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Holster Fundamentals @ Ben Avery 12/30/2023
2023-12-30 13:00 - 17:00 (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

Precision Pistol @Ben Avery 12/30/2023
2023-12-30 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

Family Range Day
2023-12-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
Dave and all his boys will be training together all day having fun as should you and your family. A family that trains together, stays together.

Out of town
2023-12-12 08:00 - 2023-12-16 17:00, 2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-18 17:00 | AZ

Precision Pistol @Ben Avery 12/03/2023
2023-12-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

EDC Essentials @Ben Avery 11/25/2023
2023-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
PISTOL 3: EDC Essentials
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

Pistol Basics @Ben Avery 11/19/23
2023-11-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
This introductory class is designed for someone brand new with little to no experience using a handgun. Class sizes are kept small for more one on one time on the range.
Focus areas within this course include:

Universal Firearm Safety
Different types of handguns and their actions
Types of ammunition
Safe loading and unloading procedures
How to shop for the firearm that fits
Live-fire exercises to demonstrate proper loading/ unloading and safe handling procedures learned
How to practice at the Range safely moving forward

Equipment and supplies required:
The class requires eye and ear protection and at least 50 rounds of ammunition for the firearm you will use.
$125.00

Private 2 day 16hr AzDPS Armed Guard Training
2023-11-13 07:00 - 2023-11-14 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
AzDPS Armed Guard Certification Course: 16hrs
Upon successful completion of this course, you will leave with confidence in your knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes and your ability to perform the duties required to properly represent yourself, your agency, and your client.

The AzDPS Armed Guard course builds upon the skills found in the AzDPS Guard 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 with real-life scenarios and judgmental shooting. This is a 16-hour class not including lunch.
Focus areas within this course include:

AZ Revised Statutes
Drawing from a retention holster
Accuracy with shooting the first shot
Learning our warm-up drill
Multi-round shots and follow-through
Reloads and malfunctions under timed induced stress
Judgmental shooting under timed induced stress
Introductory movement
Basic Principles of Executive Protection Techniques

Equipment and supplies required:
Duty Gear and Belt Required
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 500 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use.
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and spare magazine carrier
A quality strong-side holster with retention that has 2 points of contact.
Flat rate $2320.00

Pistol Diagnostic Instructor Course
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-28 17:00 | AZ
If you want to develop fine motor skills that result in dynamic and effective shooting skills, the Diagnostic Pistol Instructor course is for you. This course was specifically designed for aspiring instructors, seasoned firearms instructors, those tasked with fixing shooters, and shooters ready to diagnose their own shooting issues. Learn how to build confidence and demystify shooting itself.
Course content is based on years of valuable information regarding self-diagnosis, evaluation of others and remediation of shooters. This training is not for struggling shooters, though we all struggle from time to time. This course is the springboard to a better understanding of the roadblocks that cripple many shooters.
Developing shooters is an art. With Diagnostic Pistol Instructor, attendees become proficient instructors within the classroom and on the range.
Remedial training drills, confidence building drills, target diagnosis, training tips and techniques are covered with classroom demonstrations and hands-on live fire instruction. The Diagnostic Pistol Instructor course is the most instructor level content you can receive in a 2-day pistol class.
Students gain vastly greater knowledge of how to obtain speed, precision, and combat accuracy from yourself or others.

Private 2 day 16hr AzDPS Armed Guard Training 10/23-24/23
2023-10-23 07:00 - 2023-10-24 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
AzDPS Armed Guard Certification Course: 16hrs
Upon successful completion of this course, you will leave with confidence in your knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes and your ability to perform the duties required to properly represent yourself, your agency, and your client.

The AzDPS Armed Guard course builds upon the skills found in the AzDPS Guard 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 with real-life scenarios and judgmental shooting. This is a 16-hour class not including lunch.
Focus areas within this course include:

AZ Revised Statutes
Drawing from a retention holster
Accuracy with shooting the first shot
Learning our warm-up drill
Multi-round shots and follow-through
Reloads and malfunctions under timed induced stress
Judgmental shooting under timed induced stress
Introductory movement
Basic Principles of Executive Protection Techniques

Equipment and supplies required:
Duty Gear required
This class requires eye and ear protection
Duty gear we will supply
400 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you will use. Ammo $180.00 ea x6 $1080.00
Semi-automatic pistol with three (3) magazines and spare magazine carrier Firearm Rental $50.00 ea x6= $300.00
A quality strong-side holster with retention that has 2 points of contact.
Class cost flat rate $2500.00
Total $3880.00

Precision Pistol @Ben Avery 10/22/23
2023-10-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Pistol Basics @Ben Avery 10/15/23
2023-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Gun Rights Policy Conference Sept 22nd-24th Phoenix
2023-09-22 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | AZ
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms.
To that end, we carry on many educational and legal action programs designed to better inform the public about the gun control debate.

