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 any formalized training in the use of the PMO. Many shooters in this situation have “Self-Taught” the use of the PMO and the result is often using the PMO in the same manner as iron sights. This may work but it is generally less efficient than proper PMO technique and fails to exploit the full benefits of Pistol Mounted Optics. This course will give those shooters who already have a foundation in the basics of The … [Read more...]
GPC-202 Intermediate Performance
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 Wilson 5x5 drill you will be disqualified from the class with option of partial refund or class credit. The Wilson 5x5 Drill can be found HERE. The Test will be performed within the first hour of Training Day One. (TD1). No Exceptions. The Intermediate class of the Performance Center series of classes. This class strives for 15% plus improvement from the 101 class to "Performance With Focus on Refinement". Training will … [Read more...]
GPC-101 Introductory Performance
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 the Wilson 5x5 drill you will be disqualified from the class with option of partial refund or class credit. The Wilson 5x5 Drill can be found HERE. The Test will be performed within the first hour of Training Day One. (TD1). No Exceptions. The introduction to the Performance Center series of classes. Performance shooting is the mechanical manipulation of the firearm coupled with unconscious application of marksmanship … [Read more...]
Tactical Concealed Carry Combat Casualty Care (TC5)
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 in and around vehicles and structures. Indoor and Outdoor simulators, force on force, and shooting and clearing malfunctions with movement, all while working from concealment. Each day of the week, students will receive a block of instruction on different combat Casualty Care topics. Those medical topics will then be incorporated into live fire real world scenarios. The … [Read more...]
Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up
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 students to ensure a quality training level, so sign up early. This year’s instructor cadre will include the founders of the event Darryl Bolke and Wayne Dobbs. Additional instructors will be Mark Fricke, Dave Dolan, Lew Gosnell, Chuck Haggard, Cecil Burch, Greg Ellifritz, Bryan Eastridge, and Caleb Giddings. All of these instructors have decades of real-world experience running revolvers. The Assistant Instructors … [Read more...]
Gunsite Performance Pistol Symposium
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, Power, and Accuracy. As The Modern Technique, the way Jeff Cooper designed it evolves, so does Gunsite training, and we are now offering a class to taking shooter to a new and different level. Taught by guest instructor, Rob Leatham, a multiple World champion and Gunsite graduate and assisted by Rangemasters Lew Gosnell and Randy Watt, this three (3) day Performance Pistol Symposium will focus on two … [Read more...]
Vets 250 Pistol Class
((This class is now Sold Out... fill out the Class Application if you would like to be put on the waitlist)) Gunsite is proud to once again offer a free Veteran’s 250 Pistol to veterans of the current wars (1998 – Present), who have deployed overseas. As our owner is a USMC Veteran and many of our staff are veterans, we have great appreciation for veterans of all wars. However, our budget can only allow this opportunity for those who have served overseas of the recent wars. This class is “The Gunsite Experience” and was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. Regardless … [Read more...]
Cane/Walking Stick – Micro/Sub Compact Pistol & Revolver
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 stand-alone defensive weapon in conjunction with your everyday Micro Sub-Compact Pistol or Revolver. Learn to wield the cane or walking stick with strikes, blocks and foot movement while thrusting in a defensive manner. This class includes close quarters shooting shooting drills, cane drills and learning to use the walking cane as a non-lethal form of self defense. Pistol: Micro/Sub Compact Pistol or Revolver .380 or … [Read more...]
Micro/Sub Compact Pistol & Revolver (Formerly Pocket Pistol)
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 space and lend themselves to a variety of concealment options. Whether as a primary or back-up, spend 3-days running these everyday guardians. You will gain a thorough understanding of the strengths and limitations from a variety of concealment and carry methods. You will spend time on the range and the indoor and outdoor simulators. Leave here more confident in your abilities and knowledge of this system. … [Read more...]
