Defensive Tactical Training (DTT)

Defensive Tactical Training (DTT) fills a specific gap in Arizona's training landscape: high-caliber instruction in a controlled environment. They started the business to do what they love—train shooters to become effective defenders—using knowledge earned through military, law enforcement, and industry certifications.

DTT maintains one of the highest ratios of instructors and range officers to students in the market. Standard classes run 4-10 students per session. Advanced military trainers are reserved for advanced courses. New gun owners don't get thrown into the deep end with combat veterans.

• •Location: 581 W Wickenburg Way, Suite C, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
• •Contact: (855) 503-8847

• •AZ Concealed Carry Class — $95 | 5 hours (dry-fire intro)
• •Meets Arizona CCW permit requirements
• •Covers self-defense basics, universal safety, pistol operation, malfunctions
• •Discusses legal aspects and responsibilities of carry
• •Topics: grip, stance, aiming, trigger control, holsters, gear, range safety

NRA/USCCA Basic Pistol Training - Foundation course for new gun owners - Classroom instruction on safety and fundamentals, then range work - Instructors demonstrate, then guide students individually

USCCA Defensive Home Training - Home defense-focused instruction

USCCA Counter The Mass Shooter - Response training for active threat situations

USCCA Women's Specialty Training (NRA Women On Target®) - Women-focused defensive pistol instruction

USCCA Women's Handgun Self-Defense Fundamentals - Basic to intermediate for female shooters

NRA Gun Safety Seminar - Foundational safety overview

First Aid Fundamentals & Treating Gun Shot Wounds - Emergency medical training relevant to defensive scenarios

NEW: Realtor Safety Course - Specialized training for real estate agents

• •Advanced Pistol Training — $200 | 8 hours | 400-500 rounds
• •Prerequisite: Basic Defensive Pistol or equivalent
• •Requires: Semi-auto pistol, 3+ magazines, OWB holster (no Serpa), belt, eye/ear protection
• •Topics: combat magazine exchanges, cover tactics, shooting on the move, tactical decision-making, shoot/don't shoot scenarios, immediate action drills, transitions to support hand
• •Instructors: Active-duty/retired law enforcement with teaching experience
• •Class size: 4-to-1 maximum student-instructor ratio

• •Basic Carbine Training — $150 | 4.5 hours | 150 rounds
• •Covers AR-15, 9mm/5.56/.223 carbines
• •Fundamentals to advanced drills
• •Requires basic weapons handling proficiency

• •Advanced Carbine Training — $250 | 8 hours | 500 rounds
• •50-yard qualification course of fire
• •Field firing to 100 yards
• •Malfunction clearance and advanced drills
• •Builds on fundamentals with tactical focus

• •Firearms Simulator Training — $200 | 4 hours
• •No range required—held in boardrooms, hotel meeting rooms, church halls
• •Teaches sight alignment, trigger control, grip, breath control
• •Uses simulated pistol with resetting trigger and laser
• •Good for deciding whether to move to live-fire courses
• •Participation certificate awarded

DTT designs private courses by topic, duration, and format (live fire or simulator). Pick your own curriculum from topics including: - Aiming, grip, stance, breath control, trigger control, follow-through - Pistol selection, maintenance, operation, malfunction correction - Home practice and range training methods - Gun storage solutions - Ammunition fundamentals - Tactical drills and carbine training - Emergency medical training - Women-specific pistol training

"Our training is about education through the transfer of knowledge that our instructors earned through military, law enforcement and industry certifications."

Every course starts in a classroom for safe, comfortable fundamentals. Then students move to the range for live-fire drills where instructors demonstrate, guide individually, critique progress, and build confidence.

For new gun owners worried about being "too new"—DTT positions itself as beginner-friendly. The instructors make it safe to start, and you'll advance your skillset in 1-2 days of foundational training.

DTT continues scheduling private groups and classes to fit your timeline. They can train at their Wickenburg facility or come to your business/home. Fall/winter 2024 schedule posted in September with first class starting 10/20/24.

• •Contact to arrange your class. Call (855) 503-8847 or email through their website.

DTT is a privately owned company not affiliated with the NRA, though they use NRA-certified instructors to teach NRA curriculum courses (noted where applicable). Same relationship applies to USCCA training.

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• •Everything DTT does centers on three principles: Defensive Tactical Training, Transferring of Knowledge, and Defining Skills—all for safety.