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The plan is simple: Add every Arizona firearms trainer who asks, to this list of trainers available in the state. A straight Basic Listing is free, a service to the entire state. The information trainers need to send is outlined below.
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Attention trainers: Get listed here at TrainMeAZ to attract customers and let the world know what you offer. Soon, this page will be searchable by location, specialties, and even dates when your classes are available (for now the listings are just being compiled as a list). TrainMeAZ will be the go-to place in Arizona to find trainers and get educated in the world of firearms, personal safety and self defense. Enhanced Listings are also available.
NOTE: TrainMeAZ LLC does not endorse any trainers, classes or firms listed here, and no warranty or guarantee of quality, training accuracy or mercantability is expressed or implied. Training is a very personal matter, and the quality and style of trainers varies greatly. Buyer beware. Interview potential trainers carefully, choose wisely, and get better results by taking more than one class so you can compare. Always exercise great caution in the use and possession of firearms.
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GUNSITE
Central Arizona / Worldwide • 2900 W. Gunsite Rd., Paulden, AZ 86334
928-636-4565
jahulen@gunsite.com • Gunsite.com
Gunsite offers firearms training to elite military personnel, law enforcement officers and free citizens of the US. We teach Marksmanship—how to hit what
you aim at. However, Gunsite goes beyond this simple discipline to include the
principles of gun-handling and mind-set. This we call the Combat Triad. We
offer multiple levels of instruction in handgun, in carbine, in shotgun, in bolt-action rifle and precision rifle. Each discipline is informed by the Combat
Triad. Each instructor at Gunsite has served in Law Enforcement,
the military or both. Each Instructor is fully imbued with the doctrine and
tradition of our school. Learn more about our facility at gunsite.com.
CASWELLS SHOOTING RANGE/URBAN FIREARMS INSTITUTE
East Valley/Mesa • 856 East Isabella Avenue,
Mesa, AZ 85204
480-497-5141
Sales@caswells.com • Caswells.com
Caswells has been training students in concealed carry since 1994 and has eight NRA-Certified firearms instructors on staff with over 30 years of firearms-training and law-enforcement experience, who are also certified by AZDPS to teach the official 8-hour Arizona Concealed Carry Course. Caswells also offers an "above and beyond" course -- our in-house 14-hour Concealed Carry Course that engages students in additional law and legal training with real-life examples, additional videos, and our Alpha X Interactive Shooting Simulator. Caswells features an indoor climate-controlled shooting range and full retail store. We are your "One Stop Shop" for all of your concealed carry and personal defense needs. Caswells also offers a full training curriculum from introduction to firearms to advanced tactical training.
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Robert Blackmer,
Caliber Firearms Training,
602-324-3939
Greater Phoenix Metro Area
robert@caliberfirearmstraining.com • caliberfirearmstraining.com
Certifications: NRA, Arizona Dept. of Public Safety.
--Mr. Blackmer has been training CCW applicants since 1998, working closely with Shooters World in Phoenix where he is a senior instructor. A sworn police officer, he is the exclusive firearms instructor for Dunbar Armored, Pinkerton Government Services, Pendum and Central Security. Mr. Blackmer has an easy going, soft-spoken style and an excellent command of the legal and tactical facets of civilian gun possession and use.
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Carol Ruh, Arizona Women’s Shooting Associates, 602-571-3886
Greater Phoenix Metro Area
hungariandevil2000@yahoo.com • azwsa.com
Certifications: NRA Training Counselor and Instructor in Pistol, Personal Protection, Rifle, Refuse to be a Victim and DPS certified; Senior Instructor at Phoenix-based Shooters World, President of AZWSA.
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AWSA has for over a decade been teaching women the sport of shooting and self-defense. We teach women of all ages how to handle different types of firearms by having strong basic skills and an appropriate mind-set. Our AWSA instructors bring the education experience with a woman’s touch. We recently introduced Krav Maga classes to our members and their families, along with our many other classes.
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Marty Hargraves / William Simotti, EXCEL Firearms Training Center LLC
520-678-0323 / 520-266-2677
Southeastern Arizona
excelftc@superquality.com • http://www.superquality.com
--Marty Hargraves and William Simotti have been training students for the AZ CCW permit since 1994 when the law came into effect. We go above and beyond the bare minimum requirements of AZ Law. We have four Arizona DPS Authorized instructors with decades of training experience who teach the Arizona DPS CCW permit course. Our range is in Tombstone and classroom in Sierra Vista. We also provide Legal Issues classroom training to responsibly carry firearms without an AZ CCW permit.
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Charles Heller, Success Academy, 520 870 2700
Tucson, Marana, Green Valley
charles@libertywatchradio.com • libertywatchradio.com
Certifications: NRA Basic, Personal Protection, DPS certified CCW Instructor.
--Co-founder of Arizona Citizens Defense League, Arizona's premeir self defense civil rights org;
Host, Liberty Watch, and America Armed & Free -- Southern Arizona's only firearms related radio programs, featuring topics with a muzzle, a nozzle, or a blade, from gun manufacturers to military history. Listen here.
