I recently finished a 3 day class at Gunsite for small pistols which are what most people carry on…read morea daily basis. These are pistols with less than a 4" barrel. We started on Friday and finished on Sunday firing 1000 rounds while developing skills shooting targets from 3 yards up to 140 yards. I never thought I could shoot such a small pistol that far and be accurate but I did. Our course also included outdoor and indoor (playhouse) simulators with our instructor requiring us to use only one hand to shoot and also one eye by putting tape over our non dominant eye. Other training included shooting from and around vehicles. Gunsite training is for real world situations and consists of the highest standards. No wonder why it is the oldest and largest firearm school in the US. The facilities here are world class along with the instructors. This class was led by Jim Owens and he was excellent as a teacher and safety was paramount. I always enjoy coming to Gunsite and consider it to be without equal. Yes, it's pricey but you get what you pay for.

Did 250 in May 2026 and going back for Carbine in March 2027. Planning for one more in 2027. TBD…read more Wish I did these classes years ago. Shooting is a skill that requires continuous training and practice. After 10+ years of IPSC and 30 years of occasional, my first 2 days .... I was lost. Fortunately, the Instructors are patient, but they push you. Each day is a challenge but well worth the effort.

Talk about impressed. Timberline was great in terms of customer service and a strict adherence to…read moresafety protocols which was really reassuring since shooting a Marine worthy handgun was a lot more intimidating than my son and I thought it would be. Since it's been years since I've shot a gun and my son is a novice with guns unless you count his vast experience with an official Red Ryder BB gun, we took the First Time Shooter course which is a basic 30 minute course on basic safety. Then we hit the shooting range. Out of a wide variety of handguns to choose from, we rented a M18 Modular Handgun. A lot of gun. Ear and eye guards are mandatory as well as a double door protocol to enter and exit the range which prevents the noise issue from the range, and I assume was adopted after the Chris Kyle murder for additional safety measures. There is a safety monitor when there are any shooters which was helpful for me in loading the darn magazine. We'll be back and may take one of the classes. I highly recommend Timberline for anyone who wants training or plans on buying a gun.

My family and I dropped by on a whim yesterday. We were pleasantly surprised how nice and clean the…read morerange was. Their gun and lane rental was affordable. They were very knowledgeable with suggestions for alternative guns to try and offered tips to our daughter who didn't have much experience. They ensured that we were all able to have an enjoyable time.

Just happened to come across this place while we were in town. The jeep and humvee with a mounted…read moremachine gun caught our attention. Also, noticed they had an outdoor axe throwing target and decided to go inside. As we stepped inside it wasn't too busy. It was clean, nicely lit and was very organized. The staff was friendly, and knowledgeable. They had a variety of guns, and for kids they had GoatGuns and other items. They had a bathroom for customers which was well kept and clean. I didn't have time to actually go axe throwing or go to the shooting range but plan to next time I'm in town.

The service was great. The Range was clean and well maintained. They have Axe throwing outside. All…read moretogether it was a very fun experience.

Stopped by to check out the new gun range today, and I had an excellent experience! Chris C took…read morethe time to show me around the entire facility, answered all of my questions, and was incredibly knowledgeable about the firearms I was interested in. He made me feel welcome and never made me feel rushed. The facility itself is clean, modern, and very impressive. After my visit, my husband and I are confident we'll be signing up for a membership. We can't wait to come back and start shooting! Highly recommend checking this place out.

This place was so great!! They were so helpful and did everything they could to make it a great…read moreexperience. Everyone was very knowledgeable. We will absolutely be returning!

Silent Knight offers great training services. They are a Veteran Owned and operated training…read morebusiness in Flagstaff, Arizona. His teaching skills, methods and skills will help a new shooter to the experienced shooter get and stay on target every time.

From the owner: Firearms training, Concealed carry and CCW certification, Marksmanship improvement, Customized…read morecourses for gun/rifle/shotgun training, Home defense, Personal protection, Gun safety, Basic and advanced tactical firearms courses. We also offer outdoor sports and adventure gear on our online store, with secure checkout and fast shipping.

