Training Classes

(11/7/26 Saturday, 5-9 pm, DPS Range)
(The last day to register is 10/31 – Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This block will focus on fighting with the Pistol and Rifle from behind obstacles and cover in low light conditions. We will fight from pistol distance, 10 to 30 yards or so, then move to various rifle distances and move from cover to cover.

POI Include:
*When to be up close and when to stay back behind cover.
*Close engagements with pistols, which require dynamic movement between obstacles to be a hard target.
*Farther engagements with the Rifle require more accuracy and getting smaller.
*Transitioning between Rifle and pistol, reloading under stress, managing ammo.  

(11/22/26, Sunday, 8-11 am, Practical Pistol Bay B)
(The last day to register is 11/15 – Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This block continues our previous study of Dynamic Movement Principles. This will be physically demanding because you will run short distances between stages and shoot accurately under compressed time conditions.


POI Include:
*Running Bill Drill with rifle and Pistol.
*Aggressive lateral, forward, and reverse movement.
*Efficiently entering and exiting the firing position.
*Rundown stage from 75 yards to 7 yards.

(12/5/26 Saturday, 4-7 pm, DPS Range)
(The last day to register is 11/28 – Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This course will pick up where our last Rifle Move and Shoot ended. We will run both platforms up close on a triple bill.

POI Includes:
*Learning to use different types of cover to minimize your outline as a target.
*Learning to make accurate hits from behind cover while working under stress and a high heart rate. 
*Reloading both platforms as needed.
*Learning to work with your kit, sling, and ammo load. 
*Shooting from 5-75 yards

(12/6/26 Sunday, 1-5 pm, DPS Range)

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

A blend of tactical and competitive shooting with a focus on Care Under Fire and fine motor skills under stress.

This will be a scored 2-gun pistol/rifle steel match with 3 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 the Range Officer (RO) directs you to load.

Max is 15

(12/19/26 Saturday, 11-2 pm, DPS Range)
(The last day to register is 12/12 – Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This block will pick up where rifle and pistol use of cover left off. We will shoot both platforms and transition to secondary, then back to the primary weapon system. We will then add a team element to complete tasks such as throwing and carrying weight, and short runs during the Warrior Relay, which requires a 3-person squad.  

POI Include:
*Running and moving with full gear, learning how your kit performs for you.
*The Check Drill, which requires transition between systems.
*Hitting smaller targets at 50 to 75 yards.
*Moving and communicating as a small squad to complete the tasks.

(12/20/26 Sunday, 10-1 pm, DPS Range)
(The last day to register is 12/13 – Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

In this block, we are continuing our series on movement, biomechanics, and getting on target as fast as we can. We will shoot from up close in a clinch position, all the way out to 50- 75 yards.

POI Includes:
*Drawing techniques to get out of the holster as fast as possible.
*Aim small drill, Zipper Drills, Chaos Drills…the list goes on and on!
*Stretching the guns out to hit accurately from long distance.
*Shooting on the move in all directions: a deep dive into movement shooting. 

(1/9/27 Saturday, 3-6 pm, DPS Range)
(The last day to register is 1/2– Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This block focuses on efficient rifle movement. We will engage from 7 yards in fast-paced drills on multiple targets and work on the Check drill, transitioning from primary to secondary weapons in case of a malfunction or if the rifle goes empty. We will conduct rundown drills starting at 10 yards, then turn and run to 15, 25, 30, 35, and 45 yards. We will cover shooting from different positions and what position is best for each engagement.

Pistols are welcome, but this is primarily a rifle block.

POI Include:
*Rifle setup, sling setup and usage, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
*Transitions from rifle to pistol and back.
*Reloading drills on a timer to beat your fastest reload.
*Height over bore-how close to use it; when does it go away?
*Transitioning to close targets, then farther and farther away at all angles.  
*Stretching the gun out to 100 yards.  

(1/24/27 Sunday, 2-5 pm, Pistol range 3)
(The last day to register is 1/2– Ben Avery policy requires a 1-week notice)

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

This block does a deep dive into all areas of concealed carry. Do this training with your concealed holster, the way you do in daily life. You will be running your EDC fast, with many reps on the draw. We will face shoot/no-shoot targets, and you will have to make the right choice and then hit accurately. We will do break-contact drills with many reload reps!

This block is a must for people who carry every day!