You do not need to own a gun to take my class. You can even do your qualification with a supressed firearm!
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Jeffrey G. Landtiser, AIA, CPTED,
Secure Environments, LLC.,
602-957-2702
Phoenix Metro, 4530 North 40th Street, Suite C, Phoenix 85018
info@SecureEnvironmentsLLC.com • SecureEnvironmentsLLC.com
Certifications: AZ DPS for CCW and Armed Security Guard Training, NRA-Certified Instructor & Range Safety Officer, Certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Designer (CPTED), Gunsite Graduate.
--We specialize in training those who may be new to the idea of self-defense and new to firearms. We’re experienced, professional and insured. Our individualized approach caters to your specific needs and schedule. It’s personal and confidential. And it’s offered in a professional office setting for those who may be uncomfortable with other retail gun store options. Our courses are designed to help you be confident, prepared and a victor -- not a victim.
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Jeff Jolly, S.H.O.T.S. Sports Ranch LLC, 928-772-4781
Northwestern Arizona, Mohave County
jefferyj@shotsranch.com • shotsranch.com
Certifications: AZ DPS for CCW, All NRA disciplines (Benefactor Member) .
--SHOTS Ranch is a privately owned training facility dedicated to providing solutions for real world problems.
By providing training experts for a variety of skill levels, SHOTS Ranch emphasizes reinforcement of proven skills and techniques to a wide spectrum of private citizens, military, law enforcement and private contractors.
Jeff has taught several thousand people to qualify for the Arizona Concealed Carry Permit. Located on over 600 acres in secluded rural area, 35 miles east of Kingman.
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Dave Kopp,
Citizens' Self-Defense Training, 623-670-3516
Phoenix metro Area
P.O. Box 11446,
Glendale, AZ 85318
info@csdtccw.com • csdtccw.com
Certifications: NRA Basic Pistol, Personal Protection, AZ DPS CCW,
FrontSight Distinguished Graduate.
--Mr. Kopp is a co-founder of and registered lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League. He has an insider's knowledge of Arizona firearms laws and brings this to his classes. His lifelong interest in the shooting sports, combined with extensive training in the tactical disciplines and a dedication to providing a safe, fun learning environment for all, makes Citizens' Self-Defense Training classes a great choice for beginning or advanced students. Courses are taught in air-conditioned classrooms, with shooting conducted at established commercial ranges.
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Linda M. Gilbertson, Ladies Day, 928-521-4821
White Mountains, Northeast Arizona
Lindapeo@wildblue.net
Certifications: NRA Certified Pistol and Personal Protection Instructor, USPSA Certified Chief Range Officer.
--A competitive shooter in rifle and pistol, former Trooper with Oregon State Police and a U.S Treasury Special Agent, Ms. Gilbertson provides basic firearms (pistol) familiarization FOR WOMEN ONLY! One day class at a private ranch with a range on site. Lunch, training materials and use of instructor's pistols and ammunition included. Small-sized classes with personal attention. Advanced training available upon request. Escape to the coolness of the mountains during the heat of summer.
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Kent Turnipseed, Turnipseed Technique, Inc., 480-802-0346
Phoenix
alan@quickshoot.com • TurnipseedTechnique.com
Certifications: NRA, Chuck Taylor Certified in Defensive Handgun, Combat Rifle/Shotgun & SMG.
--What happens when balanced body mechanics and the fundamentals of martial arts are applied to shooting? It's simple. We teach a more comfortable way to shoot well that makes it easier to hit your target. Two obvious benefits are unmatched Recoil Management and accurate HipShoot for reliable self-defense. Learn the secret to safe, accurate, rapid-fire shooting skills for life. Our new book, Martial Art of the Gun, explains all. See free Videos on our website.
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Doron "D" Doravi, Israeli Combat Systems LLC, 602-421-4645
Arizona and Nationwide
d@israelicombatsystemsus.net • ics-us.net
Certifications: Israeli Defense Force-Assault Firearms Instructor; Range Master - Israeli National Police - Counter Terrorism
Instructor; Firearms Instructor - NRA Pistol Instructor, Member of ASRPA, NRA, International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms
Instructors.
--We specialize in Israeli defensive tactics (firearms and Krav Maga)—both the
training method and combat mindset. "Tactical" sounds impressive, but we teach
practical and advanced, to civilians and law enforcement, with class modules emphasizing how
to utilize firearms and empty hands, with the willingness to survive and win. ICS
also provides security assessments and consultation. D's background is a mix of
operational assignments and as instructor with elite units within the Israeli
military and the law enforcement community. "Train as if your life depends on it."
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Joe & Terri Prawdzik, Six O'Clock High LLC,
602-381-8177
Phoenix
sixohigh@msn.com • sixohigh.com
Certifications: DPS Certified Firearms Instructor, AZ POST Instructor, Nationally Certified Hostage Negotiator, former Phoenix Police Officer.
