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Class and Carbine Combo 223 Defensive Carbine

Gunsite is offering a limited number of class + rifle packages that put the rifle you’ll train with directly in your hands. This class offers a Ruger Ar-556 with optic […]

You must be registered for the ARC Level 1 MATCH in order to attend this add-on Training Day. ARC Level 1 Training for beginners and responsible AR owners who may have […]

The National Rifle Association is the nation’s leader in defense of every American’s Second Amendment rights. As the advocate for the right to keep and bear arms, we recognize that […]

The Talladega “123” Three Day Carbine class is a three day introduction to platforms such as the AR15, Mini 14, SCAR Light, AK 74, etc. In this class you will […]

3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety […]

This course is intended for anyone who has taken a Gunsite Defensive Pistol Course (3-Day 150 or higher) and has transitioned to a Pistol Mounted Optic (PMO) but hasn’t had […]

Do you load your own ammunition? When shooting precision rifle, knowing what your load is comprised of will make a difference in your performance and confidence. In this class, you […]

NOTE: By applying for the GPC-202 course you recognize it is not a beginner level class. Further, you also acknowledge that if you cannot score less than 35 on the […]

NOTE: By applying for the GPC-101 course you recognize it is not a beginner level class. Further, you also acknowledge that if you cannot score a 40 or less on […]

This is an accelerated-paced tactical defense course and tactical medical course combined. The class includes blocks of instruction on active shooter counter measures, extracting people from hostile environments, and working […]

Register for the 2025 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up! Gunsite will be hosting the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round Up again in 2025! The event will be capped at 100 […]

This course is designed to challenge the student to apply fundamentals in a variety of less than ideal shooting scenarios and will be taught by Guest Instructor Tom Alibrando. After […]

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The course will cover the Modern Technique, speed reloads vs. tactical reloads, weapon malfunctions, pivots and turns, barricades and tactical guidelines.

Gunsite Academy has been the leader in defensive firearms training for nearly five (5) decades, focusing on Mind Set, Gun Handling, and Marksmanship. This also includes the components of Speed, […]

Are you on your way to SHOT Show and have time to stop by Gunsite for a few days? Or do you want to get a taste of the Gunsite […]

Would you like to learn to use night vision devices in a tactical environment, or add hunting under night vision to your repertoire (depending on state regulations)? Are you thinking […]

More and more mounted optics are used on pistols, especially defensive pistols. As with the popular 250 Defensive Pistol class, this class is still “The Gunsite Experience” that was first […]

The Home and Vehicle defense class will test your fundamental skills under pressure of shoothouse runs and working around vehicles. Day one covers a skills review, and discussions on working […]

Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) aren’t the future; they are now and they are here and in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic […]

More and more people are using walking sticks and canes. This class will add another skill set to your tactical toolbox, teaching you to using the cane/walking stick as a […]

The rifle 370 will be to the 270 what the pistol 350 is to the 250. Shoot farther than in the 270. This class will stress understanding your optic whether […]

Safari and hunting season will be here sooner than expected. Here is a chance to get out and train to take that trophy of a lifetime. Join Gunsite Instructors who […]

Pistol Mounted Optics (PMO) aren’t the future; they are now and they are here and in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic […]

New for 2025! Gunsite is bringing back the Submachine Gun Operators course. Learn to operate this unique weapon system under the tutelage of a Gunsite Instructor. Bring your own, or […]

This course is perfect for PCC veterans, as well as shooters considering this platform. Are you are looking for the perfect ranch gun, or to expand your options for personal […]

Many people will probably default to the Micro / Sub-Compact Pistol and Revolver as an everyday carry protector. They are convenient to carry, light in weight, don’t take up much […]

Gunsite is again partnering with Matt Gish. This time adding an AR-15 Build Class. You will spend 2 days with Matt building your own AR-15 from a kit. Matt Gish […]

In this course you will learn to manage your environment from an arm’s length to 300 yards with expert instruction from Gunsite instructors who have experience with AK pattern firearms […]

Once again, Gunsite is proud to host the Stephanie Calams Combat Competition, June 14, 2025. Registration costs $85 per person (will change to $100 on June 10, 2025). Lunch is […]

