Up in Smoke Firearms Training

Up In Smoke Firearms Training LLC operates as a full-service training academy and certified repair center across Arizona. Dan Palmer, the owner, is a retired law enforcement officer with decades of hands-on experience in firearms instruction and gunsmithing.

Standard CCW Course — 5 to 7 hours | $135 ($95 for military veterans) - Tactical and empty gun reloading drills - Handling malfunctions and stoppages - Movement drills, drawing/holstering from concealment - Live fire qualification at 15, 10, 7, and 3 yard lines - Equivalent to Arizona Armed Security Guard firearms qualification - CCW application and $60 DPS fee hand-delivered by instructor - Classroom portions available at your residence - No fingerprinting fee

CCW Renewal Course — 2 hours | $105 ($85 for military veterans) - For clients renewing existing CCW certifications

• •Group Rate: Recruit 7+ people and receive $10 discount per person.

"The difference between other training businesses and USFT is simple: other businesses do the minimum and just want your money. We focus on making sure you're prepared to win the battle."

$45/hour per-person | USFT supplies equipment except ammunition and firearms

• •AZ DPS-mandated qualification course
• •AZ P.O.S.T. firearms standard (50 rounds total)
• •Shoot from 25, 15, 7, and 3 yard lines
• •Three attempts to qualify per session
• •Judgmental scenarios included
• •Qualify with both revolver and semi-automatic at no additional cost
• •Hand-delivered qualification package to AZ DPS
• •Available statewide; competitive rates vs. indoor ranges charging $90+

NRA or USFT Certified — $165 (NRA) / $185 (USFT) per-day, per-client

• •Pistol: Revolver or semi-automatic
• •Rifle: Bolt, semi-automatic, pump, lever action
• •Shotgun: All types
• •Air Handgun/Rifle: Basic instruction available

What You'll Learn: - Safety skills for handling and shooting - Reloading and malfunction drills - Holster use and concealed carry methods - Firearm selection and home storage - Proper cleaning and maintenance

• •USFT Advantage Over NRA Courses: Immediate holster training and tactical skills that go beyond basic safety.

Rentals Available: - Pistols: 9mm, .38, .357, .380, .40, .45 - Rifles: .22LR or AR-15 - Ear and eye protection available to borrow

• •Initial Certification: 16-hour course
• •Annual Recertification: 8-hour course
• •Arizona DPS compliant

Dan Palmer is Crosman factory-trained and certified at the main facility in Bloomfield, New York.

Refresh/Rebuild Services Include: - Replace all seals - Rebuild charging handle - Inspect and grease trigger assembly - Clean and reseal fill adapter and gauge - Rust protection coating application - Velocity set to 525-575 fps - Trigger adjustment (second stage: 1.5-2.5 lbs per NRA/National Standard 3-P specs)

Additional parts charged separately. Pricing available in payment section.

Non-profit youth instruction and coaching in: - NRA Certification courses - Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) - USA Shooting Sports - International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF)

Program Goals: - Training, education, and competition for youth in air pistol/rifle and smallbore pistol/rifle sports - Scholarship funding for matches, equipment, and school (funding dependent) - Host postal and shoulder-to-shoulder competitions leading to sectional, state, regional, and national level participation

Course instructors don't just lecture—they provide one-on-one range feedback during live fire. Safety and fundamentals come first, then advanced tactical skills. Hand-delivery of CCW and LEOSA paperwork to AZ DPS (most instructors leave this to the student). Classroom instruction available at your residence for CCW courses. Available throughout Arizona with discounted group rates.

Customer feedback: Over 50+ detailed testimonials on file, with consistent praise for Dan's patience, knowledge, and personal teaching style. Clients specifically mention his ability to calm nervous first-time shooters, his real-life law enforcement experience making lessons relevant, and his willingness to adapt to different learning styles.

• •Phone: (602) 377-4405
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Payment: PayPal.Me/azusft.org

Firearms Legal Protection available through the business with membership options and locked-in annual rates.

USFT reserves the right to not accept payment or refuse business from any individual or entity.