need to reliably use your firearm. The topics are:

• Situational Awareness/Threat Assessment: Learn to practice the appropriate levels of alertness as you move through your daily lives, preemptively identify threatening/criminal behavior, assess the level of danger posed by individuals, and engage threats at defensive distances.

• Sighting Methods: Instinctive, front sight/flash sight, and fully aimed shots are all necessary skills for defensive shooting. Learn how to perform each style of aiming AND learn how to identify which method is appropriate for a variety of scenarios.

• Multiple Shots on Target: Defensive shooting often requires that we achieve multiple high quality hits on target. This class focuses on learning the how and why of using our firearm to achieve “defensive groups” as opposed to single bullseye shots.

• Scanning and Assessing: The ability to keep ourselves from developing tunnel vision is essential for the defensive-minded shooter. You will learn to quickly and effectively react AFTER a defensive shooting to ensure that you don’t forfeit your fight, and life, at the end.

PREREQUISITES: Students must possess intermediate shooting skills, i.e. PROFICIENCY (able to place 5 shots in a row in a 5” target at 5 yards); PRACTICED within the last month; and SAFE (know and follow all indoor range firearm safety rules). If you are unsure about your readiness, ask the range officer to evaluate you during your next practice.

Arizona CCW — 8 hrs: Arizona allows its citizens to carry a concealed weapon without training. However, you will want to know the current laws and requirements regarding concealed carry and self-defense and ALSO learn the skills needed to draw a firearm from concealment, assess the situation, and, if necessary, shoot with accuracy. You get 5 hours classroom time, 3 hours of live-fire drills, 1 hour lunch break, plus an application packet including fingerprint cards to simply drop in the mail.

PREREQUISITES: Students must possess intermediate shooting skills, i.e. PROFICIENCY (able to place 5 shots in a row in a 5” target at 5 yards); PRACTICED within the last month; and SAFE (know and follow all indoor range firearm safety rules). If you are unsure about your readiness, ask the range officer to evaluate you during your next practice.

ADVANCED CLASSES

SkillBuilder series — 2 hrs: Focusing on techniques and drills one can practice on their own, SkillBuilder topics are intended to provide shooters with more advanced skills to protect themselves and loved ones in defensive shooting encounters. Our rotating classes spend about an hour in classroom instruction, then about an hour on range running various drills on the topic. Most SkillBuilders are linked to a Drill Nite class later in the month where shooters participate in more advanced drills focused on the same topic. The series culminates every 6 months in a shoot house scenario that embodies the last 5 skills learned and practiced.

PREREQUISITE: You must have had formal holster draw training AND be vetted by our staff; ask our range officer to evaluate you at no additional charge during a range practice. Once vetted, have the certification noted on your customer account; now you can sign up for any SkillBuilder and Drill Nite classes!

Tactical Drill Nite series — 1 hr: Looking to improve your shooting and improve the quality of your range time? Then check out PSR’s Drill Night, a fast-paced 1-hour training session that builds on the skills you already possess. This is not an instructional course; it is a series of advanced courses designed to enhance your accuracy and speed in defensive shooting situations through a series of advanced practical drills usually based upon the SkillBuilder class earlier in the month. The series culminates every 6 months in a shoot house scenario that embodies the last 5 skills learned and practiced.

PREREQUISITE: You must have had formal holster draw training AND be vetted by our staff; ask our range officer to evaluate you at no additional charge during a range practice. Once vetted, have the certification noted on your customer account; now you can sign up for any Drill Nite classes!

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

NOTE: A 50% deposit is required to book private lessons. We charge a $25 rescheduling fee if you cancel within 24 hours of the lesson since it is nearly impossible for us to fill your spot.

Private Lessons: Our instructors are lifelong shooters with an expansive knowledge of firearms, formal NRA-certified experience in firearms instruction, and an unbridled passion for the shooting sports. They teach any topic covered in our group classes or can tailor your lesson to any topic you like, from beginner to advanced, holster draw, tactical skills. All instruction includes free rental eye/noise-canceling headphone rental and a free rental gun if you like (we have over 95 different firearms); just pay for our ammunition per our insurance requirements. from beginner to advanced, holster draw, tactical skills. A beginner 2-hour lesson ($198) gets you thoroughly immersed and off to a good start. Learn with a friend! Multiple beginners can share lessons for $148.50 per hour per student; intermediate/advanced shooters share lessons for $99 per hour per student. We can accommodate up to three students at the same skill level in one lesson; lesson length for multiple students is 1 hour per student minimum. We schedule groups of 4 as two groups of 2. Five or more can schedule any of our regular classes as a private group class.Call for more information or to schedule lessons.

Private Handgun Cleaning — 1 hr: Learn one-on-one with one of our staff to disassemble, clean and reassemble your handgun. Take home the cleaning kit as part of the lesson.

LEOSA Qualification: Firearms qualification test depends on the individual’s department’s LEOSA standards. You must bring in your LEOSA ID card, a printed copy of your agency’s required course of fire, and your agency’s submission form. After passing the qualification, your instructor will issue you a completion certificate and fill in the certification portion of your agency’s firearms proficiency form. If you are an Arizona resident, you may instead qualify using Arizona’s AZPOST course of fire (see https://post.az.gov/firearm-qualifications) and we will fill out the Arizona state submission form (available at our range) with you.

Prerequisites: Served as a peace officer, police officer or federal law enforcement officer/agent. Was certified to carry a firearm while on duty. Meets the requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer. Has been issued a photographic identification card by the agency from which the individual separated from service as a law enforcement officer. Is not prohibited to own or carry a firearm by state or federal law, medical doctor, or mental health professional.

Armed Security Guard Training — 1 day: Are you an unarmed security guard who would like to become an armed guard? We offer one-on-one Arizona armed security guard training. Call or email to schedule training. You must show a written offer of employment; DPS will not accept an application without an actual security guard employer signature. Please provide us with a list of preferred dates and we will work with our instructors to accommodate a date you would like to take the class.

We also offer armed guard renewal certification and fingerprinting services.

Links to provide you with additional information for the state of Arizona if you need it:
• Primary DPS security guard licensing link: https://licensing.azdps.gov/
• Security guard, private detective and security company forms: https://licensing.azdps.gov/Licenseforms.asp