Holster Fundamentals 11/30/2024 @Ben Avery
2024-11-30 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
Holster Fundamentals builds upon the skills found in the Precision Pistol course. This course focuses on precision and speed from the holster. This course will teach you exercises to help you become proficient with drawing your handgun quickly and accurately place rounds on target. Our goal is to get you down to 1.5 seconds or less before the end of class.
Focus areas within this course include:

Proper methods to draw from a holster with retention
Accuracy with shooting the first shot from the holster
Learning our warm-up drill
Multi-round shots & follow-through using cadence exercises
Appropriate sight picture at various target distances
Shooting under timed stress and follow-through assessment.
Our goal is to get you below 1.5 sec or less from the holster.

Equipment and supplies required:
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 300 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and spare magazine carrier or a revolver with three (3) speed loaders and carrier for speed loaders
A quality holster that has 2 points of contact and does not collapse. Must cover trigger guard, must not be loose. Must allow an unassisted return. AIWB is ok.
$125.00

EDC Essentials @ Ben Avery 12/08/2024
2024-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
The EDC Essentials course builds upon the skills found in the Holster Fundamentals course and on your personal experience. This course focuses on the more complex thinking on your feet required for defensive carry. This course will take you out of the comfort zone of what you think you know and present you will real-life scenarios and judgmental shooting. This is a 7-8 hour class not including lunch.
Focus areas within this course include:

Drawing from Concealment
Accuracy with shooting the first shot from concealment
Learning our warm-up drill
Multi-round shots & follow-through
Reloads and malfunctions under timed induced stress
Shooting under timed induced stress and follow through assessment
Judgmental shooting
Introductory movement
Executive protection techniques for your family.

Equipment and supplies required:
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 300 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use.
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and spare magazine carrier or a revolver with three (3) speed loaders and carrier for speed loaders.
A quality strong-side holster (open or concealed) that has 2 points of contact and does not collapse (no shoulder holsters, purse holsters permitted) AIWB is ok. This class incorporates concealment.
$250.00

Precision Pistol @Ben Avery 12/21/2024
2024-12-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
The Pistol Precision course is designed for those who are familiar with shooting their handgun and have a desire to be more accurate. Course instruction includes dry-fire practice, and live-fire exercises designed to improve your shooting skills.
Focus areas within this course include:

Universal Firearm Safety
Fitting your firearm exercise
grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, trigger press
Precision shooting techniques/ Diagnosing your target
Target engagement up to 25yrds successfully.
Cadence exercises that help follow-up shots
Learning our warmup drill.

Equipment and supplies required:
The class requires eye and ear protection and at LEAST 200 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use.
A quality holster that has 2 points of contact and does not collapse. Must cover trigger guard, must not be loose. Must allow an unassisted return. AIWB is ok.
$125.00

Holster Fundamentals @Ben Avery 12/21/2024
2024-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

EDC Essentials @Ben Avery 12/28/2024
2024-12-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Private Event
2024-12-29 07:00 - 17:00
Small unit Tactics Training

Private Security Training Out of Town
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00, 2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00

Out Of Town Private Security Training
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00, 2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00, 2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00

Armament Systems Instructor Training
2025-03-29 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00

Private Training Event
2025-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
Looking for private instruction to help fine-tune your skill set? Or are you interested in learning a specific skill with one-on-one attention? If so, DSC private instruction is for you. We believe the class setting is great for learning and ongoing training, however we understand the importance of private attention for student development and improvement. We have male and female instructors available that specialize in each class we offer. Contact us today and let us help you achieve your goals.

F.A.S.T.E.R. Foundations Course 05/3rd-4th/2025
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00
This class is a prerequisite for our Level 1 Training class.
Foundations is an introduction to the handgun skills needed to successfully complete the intermediate level of training for Faster Saves Lives. Students will be learning and implementing such skills as high thumbs forward grip, proper trigger manipulation, single-hand and off-hand shooting along with gun and gear manipulation.
Class will start at 8:00 am please try to arrive early to check in and get set up.

