It was a pleasure training with Rob. My wife and I signed up for private pistol training and…read morelearned far more than we expected in our first session. Rob has an impressive understanding of firearms and defensive shooting, and that became clear when we dug into the details on some of the things we discussed during our training. He also has a unique ability to meet you where you are and push you to the next level. We're looking forward to another session soon.

Rob is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I appreciated his excellent training skills. Will…read moredefinitely go back for more training!

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 saw an advertisement to learn more about your AR and zero it in. Not knowing what to expect, I…read moredecided to take my new AR up to Ben Avery and see what it was all about. I enjoyed that day so much, I signed up for Rock Mountain Defense CCW class. Then I had fun trying to do the Navy Seal Rifle qualification course. It will make you appreciate the skill level of our talented military, police officers and first responders. They also offered a free AR cleaning class at Sportsmans Warehouse. I care a lot about a persons background and history when I am paying for a class. Jon, being a retired Phoenix Police Officer, has practical insight​ on defense with a rifle. He is an NRA instructor as well. I felt very comfortable learning from both him and his wife. I encourage new shooters to take their courses. You won't be disappointed.

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.

My wife and I attended the Combat Pistol Training classes led by Mike and Chad. Wow, talk about a…read moregreat experience. We had general knowledge of handgun defense, but found we were severely unprepared for real world scenarios with stress involved, when you only have seconds to react. I highly recommend this class as an intro to this training company. I believe they are amongst the top in the country when in comes to tactics that actually work and keep you alive. Mike starts out with the philosophy of the Warrior Mindset and then shows how every aspect of life should be approached with this mindset. The class was worth more than the money, and the smaller class size helped personalize each person's training for where their skill level is currently at. We will be taking more classes with these guys. Kyle and Ashlyn Combes

I recently attended the basic handgun safety and concealed carry course and Shawn was a fantastic…read moreinstructor. Very knowledgeable and informative. I shot a gun once many years ago, so had very little experience going in to this class and was a little nervous. Shawn made me feel comfortable and took the time to help me with positioning my hands when holding the gun and giving individual help to each of us. He provided detailed materials, as well as guns, targets, ammo and safety gear out on the range. It was a fun experience and I highly recommend this class!

For context, I have never attended any formal firearm training before taking the CCW class offered…read moreby Mental Marksmanship. I was in the Scouts, shot a few rounds with my brother before, and my father owned a gun. However, that being said, I imagine that even those with extensive experience will end up taking away something valuable from these two brilliant instructors, making the price for this course well worth what you pay. For additional context, I purchased a discounted voucher via Groupon, but I was so happy with the experience that I am looking for additional courses by these instructors and would be happy to pay the full list price (which is already competitive with other course prices) This course was about so much more than just gun safety, the laws, and how to concealed carry. While we did get into proper gun handling safety and techniques, the overarching theme was the Mental aspect. At first I thought the name Mental Marksmanship was targeted for people "Crazy" about guns. This assumption, was far from the case. What I found was that the instructors were raising really thought provoking questions. I went home really thinking about the impacts of carrying a gun. They really hit home on not just the legal ramifications of owning a gun, but several other areas which I will leave for them to share with you. Additionally, the primary instructor is incredibly qualified to be teaching- I can't remember all the details, but I do remember he served in high up leadership roles for law enforcement for many many years. He's seen it all, and I immediately felt comfortable and respected what he had to share. His assistant was also wonderful, qualified, and really emphasized the "Mental" aspect of this course. The two really complimented each other. Lastly, I had no expectations of this course, content wise. It was close by and had great reviews for a great prices. I was just looking to get a CCW, but ended up taking home so much more. Attending with an open mind will grant you an incredible experience.

Jack and Lena were super! I learned so, so much. I could tell that they love what they do and…read morecare about teaching people as well as keeping them safe. The class was informative, interactive, and fun! I've been wanting to do this for a long time and finally got up the courage. I was comfortable from the get go. All questions are good questions and explored thoroughly. If you want more training or your CCW ... sign up! They were great!

I'm am beyond pleased with my results after participating in the NRA training with Up in Smoke. I…read moreput in the work, with the support and encouragement of Dan (owner) and Keith, who taught the full day class. Learned a lot, am far more confident with my firearms, and will continue to train with them to continue to improve my skills and confidence. Highly recommend!!!!

Used this Gentleman to do LEOSA qualification for Wife. She was very happy with service he…read moreprovided. Very professional. Gave us a lot of information and additional targets for practice. Also hand delivered paperwork to DPS. We highly recommend him for firearms training matters