| This course is the foundation for all future training. Our shooters return to this block regularly to refresh their skills and maintain proficiency with the basics, allowing them to access further training. For more experienced shooters, we will assess your skill level and challenge you accordingly. By the end of this class, you will feel confident handling a gun safely.
Topics Covered:
(The last day to register is 3/3 – Ben Avery requires a 72-hour notice to cancel.) NOTE: Please complete a waiver for each person registering by clicking the highlighted hyperlinks before your scheduled class. Thank you! |
When and Where:
- 3/7/26, 3-5 pm, Practical Pistol Bay F (Ben Avery Range)
Location Map:
Contact:
Call 623-764-3145 or fill out the form on our contact page.
Dave Turley
Tactics and Safety Consultants, LLC
BA-Defensive Pistol Course – Boettcher
Class Details:
Member Pricing:
$150
Non-Member Pricing:
$150
Welcome Letter / Important information for your course.
THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN ARRIVING ON THE RANGE: Please keep all firearms in their cases or holsters until we are on the firing line. For everyone’s safety, we will commit to NOT handling guns for any reason unless on the firing line.
FACILITY:
Ben Avery has restrooms.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will be in desert terrain, so some type of:
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes, hiking shoes, or sneakers are suggested.
- Ballcap, hat with a visor or brim.
- Eye and Ear pro. (We can supply them if needed)
- Comfortable shirt with a closed collar (no V-neck or tank top)
- Sunscreen, water, snacks, and any meds if needed.
FIREARM/AMMO: We can provide a pistol if you don’t have one. (Please let us know.)
- Pistol with two to three magazines
- 100+ rounds of FMJ ammo
HOLSTER:
Please bring your own, or we can provide one, depending on the gun.
BELT:
Good quality leather or nylon belt, 1.5 to 2 inches wide.
SCHEDULE:
We will start with a brief introduction on housekeeping issues, sign-in, and safety briefing. After that, we will discuss our goals and inspect your gear. Our top priority is to create a safe training environment while evaluating your gun handling, accuracy, and safety. We will maintain a relaxed yet challenging pace. Our second goal is to have fun! Finally, we will have a quick debrief to go over your class experience. We’re excited to see you there.
