I recently took the Handgun Tier 1 Ignite class at Scottsdale Gun Club with Matt and Dan, and I'm…read moretruly glad I did. A few months ago, my home was struck by a stray bullet from a random shooting that happened in front of my house. Since then, a couple of other situations have made me feel unsafe in my own home. That experience led me to consider purchasing a firearm for home protection. I had visited other gun shops before and even spent time at the range, intending to buy a gun -- but every time it came down to making the purchase, I felt unsure and honestly a little scared. The truth was, I simply didn't have enough knowledge or confidence to feel comfortable having a firearm in my house. That's exactly why I signed up for this class -- and it was absolutely the right decision. Matt and Dan were incredibly friendly, approachable, and fun to be around. They created an environment that felt welcoming and judgment-free, which was especially important for someone like me who had some anxiety going in. The classroom portion was extremely informative and covered so many foundational things I didn't fully understand before -- safety, handling, mindset, and practical knowledge that truly builds confidence. We ended the class by going to the range and practicing with a handgun, applying the skills we had just learned. Matt and Dan were with us the entire time -- closely supervising, ensuring safety, and offering hands-on guidance. I never felt alone or unsure. They were attentive and genuinely invested in making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. While I still plan to visit the range a few more times to continue building confidence, I now feel significantly more prepared and educated than I did before taking this course. If you've ever felt hesitant, intimidated, or unsure about owning a firearm -- especially for home protection -- I would highly recommend this class. It gave me the knowledge and confidence I was missing, and I'm very grateful for the experience.

Ok, I've never been to a Gun Shop or Range so I can only compare to my expectations…read more The people working there were all nice and helpful to someone asking basic questions. No sales pressure. The private lesson I had there yesterday was perfect. Alec went through everything very clearly and made sure I understood each item. Something key with guns as mistakes kill. And he was great teaching me how to shoot walking me through what I was doing wrong. Great place to start.

C2 tactical Scottsdale is a great place to learn and grow in your shooting journey. Pai is very…read morewelcoming, her kindness, attention to detail and safety is spot on!!! Thank you Pai for your hard work.

We just left the Phoenix (Scottsdale) location and the trainer (Noah) was extremely helpful &…read morepatient with my friend and I. He was fun to be around and very knowledgeable, we appreciated his attentiveness & customer service.

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If you are looking for something that truly strengthens communication, builds confidence, is…read moreengaging, fun and brings people together, I cannot recommend AZ Tactical enough especially with Michael as the instructor. From the moment we started, Michael was clear, direct, and incredibly helpful. He explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand, whether you're brand new or more experienced. What stood out most was how encouraging and honest he was. His feedback wasn't just generic praise it was specific, constructive, and genuinely designed to help us improve. And when we did improve, he was just as excited as we were. That kind of energy makes all the difference. This experience goes far beyond the activity itself. It forces you to communicate clearly, trust one another, and stay calm under pressure. For families, it's powerful. For marriages, it's eye-opening in the best way you quickly see how you handle stress and how important strong communication really is. And for teams? It's invaluable. It highlights leadership, listening skills, problem-solving, and collaboration in real time. Honestly, I don't know why more companies aren't doing this regularly. It's one of the most practical and engaging team building experiences we've ever done. Whether your group is small or large, this is something every team can benefit from. Strongly, strongly recommend AZ Tactical and if you can request Michael as your instructor, do it. You won't regret it!

This was an amazing experience! Staff was great. It was an absolute adrenaline rush. My wife has…read moreminimal experience with guns and she got up to speed quickly with their instruction/ help. It was 10 out of 10 would recommend. Anyone can do this. Book it!

1/3/25 Beautiful morning in the Sonoran desert for a Rio…read moreSalado Sportsman sponsored training event. Rio Salado Sportsman is part of the shooting range and offers a wide variety of instruction. Parking 5/5 Parking was plentiful at the Training Building. Arrived at 8:30 and met members of my Medical & Safety Teams. Training Event 10/5 This is our second Team training event here. Stop the Bleed was our last class. Today's was part of our teams two year CPR & AED re-certification class. The class was taught by Battalion Chief Mark Cichocki. This was an instruction and hands on curriculum using Adult and Infant dummy torsos for the CPR and AED practice. Instructor "Fire Battalion Chief" Mark was outstanding. His years serving in fire and rescue was apparent, his instruction smartly mixed with real world examples was perfect. Mark's delivery style kept things moving and interesting. Value 10/5 $30pp no cert and $60pp for the two year certifications are exceptional price points compared to the big organizations ARC & AHA. Rio Salado sportsman 5/5 Their training center building is large and equipped to handle a wide variety of events and classes. Thank-you Rio Salado Sportsman. Love Life train to Save Life my Friends-SYOY!