--Six O'Clock High LLC teaches the PAD principle, Prepare, Avoid, Defend. Our instructors are highly trained in dealing with critical incident containment, we can teach you how to avoid, contain or stop a threat. We have a variety of classes -- Constitutional Carry, CCW, "SpeakSoftly" (family/Group safety seminar), Handgun 101 and more. If you want to learn how to get from one safe place to another, check out our classes. FFL licensed, accepts firearm transfers.
Your business belongs here!
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C. D. Tavares, Liberty Haven Ranch, 623-640-7883
Wickenburg (Morristown), guninstructor@libertyhaven.com
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Noble C. Hathaway, Copperstate Defense Institute,
Phoenix, nhathaway@cox.net, copdefense.com
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Stephen P. Wenger, Defensive Use of Firearms, LLC, 928-242-2098
Show Low, spwenger@spw-duf.info, spw-duf.info
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Aaron Merchant,
Merchant Firearms, 602-526-6796
Phoenix, MerchantFirearms@aol.com
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Diamondback Police Supply Co, 520-886-8338
Tucson,
dbacktrainging@hotmail.com
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Bernard Palazzolo, Tactical-Advantage of Arizona L.L.C., 520-429-0593
Tucson, Info@Tactical-Aadvantage.org, Tactical-Advantage.org
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Rob Potter,
Shoot Right, 602-288-5324
Phoenix, Info@shootrightaz.org,
shootrightaz.org
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Bob (De-Nay) Denis, CEO,
CCW AZ School, LLC, 480-275-6995
Phoenix, bob@ccwazschool.com,
ccwazschool.com
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Dian Valencic,
FreedomWorks USA, 888-238-3465
Wickenburg, dian@freedomworksusa.us, freedomworksusa.us
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Allen Nichols, Fred Mastison, Force Options USA, 602-617-4504
Phoenix, allennichols@cox.net, forceoptionsusa.com
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Doug Little,
Armed Personal Defense, 480-607-5144,
888-607-5144
Scottsdale, doug@armedpersonaldefense.com, armedpersonaldefense.com
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Rick Barkett, Arizona Defensive Firearms Training, 602-279-3770
Phoenix, info@azccw.com, azccw.com
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Phil Lee,
West Valley GLOCK Armorer and Instructor, 623-261-8818
Phoenix, mabuhay59@ms.com
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Frank Tucker,
Arizona Safe Carry LLC,
480-993-7356
Phoenix Metro - East Valley, tuckerzz@cox.net, arizonasafecarry.com
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John Hansen,
Blackwolf Defense, 623-694-0377
Goodyear, blackwolfccw@yahoo.com, defensiveshotplacement.com
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George Dean, TacTrain Skill at Arms Development, 623-694-4901
Phoenix, george@tactrain.net, tactrain.net
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Richard Adams, Adams Training Institute, 480-206-9592, 602-516-2044
Mesa, adamstraininginstitute@gmail.com, adamstraining.net
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Sean Pearce, Safety First Firearms Training, 480-227-5832
East Valley Area,
safetyfirstfirearms@hotmail.com
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Deb Ferns, Babes with Bullets, 520-572-9183
Tucson, Deb@BabeswithBullets.com, BabeswithBullets.com
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Jon & Kathy Fory, Defense U., LLC, 520-260-0820
Green Valley, DefenseU@cox.net
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Debi C. Ford, Women Training Women, 602-550-1465
Glendale, d2ford@cox.net
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Shane F. Krauser, K-Force Vanguard, LLC, 480-347-8969
Phoenix Metro - East Valley, info@KForceVanguard.com, KForceVanguard.com
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Jim Neff, Generations Firearm Training LLC 480-794-0424
Phoenix Metro - East Valley, jim@generationsfirearm.com
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E. Paul Whetten, Banner Tactical LLC, 480-392-9192
Phoenix, paul@bannertactical.net, bannertactical.net
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Jerry McCown, Glendale Community College, 623-845-3831
Metro Phoenix area, jerry.mccown@gcmail.maricopa.edu,
gccgunsafety.com
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Richard Peterson, Peterson Personal Protection LLC, 520-508-3461
St. David, petersonpersonalprotection@gmail.com
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Johnnie L. Mock, Arizona Weaponcraft Solutions, 623-249-5978
Goodyear,
awsl@mindspring.com, azwcsl.com
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Bob Leitzman, Scott Loomis, Tucson Guns and Western Artifacts, 520-722-6886
Tucson, tucsonguns@aol.com, tucsonguns.net
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Dennis Jackson, Self Defense Solutions LLC, 480-203-0848
Mesa, handgunsafety@gmail.com, Right2Survive.com
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John Webster, Tactical Firearms Training, LLC, 480-371-7000
East Valley Area, contact@arizonaconcealed.com, ArizonaConcealed.com
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Glen Stilson, Independence Firearms Training, 520-831-3683
Prescott Valley, Glen@IndependenceTraining.com, IndependenceTraining.com
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Donald P. Randolph,
2A Firearms Training, 480-860-5798
Scottsdale, 2atraining@earthlink.net
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