150 Basic Revolver
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 last several decades by the self-loading pistol, it remains a formidable sturdy, and reliable weapon. The revolver has its own manual of arms, and practice is required to maintain one’s proficiency. You will learn to master this weapon in this revolver-specific 3-Day 150 Defensive Pistol class. Once you have attained your best level of training, you need not feel “under-gunned” when carrying a revolver for … [Read more...]
Tennessee 499 Advanced Pistol
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 minor improvements in your technique will lead to major increases in outcomes. In 499, you’ll be expected to perform to the highest of standards. You will learn one handed manipulations and how to clear pistol malfunctions while physically impaired. You’ll learn how to improve your presentation speed and accuracy. Tactical problems will increase in complexity. In this advanced course, you’ll have … [Read more...]
Alaska Tactical Concealed Carry Pistol
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 instruction on vehicle defense, active shooter counter measures, people extractions, and the post shooting sequence. Various concealment systems will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will be on smoothly presenting the concealed pistol and making effective hits from contact distance up to 25 yards. This class involves shooting with movement and clearing gun malfunctions with both hands and single … [Read more...]
Tactical Concealed Carry 2-Gun
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 home defense, vehicle defense and street crimes. Specific class topics include: weapon storage and deployment from both home and vehicles, movement of people, one-handed operation of all weapons, low light scenarios, indoor simulators, force on force, and shooting and clearing malfunctions with movement. NOTE: Physical Difficulty Level: Intermediate. This is a very active course, … [Read more...]
499 Advanced Pistol with Optics
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 fast-paced, optics specific course. Learn the nuances of the optic under the guidance of our instructors. Advanced Defensive Pistol clients are already very good shooters. At this advanced skill level, even very minor improvements in your technique will lead to major increases in outcomes. In 499, you’ll be expected to perform to the highest of standards. You will learn one handed manipulations and how to clear … [Read more...]
Day Zero “Pistol”
***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 novice or new gun owner who lacks knowledge or experience in gun handling and marksmanship. We have found our first training day in the 250 Pistol Class goes by very quickly and may be overwhelming to the new gun owner. So, we took the 250 Monday morning class and turned it into a separate full day on Sunday, the day before, so you're fully prepared for the next morning. The first half of the day is in the classroom … [Read more...]
Seasoned Citizen 150 Basic Pistol
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 Gunsite Experience and what it can do for you. Certified training can provide a firewall of protection against civil lawsuits for negligence and lack of qualified training. The course will cover the Modern Technique, speed reloads vs. tactical reloads, weapon malfunctions, pivots and turns, barricades and tactical guidelines. If you’ve been to Gunsite, this course is a great refresher. This 3-day class is not a substitute for the … [Read more...]
Tactical Concealed Carry – Pre 3 Gun
This training is designed to give those students who have not successfully graduated 223 Carbine class, or 260 Shotgun class, a basic introduction of safety protocols, weapons handling and manipulation of the AR-pattern carbine and their chosen shotgun. 8-hours, moderate physical activity. … [Read more...]
Tactical Concealed Carry 3 Gun
This is a accelerated paced, multi-weapon, tactical defense course. Students will shoot handguns from concealment and transition back and forth from the deployment of both carbines and shotguns. Emphasis will be on home defense, vehicle defense and street crimes. Specific class topics include; weapon storage and deployment from both home and vehicles, movement of people, one handed operation of all weapons, low light scenarios, indoor simulators, force on force, and shooting and clearing malfunctions with movement. Physical requirements: Must be able to get into and out of various … [Read more...]
Team Tactics for Two – 3 Day
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 secure far more space at once, can move and shoot cooperatively and solve problems with more security than a single person can alone. Two person tactics takes shooting, moving and COMMUNICATING to a new level. Our students learn safe gun-handling in a confined spaces, assessing and reacting to multiple threats, covering fire, continuity of fire, cooperative movement and ambush techniques. Skills learned … [Read more...]
