Came for a class this weekend. It's dirt berms up against mountain. Nothing special. We had to…read morepick up brass when done...just luke most other places in AZ. For my money, living in Tucson and having access to some excellent, affordable ranges, the only appeal would be ease of full auto permission. Not worth the drive up, there are not a lot of permanent structures/ amenities...and membership is expensive.

I've been a member at the range for just over a year and have always found the employees to be very…read morehelpful. The range is clean and organized.

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

Patrick the owner is great to work with. Very accommodating and professional. Great prices and…read moregreat service.

I believe that customer service is the most important aspect of any small retail business and Aaron…read moreat AAE exemplifies that concept. He offered more for my trade than anyone else with excellent information and service. I bought three guns from them because of that service. I've been to every other gun shop in town and most of them treat you like a moron. These guys provide excellent quality service and very fair prices with a welcoming attitude. I will only buy my guns from this shop from now on.

Larry's class was so full of information. I have never owned a gun, so everything was new to me…read more After spending three hours with Larry, I am excited to buy a gun and practice in his next class. Larry has so much experience with guns, as well as teaching gun safety. I was very surprised how much I learned and am looking forward to his next class.

I never had any experience with firearms until I took two courses with Prescott Firearms Training…read more The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and emphasize on safety. I'm looking forward to future classes.

We had an awesome training session with Gil. He taught my 10 year old gun safety and made sure he…read moreunderstood it before he was allowed to shoot. He taught him how to take apart his gun and what the parts were called. My son loved working will Gil and learned to properly stand and shoot a pistol and a rifle as well as hand grips. Gil also taught me things I didnt even learn in my CCW class. He is very patient and knowledgeable I would recommend him above the rest as he is very detailed. We were also offered snacks and drinks! Now thats customer service. If you want to learn the correct ways to shoot hes your guy.

From the owner: Specializing in Firearms Training for new Firearms owners. Concealed Carry Permits. Basic…read moreOrientation and Defensive Training on Handguns, Rifles, and Shotguns

WARNING: YELP MAY GIVE YOU THE WRONG ADDRESS. I would recommend calling this place for more…read morespecific directions, as the area is under construction, and when I used Yelp's "directions" feature it sent me somewhere 15 minutes away. We absolutely loved this place! My girlfriend and I were visiting Sedona with my father and his wife who are considering moving here, and they asked what I wanted to do. Seeing as I am from a small town in Northern (like, WAY northern) California, it is relatively difficult to rent or buy a gun, or even to find a shooting range. I told him I thought we should go shooting, so I looked this place up, and saw that it had noteworthy reviews. They provide a package that costs about $80 and includes everything a beginner needs: gun rentals, ear/eye protection rentals, ammunition, a characteristic; fun; patient; and knowledgeable older instructor who is convinced he can convince anyone that they can and will shoot today (hey, it worked on my step-mom), etc. On top of that, to the surprise of a Californian, you can actually rent and shoot fully-automatic rifles the same day you walk in their door. I got to hold an M4 and an AK. The rental process was very smooth, the gentlemen working there were courteous and knew their stuff, and our overall experience was very positive. My dad (who was not a huge supporter of guns beforehand) was raving about it on our way home. He said he'll likely go back there for a few more lessons. I would highly recommend this place for beginner, intermediate, and advanced shooters alike.

I found Copper Star back in 2021, when I moved from California. It was one of the first places I…read moresought in order to obtain instruction and firearm knowledge. I took their CCW class in October 2021 and have been a regular since then. Staff is knowledgeable and efficient. There is a rifle range and pistol range, as well as archery. The pistol range has six separate lanes and area for loading and personal storage. Clean and temp controlled, although not everyone cleans their brass after a session, so be sure to ensure your lane is clean before firing. I've purchased firearms through them and staff is competent and thorough. They offer hourly lane and firearm rentals as well as 6-month and annual memberships, which I highly recommend. The facility is perched up on a hill over looking the Verde Valley, located by the Yavapai Sheriff station/jail and Out of Africa. I do wish they had a larger selection of pistols for "try-out", and for sale. However, they can order anything for the customer. Highly recommend if you're visiting and want something fun to try..or if you're a local and want to brush-up, or maintain your skills!

I cannot express how much i enjoyed my class here at Gunsite. I attended the veterans 250 pistol…read morecourse and it was an amazing week. The instructors were enthusiastic, encouraging, and extremely knowledgable. The facilities are amazing, well thought out, and very clean. Seriously, every bathroom was absolutely spotless. I would have to say that my favorite part about the course was that it was all action. We did not spend countless hours in a classroom learning theory by powerpoint presentation. Everything we learned we learned by doing on the ranges. If you have ever considered taking a course here you need to pull the trigger (see what i did there?) Because you will not regret it.

Last week I attended the Close Quarter Pistol class at Gunsite. I took this same course several…read moreyears ago and thought so much of the curriculum that I decided to repeat it. This time the instructor was Steve Tarani. Do a web search on him. He is a former "government" employee who is one of the best in the world in hand to hand combat and the use of edged weapons. He is also very handy with firearms too. This course is all about what to do when the bad guy(s) are close...and I mean like onion breath distance. Our class of 7 students received outstanding instruction during the 5 day course. Steve is a soft spoken and modest person who has superb teaching skills and everyone agreed that we learned a lot. CQP is an education that demonstrates real world situations up close and personal that can be dealt with using hands and then guns if need be. Gunsite is the largest and oldest shooting school in the world consisting of over 3000 acres that encompass excellent facilities. It trains the military, law enforcement and responsible civilians and is simply the best there is. As great as the facilities are the instructors are even better. It is why myself and many others keep coming back. I always look forward to my next trip to Gunsite.

I stopped by to check the store out the other day. You can't pack anymore cool stuff in such a…read moresmall place. The staff was very nice. This place is what dreams are made of. Very cool!!

From the owner: Preparedness and Survival Supplies, Firearms and Dog Training.read more

Just moved into town don't know a lot of people and I needed some questions answered about a couple…read moreweapons I inherited and needed a part for a rifle and they had the part. It was a simple phone call Patrick answered and we hit it off immediately. Great owner great person and a true patriot. And whatever idiot rated 1 star and made his absurd statement let me tell you this Israel is one of our greatest allies if not our greatest. 23 year Army Special ops guy here and I have worked with the Israel special forces simply said they are a force to be reckoned with and glad they are on our side. God bless America and I to stand with Israel.

Great owner, cool little shop operated of of the garage. Small selection, but he has nice weapons…read morefor sale.

Shadrach is great. Not kidding, I would plan another trip here solely to train with him again. We…read morehad two first time shooters in our group and he really made them feel comfortable with his feedback and instruction. Our group practiced the "Australian Peel", shooting from cover and of course, effective communication. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend scheduling some training with Grey Wolf Tactical when you have the pleasure of being around the area. You will come away with much more confidence in your abilities. Oh, stories and fun memories too! Everyone who went couldn't stop talking about how much fun they had.

Shad is an amazing instructor, extremely experienced and educated. He is well versed with step one…read morebeginners all the way through to experienced. Great choice for the young woman who will be living alone for the first time, the individuals whom just want to become proficient and able to defend themselves and their families; or Grandmother who's neighborhood just isn't as safe as it once was. Rest assured any instruction given by Shad will be money and time well spent!