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

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.

Enrolled my two adult kids in basic handgun to learn firearm safety and basic handgun skiils, and…read morewas not dissapointed. John was very thorough and he drilled in the basic tenets of firearm safety. They also learned the ins and outs of range safety and most importantly, how to handle and discharge a handgun. The range work was awesome, as they had the opportunity to fire off between 60-100 rounds each (9mm) and became familiar with sidearm handling characteristics, such as grip, weight, balance, and recoil. They entered with absolutely no knowledge of firearms and left with the confidence that if needed, they could load, handle and discharge a handgun safely and with purpose.

Before our class I had never fired a weapon. Needless to say I was a little worried but both Oz and…read moreKarin were so reassuring and took things slow and were very deliberate and clear in their instructions. Several in the group had weapons and the rest of us did not but the instructors brought several types and sizes of guns for us to try. If we decide to continue and want our own guns Karin said she would go with us to find the best gun to fit our hand, our strength and our needs. We are all looking forward to our next class! Karen H

These are experienced people that know their stuff and present it very well. You can learn a lot…read morefrom them no matter how much experience you already have. They are an excellent source to rely on.

As a retired LEO and now a volunteer for my Church security team I now have attended a couple of…read morehis training classes. Dave and his crew are top notch trainers and Dave has an extensive knowledge and experience. I have learned that you can never train and learn enough when it comes to firearm fundamentals and safety and again Dave is the best in his field. I highly recommend Tac Safe and will be back for training.

Amazing experience! The owner and instructor, Dave Turley, is an exceptional teacher who not only…read moreshows the "how", but also explains the "why" behind everything he teaches. The class felt safe, well-structured, and was super fun for my wife and I. I would recommend Dave and Tacsafe to anybody looking to improve in their skillsets no matter what level they are at.

The range is very nice. I come here with an outside instructor every few months for shooting…read morelessons. The range officers are friendly and well trained. They pay attention to what is going on. The store is big and has a large collection of stuff. I haven't bought anything here. The staff is always very friendly. If I lived in the area, I'd join here. I left one club, but I moved to WI, so I don't have a need to be a member here. I'd recommend this club though

July 12 visit. A wonderful place! I went with my family of various ages, teenagers and adults and…read moremy mother; and we were all able to have our own lanes to shoot, we had our own guns, but also we were able to rent other guns. We shot targets for an hour and it was amazing because we enjoyed learning new things and I was able to show my family some techniques that they don't know as they don't go to gun ranges to try out new pistols in New York City. My reason for the 4 stars is... it just would be nice if the staff would offer a quick little safety reminder of Tips to people. Even start just some basic guidelines on the rules of the facility, not necessarily how to shoot a gun, but how to be safe in the space; that way, you don't have to be spoken to, but more importantly, it would be a nice addition just to feel more comfortable. Finally, the gentleman who checked us in was attentive, knowledgeable, and a delight. I would definitely do this more when I have guest come from out of town who have never had this experience.

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

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!

Great service and very knowledgeable! My accuracy was better…read moreafter just one session. Highly recommend.

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!

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

Clean, manned well, well maintained, nicely set up and reasonably priced. The layout is excellent…read morewhether shooting handguns or rifles. The staff inside upon arrival are welcoming and pleasant to deal with. I do, however, agree with the comments about the range masters. I believe them to be knowledgeable and focused on safety, but they do not have any formal CX training. This was my first visit and I plan on returning to use this facility again.

I've been flipping a coin in my head for the last week whether to write this review and finally…read moremade a decision. I served 20 years in the US Army and was "boots on the ground" in two wars. During those 20 years I spent six of them on "jump status" that is I was a paratrooper. Military static line parachuting can be very hard on the body. In service to my country I broke my back once, my left leg once (in three places), and injured my left knee in jump school, which, as I got older forced me to wear a brace in order to walk without pain. Additionally I, and my fellow troops, had to carry rucksacks which weighed up to 100 pounds on missions. Like many veterans I have my good days and I have my bad days. Due to my injuries my doctor has authorized me to obtain a handicap parking hanger from the Arizona Department of Transportation. And now we come to the afternoon of last Friday, 25 September, 2026. I wanted to target shoot at Ben Avery however my back was acting up again so prior to departing for the range I literally got an adjustment from my chiropractor. I arrived at the Ben Avery public range, parked in a handicap space, put my hanger from the rear view mirror, and walked to the entrance. I immediately noticed there were only two empty benches which were close by: bench number 30 and 31 that are designated as "handicapped" benches. The next closest empty bench was at least 12 benches down the line and frankly hauling gear back and forth that far would place a strain on my back (gone are the days when I could carry a ton of junk without consequence-now I have to make multiple trips carrying a lighter load). Now, for a guy like me, whose done the things that I've done and seen the things I've seen, reaching a point on the trail where I am "handicapped" is a bitter pill to swallow. But thats life and it is what it is. Trying to make the best of the situation I pointed at one of the empty handicapped benches and asked the head rangemaster, "Could I have a cripple bench?". He looked at me and said, "No-you're not handicapped." I then turned around and pointed at my vehicle, parked in the handicap space, and said, "Yes-I am!" Again, he told me that I was not handicapped, and those spaces were only for people in wheelchairs. I was at a loss for words. I mean, there was no way I was going to reel out my entire medical history in front of him and four strangers explaining my medical issues. Moreover, by him telling me, I wasn't handicapped he was de facto stating publicly IN FRONT OF OTHERS that I was lying about obtaining a handicap tag and was a fraud. Fortunately, for me, one of the junior range safety officers said "Look, go ahead, take that table" overriding the head Range Master's decision-which I did. I spent the next 90 minutes at the range 30 feet from the head range master wondering if he would come to his senses and apologize to me for what he said. But that wasn't the case. In fact, when I was exiting the range the subject came up again. This was his second chance to apologize to me for what he said in public. However, instead of an apology he doubled down on his previous comment-AGAIN IN FRONT OF MORE STRANGERS. Once more, he told me that I wasn't really handicapped and I did not deserve to shoot at that table. He was slandering my integrity and my honesty by stating this publicly. At this juncture I'd had it. I had been sitting on the fence whether to elevate this issue higher and told him, "You just made my decision for me." What was his response? "That's fine". I went into the Ben Avery range office and I demanded to speak to his supervisor. I had my handicap parking tag with me. I told him what happened and how upset I was. This gentleman understood my concerns, told me the head Range Master was completely wrong, he should've never said what he did, and that by law they have to give those handicap benches to anybody who asks for them. I have been going to Ben Avery Shooting Range beginning in 1972 when it was called "Black Canyon Shooting Range" so I kind of know my way around there. My concerns, (other than being publicly, humiliated and de facto labeled a fraud in public), is that this Range Master will continue to do this to other people, has previously done it to God knows how many other people before me, and just doesn't grasp what he's done. Now I'm not going to dox this guy in public as that's just not how I operate but his first name begins with the letter "R". So, if you go to Ben Avery make sure to bring you guns, ammo, hearing protection and above all else your medical records. You certainly want to be ready if your physical abilities are challenged, doubts are aired about your integrity, and you are told by Rangemaster "R" (who I guess is a medical psychic) and judges that, "YOU AREN'T HANDICAPPED".