Jeff Cooper Anniversary ‘1911’ 250 Pistol
In celebration of what would have been Jeff Cooper's 104th birthday, Gunsite is offering this celebratory 250 class the week of May 6 -10, 2024. If available, Jeff Cooper's daughter - Lindy Cooper Wisdom will stop in and visit with the attendees to share memories of her father and Gunsite history. This special 250 will be a 1911 pistol only class using real leather belts, holsters, and magazine pouches. No Kydex, nylon, red-dots, compensators, or race guns! Break out that Milt Sparks, Bruce Nelson and other vintage leather and let it see the light of day again! Also break out that … [Read more...]
Colorado 150 Three Day Pistol
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 refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. The Colorado course is held at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Palisade CO. Students should plan to bring beverages and lunches to class. This class does NOT qualify … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol – Revolvers Only
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 last several decades by the self-loading pistol, it remains a formidable sturdy, and reliable weapon. The revolver has its own manual of arms, and practice is required to maintain one’s proficiency. You will learn to master this weapon in this revolver-specific 250 Defensive Pistol class. Once you have attained your best level of training, you need not feel “under-gunned” when carrying a revolver for … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol
Close Quarter Pistol is designed to prepare students for the real world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontation and attacks. What will you do if you are suddenly and violently attacked? Will you have the time and opportunity to present your firearm? Do you have the skill and ability to retain your firearm when your attacker is within arm’s reach? Can you shoot effectively while delivering practical and effective self defense techniques? CQP blends empty hand self defense, mindset, tactics and extreme close quarter pistol techniques into a proven system. Developed and taught by Gunsite … [Read more...]
Seasoned Citizen – Close Quarters Pistol
Close Quarter Pistol is designed to prepare students for the real world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontation and attacks. What will you do if suddenly and violently attacked? Will you have the time and opportunity to present your firearm? Do you have the skill and ability to retain your firearm when your attacker is within arm’s reach? Can you shoot effectively while delivering practical and effective self defense techniques? CQP blends empty hand self defense, mindset, tactics and extreme close quarter pistol techniques into a proven system. Developed and taught by Gunsite … [Read more...]
Ladies Close Quarter Pistol
FLASH SALE (April 29 - May 1 class only): Ammo and Camping discounts will be applied on Registration Confirmation (1-2 business days) Carrying a firearm as a female provides you the protective capability to either exit or equalize against extreme physical violence. At close quarters you need to have the rare combination of live-fire skills and hand-to-hand skills. How can you go from threat recognition to first round downrange in the least amount of time? How can you develop the critical elements of shooting well as applied to your own personal defense? You will find the answers here … [Read more...]
Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor Course
Registration: Register on-line at www.sigsaueracademy.com, or contact the SIG SAUER Academy Training Coordinator via phone at 603-610-3411. Course Description: The Pistol Mounted Optic is not a new concept, though in the last decade technology has enhanced the reliability and durability of the Handgun mounted optic for duty and self-defense use. Teaching new students on the Pistol Mounted Optic presents unique problems for students learning to acquire the red dot with the dominant and non-dominant hand and while firing multiple shots. Objective based training techniques will be … [Read more...]
Youth – 499 Advanced Pistol Class
499 is the second of the post graduate pistol courses, continuing “The Gunsite Experience”. Advanced Defensive Pistol clients are already very good shooters, even for ages 12 - 16, which is the ages that can attend this class. At this advanced skill level, even very minor improvements in technique will lead to major increases in outcomes. In 499, you’ll be expected to perform to the highest of standards. You will learn one handed manipulations and how to clear pistol malfunctions while physically impaired. You’ll learn how to improve your presentation speed and accuracy. Tactical problems … [Read more...]
250 Defensive Pistol with Optics
More and more mounted optics are in use on pistols, especially on defensive pistols. The focus is learning the idiosyncrasies of the presentation, manipulations, defensive shooting with an optic equipped fighting handgun. This class is “The Gunsite Experience” and was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the ‘Modern Technique of the Pistol’, including marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. Through our systematic methodology you will achieve … [Read more...]