Not able to make it to Gunsite campus in Paulden, AZ? This is an excellent opportunity for to understand “The Gunsite Experience” and what it can do for you. The […]

The 260 Defensive Shotgun class is The Modern Technique of the Pistol as applied to the defensive shotgun. You will be in command of one of the least-understood but most […]

Revolvers are an ever popular platform that has been around since Samuel Colt submitted a British patent for his revolver in 1835. While the revolver has been eclipsed over the […]

THIS DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE EVENT… This is a request for camping only. DO NOT MAKE A PAYMENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL (1 – 2 BUSINESS […]

The Scoped Carbine course is a class designed for the shooter who wants to prepare their skill set for purposes other than home defense. Varmint hunting, longer range target shooting, […]

Vehicle Defense class is a three-day class designed to prepare students for the real-world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontations and attacks in and around vehicles. Most individuals operate in and […]

Do you train with, or have a plan with your partner, spouse, family member? When partners work cooperatively in a tactical situation, their capabilities are multiplied. A two-person team can […]

This is a three-day course developed to best prepare you for safari. In attendance will be Richard Mann, the current shooting editor for Field & Stream, who since 2006 has […]

***The regular cost is $415.00, but if registered for the 223 Carbine Class the next day, the cost drops to only $245.00!*** “Day Zero” is a new course offered for […]

The course is designed to teach the teacher the skills needed to bring out the skills from their students/officers. Every day the students will present their area of instruction in […]

499 is the second of the post graduate pistol courses, continuing “The Gunsite Experience”. Advanced Defensive Pistol clients are already very good shooters. At this advanced skill level, even very […]

You must have completed 223 Defensive Carbine or Battle Rifle in order to attend this class. The advanced carbine class has been renowned by combat veterans from every theater of […]

The first three days of this class will combine various aspects of Gunsite pistol classes (250, 350, 499, CQP), with the added requisite of concealment. This class also includes blocks of […]

Building on various Gunsite tactical classes, Advanced Team Tactics takes those skill sets to another level while working as a team. A five-day class that combines team tactics with the […]

This is an accelerated-paced, multi-weapon, tactical defense course. Students will shoot handguns from concealment and transition back and forth from the deployment of carbines and pistols. Emphasis will be on […]

Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Scout Rifle/General Rifle Range Day to our schedule to give the “270 General Rifle Alumni” an opportunity to come out […]

Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Range Days to our schedule which gives “Gunsite Pistol Alumni” an opportunity to come out to the range and shoot […]

499 is the second of the post graduate pistol courses, continuing “The Gunsite Experience”. Here is your chance to put yourself and your Pistol Mounted Optic to the test in this […]

NEW FOR 2024! Advanced Precision Rifle is a continuation of the Precision Rifle 7 class. Students will learn to calibrate and utilize ballistic software and laser rangefinders. Field problems will […]

The Gunsite Experience for those of us who have been around and have the aches and pains to prove it. This is an excellent opportunity for you to understand the […]

***The regular cost is $415.00, but if registered for the 250 Pistol Class the next day, the cost drops to only $245.00!*** “Day Zero” is a new course offered for the […]

Move! The 350 course focuses on movement. You will not be standing still on the line as everything will be done with different types of movement. Getting off the line […]

The Modern Technique, as applied to the carbine. Learn to manage your environment from arm’s length to 300 yards. This course will help you become thoroughly familiar with your carbine […]

Firearms training and proficiency are important, but equally as important and more likely to be used is Emergency Medical Training. This three day class has two classroom days and a […]

3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol! This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great […]

For Ladies Only. This course is for the ladies who want to learn to properly use their Carbine and begin to acquire the proper firearms skills with it. Gain an […]

The Gunsite Experience for those of us who have been around and have the aches and pains to prove it. This is an excellent opportunity for you to understand the […]

Many of us carry one either as a primary or secondary weapon. This 3 day course will put you and your favorite pocket pistol or revolver through extensive range drills […]

Many students recognize the value of the live-fire indoor and outdoor simulators offered at Gunsite. There is no better experience than first-hand searching a house, building or outdoors with your […]

Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Range Days to our schedule which gives “Gunsite Pistol Alumni” an opportunity to come out to the range and shoot […]

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