Lots of shooting options though I was only on the main range. The people there were helpful and…read moreencouraging.

I've been a member at the range for just over a year and have always found the employees to be very…read morehelpful. The range is clean and organized.

Came for a class this weekend. It's dirt berms up against mountain. Nothing special. We had to…read morepick up brass when done...just luke most other places in AZ. For my money, living in Tucson and having access to some excellent, affordable ranges, the only appeal would be ease of full auto permission. Not worth the drive up, there are not a lot of permanent structures/ amenities...and membership is expensive.

Time for an update! I spent a year doing indoor range time working on my habits and have become…read morequite confident standing still pulling the trigger. So it was time for the next step, and take the Defensive Handgun class. Boy was this a step up in difficulty and it was a blast. Things we practiced: -shooting around obstacles - shooting from knees -shooting while laying on our back - shooting one handed -reloading one handed - practice shooting on the move - stamina/speed/endurance/awareness Just like the first time, he's great at explaining the why behind something. I learn best when I understand the logic and the habits build throughout the course, adding a different wrinkle each time and progressing into quite an intense course to run through by the end. I'll be back again with another update after I take the carbine class. Dude is straight up badass.

I recently took the Beginning/ Introduction Handgun Training Course from Real World Firearms…read moreTraining. As a woman, I felt comfortable and at ease with the instructors. The instructors are experienced and professional, with no "attitude", and the quality of instruction is the best. You learn solid technique and intense focus, with highly-personal instruction. Instructors watch every student and are constantly providing advice and encouragement. It seemed like I was learning something every couple of minutes. After the range drills, one of the instructors gave a lesson on weapons care and cleaning. Because the Real World Firearms Training staff includes law enforcement and military veterans, they were able to share a practical perspective to make the concepts real. Many people continue to the next level of their training with Real World Firearms Training and I can see why.

If you've ever wondered what happens when Call of Duty gets taken WAY too seriously... this is it!…read more Rick was an absolute LEGEND of a tour guide. From the moment we hopped on the ATVs to the full-on machine gun experience, it felt like we were dropped straight into a real-life video game--except way more fun and way louder. Rick made everything exciting, and safe. He knew his stuff, kept the energy high, and made sure we all felt like total pros out there (even if we definitely were not.) Between the rocky ride and the adrenaline rush of shooting, this was hands-down one of the coolest things we've ever done. If you're even thinking about booking--DO IT. 10/10 would absolutely go back and pretend we're in Call of Duty again.

We had the BEST time with Desert Wolf Tours! This was such a fun and memorable experience for our…read moregroup -- and that's saying a lot because it was me plus six women in their 60s-70s! Our guide, Noah, truly made the entire experience. He was incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident on the ATVs. He never rushed us, took time to explain everything clearly, and checked in often to make sure we were all doing okay. On top of that, Noah was super knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting facts along the way, which made the tour even more enjoyable. You could tell he genuinely cared about giving us a great experience. Whether you're adventurous or a little nervous going in, this is 100% worth it. We were laughing the whole time and left with such great memories. Highly recommend -- and if you can, ask for Noah!

Great shooting range,fun family times I pay a yearly…read moremembership fee and go any day I want

I have read the reviews and went anyway, one because it's outdoors, two it was the closest to the…read morehotel I was staying at and three because the maintenance guy said this is where he and his friends shoot. First of all the reviews are the furthest from the truth, it's not anywhere close to being the way the reviews portray the Safty officers. A little background, I have shot in almost 10 different states from New York City at the west side rifle range, fort Dicks New Jersey with some of the best, to a little town in Tennessee. I know the rules and he dangers of shooting with unfamiliar people near by. I am also a NRA certified range Safty Officer. So I have some experience dealing with various types of ranges. I went there any they were nothing but nice, they have rules, like every range and to stay safe you must follow said rules. There was no yelling or intimidation, I only saw great range officers doing their jobs and keeping everyone safe. Not once did they make anyone feel bad, not once did they yell or scream. It was run professionally. I suggest you ignore the bad reviews and try it for yourself.

The selection in this store is absolutely incredible, they have all the cool stuff that no one else…read morehas! Great experience, customer service was great!

I have been to a few gun stores now, but this one has been the most pleasant. The staff is…read moreextremely nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. They are extremely friendly, not standoffish, and generally want to help you find what you're looking for. Having just gotten into shooting, I would absolutely, above all else, have come here.