Nashville Close Quarters Pistol 2
Close Quarters 2 covers fighting in close engagement distances with handguns, personal weapons (i.e. hands, elbows, etc.), edged weapons, and blunt objects (sticks, canes, etc.). Students will start off will utilizing the basic fighting platform and manipulating the weaknesses of the aggressor’s platform. The class will progress into close in engagements utilizing the pistol in personal and family defense both in the home and in public environments. Students with be taught how to use and defend against the use of edge weapons and blunt objects. Students will also be given advise and … [Read more...]
Seasoned Citizen 350 Intermediate Pistol Class
This is the natural progression for those who have successfully completed the SC250. The SC350 increases the challenges based upon the SC250 skill sets. Instead of many different positional shooting options, increased movement, stepping off the line of attack, shooting while moving, engaging moving targets, introduction to force-onforce and more is offered. The night shoot is completed in the indoor and outdoor simulators. The physical requirements are a bit more than the SC250, but the student does what their body allows them to do. Move! The 350 course focuses on movement. You will not be … [Read more...]
BRAVE – Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters
Your primary defensive goal is to avoid, evade, or escape violence, but sometimes you just aren’t able to and violence finds you. This class presents the philosophies and concepts, including specific tactics, techniques, and procedures, for dealing with unavoidable violence associated with common locations such as your home, workplace, and public places, such as parking lots, theaters and restaurants. Designed for the concealed handgun carrier, this course emphasizes key practices for concealed carry and employment of the defensive handgun from a concealed carry position. Mindset, … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol with Optics
You have taken the 250 Defensive Pistol and now have added a pistol mounted optics to your carry repertoire. How do you most effectively make use of your pistol mounted optic on that pistol on the square range, in the indoor simulators and the outdoor simulators? What are the differences in the weapons handling and maintenance? All these things added to the usual enhancements of the Gunsite 350 Pistol. 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 of attack, shoot then … [Read more...]
Nashville, TN – 150 Basic Pistol
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 refresher for our alumni graduates. We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training. This course is held at the Royal Range indoor shooting range in Nashville Tennessee. … [Read more...]
Youth – 350 Intermediate Pistol Class
Youth’s ages 12-16 can attend this course (no exceptions to the age range). Continuing "the Gunsite Experience," for the youth 250 graduates, the Youth 350 is the natural progression in the Modern Technique of the Pistol. 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 of attack, shoot then move, move then shoot, continuous movement and moving targets highlight the week. Concealed carry is optional for much of the class to make the training more realistic to your … [Read more...]
250 Defensive Pistol – Revolvers Only
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 last several decades by the self-loading pistol, it remains a formidable sturdy, and reliable weapon. The revolver has its own manual of arms, and practice is required to maintain one's proficiency. You will learn to master this weapon in this revolver-specific 250 Defensive Pistol class. Once you have attained your best level of training, you need not feel "under-gunned" when carrying a revolver for self-defense. … [Read more...]
150 Basic Pistol
This is an excellent opportunity for you to understand the Gunsite experience and what it can do for you. Certified training can provide a firewall of protection against civil lawsuits for negligence and lack of qualified training. The course will cover the Modern Technique, speed reloads vs. tactical reloads, weapon malfunctions, pivots and turns, barricades and tactical guidelines. If you’ve been to Gunsite, this course is a great refresher. This 3-day class is not a substitute for the 5-day 250 pistol class. Many of the field exercises of the full class are not attempted due to the … [Read more...]
250 Defensive Pistol w/Crimson Trace Laser
If you can only choose one class this year, choose the 250 Defensive Pistol sponsored by Crimson Trace! This class is “The Gunsite Experience” and more! Gunsite has teamed up with Crimson Trace to develop a 250 Pistol class complete with the additional introduction to shooting with lasers. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 Defensive Pistol class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the ‘Modern Technique of the Pistol’, including marksmanship, gun handling and mindset while adding in the practical advantages of visible lasers. The class will … [Read more...]