F.A.S.T.E.R. Foundations Sept 9-10 @ Phx Shooters World
2023-09-09 09:00 - 2023-09-10 18:00 | Shooters World Phoenix, 3828 N 28th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85017, United States
FASTER Arizona Foundations Sept. 9-10 (Phoenix)

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.

Precision Rifle III @ Arch Angel 09/02/2023
2023-09-02 08:00 - 2023-09-03 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
Longe Range Precision Shooting
This 2-day class combines what you have learned in the DCS Precision Rifle II and will add more complication to push you further than you have ever shot before 1000+ yards. Students will work in pairs to review spotter/shooter roles and responsibilities. Students will review range cards, perform range estimations using their scope and apply ballistic calculations to adjust for windage and elevation to accurately engage targets with 1st round hits. Students will also learn holdover techniques to speed up their target engagements.
Focus areas within this course include:

True Elevation adjustments and travel with their optic
Bullet Drop Compensation
Setup and Placement
Range Cards
Range estimation
Windage adjustments
Truing your ammunition

Class Prerequisites:
Completed DCS Precision Rifle I and II OR with instructor exception.
Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 200+ rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .308 or higher. Eye and ear protection.
$500.00

Precision Rifle II @ Arch Angel 09/02/2023
2023-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
Long Range Applications
DCS Precision Rifle II takes the basic information you learned in the Precision Rifle I class and now teaches you how to apply those skills on targets at distances up to 600 yards away. Students will work in pairs to understand spotter/shooter roles and responsibilities. Students will learn how to create range cards, perform range estimations using their scope and apply ballistic calculations to adjust for windage and elevation to accurately engage targets with 1st round hits on target. Students will also learn holdover techniques to speed up their target engagements.
Focus areas within this course include:

True Elevation adjustments and travel with their optic
Bullet Drop Compensation
Setup and Placement
Range Cards
Range estimation

Class Prerequisites:
Completed DCS Precision Rifle I or instructor exception
Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 100+ rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .223 or higher. Eye and ear protection.
$250.00

Precision Rifle I @ Arch Angel 09/01/2023
2023-09-01 08:00 - 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
Precision Fundamentals
Long-range rifle shooting is about the precision engagement of small or distant targets that challenge the limits of your equipment, ammunition, and your capabilities while under time and/or field pressures. This is the first, of 3 classes focused on long-range shooting. This 8-hour class will focus on the equipment, tools, and skills required to lead you to successful long-range shooting.
Focus areas within this course include:

Rifle construction
Ammunition, Optics, Ranging targets
Calibers
Ancillary gear

Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 100 rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .223 or higher. Eye and ear protection and a segmented cleaning rod.
$250.00

EDC Essentials @ Ben Avery 08/27/2023
2023-08-27 07:00 - 16:00 | 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

Holster Fundamentals @ Ben Avery 08/13/2023
2023-08-13 07:00 - 11:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Precision Pistol @ Ben Avery 07/22/2023
2023-07-22 07:00 - 11:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
PISTOL 1B: Precision Pistol
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

EDC Essentials @ Ben Avery 07/16/2023
2023-07-16 07:00 - 16:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Holster Fundamentals @ Ben Avery 07/02/2023
2023-07-02 07:00 - 11:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Defensive Pistol 2 @ Ben Avery 06/24/2023
2023-06-24 13:00 - 22:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
Defensive Pistol II is our most advanced pistol fighting class that incorporates dynamic movement to and from your intended target using proper cover and concealment. This 7-8 hour class builds upon the skills found in the Defensive Pistol I course in one day and includes hands-on dry-fire practice and live-fire drills with low light conditions.
Focus areas within this course include:

