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 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.

Ok, I've never been to a Gun Shop or Range so I can only compare to my expectations…read more The people working there were all nice and helpful to someone asking basic questions. No sales pressure. The private lesson I had there yesterday was perfect. Alec went through everything very clearly and made sure I understood each item. Something key with guns as mistakes kill. And he was great teaching me how to shoot walking me through what I was doing wrong. Great place to start.

My wife and I took the Basic Pistol Class this past Saturday with Kevin and Lance. I would…read moreabsolutely recommend this class. My wife came out of the class much more comfortable handling, loading, and shooting her pistol. The class helped me with my accuracy by giving me a few directions. Kevin and Lance gave a very good classroom portion shoeing the importance of gun safety and general knowledge. Then we all got to have hands on target shooting with one instructor per 2 "students" The price was very easily worth the day and the knowledge that came out of it! Thank you again Kevin and Lance!

The gentleman teaching the class were knowledgeable, and had a strong focus on safety. Their…read moreconstant focus on procedures and safe handling of weapons made me feel more comfortable. Having the staff watch me while I was shooting and correcting on the spot was just what I needed!

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.

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

Great training from top-notch instructors on hard to find courses. The instructors bring their…read morereal-life perspectives from Law Enforcement and Military backgrounds. They go way beyond the basics to actual combat training with a true one on one approach.

From the owner: We focus individualized attention on the student to help them become better marksmenread more

A lot of gun stores are notorious for having employees/managers that never stop whining about…read morepolitics, condescending attitudes, etc. This place is different and just focuses on the hobby. I usually buy online and do the FFL transfers at this store, and never had a bad experience here. For those of you concerned with the toxic element that exists in the gun community, this place has none of that and is a great place to go learn, and purchase firearms and accessories. They're not trying to show off how cool and tough they look when holding a pew pew stick, they just want people to feel welcome and have fun safely in this hobby.

Pricing feels a bit steep. For a 45-minute visit, my wife and I paid just over $60. The facility…read moreitself is great, but the cost is definitely on the higher side.

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.