CLASSES

---

The course goal of the Basics of Pistol class is to learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. It is an 8-hour class. The first half is in the classroom learning the basics and fundamentals. The second half is on the range learning how to apply what you learned in the classroom. This is a certification course and you will receive a certificate from the NRA recognizing your level of achievement.

The course goal of the Personal Protection In The Home class is to learn the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a firearm for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding citizen's right to self-defense. This is an 8-hour class. The time is split between learning in the classroom and applying what you learn out on the range. This is a certification course and you will receive a certificate from the NRA recognizing your level of achievement.

Similar to the NRA class but more streamlined and focused on developing practical shooting skills. We will go over all the same basics and fundamentals and then apply them on the range. Split time, 2 hours classroom, 2 hours on the range.

This is a 2-hour class that teaches only what the State of Arizona requires in order to obtain a Concealed Carry Weapon permit, also known as CWP or Concealed Weapon Permit. Follows U.S. LawShield curriculum. A small portion of the class is spent practicing draw-strokes and defensive aim with SIRT pistols and dummy guns. Fingerprint cards provided at an additional cost.

This version of the CCW class teaches everything the State of Arizona requires in order to obtain a CCW/CWP permit, but is more thorough, spending more time examining the laws in a comprehensive way. Follows U.S. LawShield curriculum. A significant portion of this class is spent practicing draw-strokes and defensive aim with SIRT pistols and dummy guns. We will also practice what is known as defensive display of a firearm and de-escalation tactics. Total time is approximately 6 hours. Fingerprint cards provided at an additional cost.

This is a class committed to teaching threat-recognition, verbal commands, gun retention, the "21-Foot Rule," creating distance from an attacker, and how to deal with law-enforcement upon their arrival to the scene. Deadly force should ALWAYS be the LAST line of defense, not the first. It's only after all other options have been exhausted that deadly force should be used. This class will teach you how to best prepare for such situations. SIRT pistols and dummy guns will be used for this class - no live firearms or ammunition permitted. Total duration is approximately 4 hours.

Available for private lessons with individuals and couples. Lessons will be tailored to meet specific customer requests. Class duration varies. 

Need a certified range safety officer (RSO) for an event? Contact me below for details.

Benjamin Ford is certified with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) as an armed and unarmed security guard training instructor. Contact below.