All previously learned skills will be reviewed and verified
Multiple flashlight techniques
Dynamic low light shooting techniques
Weapon retention and fighting for the gun
Breaking contact with physical and verbal judo
Room clearing concepts
Live fire exercises that incorporate reactive targets

Class Prerequisites:
Students MUST have all appropriate equipment and gear before attending this course and have completed the Home Defensive Concepts course or equivalent.
Equipment and supplies required:
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 500 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 that has two points of contact and does not collapse (no shoulder holsters, purse holsters,). AIWB is ok. A handheld flashlight that uses a momentary switch only, not an on/off switch. This class incorporates concealment the entire time.
$250.00

Precision Pistol @ Ben Avery 06/24/2023 Closed Course
2023-06-24 07:00 - 11:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
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Holster Fundamentals @ Ben Avery 08/06/2023
2023-06-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States

Defensive Pistol 1 @Ben Avery 05/28/2023
2023-05-28 13:00 - 22:00 | Ben Avery, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, phoenix, AZ, 85086, United States
The Defensive Pistol I course introduces shooting with proper use of cover and concealment that might be found in your home or when out in public. Fighting with your pistol while the family is present adds a new level of stress and discomfort. In this class, you will learn how to expose your opponent without exposing yourself. This class is a 7-8hr class not including lunch.
Focus areas within this course include:

Will include a review of all previously learned skills
All work will be done from concealment
Reloading & malfunction drills
Shooting from cover/concealment
The movement to and from cover/concealment
Family member protection concepts

Class Prerequisites:
Students MUST have all appropriate equipment and gear before attending this course. Successful completion of Pistol 3 EDC Essentials or equivalent. Failure to meet these guidelines will prohibit you from attending the course.
Equipment and supplies required:
This class requires eye and ear protection and at least 500 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. This class incorporates concealment.
$250.00

Precision Rifle III @ Arch Angel 05/06/2023
2023-05-06 08:00 - 2023-05-07 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
Precision Long-Range Rifle
This 2-day class combines what you have learned in the DCS Precision Rifle II and will add more complication to push you further than you have ever shot before 1000+ yards. Students will work in pairs to review spotter/shooter roles and responsibilities. Students will review range cards, perform range estimations using their scope and apply ballistic calculations to adjust for windage and elevation to accurately engage targets with 1st round hits. Students will also learn holdover techniques to speed up their target engagements.
Focus areas within this course include:

True Elevation adjustments and travel with their optic
Bullet Drop Compensation
Setup and Placement
Range Cards
Range estimation
Windage adjustments
Truing your ammunition

Class Prerequisites:
Completed DCS Precision Rifle I and II OR with instructor exception.
Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 200+ rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .308 or higher. Eye and ear protection.
$500.00

Precision Rifle II @ Arch Angel 05/06/2023
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
DCS Precision Rifle II takes the basic information you learned in the Precision Rifle I class and now teaches you how to apply those skills on targets at distances up to 600 yards away. Students will work in pairs to understand spotter/shooter roles and responsibilities. Students will learn how to create range cards, perform range estimations using their scope and apply ballistic calculations to adjust for windage and elevation to accurately engage targets with 1st round hits on target. Students will also learn holdover techniques to speed up their target engagements.
Focus areas within this course include:

True Elevation adjustments and travel with their optic
Bullet Drop compensation
Setup and placement
Range Cards
Range estimation

Class Prerequisites:
Completed DCS Precision Rifle I or instructor exception
Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 100+ rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .223 or higher. Eye and ear protection.
$250.00

Precision Rifle I @ Arch Angel 05/05/2023
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 | ArchAngel, 9534 W Schrader Ln, Maricopa, AZ, 85139, United States
Long-range rifle shooting is about the precision engagement of small or distant targets that challenge the limits of your equipment, ammunition, and your capabilities while under time and/or field pressures. This is the first, of 3 classes focused on long-range shooting. This 8-hour class will focus on the equipment, tools, and skills required to lead you to successful long-range shooting.
Focus areas within this course include:

Rifle construction
Ammunition, Optics, Ranging targets
Calibers
Ancillary gear

Equipment and supplies required:
Rifle (you must bring your own). 100 rounds of quality match-grade ammunition with the same lot #’s. Magnified rifle optic. A shooting mat is recommended but not required. The caliber of .223 or higher. Eye and ear protection and a segmented cleaning rod.
$250.00
