Arizona Defensive Firearms Training is owned and run by a quality owner. I had an issue, but he…read moregot involved and made everything right. We all know things do not always go the way they are supposed to and that is just how life is. What is most important is when there is an issue that the issue is acknowledged and resolved quickly. Arizona Defensive Firearms Training is a company that does just that. If you are looking to get the requisite training certficiation for a CCW permit which is what I was in need of, then I encourage you to go to Arizona Defensive Firearms Training. The ownership is top notch, strives to provide a quality product (service) and has years of experience with firearms, therefore is well set up to provide you the certification you are seeking. I highly recommend Arizona Defensive Firearms Training.

Great class. I got a speeding ticket and took the course. Very well presented and I learned alotread more

I saw an advertisement to learn more about your AR and zero it in. Not knowing what to expect, I…read moredecided to take my new AR up to Ben Avery and see what it was all about. I enjoyed that day so much, I signed up for Rock Mountain Defense CCW class. Then I had fun trying to do the Navy Seal Rifle qualification course. It will make you appreciate the skill level of our talented military, police officers and first responders. They also offered a free AR cleaning class at Sportsmans Warehouse. I care a lot about a persons background and history when I am paying for a class. Jon, being a retired Phoenix Police Officer, has practical insight​ on defense with a rifle. He is an NRA instructor as well. I felt very comfortable learning from both him and his wife. I encourage new shooters to take their courses. You won't be disappointed.

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!

I recently took the Handgun Tier 1 Ignite class at Scottsdale Gun Club with Matt and Dan, and I'm…read moretruly glad I did. A few months ago, my home was struck by a stray bullet from a random shooting that happened in front of my house. Since then, a couple of other situations have made me feel unsafe in my own home. That experience led me to consider purchasing a firearm for home protection. I had visited other gun shops before and even spent time at the range, intending to buy a gun -- but every time it came down to making the purchase, I felt unsure and honestly a little scared. The truth was, I simply didn't have enough knowledge or confidence to feel comfortable having a firearm in my house. That's exactly why I signed up for this class -- and it was absolutely the right decision. Matt and Dan were incredibly friendly, approachable, and fun to be around. They created an environment that felt welcoming and judgment-free, which was especially important for someone like me who had some anxiety going in. The classroom portion was extremely informative and covered so many foundational things I didn't fully understand before -- safety, handling, mindset, and practical knowledge that truly builds confidence. We ended the class by going to the range and practicing with a handgun, applying the skills we had just learned. Matt and Dan were with us the entire time -- closely supervising, ensuring safety, and offering hands-on guidance. I never felt alone or unsure. They were attentive and genuinely invested in making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. While I still plan to visit the range a few more times to continue building confidence, I now feel significantly more prepared and educated than I did before taking this course. If you've ever felt hesitant, intimidated, or unsure about owning a firearm -- especially for home protection -- I would highly recommend this class. It gave me the knowledge and confidence I was missing, and I'm very grateful for the experience.

Annie was so helpful and she really knew her stuff!! Totally recommend this location if you're…read morelooking for a fun place to do some shooting

Recently stopped in at refiners firearms after being recommended to them by someone else in the…read morefirearms industry. I was looking to buy either a 365 or a hellcat and could not find either in almost any gunstore in the great phoenix area. Not only did Jonathan at refiners have both, he had several models of both to choose from. Jonathan, a firearms instructor, spent the better part of an hour with me helping me decide which gun would fit me best without being pushy or assertive. I learned a few things buying this gun from him and had a good time doing it, and intend on coming back for his firearms training classes in the future.

Train with Jon! I used Jon for a few FFL transactions and he…read morewas very helpful. He had mentioned at that time he did training as well, and after looking into both group lessons and individual training, I decided that for something so important, an individual one-on-one training was going to be best. I can say with certainly the extra cost and time training with Jon was totally worth it. He took care of the reservations at a private range, and started from scratch to intro me to handgun shooting. I left feeling significantly more confident, knowing i wasn't going to pick up bad habits, and was able to put down nice groups downrange by the end of the training. The training was so good in fact, that I plan to take another training for rifle marksmanship.

First time gun owner with my wife, we purchased a S&W 9mm. Before it came out of the box at home,…read morewe opted for training is where I met instructor Ryan Clark (he trains SWAT and police for the City of Phoenix). This was the best money I ever spent and encourage EVERY novice to see him. Almost an hour and a half before we even started shooting, Ryan spoke to gun safety and proper handling. Sure, I have shot handguns on many occasions but never ever thought of all of the peripheral things you need to think about! In short, the 3 hours that my wife and I spent with Ryan went by really fast. Ryan is very polite and extremely patient. At the end of our session, my wife and I could hit the targets pretty well and came away with a LOT of knowledge. So much so that we can not wait for our next session with Ryan to improve our handling and shooting skills and learn more! Ryan simple rocks!

I recently attended the Home Based - CQB 1 course taught by Ryan Clark and Bob Pinkerton and it was…read moreoutstanding! I really appreciated how they started the day by talking through some of the more common home intruder scenarios, improvements that can be made to the home itself to deter would-be intruders, and force-on-force approaches to consider if a home intrusion were to occur. The talk included the need to devise a home defense plan ahead of time that all house members are familiar with that could be executed if/when the need ever did arise. Discussions were followed by Ryan and Bob setting up various scenarios in the 'shoot house' and having each student perform room clearing through the house while dealing with 'friendlies' and 'threats' during the process. Ryan and Bob held debriefings after each student and talked about things the students did well and things to improve to perform the clearing process more efficiently and safely. The day ended with each student clearing the house under live-fire conditions using training ammunition to give as close to a real-world experience as possible. The level of instruction throughout the day was outstanding with excellent and timely feedback throughout the day. I've taken several force-on-force courses before with other instructors and this was by far the best and most comprehensive bar none. I've also taken several courses with Deliberate Concepts with Ryan and Bob as the instructors and would highly recommend them.

I really recommend this company. He taught me a lot and helped with any questions/concerns that I…read morehad. I've been wanting to be a security guard for some time now so I contacted the company and they got me in the next day! I'll be recommending this company to my friends and to anyone else interested in this career choice. Thanks Ken!

I had a great experience with 123CPR. I took the hybrid course, where you can do the online course…read morethe American Heart Association, and then follow up with the facility for a 1 hour practical portion. Their fees are also reasonable. The team is very professional and accommodating. I highly recommend them.