Training Classes

(1/24/26 Saturday, 10-2 pm, Bay B)
(The last day to register is 1/15 – Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

A blend of tactical and competition shooting with a focus on care under fire and fine motor skills under stress 

This will be a scored 1 gun pistol steel match with three stages.
 • Stages will involve multiple targets at various distances and firing positions utilizing the VTAC barricade and other obstacles.
 • You will shoot each stage two times, and your best run will be used for scoring.

We will have a cold range during the match. All firearms must remain unloaded at all times until directed to load by the Range Officer (RO).

Max Limited to 15.

(1/31/26, Saturday, 12-4 pm, Bay E)
(The last day to register is 1/23– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This course is perfect for new shooters or those looking to break in a new pistol. We will thoroughly cover the fundamentals to give you a strong foundation with your self-defense pistol. If you are an experienced shooter, we will push your skills to the next level.

Topics Include:
*Methods of carrying
*Draw stroke from a range belt or concealment
*Practical accuracy from 3 yards to 15 yards
*High-repetition drills to develop bio-mechanical efficiency
*Reloading techniques
*Malfunction clearance procedures

(3/7/26, Saturday, 5-8 pm, Pistol Bay F)
(The last day to register is 2/27– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This block will be at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in a realistic building façade, including windows and doorways. You will practice moving from one location to another while manipulating the weapon-mounted light or handheld tactical light. We will have fun and run the course for time and accuracy.

Topics Include:
*A refresher on Handheld Light Techniques.
*A refresher on Weapon-Mounted Lights.
*Drawing from Concealment or your range rig.
*Use of artificial lights while moving from one position to another.
*Reloading with a tactical light.

(3/14/26, Saturday, 5-8 pm, Pistol Range 2)
(The last day to register is 3/6– Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This block is for shooters who may be new to low-light shooting and tactics, or shooters who may be a little out of practice. We will work many, many reps shooting in low light and darkness. Topics covered:

*Drawing with Handheld and Weapon-Mounted Lights.
* Shooting and moving with artificial lights.
* Use of cover and concealment in low light conditions.
* Engaging multiple targets with and without light sources.

(3/22/26, Sunday, 11-3 pm, Range-Rifle 2)
(The last day to register is 3/13 – Ben Avery requires a 7 day cancellation notice.)

At Ben Avery Range- 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086

This rifle-only block will cover fundamentals and basic skills to make you a well-rounded Rifle Operator. Flat range marksmanship from 7 to 100 yards will give you a good variety of distances to challenge yourself and your equipment.

Topics Covered:
*Many reps of speed drills to build a solid foundation.
*Many reps of demanding accuracy tests at various distances.
*Reloading and malfunction drills.
*Shooting from different positions at different distances.
*A skills test modeled after a Law Enforcement Rifle Qualification.