Private Training
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00

Private Medical Training
2025-05-27 08:00 - 17:00

Precision Pistol Science 05/31/2025
2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
PISTOL 1B: Precision Pistol Science

Course Description:
The Precision Pistol Science Course is designed for shooters who have a foundational understanding of their handgun operation and want to refine their accuracy and precision shooting skills. This course explains the science of your muscular influence while shooting a handgun and helps you learn how to isolate muscle groups to cause perfect precision through the combination of in-depth dry-fire practice and live-fire drills to develop consistency and proficiency in precision shooting. Whether you are a competitive shooter, self-defense practitioner, or firearm enthusiast, this course will help you improve shot placement, recoil management, and target acquisition under various conditions.
What you will learn:

Reinforce and apply universal firearm safety principles.
Optimize handgun fit and ergonomics for improved accuracy.
Master grip, stance, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control.
Develop precision shooting techniques and learn to diagnose shot patterns.
Engage targets successfully at distances up to 25 yards.
Implement effective cadence drills for faster, more accurate follow-up shots.
Learn and execute structured warm-up drills to enhance consistency and performance.
Learn how to evaluate your performance executing the required drills and make the proper adjustments to improve on your own.

Required Equipment:

Eye and ear protection.
A reliable handgun with at least 200 rounds of ammunition.
A high-quality holster with two points of contact with your belt that maintains shape and covers the trigger guard (AIWB is permitted).
Additional magazines and magazine pouches (recommended but not required).

Course Fee: $200.00

Holster Draw Efficiency 05/31/2025
2025-05-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
Holster Draw Efficiency

Building on the skills from Precision Pistol Science, this course is designed to develop speed through efficient, controlled movement while maintaining accuracy from the holster. Many go fast, ugly, and it shows up on target. When it matters most, we must learn how to be efficient and consistent intentionally to protect ourselves and our loved ones. But more importantly, understanding how we achieve this so we can improve through perfect repetition. In this class, you will learn to efficiently draw, acquire your target, and fire accurately in 1.5 seconds or less. Through structured drills and live-fire exercises, you’ll refine your technique to enhance both precision and reaction time.
What You’ll Learn:

Mastering the Holster Draw – Proper technique for an efficient draw
First-Shot Accuracy – Hitting your target immediately from the holster effectively
Warm-Up Drills – Build muscle memory and improve performance
Cadence & Follow-Through – Controlling recoil and maintaining accuracy through repetitive shooting.
Sight Picture at Various Distances – Adjust for fast, accurate shots at any range
Timed Stress Shooting – Learn to perform under pressure and realistic time constraints
Achieving a 1.5-Second Draw stroke – Gain the skills to react fast and effectively

Required Equipment:

Eye & ear protection
Semi-automatic pistol (or revolver) with at least three (3) magazines or speed loaders
At least 300 rounds of ammunition
A quality holster with two points of contact with your belt, non-collapsing structure, full trigger guard coverage, and a secure fit (AIWB is allowed)

Course Fee: $200.00

EDC Essentials 06/01/2025
2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
EDC Essentials

The Everyday Carry (EDC) Essentials course is designed for shooters who want to elevate their defensive carry skills beyond the fundamentals. Building on the techniques learned in Holster efficiency, this course challenges students with real-world scenarios, requiring quick decision-making and adaptability under pressure. Students will be taken beyond their comfort zones, developing the ability to react effectively in high-stress situations. Through judgmental shooting exercises, movement drills, and family protection strategies, this course prepares students for the complexities of carrying a firearm for personal defense.
This is a 7-8 hour immersive training experience that pushes participants to refine their skills while introducing dynamic problem-solving techniques.
What you will learn:

Execute smooth, efficient draws from concealed carry.
Achieve first-shot accuracy from concealment.
Master structured warm-up and shooting drills for real-world application.
Engage multiple targets with speed and precision.
Perform reloads and malfunction clearing under induced stress.
Develop proficiency in shooting under time constraints.
Improve situational awareness through judgmental shooting exercises.
Learn fundamental movement techniques for defensive shooting.
Introduce executive protection concepts for defending family and loved ones.