Rolled into CTC about 45 minutes before closing with out of town friends that needed some time to…read morere-zero their black rifles. We spent too much time with Jim C. who was running the sign-in desk laughing hard as we shared our common yet peculiar observations of current events and the weather. Once we settled down, Jim gave us a thorough, professional safety briefing and sent us to the range. There we saw and later met RSO, Mike K. When we arrived he was assisting three young men by spotting and calling shots for them. He was in full command of the range, yet took the time to engage (and provide some training insights) to those men. As we unloaded and prepared our gear, Mike kept an attentive eye on us and began to instruct and assist at every turn. His other customers packed up and left as it was very close to closing time, but he insisted we stay as long as we needed to get our job done; he was most gracious and generous with his personal time to ensure we left CTC satisfied we had done what we came to do. Even though we were the late ones and Jim and Mike stayed past closing time, we were given range passes for another day. I marveled at Mike and complimented him on his willingness to sacrifice his own time to complete the instruction he begun with us, and the difference we experienced from the arrogance one sometimes feels from personnel at public ranges. He responded as I would have guessed by saying "I love doing this. I love seeing people improving and enjoying the sport. And, I don't know if you recognized this or not, but you don't find 'public range' in our name. We see ourselves and only hire people that can get on board with the idea we are a training center." Mike, we get it. We three agree that none of us, with over 200 years of combined age, had ever experienced on any of the many ranges we had ever visited the genuine customer service and support ethic we did that day. Thank you Jim C. and thank you Mike K... you represent yourselves, CTC, and the sport so very well!

First Pistol Skill Builder class of the year…read more Two hours that felt like ten minutes. Fundamental drills, excellent instructors, and being timed brought everything back to basics in the best way possible. So many "aha" moments--clear, measurable things to work on that will directly improve speed and accuracy. Just as valuable was the confidence boost: reassurance that I am progressing, even if I'm not where I want to be yet. Trust the process. #SkillBuilder #PistolTraining #FundamentalsMatter #ProgressNotPerfection #TrainSmart

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

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!

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 recently completed the two-day Basics & Fundamentals course with Larry and Dave. In a nutshell:…read moreit was excellent and absolutely worth it! I moved from CA to Prescott last month after seriously getting absorbed into shooting. As most people are aware, CA is not a great 2nd Amendment State so after much research I committed to Prescott with the goal of becoming a proficient shooter in as many platforms and styles of shooting as I can in two years - starting with pistols. I served in the US Marine Corps Reserves from 2001-07, with a deployment to Fallujah, Iraq, in 2005. During my Marine Corps days, I only got to meaningfully shoot the M16A2 (expert level) and the 50-cal machine gun (Humvee mounted). I never got any meaningful pistol time, and also, I was never personally into shooting as a Marine or since I got out until last year. Having moved to Prescott last month, I decided to go with Larry. Man, has it been a fantastic intro to pistols (and Prescott in general). During Day 1 (dry fire, fundamentals and class work), I learned A LOT. Larry was quickly able to assess I wasn't exactly a beginner but still rough and unpolished and so tailored the lesson to more advanced training. He's got an awesome dry-fire training set up with lasers, computerized cameras synced to targets, etc... It was incredibly fun and also humbling. In Day 2 - Live Fire - I had a blast starting with single, slow, accurate shooting to quickly advancing to rapid fire drills which were eye opening in terms of all of the tiny elements that need to be done right in order to be both accurate and fast. Things like proper grip, trigger pull, cadence, focus, stance, etc... Again, it was totally fun for me and humbling at the same time. But Larry and Dave, with their incredibly generous time and input into giving me tools and a direction to aim for - that is - with an eye towards competing so that I can improve as a shooter overall and with training methodologies, I have a clear direction to move towards. Anyways, this review is getting long so I'll stop. Bottom line: definitely train and learn from Larry and Dave.

Larry did an amazing job with our Part 1 "Dry Fire Training". He went through the proper stance,…read moregun draw, sight scoping your target and much more. It was a fantastic class. He also provided an email with valuable information to websites with links for purchasing dummy rounds, laser cartridges, targets, laser guns and much more so we can continue home training until we are ready for Part 2 "Live Fire Training". I absolutely recommend doing this 3 hour course!