Arizona Gun Class - Phoenix

Arizona Gun Class offers two distinct training paths in Phoenix. The Concealed Carry Class is the foundational course—designed for anyone from complete beginners to experienced shooters seeking their Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). Upon completion, you're eligible to apply for a permit recognized in 38 states.

The Defensive Shooting Skills Class ($125 for a 4-hour range session) is for students with prior firearms experience who want to sharpen defensive handgun techniques. This course focuses on applied skills: drawing from the holster, clearing malfunctions, balancing speed and precision, and executing defensive drills under realistic conditions.

• •Handgun Operation: Components, mechanics, loading/unloading, maintenance
• •Shooting Fundamentals: Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
• •Four Universal Safety Rules and safe storage/transportation practices
• •Legal Use of Force: Understanding reasonable force, deadly force definitions, the force continuum
• •Physiological Responses: How your body reacts during high-stress violent encounters
• •Legal Aftermath: Post-incident procedures, dealing with police, liability considerations
• •Gear Selection: Holster types, retention systems, belts, lights, and lasers
• •Arizona Carry Law: State-specific regulations and reciprocity (38-state recognition)

Hands-on range training covering:

• •Presentation from the holster (safe, rapid deployment)
• •Clearing common firearm malfunctions
• •Stance and movement for dynamic incidents
• •Multiple defensive shooting drills
• •Speed-and-precision balance for shot placement

Equipment Required: Semi-automatic pistol, quality holster, multiple magazines, magazine carrier, suitable belt, eye and ear protection.

Retired Denver Police Officer with 18 years full-time SWAT experience. NRA-certified and USCCA-certified instructor. Former Director of Training at HK International Training Division. Adjunct instructor at Gunsite Academy for 25 years. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Arizona became a "Permitless Carry" state in 2010, meaning you can carry concealed without a permit. However:

• •Many locations still prohibit concealed carry without a permit
• •You have zero reciprocity in other states without an Arizona CWP
• •In a defensive shooting situation, liability exposure is substantially higher without a permit
• •The permit is valid for 5 years and costs $60 through Arizona Department of Public Safety

Anyone can attend—including those from other states and foreign nationals. To receive an Arizona permit, you must:

• •Be at least 21 years old (19 if active military or honorably discharged)
• •Be an Arizona resident or U.S. citizen
• •Pass multiple background checks
• •Submit two fingerprint cards, completed application, and $60 fee

Yes, you can take the class if you've never fired a gun. The curriculum covers shooting fundamentals from the ground up.

• •Important: Confirm current class schedules and instructor availability before registering, given recent changes to the business.