Hubs needed a refresher course to reapply for his CCW, and I figured what they hey -- I may as well…read moretag along and get mine again, too. My brother previously had attended this course and highly recommended Arizona Home Defense and Virgil. I called and spoke with the instructor, Virgil, who was able to get hubs and I booked into class the very next evening. yay! We showed up and Virgil had everyone's paperwork set up, so we could start filling everything out for the background check and fingerprints before class, which was awesome so we wouldn't have to sit there after the course to get everything done. The course itself was great -- short, sweet, to the point. Virgil gave us the information quickly and thoroughly covered required materials. He has a lot of experience/knowledge in guns overall and has a great sense of humor, however, if you offend easily, wear earmuffs or quietly bleep all the f-bombs in your head while he talks. I, personally, thought he was hilarious and the f-bombs didn't bother me (military guys use it 17 times in a sentence with 25 words, haha). After the course we got our fingerprints taken and were on our way, completed paperwork in hand (YOU have to mail the paperwork in for the CCW card but all instructions are included with your packet). I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take a CCW class... you'll thank me later that you didn't spend an excruciating whole day training on material that Virgil can deliver to you in one evening.

My son gave me a gift certificate for a carbine class almost a year ago. It cost over $400. I have…read moreemailed and called several times over many months with no response to schedule the class. DO NOT give them your money in the form of a gift certificate. If they ever respond to my messages and schedule the class, I will update my rating, but there is clearly a lack of customer service in a big way.

It was a pleasure training with Rob. My wife and I signed up for private pistol training and…read morelearned far more than we expected in our first session. Rob has an impressive understanding of firearms and defensive shooting, and that became clear when we dug into the details on some of the things we discussed during our training. He also has a unique ability to meet you where you are and push you to the next level. We're looking forward to another session soon.

Rob is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I appreciated his excellent training skills. Will…read moredefinitely go back for more training!

Great class for beginner pistol. My wife and I gained confidence with a new 9mm. Chris and his…read morerange officers were thorough and patient. Good organization with plenty of both structure and organic discussion. Ask whatever you want, no rush. And very knowledgeable. Small number of students (8 in our class - 2 guys, 6 ladies) meant you always felt like you were safe and weren't doing something you shouldn't. Affordable too. Highly recommended.

I have taken the beginner class twice! It was not intimidating and great practice for a beginner…read more Lots of education and range time. There were more than enough Range Safety Officers to help. I never felt unsafe or unprepated. Highly recommend. Looking forward to the intermediate class

Clean, manned well, well maintained, nicely set up and reasonably priced. The layout is excellent…read morewhether shooting handguns or rifles. The staff inside upon arrival are welcoming and pleasant to deal with. I do, however, agree with the comments about the range masters. I believe them to be knowledgeable and focused on safety, but they do not have any formal CX training. This was my first visit and I plan on returning to use this facility again.

I'd like to give a shout-out to the Range Masters at Ben Avery. Every visit, I'm greeted with a…read moresmile, and the staff and volunteers are knowledgeable, professional, and always ready to help. As a woman who has recently started going to the range on my own, I've never felt anything but respect, encouragement, and kindness. They take the time to answer questions, share information about events, and offer advice that truly helps shooters improve and stay safe. Special thanks to Kelly, Russell, Charlie, Vern, and all the others whose names I may not know. Their welcoming attitude and dedication create a safe, supportive environment for everyone. Thank you all for everything you do.

These are experienced people that know their stuff and present it very well. You can learn a lot…read morefrom them no matter how much experience you already have. They are an excellent source to rely on.

We asked our community to recommended someone to help us with basic firearm training and Johnson…read moreGroup TAC was the name we received several times. Well, we now know why! We couldn't have been more pleased and happy to have met Karin and Oz and now have taken two of their classes. Oz is such a wonderful instructor and so knowledgeable! His experience in the military and as a SWAT member and lead instructor give him a world of real life experiences to bring to his training. He takes his time with each student to insure they are understanding that particular drill and that we can achieve success with it. He is also very personable so for even the most novice student won't feel overwhelmed or nervous. Karin is also wonderful as an additional instructor as well as an extra set of eyes and ears to help you out and give you personalized attention if necessary. She is also hysterical and gives the training some levity! We are planning to go back again for further instruction! Highly recommended and please tell them we said hi! Be well, Jordan

For context, I have never attended any formal firearm training before taking the CCW class offered…read moreby Mental Marksmanship. I was in the Scouts, shot a few rounds with my brother before, and my father owned a gun. However, that being said, I imagine that even those with extensive experience will end up taking away something valuable from these two brilliant instructors, making the price for this course well worth what you pay. For additional context, I purchased a discounted voucher via Groupon, but I was so happy with the experience that I am looking for additional courses by these instructors and would be happy to pay the full list price (which is already competitive with other course prices) This course was about so much more than just gun safety, the laws, and how to concealed carry. While we did get into proper gun handling safety and techniques, the overarching theme was the Mental aspect. At first I thought the name Mental Marksmanship was targeted for people "Crazy" about guns. This assumption, was far from the case. What I found was that the instructors were raising really thought provoking questions. I went home really thinking about the impacts of carrying a gun. They really hit home on not just the legal ramifications of owning a gun, but several other areas which I will leave for them to share with you. Additionally, the primary instructor is incredibly qualified to be teaching- I can't remember all the details, but I do remember he served in high up leadership roles for law enforcement for many many years. He's seen it all, and I immediately felt comfortable and respected what he had to share. His assistant was also wonderful, qualified, and really emphasized the "Mental" aspect of this course. The two really complimented each other. Lastly, I had no expectations of this course, content wise. It was close by and had great reviews for a great prices. I was just looking to get a CCW, but ended up taking home so much more. Attending with an open mind will grant you an incredible experience.

Jack and Lena were super! I learned so, so much. I could tell that they love what they do and…read morecare about teaching people as well as keeping them safe. The class was informative, interactive, and fun! I've been wanting to do this for a long time and finally got up the courage. I was comfortable from the get go. All questions are good questions and explored thoroughly. If you want more training or your CCW ... sign up! They were great!