Equipment required:

Eye and ear protection.
At least 300 rounds of ammunition for your handgun.
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and a spare magazine carrier OR a revolver with three (3) speed loaders and a carrier.
A high-quality strong-side holster (open or concealed) that maintains shape and covers the trigger guard (no shoulder holsters or purse holsters allowed, AIWB permitted).

Course fee: $400.00

Private Security Training
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-07 17:00

F.A.S.T.E.R. Level 1 06/27th-29th/2025
2025-06-27 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
FASTER Level 1 is the nation’s leading violence response training for schools, churches and businesses. This class is 3 days of firearm, general crisis and emergency management plus trauma medical training. The fee for this class includes the training and professional trauma kit to take home.

Registration fee includes 3 days of training
Class is 8am-6pm each day.
Registration fee includes 1000 rnds 9mm ammo
Registration fee includes a professional trauma kit for each attendee
Attendees need to provide transportation to/from, meals while training, other comfort items
Training is rain/shine/snow/etc
No refunds (substitute attendees permitted)

Before attending Level 1, attendees are required to have their CCW training, complete the FASTER Foundation class and have the follow equipment:

Eye and hearing protection
Reliable 9mm auto loader: For example Glocks and Smith & Wesson M & P’s with three magazines.
Strong side hip holster and mag carrier: examples Comp-Tac or Blade-Tech (NO SERPAS)
Gun belt
At least 1000 rounds of target ammunition
Clothes to match weather conditions
A brimmed hat to deflect fired cases. Low neck line tops are not recommended…. fired cases are very hot!
Food and beverages
Notebook, pencil/pen

F.A.S.T.E.R. Saves Lives Level 1
2025-06-27 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00
Schools are “soft” targets
for violence.

Your school must be ready to respond to violent events and emergencies.
But what should you do? How will you do it? Who can help you with planning, training, and implementation?

The FASTER program is your complete, ready-to-go solution.

Created by concerned parents, law enforcement, and nationally-recognized safety and medical experts, FASTER is a groundbreaking, nonprofit program that gives educators practical violence response training.
Using our grant program, classes can be provided at little to NO COST to your school district.

What is FASTER?

F A S T E R stands for

Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response

TIME is all that MATTERS!

1st – Stop the killing. Use any and every means available.
2nd – Stop the dying. Have medical tools and training on site.

Armed schools staff do not replace Law Enforcement/EMTs.

They add one additional layer to your school’s existing safety and security plan.
They are first responders right at the point of attack.
Their role is to protect your kids and provide critical aid until outside professionals can arrive.

Ran and funded by a 501c3 non-profit charity.

The FASTER Saves Lives program provides the training and resources your schools need today.

Orion Group Solo/Duo CQB
2025-07-25 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00
Description

Availability: 16 Students
slots Time Commitment:
Three 8-10 hour days
Course Focus: Searching structures solo or with a partner, while moving opposed (force-on-force) for maximum learning potential.
Primary Instructor:
Jason Ransome
Jared Arceneaux
This course is principles based and not on any one doctrine of clearance. This course will focus on searching in COMMERCIAL spaces and will take place potentially at more than one location in Phoenix, so the address is null for a reason. The addresses for training will come out prior to the course date in an informational email.
Students will start at the most basic repetition and work up to full structure clearance. Force on paper and force on force. No physical contact between students and role players. No live fire. Students may be role players for FoF runs, or OTG may bring in other role players depending on course flow.
Packing List:

Airsoft gas powered glocks and masks/ppe will be provided by the venue. IF you want to bring your own stuff to work with, you are welcome to do so. Face protection for force on force runs must be rated for the activity or ANSI Z87+.
Clear eye protection for force on paper runs
Personal Hydration and Snacks

Disclaimer:
We do not offer refunds for courses outside of extreme circumstances. Please ensure that you can actually attend prior to booking.