Instructor Development
This is not a basic shooting class. This class is designed to assist in developing your skills as a Firearms Instructor. Students are expected to have the basics of marksmanship and safe gun handling prior to arrival. This class will cover presentations and lectures, both on and off the range, adult learning concepts, peer and instructor critiques, developing presentations, safely managing a range, supervising and directing assistant instructors, and presenting the various weapons systems and liabilities. This will benefit the new as well as the experienced Firearms Instructor. Learn from … [Read more...]
Church Defense
This course will deal with establishing training and selecting those who will protect and defend if necessary, their respective house of worship. Subjects may include but are not limited to: The history of church shootings Setting up physical security Profiling Emergency Medical Procedures Personal protective details for High Visibility Persons and VIP’s Marksmanship Gunhandling Developing a plan of action Combat mindset, and linking up/communicating with First Responders are crucial factors in defending your congregation. This class is highly recommended for those … [Read more...]
Tactical Concealed Carry Pistol
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 instruction on vehicle defense, active shooter counter measures, people extractions and the post shooting process. Various concealment systems will be discussed and demonstrated. Emphasis will be on smoothly presenting the concealed pistol and making effective hits from contact distance up to 25 yards. This class involves shooting with movement and clearing gun malfunctions with both hands and singlehanded. The holster should be … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol – Night
It’s a fact that most confrontations occur in low light or darkness. It is imperative that you develop the skills and tactics necessary to prevail in these conditions. It is basic human nature to be afraid of the dark. Humans are mostly "seeing" creatures, so our primary sense is greatly degraded in this environment. People that work and operate in darkness all the time have more or less lost this fear. They do this by adapting how they walk to negate obstacles and realizing that there aren't dangers lurking in every shadow. We changed the curriculum in 2011 where we now shoot all 5 … [Read more...]
Defensive 3 Gun
Many of you have asked for a class that combines the use of handgun, carbine and shotgun into one 5-day course. Well, we listened and here it is! This unique opportunity will combine all 3 guns into one of the best weeks of training you will ever have! Whether you are new to Gunsite doctrine or you are a returning client looking for the perfect refresher course, the Defensive 3 gun class is for you. This course covers 2 days of handgun, 2 days of carbine and 1 full day of shotgun training packed into 5 incredible days. We will cover marksmanship, manipulations, carry methods, safety, … [Read more...]
Close Quarters Pistol
Close Quarter Pistol is designed to prepare students for the real world dynamics of sudden, violent confrontation and attacks. What will you do if suddenly and violently attacked? Will you have the time and opportunity to present your firearm? Do you have the skill and ability to retain your firearm when your attacker is within arm’s reach? Can you shoot effectively while delivering practical and effective self defense techniques? CQP blends empty hand self defense, mindset, tactics and extreme close quarter pistol techniques into a proven system. Developed and taught by Gunsite … [Read more...]
49th Annual GAS – MMXXV (2025)
The Gunsite Alumni Shoot (GAS), is “A Social Event only Slightly Interrupted by Gunfire”. Founded by Jeff Cooper in the late 70’s, it is held every year in the fall for graduates of a 3 or more day handgun class. Stages are set in simulators and on square ranges with scenarios similar to actual 250 class problems. Our instructors volunteer their time and provide a huge learning experience for everyone. We serve a great lunch and barbecue dinner included in the price of the match. There is a party after the match with samples from Gunsite vendors and awards for the top three shooters, … [Read more...]
Pistol Range 2-day
Skill at arms is a perishable skill. We have added Range Days to our schedule which gives graduates of the respective discipline an opportunity to come out to the range and shoot with an instructor for 16 hours. Basic level exercises are led by Gunsite Rangemasters and coaches in a safe and controlled Gunsite class atmosphere. Targets are provided. Ammunition is available at the Gunsite Pro Shop. Note: You must have completed a Gunsite pistol class of three days or more to participate. … [Read more...]
