- Serviceable carbine in caliber .223, .30cal, 7.62 x 39,5.45 X 39, 30-30
- Sling is mandatory. (The sling is to the long gun as the holster is to the pistol.)
- Heavy duty handgun – 9mm & above
- Heavy belt, holster, magazine carrier
- 3 pistol magazines, magazine carrier
- Minimum of 6 magazines for carbine
- Minimum of two magazine pouches or a dump pouch.
- Knee and elbow pads.
- Ear protection carbine compatible
- Hand held flashlight
- Weapon mounted light will enhance your night shoot experience
Teaching responsible, safe and effective use of small arms in self defense
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We knowledgeable Americans take our rights very seriously, and the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees each citizen the right to keep and bear arms. However, with each right comes an equal responsibility to discharge that right effectively, legally, safely and within the bounds of morality. Rights demand responsibility.
Owning a piano does not make one a pianist any more than owning a handgun makes one a good shooter. Only an effective, safe and authoritative program of study can guarantee that in a moment of danger YOU will act to protect yourself, your loved ones or the ones you are sworn to with self defense firearms training skills.
Testimonials
I just took possession of my new Gunsite Colt and the applied grips, it looks and feels fabulous. Tommorw I clean it then on to the range with my son on Saturday to begin my 250 best practices. I just can not say enough positive things regarding the quality of training, the hospitality of all instructors and personel and the first rate quality of the training grounds. We are coming back in a few months for GAS, and hope to return with both sons next year for his 250 class and our 350 class. Ag…
New Gunsite Colt 1911 (Received July 2012)
Not knowing anything about the handgun before this week and leaving Guniste feeling safe, responsible and a good shooter. I can’t wait to be here for Gunsite’s 80th birthday. Thank you for a life changing and inspiring fun week.
Gabriel F.First Responder
I am writing this to you to thank you and the entire GunSite staff for the excellent inaugural 250s class last week. I can truly say this was one of the best times of my life, and one of the best investments I have ever made. The whole staff are consummate professionals, the instructors themselves standing out of course. I was extremely impressed with their level of knowledge, experience, training abilities, and excellent focus on safety. They watched us like Hawks and reacted immediately and…
BillGunsite, Paulden, Arizona
I had zero experience with pistol techniques and drills before this course. As a result of the class I feel a lot more comfortable and confident with my abilities. I really believe it will pay off while making my dealer calls. Many of the customers we visit participate in local pistol events and I can now relate better to them.
I feel a lot more comfortable and confident
The following letter to Ken Campbell is from two Gunsite Alumni. May 11, 2017 Ken: My wife and I just finished rereading your May newsletter for the fourth time. We are writing to you in order to confirm just how correct you were about “being prepared.” Our recent experience in April, drove home the point of your article about “When the flag flies”, will you be ready? Our trip from Des Moines Iowa to Tucson Arizona is 1600 miles. We drove it in two days. We arrived at a Circle K stat…
Comment from "When the flag flies", will you be ready?
Proficiency at arms is a perishable skill. Several things separate Gunsite from the rest of the industry 1) world class instruction, 2) world class facilities, and 3) the ability to maintain proficiency with what you learned in class from the world class instructors at the world class facilities supervised by more world class instructors at the same world class facilities. Number 3 is called range days. The value of range days cannot be understated as range days allows you to practice what you l…
Randy RaymondPaulden
When we examined the bull, I found that my first shot took him about a third of the way up the shoulder, in line with the front leg. The second hit him a bit higher in the other shoulder. The entrance from the first bullet and the exit from the second were about 6 inches apart. I credit my shooting to your instruction followed by a good deal of serious practice. You taught me what to expect and how to handle it. All I had to do was keep my head and not do something stupid. The four months of pre…
A Hunter Prep Client Ready to Go
I just took a great class on Saturday (LRR Range Day). The nice thing about it is that it is only one day on Saturday. This means it much easier to fit into the daily rat race. I also understand that this is the first time this has been tried. I absolutely would do it again anytime you make it available. The instructors, Gary, Mike and occasionally Walt were great, as usual. Ranging using my scopes reticle (MOA) went better than when I took the LRR class a couple of years ago. At least …
Henry S.
The course of instruction, the instructors and the facilities were all superb. I really appreciated the professionalism of the instructors. They knew what I was thinking before I made a move. Simply first class instruction. I did not adequately show my appreciation for their care and watchfulness. At 70 years old, I learned more than I ever expected! The Gunsite experience is like a great movie that when you walk out of the theater, you can say that you should see it again. Following that thou…
Anonymous KenMidwest
The 250 Pistol Class was our first in depth encounter with a hand gun. Not knowing which type and caliber of pistol would be best for us we did not purchase anything before arriving. The staff recommended the correct rental equipment for our needs. The instructors had decades of professional experience in the military, law enforcement, or both. They eagerly shared their personal backgrounds and individual experiences. They were patient and attentive. They monitored our every movement. Safety w…
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