Private Security Training -out of state-
2025-08-11 08:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00

Precision Pistol Science
2025-08-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

2 Day EDC Essential Pistol
2025-08-30 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
2 Day EDC Essential Pistol
The 2-day EDC Essential Pistol course takes you outside the static range environment. We begin Day one with essential pistol precision skills, speed, and precision out of the holster, before applying these principles to concealed carry.
On Day two we turn to malfunction management, various reload proficiency drills and dynamic movement drills. We will finish day two by using judgment to engage multiple shoot, no-shoot targets while moving, using time-induced stress.
Each class is tailored to the student in attendance regardless of background or experience. Multiple instructors will be on hand to provide a one-on-one experience through each process of learning.
Class Prerequisites:
Students must have the basic skills required to safely load unload and operate their firearm without any assistance. Students MUST have all appropriate equipment and gear before attending this course.
Equipment and supplies required:
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 800+ rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use.
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and spare magazine carrier or a revolver with three (3) speed loaders and carrier for speed loaders.
A quality holster (open or concealed) that has secure belt points of contact and does not collapse (no shoulder holsters, purse holsters permitted) AIWB is ok. This class incorporates your concealment garment.
$800.00/ $600.00

Holster Draw Efficiency
2025-08-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
PISTOL 2: Holster Draw Efficiency

Building on the skills from Precision Pistol Science, this course is designed to develop speed through efficient, controlled movement while maintaining accuracy from the holster. Many go fast, ugly, and it shows up on target. When it matters most, we must learn how to be efficient and consistent intentionally to protect ourselves and our loved ones. But more importantly, understanding how we achieve this so we can improve through perfect repetition. In this class, you will learn to efficiently draw, acquire your target, and fire accurately in 1.5 seconds or less. Through structured drills and live-fire exercises, you’ll refine your technique to enhance both precision and reaction time.
What You’ll Learn:

Mastering the Holster Draw – Proper technique for an efficient draw
First-Shot Accuracy – Hitting your target immediately from the holster effectively
Warm-Up Drills – Build muscle memory and improve performance
Cadence & Follow-Through – Controlling recoil and maintaining accuracy through repetitive shooting.
Sight Picture at Various Distances – Adjust for fast, accurate shots at any range
Timed Stress Shooting – Learn to perform under pressure and realistic time constraints
Achieving a 1.5-Second Draw stroke – Gain the skills to react fast and effectively

Required Equipment:

Eye & ear protection
Semi-automatic pistol (or revolver) with at least three (3) magazines or speed loaders
At least 300 rounds of ammunition
A quality holster with two points of contact with your belt, non-collapsing structure, full trigger guard coverage, and a secure fit (AIWB is allowed)

Course Fee: $200.00

EDC Essentials
2025-08-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
PISTOL 3: EDC Essentials

The Everyday Carry (EDC) Essentials course is designed for shooters who want to elevate their defensive carry skills beyond the fundamentals. Building on the techniques learned in Holster efficiency, this course challenges students with real-world scenarios, requiring quick decision-making and adaptability under pressure. Students will be taken beyond their comfort zones, developing the ability to react effectively in high-stress situations. Through judgmental shooting exercises, movement drills, and family protection strategies, this course prepares students for the complexities of carrying a firearm for personal defense.
This is a 7-8 hour immersive training experience that pushes participants to refine their skills while introducing dynamic problem-solving techniques.
What you will learn:

Execute smooth, efficient draws from concealed carry.
Achieve first-shot accuracy from concealment.
Master structured warm-up and shooting drills for real-world application.
Engage multiple targets with speed and precision.
Perform reloads and malfunction clearing under induced stress.
Develop proficiency in shooting under time constraints.
Improve situational awareness through judgmental shooting exercises.
Learn fundamental movement techniques for defensive shooting.
Introduce executive protection concepts for defending family and loved ones.

Equipment required:

Eye and ear protection.
At least 300 rounds of ammunition for your handgun.
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and a spare magazine carrier OR a revolver with three (3) speed loaders and a carrier.
A high-quality strong-side holster (open or concealed) that maintains shape and covers the trigger guard (no shoulder holsters or purse holsters allowed, AIWB permitted).

Course fee: $400.00
