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, care and maintenance, combat mindset and much, much more!

Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 5 Days

Prerequisite: None

Cost: $2,135.00

Ammunition Required:
600 rounds handgun, 600 rounds carbine, 50 rounds 00 buckshot, 100 birdshot, 30 slug

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Defensive 3 Gun

November 2, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Bring-a-Buddy promotional class

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When: 6pm Friday, the day before GAS Where: At the Big Tent BYOB & BYOC (Bring Your Own Cigar!)
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Payment Terms:
A deposit of 1/3 (tuition only) is due within 10 days of applying. All remaining balances are due on or before 14 days prior to the first day of class.

Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel a reservation more than 14 days prior to start of class, your deposit is fully refundable or transferable to another class of your choice. If you cancel less than 14 days before your class, One-third (1/3) of your class tuition is non-transferable and non-refundable. Any amount over this 1/3 is fully transferable or refundable (with the exception of GAS) if you cannot make the class for any reason. All GAS reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Gunsite Academy, Paulden Arizona

Duration: 5 Days

Prerequisite: None

Cost: $2,135.00

Ammunition Required:
600 rounds handgun, 600 rounds carbine, 50 rounds 00 buckshot, 100 birdshot, 30 slug

Class Application

Defensive 3 Gun

November 2, 2026 - November 6, 2026
Bring-a-Buddy promotional class

General Requirements:
Class Requirements

What to Bring to Gunsite Academy:
What to bring videos

Order a Gunsite Calendar

Optional Ammo Packs Available:

9mm / 223 / 20ga: $688

9mm / 223 / 12ga: $686

45acp / 223 / 20ga: $832

45acp / 223 / 12ga: $827

40 cal / 223 / 20ga: $808

40cal / 223 / 12ga: $806

(All ammo is factory loads. As ammunition prices are volatile at this time ammo pricing may vary.)

Pistol Rentals Available:

- Beretta 92FS 9mm

- Finks GSP Double Stack 4.25" w/Optic 9mm

- Finks GSP Double Stack Pro 5” w/Optic 9mm

- Gunsite Glock 45 w/ Optic 9mm

- Glock 17 9mm

- Glock 19 9mm

- Glock 45 9mm

- HK VP9A1 w/Optic 9mm

- SIG Sauer P226 9mm

- Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm

- Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 9mm

- Smith & Wesson M&P CORE 9mm

- Smith & Wesson M&P CORE w/ Optic 9mm

- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm

- Stoeger STR-95 Combat w/ Optic 9mm

- Stoeger STR-9F Combat w/ Optic 9mm

- Stoeger STR-9MC w/ Optic 9mm

- Colt 1911 Govt 45ACP

- Glock 21 45ACP

- Smith & Wesson M&P 45ACP

- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 38SPL

- Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ .380

*Handguns-$35/day, with Red-dot optic-$45/day. Payable on the last day of class and include: magazines, holster and mag pouch. Rental fees (minus the cleaning fee) are waived if a purchase of a like gun is made in the Pro Shop during your class. (some restrictions apply)

Rental Magazines Available:

- Glock 17 High-Cap Mags 9mm

- Glock 19 High-Cap Mags 9mm

- Springfield XD High-Cap Mags 9mm

- Springfield XD High-Cap Mags 40SW

- Springfield XD High-Cap Mags 45ACP

*Magazines-$25/week. Payable on the last day of class and includes 4 magazines.

Carbine Rentals Available:

- Colt 6940 5.56/.223

- Smith & Wesson M&P 15 5.56/.223

- Ruger SR-556 5.56/.223

- Stag Arms AR-15 5.56/.223

- WASR AK-47 7.62x39

*Long guns-$60/day. Payable on the last day of class and INCLUDE: magazines, holster and mag pouch. Rental fees (minus the cleaning fee) are waived if a purchase of a like gun is made in the Pro Shop during your class (some restrictions apply).

Rental Magazines Available:

- AR-15 High-Cap Mags (metal) 223/556

*Magazines-$25/week. Payable on the last day of class and includes 4 magazines.

Shotgun Rentals Available:

- Mossberg 500 12ga

- Mossberg 590 12ga

- Remington 870 12ga

- Mossberg 500A 12ga

- Radikal Arms GF3T 12ga

- Radikal Arms GFP3 12ga

- Mossberg 500 20ga

- Mossberg 590 20ga

- Remington 870 20ga

*Shotgun -$60/day. Payable on the last day of class and include: mag pouch. Rental fees (minus the cleaning fee) are waived if a purchase of a like gun is made in the Pro Shop during your class. (some restrictions apply)

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Transition Firearm (if needed)

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Defensive 3 Gun

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