Ladies Pistol 2
This will pick up where the Ladies' 150 left off. Shooting will be done from concealed carry both on and off the body. Demonstrations of various carry methods will be explained and utilized. A night shoot will be conducted. Alternative defensive weapons such as chemical agents will be discussed. There will be additional simulators, both indoor and out. This class encourages ladies to be in charge of their environment and refuse to be a victim! Completion of both Ladies classes back to back with a grade of Marksman or better in both is equivalent to a 250 … [Read more...]
499 Advanced Pistol
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 minor improvements in your technique will lead to major increases in outcomes. In 499, you’ll be expected to perform to the highest of standards. You will learn one handed manipulations and how to clear pistol malfunctions while physically impaired. You’ll learn how to improve your presentation speed and accuracy. Tactical problems will increase in complexity. In this advanced course, you’ll have … [Read more...]
350 Intermediate Pistol
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 of attack, shoot then move, move then shoot, continuous movement and moving targets highlight the week. Concealed carry is optional for much of the class to make the training more realistic to your everyday life. New flashlight techniques are introduced as your night shoot is done in the simulators. You will learn to draw and shoot with your support hand. Dozier drills are shot from a seated position and the El Presidente … [Read more...]
Youth – 250 Defensive Pistol
Youth’s ages 12-16 can attend this course (no exceptions to the age range). This class will emphasize safe and responsible gun handling on the range and off. Students will learn the Modern Technique of the pistol in a safe, controlled and supportive environment. Our highly experienced instructors will provide a patient but firm learning experience on the square ranges and in the simulators. Calibers .22 thru .45 are acceptable for this course. Ammo packages are only available in 9mm, .40 and .45 only through our pro shop. Handguns need to function reliably and the youth must have the … [Read more...]
Seasoned Citizen – 250 Defensive Pistol
The Gunsite experience for those of us who have been around and have the aches and pains to prove it. This course covers all points of Gunsite doctrine on marksmanship, gun handling and mindset without all the ups and downs of a regular class. You will stay upright throughout as there will be no kneeling or prone positions. The school drills will have a little extra time allotted to compensate for all the hard miles we’ve racked up over the years. This class does NOT qualify as a Prerequisite for regular classes. However, it does qualify you for Seasoned Citizen CQP , SC-350 Pistol and … [Read more...]
250 Defensive Pistol
This class is “The Gunsite Experience” and was first presented in October 1976 by Colonel Jeff Cooper. Regardless of your age, gender or experience, completing the 250 Class will change your life! You will be well grounded in the ‘Modern Technique of the Pistol’, including marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. The 250 includes five solid days of range work, lectures, low light/night shooting with flashlight techniques and intensive indoor and outdoor live fire simulators. Red dot sights are welcome. Completion of the 250 course is a prerequisite for many other courses as this is where … [Read more...]
Ladies 150 Basic Pistol
This Ladies Pistol class is the Modern Technique of the Pistol, for those ladies who want to learn to be safe and to begin acquiring firearms skills prior to letting the guys know just how good they really are. These all ladies classes are taught by world class Rangemasters. This three-day class is the introduction to the Modern Technique of the Pistol. Ladies Pistol will provide women with the skills to manage their equipment safely and begin the learning process to protect themselves and their loved ones. You will acquire essential self-defense skills with a handgun in a safe and … [Read more...]
AZ CCW Permit Class
While Arizona is a Constitutional Carry State, a CCW permit is still required for interstate reciprocity. Our CCW classes more than satisfy the Arizona’s training requirement for the Concealed Carry Permit. You will experience a personal carry system lecture and more range work than at other facilities. FEES: Your Gunsite CCW Class tuition does not include the required $60 Arizona DPS application fee, ammo or lunch. FINAL REGISTRATION: Arrive at the classroom no later than 7:30 am for Final Registration; classes begin at 8:00 am. LUNCHES: Cost is $13.00, paid directly to the caterer … [Read more...]