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    Southwest Defense

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Scottsdale Gun Club - Holosun Night Vision Optic

    Scottsdale Gun Club

    3.9(454 reviews)
    9.0 km
    $$

    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.

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    Arizona Tactical Adventures

    Arizona Tactical Adventures

    5.0(11 reviews)
    23.2 km

    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!

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    Realworld Firearms Training

    Realworld Firearms Training

    5.0(5 reviews)
    29.2 km

    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.

    Desert Wolf Tours - Family with our ATV

    Desert Wolf Tours

    4.9(130 reviews)
    38.9 km

    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!

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